City of... (5 Oct. 1999)

After Angel has left Sunnydale he comes to LA. He finds out that LA is not only about stars and money. When he meets Doyle and Cordelia they decide to start a service to "protect the helpless".

Director:

Joss Whedon

Writers:

Joss Whedon (creator), David Greenwalt (creator),

Stars:

David Boreanaz, Charisma Carpenter, Glenn Quinn

Cast

Episode complete credited cast:
David Boreanaz	...	Angel
Charisma Carpenter	...	Cordelia Chase
Glenn Quinn	...	Allen Doyle
Tracy Middendorf	...	Tina
Vyto Ruginis	...	Russell Winters
Christian Kane	...	Lindsey McDonald
Jon Ingrassia	...	Stacy
Renee Ridgeley	...	Margo
Sam Pancake	...	Manager
Josh Holloway	...	Good Looking Guy
Gina McClain	...	Janice

Storyline

After Angel has left Sunnydale he comes to LA. He finds out that LA is not only about stars and money. When he meets Doyle and Cordelia they decide to start a service to "protect the helpless".

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Plot Keywords:

rose tattoo | bottle of pills | shot multiple times | limousine | party | 

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Genres:

Action | Drama | Fantasy | Thriller

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Certificate:

TV-14

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

5 October 1999 (USA)

Filming Locations:

Los Angeles, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Mutant Enemy, Kuzui Enterprises, Sandollar Television

Technical Specs

Runtime:

44 min

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Joss Whedon and David Boreanaz did not intend to put flashbacks of Angel's life in this episode but the studio wanted it for a smoother transition for viewers who had not previously watched Buffy the Vampire Slayer.

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Goofs

At 38:41, when Doyle is pulling away from Russell's gate with Cordelia and Angel, you can clearly see equipment and a crew member in the upper right hand corner of the frame.

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Quotes

[looking at a candid film reel with Cordelia in it]
Russell Winters: Who is she? I've never seen her before. She's beautiful. I want her.
Lindsey McDonald: Should I alert the firm to inform them that this could constitute another "long-term investment"?
Russell Winters: No, I don't think that's necessary. I just want something to eat.

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Connections

References Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Becoming: Part 2 (1998)

User Reviews

LA Is The City Of ANGELs

After Angel has left Sunnydale he comes to LA. He finds out that LA is not only about stars and money. When he meets Doyle and Cordelia they decide to start a service to "protect the helpless". Before BtVS I Went To Check Out Angel Because I Heared It Was One Of The Few Spin-Off's That Are Better Than The Original...& After Seeing Angel Seasons 1, 2, 3 & Most Of 5 & A Little Of Season 4 & Buffy Seasons 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 & The First 7 Episodes & The Last Episode Of Season 7 I Agree. Angel Is One Of Those Spin-Off's That You Don't Have To Watch The Original To Get It But If You Do Watch The Original It Would Be A Better Series. I Also Liked Doyle Replacing Whistler Because It Would Be One Of The Other Spin-Offs Where You Have To Watch The Original To Understand It. Angel To Be Honest Was My Favourite Character Of Buffy So When He Left I Had To Find Someone Else & I Chose Spike Who Came In Season 5 As A Main Cast Member. This Is Simply The Best Pilot I Have Ever Seen The Follow Up Is HIMYM Pilot. The Introduction To Wolfram & Hart Is Straight Forward & Simple & When I First Saw This I Wasn't A Cordelia Fan But I Grew To Like Her & This Was The First Time I Ever Saw David Boreanaz In A Role & He Became My Favourite Actor Within Minutes & Glenn Quinn Amazed Me As Doyle. All In All An Amazing Pilot.