Amends
- Episode aired Dec 15, 1998
- TV-PG
- 1h
As the Christmas holiday approaches, Angel is tormented by evil apparitions who want him to eliminate Buffy.As the Christmas holiday approaches, Angel is tormented by evil apparitions who want him to eliminate Buffy.As the Christmas holiday approaches, Angel is tormented by evil apparitions who want him to eliminate Buffy.
- Rupert Giles
- (as Anthony Stewart Head)
- Jenny Calendar
- (as Robia LaMorte)
- Tree Seller Guy
- (as Tom Michael Bailey)
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaThe only Christmas episode in the show's run.
- GoofsThe First is often seen touching or caressing Angel, however it is later revealed in season 7 that the First is non corporeal and, therefore, would not have been able to touch anything.
- Quotes
Angel: The world wants me gone.
Buffy Summers: What about me? I love you so much... And I tried to make you go away... I killed you, and it didn't help... And I hate it! I hate that it's so hard... and that you can hurt me so much... I *know* everything that you did because you did it to me. Oh, God. I wish that I wished you dead... I don't...
[whispers]
Buffy Summers: I can't.
Angel: Buffy, please... Just this once... let me be strong.
Buffy Summers: Strong is fighting. It's hard and it's painful and it's every day. It's what we have to do. And we can do it together. But if you're too much of a coward for that, then burn. If I can't convince you that you belong in this world then I don't know what can. But do not expect me to watch. And don't expect me to mourn for you, because...
[it starts snowing, the clouds blocking the sunrise]
- Crazy creditsThe Monster in the logo wears a Santa hat while the tune of "Jingle Bells" can be heard under the regular "Grr, Argh."
- ConnectionsFeatured in Buffy the Vampire Slayer: The Gift (2001)
This Christmas episode was rather fun. Early on it looked as if Angel's nightmares were just that, signifying nothing more than his feelings of guilt. It then changes nicely to being clear that there is actually an entity behind this. It was great to see Robia LaMorte return as 'Jenny'; she did a fine job as her character switched from victim to villain. David Boreanaz was also on fine form as the tormented Angel. At this point we know little about The First but it was a good introduction that left me intrigued to discover how this story will play out. Back in the world of 'ordinary teens' it was fun seeing Willow and Oz getting back together; Willow's offer to Oz, complete with candles and Barry White was priceless. The conclusion, which could so easily have been overly twee turned out to be rather emotional. Overall this was a fine episode.
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- Apr 13, 2018
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- Downtowner Boutique Hotel, 129 N 8th St, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA(Exterior Faiths motel)
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