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Amazon.co.uk Review
Spin-off shows rarely match the success of their parent programmes, especially in the superhero/fantasy genre (cf. The Girl From U.N.C.L.E., The Bionic Woman, The Green Hornet. Characters who were perfectly useful as supporting figures dwindle when forced into the spotlight, and Angel takes a special risk by building an entire series around a character who is: a) supposed to be a mystery man; b) a vampire who once spent half a season of Buffy the Vampire Slayer as a dastardly villain who killed without remorse; and c) played by David Boreanaz, who is well up on handsome and broody but still can't do an Irish accent to save his life and is visibly learning this acting lark as the series progresses. The premise is that Angel, the vampire with a soul, has finally admitted he will never get it together with Buffy (Sarah Michelle Gellar), unless a reunion crossover episode or two are scheduled. He moves to Los Angeles, a city haunted not only by demons and vampires but lawyers and agents. Angel sets up as a private eye and solves cases with a supernatural aspect, and is partnered with Doyle (Glenn Quinn), a half-demon with a proper Irish accent and the useful psychic ability to know when someone is in trouble (thereby predicting any given week's plot), and Cordelia (Charisma Carpenter), another Buffy refugee here trying to reinvent herself as a struggling big-city single girl. Far less consistent than its parent show, but also not saddled with quite so much of a continuing story arc, Angel has a very different feel, cued by its effective semi-Goth violin theme tune and lots of film noir-ish LA street scenes, with a dose of cynical inside-the-entertainment-industry stuff. It has its share of familiar ideas (like a "fight club" episode) and simply daft premises (a demon-centred show which allegorises the debate about female circumcision, for example). Angel alienated a lot of initial fans by killing off its most appealing regular a third of the way into the run, dusting off hideous English comic stereotype Wesley the Watcher (Alex Denisof) as a replacement. However, it also comes up with some ingenious moments: in a two-parter guest starring sometime Buffy villainess Faith (Eliza Dushku), the show finally delivers something scary and emotionally powerful as Angel proves he can solve cases his ex-girlfriend can't. Meanwhile, the last couple of episodes--which beef up a Satanic law firm as regular foes and resurrect a long-dead character as a major troublemaker for the future--go from promising to delivering. --Kim Newman--This text refers to the whole of the series, not just this box set.
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Contains the following episodes:
- Conviction
- Just Rewards
- Unleashed
- Hell Bound
- Life of the Party
- The Cautionary Tale of Numero Cinco
- Lineage
- Destiny
- Harm’s Way
- Soul Purpose
- Damage
- Just Rewards
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:VHS Tape
To make a entertaining spin-off series from the back of an undoubted number one show such as Buffy the Vampire Slayer is like asking to be publicly heckled. We all know that sequels and spin-offs rarely hit the mark. Yet Angel does, ok there are some slow episodes but 2 or 3 out of 22 for a first series isnt bad (remember people buffy's first series only had 11 episodes). It's good to see that Joss Whedon and David Greenwalt didn't lose touch with Sunnydale and that cast entirly as can be seen from the numerous crossovers and references to Buffy the Vampire Slayer. It still retains the link we all know and love but also brings in some refreshing new ... characters like Wolfram and Hart a firm of lawyers, that cater to people that can be described as less than ordinary, and of course there are old favourites Cordy and Wesley (who turns up later on in the series), and a trusty new side kick for Angel the Irish charmer but sometimes almost alcholic Doyle (Glen Quin) who is more than human and has a special gift. Overall the first season is very watchable, I enjoyed most episodes including 2 episodes that I feel personally are tear jerkers that involve a visit from Buffy and another episode which involve a great sacrafice from Doyle. It's one to be watched.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:VHS Tape
To start off with, I hated Angel in Buffy. I thought he was a whiney moody annoyingly broody character (as described by Spike early on in this first season). I avoided this show for a full three years until the show was heavilly recommended to me by various friends, and the box sets were on a special offer. Boy, did I get value for money!
After the first episode, I was already blown away. Angel himself appears to have developed a bit of humour, and David Boreanz shows us that he is actually a very good actor, as he shows us at numerous occassions throughout the series.
But what makes the show is the ensemble cast that is better than in any series I have ever seen (even the A-Team!). Cordellia Chase, the nastiest girl in Sunnydale comes to LA having to face up to a dramatic change in her life, and she soon has to cope with an even more bizarre life as Angels assistant. The new cast member we meet is Doyle, a half demon Irishman who was sent to Angel by the all-knowing powers that be to guide him in his quest for redemption. It may sound a bit serious, but it's not. I've never laughed so much at a show that most thought would be so dark. Okay, the darkness is there, but the hard stuff doesn't really start until the second series.
The three main characters are supported by the evil lawyers from Law Firm Wolfram and Hart, who develop into something more nasty than Skeletor in the long run, and Cordellia's very own ghost, the phantom Dennis. And just wait until Episode ten (I think) and the appearance of a character who was merely a bumbling fool in Buffy. Be warned, this 'bufoon' becomes the greatest character in this show, you'll soon begin to doubt the parent show for it's portrayal of characters, especially when Buffy turns up, she comes over as such an annoying moaner!
Basically, if I was a forceful man, I'd merely exclaim 'Buy This!", but I'm not. But what the hey- Buy This!
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:VHS Tape
Looking at this box set of Angel's first Season, it shows that Joss Whedon stiil has the wisdom of intreging viewers to watch his shows (Which also includes Buffy the Vampire Slayer). Angel focuses on an vampire Angel who is trying to find amends for what he has done in his demon days. As you all remember him as Buffy's boyfriend dating her was very hard for him as he was not allowed to have a intimate relationship with her.
With the help of Cordelia (Charisma Carpenter who was Cordelia in Buffy) and Wesley (Alexis Denisof ex-watcher Wesley) They are there to help Angel at his investigations for helping the needey and selfless. With both emotional episodes, very dark ones and funny ones the show will definetly appeal to Buffy the Vampire Slayer. One of the reasons why you will be able to buy this box set is because of the ratings it got when it first aired. It is said that Angel's first Season did better that Buffy's fourth Season. Well that's for you guys to decide by buying both Angel and Buffy box sets.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Heart Throb Vampire
Hunky David Boreanaz as Angel the vampire. As well as being action-packed great stories, check out this guys teeth. My 12 year old has the entire box-collection! Read more
Published 18 months ago by Lou
Angel
OMG Angel is really good! I like Cordelia, she's really funny, and I liked Doyle a lot too! I love the episode 'I Will Remember You,' but I hate it 2 cos its SO SAD!! Read more
Published on 1 Oct 2005
Angel
Angel boxset 1 is very good. My favourite episode was i will remember you because it was a very emotional episode with buffy and angel i hope everyone else enjoyed watching that... Read more
Published on 15 April 2005
IT'S MINT!
that's all i have to say really cos it IS mint and everyone should own it! it is THE best Angel series and if u haven't seen it then u really should!
Published on 8 Dec 2004 by "raclallison"
Posibly the worst half-season of Angel... And such a shame!
Doyle long gone. Cordelia(for now)shamelessly ignored. Our beloved Hyperion Art-Deco set traded for office space. The Angelmobile gone. Spike inconsequentially brought in. Read more
Published on 9 Oct 2004 by J. N. Valente
A year of surprises
I always think it's a bit suspect when almost all of the reviews have 5 stars but the final season of Angel definately deserves it. A word of caution though. Read more
Published on 24 Sep 2004 by "operaghost86"
It gets better
There are a few dodgy episodes in this box set (mexican fighters???) but don't give up, it certainly improves. Read more
Published on 13 Sep 2004 by "bearulata"
so much better than 3 & 4!!!
what can i say? i had to buy all the boxsets as im a completists (roll on the rest of red dwarf) i loved serieS 1 and 2, liked 3 and hated 4! evil cordy? sleeping with connor? Read more
Published on 26 Aug 2004 by "carol1975"
Amazing as always
The series was only topped on by the first. The comical combination of Angel and Spike was thoroughly enjoyable and will make this video a must own for an fan or new... Read more
Published on 12 Aug 2004 by Sam
Even patchy 'Angel' is better than most other TV...
I saw this final season of 'Angel' when living in the U.S. Some of the episodes in this season, particularly at the beginning, are a bit patchy, but, as per my title comment, any... Read more
Published on 3 Aug 2004 by Ms A R Canfield
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