"Angel" (1999)TV series 1999-2004

Creators:

David Greenwalt
Joss Whedon

Seasons:

1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5

Release Date:

5 October 1999 (USA)

Genre:

Drama | Fantasy

Tagline:

Live fast. Die never.

Plot:

The vampire Angel, cursed with a soul, moves to Los Angeles and aids people with supernatural-related problems while questing for his own redemption.

Plot Keywords:

Cult Hero | Redemption | One Word Title | Neo Noir | Cult TV

Awards:

Nominated for Primetime Emmy. Another 10 wins & 41 nominations

US TV Schedule:

Thur. July 24	6:00 AM	TNT	Apocalypse, Nowish	#4.7
Thur. July 24	7:00 AM	TNT	Habeas Corpus	#4.8

Cast

David Boreanaz	...	Angel / ... (111 episodes, 1999-2004)
Alexis Denisof	...	Wesley Wyndam-Pryce (101 episodes, 1999-2004)
J. August Richards	...	Charles Gunn (91 episodes, 2000-2004)
Charisma Carpenter	...	Cordelia Chase (90 episodes, 1999-2004)
Andy Hallett	...	Lorne (76 episodes, 2000-2004)
Amy Acker	...	Winifred 'Fred' Burkle / ... (70 episodes, 2001-2004)

Also Known As:

Angel: The Series (USA) (long title)

Runtime:

60 min (including commercials)

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Certification:

Portugal:M/12 (DVD rating) | Argentina:13 | Australia:M | Finland:K-15 (DVD rating) | Singapore:PG | UK:12 (some episodes) | UK:15 (some episodes) | UK:18 (one episode) | UK:PG (one episode) | USA:Unrated

Filming Locations:

Universal Studios - 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, California, USA

Company:

Mutant Enemy

Trivia:

It was originally intended for Angel's sidekick to be Whistler (Max Perlich) who appeared in two episodes of "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" (1997). But when the actor couldn't commit to a series, the character of Doyle was created.

Goofs:

Revealing mistakes: A goof seen in the first episode ("City of") that appears in the opening credits of every episode is when Angel is walking down an alley. In a puddle of water you can see his reflection.

Quotes:

Fred: [to Wes in a dream] Don't you understand that I'm gone?

Movie Connections:

Featured in 'Angel': Season 3 Overview (2004) (V)

Soundtrack:

Angel

A Worthy Spin-Off

When I heard that Angel was leaving the show, I was heartbroken. When I heard that he would have his own show, I was a little happier, but still worried. Could it at all compare to the genius of Buffy? As soon as I saw the first episode, one thing came to mind: "This is different from Buffy." Remember, dear children, different does not always mean bad. I love Angel almost as much as Buffy (and sometimes more). These characters are more grown-up than Buffy's, which can be good, but also takes away the youthful, naive, happy-go-lucky, pop culture referencing fun. It does, however, have its own charm. For instance, the long feud with lawyers Wolfram and Hart, the Karitas karaoke bar, and all their witty puns and entendres. This show has gone its own way, and in my opinion, it's all good.