This is the type of episode that I would have expected from this show. It has that gothic feel to it that most vampire series from the 90s had (Kindred! Forever Knight!) and revealed a part of Angel’s past through flashbacks. Even though the story is kind of stand-alone-ish and was never heard from again, it does develop certain things within the actual show such as Kate finding out about Angel’s true face. I personally wish that the show had more of these type of episodes that would focus on Angel’s past and on vampires rather than some random made up demon, this is the stuff my heart beats faster for. Actually, one of the few things that bothers me about Angel is that it never actually introduced any returning vampire characters such as Spike, Darla, Dru, Harmony etc. A character like Penn could have been great to have around in several episodes but alas.
Quote: My glamorous LA life, I get to make the coffee and chain the boss to the bed. I’ve got to join a union. – Cordelia
Highlights
– Angel’s nightmare
– Kate’s murder profile
– Flashbacks with Jeremy Renner
– Great news sports fans, there’s been another killing. – Cordy
– Lady Hamilton’s Virtue
– Kate’s look at Angel’s vampire face
– Angel’s holding of Kate’s cross
– Give me a stake – It’s like 8 in the morning!
– Angelus: Demon with the face of an Angel
– You’re grounded
– Vain doing the cha cha
Rating: 8.5/10