UK Mall 1 - Angel - Season 2 (Box Set 1) [2000]

This second season sees a new hq that suits the show and the ever expanding cast perfectly, the introduction of the (initially) occassional character of the Host who, fo me, comes to challenge Wesley as the greatest character in the show, and finally we see a dark side to Angel. It's not Angelus, it's still Angel, which makes the string of events leadding up to his alienation from the group much more disturbing.
This is the show that we were always expecting, the arc-led stories that we know from Buffy dealt with in an air of maturity that is occassionally lacking from the parent show. You're likely to watch these episodes and think "how can it get better?" Well, it can...

The episodes are consistent in their quality, the only slight turkeys coming in the form of Guise Wil Be Guise (which isn't that bad after watching it with no ad breaks) and The Shroud Of Rahmon (which is just as boring). However, most eps do the trick and satisfy the viewer. Opening presentation Judgement introduces us to fab new character the Host, establishes Gunn as a regular and also contains a superb but all too short appearance from Eliza Dushku as Faith. Are You Now is a cool look at Angel's past, as is Darla, one of the mot amazing episodes of Angel ever. Most of the Darla-based eps are standouts and when Dru returns, things get even better - look to Reunion, an all-out-there bloodbath, for proof. Also check out Untouched - probably my favourite ep on this box...

If you want thrills, spills, clever, witty laugh-a-minute action, Angel is the show for you. With brilliant performances from the regulars and recurring stars (Julie Benz, Elisabeth Rohm, Christian Kane, Stephanie Romanov, etc.), these episodes show off the skills of all involved. There's brilliant score music from Robert J.Kral, inventive direction, and quality writing to boot - oh, and a karaoke bar. BUY IT NOW!! Luke M

This second season sees a new hq that suits the show and the ever expanding cast perfectly, the introduction of the (initially) occassional character of the Host who, fo me, comes to challenge Wesley as the greatest character in the show, and finally we see a dark side to Angel. It's not Angelus, it's still Angel, which makes the string of events leadding up to his alienation from the group much more disturbing.
This is the show that we were always expecting, the arc-led stories that we know from Buffy dealt with in an air of maturity that is occassionally lacking from the parent show. You're likely to watch these episodes and think "how can it get better?" Well, it can...

The episodes are consistent in their quality, the only slight turkeys coming in the form of Guise Wil Be Guise (which isn't that bad after watching it with no ad breaks) and The Shroud Of Rahmon (which is just as boring). However, most eps do the trick and satisfy the viewer. Opening presentation Judgement introduces us to fab new character the Host, establishes Gunn as a regular and also contains a superb but all too short appearance from Eliza Dushku as Faith. Are You Now is a cool look at Angel's past, as is Darla, one of the mot amazing episodes of Angel ever. Most of the Darla-based eps are standouts and when Dru returns, things get even better - look to Reunion, an all-out-there bloodbath, for proof. Also check out Untouched - probably my favourite ep on this box...

If you want thrills, spills, clever, witty laugh-a-minute action, Angel is the show for you. With brilliant performances from the regulars and recurring stars (Julie Benz, Elisabeth Rohm, Christian Kane, Stephanie Romanov, etc.), these episodes show off the skills of all involved. There's brilliant score music from Robert J.Kral, inventive direction, and quality writing to boot - oh, and a karaoke bar. BUY IT NOW!! Luke M