Not only that, but actor David Boreanaz gets to take the limelight, instead of skulking in the shadows. It is here, for the first time, that we discover that David can actually act. Angel, in his own show, is not about moody, brooding, forehead wrinkling, but stretches the character with a bit of lighthearted relief. Angel makes jokes, essentially.

This series starts off with a cracker of an opening episode, with lots of rooftop lookouts, jumping from high buildings and super-cool fight moves. Sadly, this style does not continue throughout the series, but the quality does remain.

There's a wide range of episodes which can really be watched on their own, without the baggage of knowing what went on before. they are singular stories, dealing with vampires, to ghosts, demons and all sorts of supernatural villains.

But that is what loses this season it's fifth star - the fact that there is no season long storyline. In Buffy, you have separate stories within episodes, but each episode also contributes to a season long storyline. Not so here. So by the time this series ending episode comes around, there's real no sense of accomplishment. Angel has just down an average day.

That's not to say, though, that the episodes are dull. Full of entertainment, the scripts are ingenius with thier storylines, often striving to do something different. Cordelia is a nice addition, totally opposite to Angel, and Wesley makes a surprisingly welcome return. There is also the short and sweet introduction and dismissal of Doyle, who while a great character, was not fully explored thanks to behind the scenes shenanigans that meant the actor couldn't continue to play the role. Still, the show managed to work its way around that.

Guest appearance from Oz, Buffy and Faith are always welcome, and a particular highlight - but this is Angel's show from the get go. Dark, violent and intelligent, it's not t obe missed, and just gets better from here.

Great Stuff!!!
Review date: 2005-07-11 Rating: 10 out of 10

Man this show is just plain awesome simple as that, its a "buffy the vampire slayer spin off" which completely leaves the original show in its wake. I found this show has more depth than "buffy" with a great supporting cast such as Charisma charpenter, Alexis denisof and Glen quinn, if you thought the original show wasnt bad just sit back and enjoy the ride.....

City of Angel
Review date: 2005-05-28 Rating: 10 out of 10

As a fan of Buffy I watched it from the beginning and from the start my favourite character was without a doubt, Angel. So of course when he 'spun off' I was curious to see how he would do.

Angel is better than Buffy its as simple as that. David Boreanaz is a superb actor and with his own show we can see his talents more often than on Buffy. I must confess however in this season David Boreanaz is overshadowed by the performances of Glenn Quinn another superb actor who plays Doyle, Angel's right hand man for the first nine episodes. This season is by far the best one just for the fact Doyle is in it.

Watching this you will fall in love with Doyle and feel as though you have lost a friend when he departs. Charisma Carpenter is another reason for watching this, the dark beauty is more stunning than Sarah Michelle Gellar and now she has the opportunity to show you what she can do. Sarah Michelle Gellar will make a couple of apperances in this season as does Spike played by James Marsters, who of course will later become a sidekick of the Dark Avenger.

My favourite episode is 'Hero' if you buy this you will see why.

BLOODY GOOD!!!
Review date: 2005-01-11 Rating: 10 out of 10

I bought the Angel season 1 DVD's before I had started watching it on TV. when I watched it had a great mystical sense that was dangerous and very adictive. I preferred it to 'Buffy the vampire slayer' because I think that the story was more strong and it did not seem to drag on. It has some great action scenes and some awsome masks, and the show was not serious, nor comedy but is a bit of both. This is a must see!!!!

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