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Post by Gray Lensman on Jul 25, 2005 17:19:31 GMT
So, I finally finished Season 5. This was a really powerful season of Angel. Probably the best season I've seen, and maybe even up there with the better Buffy seasons. I just love the whole central idea permeating through this season. The corruption of absolute power, and doing the worst of things for the best of reasons. This is one of the darkest seasons I've ever seen. Easily the bloodiest by a long way. But it's also a stronger season for this. The cast changes vastly over the course of this season, and only for the better. Spike and Harmony improved the cast. Gunn was vastly improved. Illyria was a wonderful addition that, sadly, had too short of a presence. While the series ends on a strong note, it's a shame that Angel never continued beyond this. I'd have liked to see how the Shanshu prophecy resolved itself. (Though I'd like to think that it's Spike who gets redeemed.) Still, must admit, I love the whole Wild Bunch vibe to the finale. ![:)](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/smiley.png) This was a great show. I'm going to miss it. ![:(](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/sad.png)
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Post by dominiccarr on Jul 25, 2005 17:23:14 GMT
I miss it too. Stupid studio execs....
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Post by Elliot Kane on Jul 25, 2005 17:30:23 GMT
Far and away the best season of Angel ever, yes. On the bright side though, at least Angel DID go out on a high note.
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Post by eric3000 on Jul 25, 2005 18:48:30 GMT
Keep your fingers crossed:
The "Smallville" stint may not be the only work on The WB for [James] Marsters. Network head David Janollari says he would "gladly" do a TV movie featuring the Spike character if Marsters and "Buffy"/"Angel" creator Joss Whedon want to do one.
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Post by Gray Lensman on Jul 25, 2005 18:52:32 GMT
Cool, Eric. I'd definitely be there for Spike. ![:)](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/smiley.png) Know what I really miss? The whole Angel/Spike dynamic. I love that they hate each other, yet they're the only ones who completely understand each other. It's like they're brothers, just in a seriously dysfunctional sort of way. If they ever do Spike regularly, I'd love to see Angel involved somehow.
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Post by dominiccarr on Jul 25, 2005 20:02:14 GMT
I'd love to see a Spike movie/solo series. Or even a Faith one.
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Post by Elliot Kane on Jul 25, 2005 21:39:18 GMT
Faith is hands down my favourite character for a solo spin off series ![:)](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/smiley.png) I think she's a great character ![:)](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/smiley.png)
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Post by hector on Jul 25, 2005 22:19:39 GMT
Far and away the best season of Angel ever, yes. On the bright side though, at least Angel DID go out on a high note. IMO, it's better to quit while you're ahead. And Angel definetely did. I loved the ending. 'Let's go to work', sure it had the horror widnow dressing but at its core it's pure superhero stuff I love. 'Neverending Battle' and all.
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Post by dominiccarr on Jul 28, 2005 22:12:19 GMT
Faith is hands down my favourite character for a solo spin off series ![:)](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/smiley.png) I think she's a great character ![:)](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/smiley.png) I love faith too. She kicks ass. ![:)](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/smiley.png)
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Post by eric3000 on Jul 28, 2005 23:17:59 GMT
Faith is hands down my favourite character for a solo spin off series ![:)](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/smiley.png) I think she's a great character ![:)](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/smiley.png) I love faith too. She kicks ass. ![:)](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/smiley.png) I agree...obviously
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Post by dominiccarr on Aug 3, 2005 12:31:22 GMT
Never woulda guessed.
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