Angel 3x18 Double or Nothing
This is an episode that I have mixed feelings about. I enjoyed the Angel side of things, and the ending shows a lot of promise for taking steps forward.
But the Gunn side of things - especially the conversation he had with Fred - was a bit of a miss for me. It feels like another Wesley moment, not telling the group about something and then it just gets worse.
Maybe there is a lesson in this. The Angel team are family. They will be there to help each other through thick and thin, no matter the problem. One day they may realise what an incredible support network they have and feel comfortable to tell each other everything - even the embarrassing stuff!
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Comments (7)
Actually, I'm on Gunn's side (unlike with Wes - though I think it makes good drama) on not telling Fred. He was concerned they would try to stop him and that Jenoff would harm her. He was protecting her. As to how he ended up breaking up with her, though, is a different story....
The funny thing about Gunn breaking up with Fred as a plan…Fred doesn’t believe it for an instant! 😁
It's nice that Gunn got to have a happy ending with his best girl. And also Fred too.
I like this episode. Although I agree with you that I dislike how Gunn chose to handle the situation by being mean to Fred. Especially the stick figure comment. That's very hurtful and unnecessary.
Admittedly, I don't watch a lot of tv shows or movies, but I have noticed a lot of body comments in Buffy and Angel and I do wonder if those are things people would say these days! I was a teen in the 90s and grew up with all the media body shaming celebrities so I'm used to it, but it's something I've often wondered about!
"All I'm thinking of is that I've got to edit that scene!" 🤣 Love your reaction to Jenoff's slimey head growing back. I do agree with you though, it was very gross & disturbing! I can't believe Gunn traded his soul for a truck! He could have at least picked something cool like a motorcycle! Why Gunn thought the best thing to do was to be horrendously horrible to Fred and then go and get himself killed I don't know. Like you said, it was totally another Wesley style moment of not turning to friends for help. And it's especially bad since the thing with Wesley had JUST happened and they saw what a mistake it was to keep things secret. Slightly off topic, but I have to say that Fred has to be the cutest character there's ever been. I'm sure I'm not the only one who thinks that right? Thanks for another excellent reaction Juliette 💜
There are scenes on Buffy, Angel AND Doctor Who that I just do NOT want to see! I often wonder if people get annoyed if I look away, but I'm not okay with staring at something scary 🤣 Fred IS adorable! She also seems so genuine. She's never trying to be someone she's not, she's happy to be herself - quirks and all. It's what makes her so special, I think 💜 I'd actually like to see more of her in other shows/movies! I hope you had a good day, Neil 🥰 it's been a bit rainy here and cooler weather, which is nice!