Angel 1x01 City Of... Full Reaction
Our first episode of Angel is here! It was slightly painful to edit for youtube, as I got claimed for audio instead of the usual video claims. Video claims are much easier to deal with, even though they are annoying as well. I can just add some more blurs, or do extra cuts. With an audio claim, they claim passages of dialogue which was tricky to get around! But I've not had any issues with the second episode yet so maybe it's just the first one here that was fussy.
I have to say, I'm really enjoying it so far! As an Angel fan, I am satisfied and excited to see where this series goes! I am getting such EPIC Batman vibes from our boy Angel and some of the scenes were SOOOO exciting! I don't think this series will be as popular as Buffy, but I'm enjoying it a LOT so far 💓
Youtube Edit: https://youtu.be/qV7Fa0Bb-yM
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I'm so glad I got to this point in your reactions! I love Angel as well, and I agree about the Batman vibes; it definitely suits him with his dark, brooding nature and that awesome long coat 😎
Also, I just went back and read your posts about the watch order. As I just subscribed today, I was a little late for that discussion, but I’m fine with whatever you choose. I’ve watched a lot of Buffy and Angel reactors, so I’ve become quite accustomed to the SlayAlive watch order, but I think you alternating between the two will work out just fine. One thing I dislike about the SA order is when it lingers too long on one show, so I think you’ve made the right choice.
I’m so excited that you’ve gotten to Angel now as well! I’ll be honest, I greatly prefer Buffy as a show, but I still do like Angel the series. I don’t feel like this show ever reaches the level of greatness that Buffy achieved, but I will still be watching the episodes with you. I think this is a great series premiere, and as I’m sure you’ve noticed, it has a slightly different tone/vibe than Buffy does. However, it’s good that they went that route instead of just trying to make a carbon copy of Buffy. Also, so exciting that Cordelia has joined Angel. I loved her on Buffy, but I love her even more on this show. This is where she truly belongs. I like that you like the flashes. I like them too. Most reactors mention hating them though. The actress who played Tina, Tracy Middendorf, I also know from Wes Craven’s New Nightmare and as a guest roll on Beverly Hills, 90210 playing Laura Kingman.
Tina was nice, it sucks that Angel wasn't able to save her. But it's also good for the show - it indicates that the stakes are high. "Ooh Cordelia, next victim!" You were a bit too happy at that prospect, Juliette :-D
Yay, new show. Hope you enjoy it, and the watchorder stuff isn't too offputting. Whilst I do think it takes a few episodes for it to quite find it's footing, I love the show - especially some of the later seasons. Lots of storylines in season 1 too that I can't wait to see your reaction to! This show aired at 22:55 in my country, which was past my bedtime at the time, so I remember sneaking up to watch. Or trying to get our dumb vcr to record, which didn't always work, so my first watch had quite a few holes in it :) I think the amount of effort I had to go through to watch the show made me appreciate it more hehe As a sidenote, i didn't know there was a widescreen version of season 1, thought it was all 4:3 that existed until season 2. Then again, I'd never seen the widescreen version of Buffy s1-3 until watching along now.
Angel calling Joyce's landline: "Hi Joyce, can you give me Buffy's number at the dorm?"
Brace yourself Jules. Angel is a journey all it's own, but watching occasional little lines and connections go back and forth along the Buffyverse is a gleeful experience.
I'm glad you watched the Buffy episode first. In my opinion, it makes sense to first wonder who's calling Buffy before seeing Angel make the call. Yes, it's a tiny detail, and in this instance it wouldn't have been dramatically different, but I have to repeat how these things at least _can_ matter. :)
Yeah, I was always going to start with Buffy first as that's the order it was released! Loved that moment so much 💜
Great reaction, Jules. I love that you are willing to accept the show as presented by the writers unlike some reactors who whine that the show isn't unfolding how they want it to. Sort of like someone reading War and Peace and complaining, "No, I don't want Napleon to invade Russia." BTW, this is the one and only episode we will see that particular style of vampire make-up which no one seemed to like. (See, now I am complaining about show choices, I must be evil, too.)
The makeup was apparently Joss trying to make the vampires look more monstrous, because according to James Marsters, Whedon was annoyed that Spike's character was so well-liked (especially by female fans) and treated as a "good guy", when it's established that he's a serial killer, and worse. So this was his trial in changing the vampire makeup, in an attempt to dispel these notions. But as you said, everyone thought it looked odd, and he dropped the idea.
Fantastic reaction Juliette! Angel really is a great show. I am not sure if i prefer Buffy or Angel more, they are both fantastic shows.
That is SO good to hear!! It's really good so far and different to Buffy but with our beloved Angel and Cordelia! I love it 💜
Great reaction! Really looking forward to seeing you dive into this series! It has some of my favorite stories and characters from all the buffyverse!!
Now that is what I want to hear!! I've got no complaints so far. It's awesome!!
Angel definitely gives off Batman vibes. A more lovably awkward Batman with a craving for blood and redemption.
That moment when he gets up in the bar and spins around and his coat twirls and he is just SO COOL I need to calm down a bit 🤣
I think you'll really enjoy this show if you're already enjoying the Batman vibes hehe. Angel's superhero name should be Broody Boy
HEHE! Yes, that would be the perfect name for him! That moment when he spun out of his seat and his coat flowed behind him?! BEAUTIFUL!
It's a pretty good pilot. There's a lot of good episodes. But theres a couple of seasons of Angel that are just top tier TV seasons ever.
Yay! Let's start a new adventure together, Jules. Can't wait to watch.
It's actually awesome 🥰 Who needs Batman when we have Angel?!