About Angel

Angel is a renowned American Fantasy Television series that was first aired in 1999. The show, created by Joss Whedon and David Greenwalt, expands the storyline of the "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" universe. The series features the irredeemable vampire, Angel, who takes a chance at redemption by helping the innocent battle the dark forces.

Making / Production

The show was produced by Mutant Enemy Productions and Greenwolf Corporation in association with 20th Century Fox Television. Angel featured a darker tone than its parent series, delving into themes of redemption, loneliness, and the nature of evil.

Actors

• David Boreanaz as Angel: The lead role is played phenomenally by David, showcasing a vampire in search of redemption.
• Charisma Carpenter as Cordelia Chase: Carpenter reprises her role from "Buffy the Vampire Slayer", as a former high school queen bee seeking a new purpose.
• Glenn Quinn as Doyle: Quinn brilliantly portrays a half-demon with the ability to see those in need.
• Alexis Denisof as Wesley Wyndam-Pryce: A former Watcher, Denisof's character joins Angel's fight against evil.
• J. August Richards as Charles Gunn: Richards adds depth to the storyline as a streetwise vampire hunter.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The show was originally going to be named "Angel: The Dark Avenger".
• Angel is a spin-off from the TV series "Buffy the Vampire Slayer".
• David Boreanaz was the only actor to appear in the pilot and finale of both "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" and "Angel".

Awards

The series received several accolades during its course, including five Saturn Awards and four nominations for the Hugo Award for Best Dramatic Presentation, among others.

Quotes

• "If nothing we do matters, then all that matters is what we do." - Angel
• "People are going to die, and the only way I can stop it is to get my inner demon on." - Angel

Music, Soundtrack

• "Angel Main Theme" - Composed by Darling Violetta
• "Haunted" - Performed by Kelly Clarkson
• "Live Fast, Die Never" - Original music score from the series