The first seasons of many shows can be the most interesting if not the most polished, because they take some wild swings at the fences since this might be their only season. Plus, there's a certain charm to the cast finding their rhythm.
Rachael
2020-04-25 02:03:58 +0000 UTC
Another similar lesson in this episode is that slavery is wrong no matter what, kinda doesn't matter that each individual demon wasn't "good." People's main go-to justification for slavery has to do with perceived superiority over the subjugated, including moral superiority (re: forcing prisoners to do hard labor for next to no pay). So while they may have to track down and kill some of the demons afterwards, it was still wrong to use them in that way.
KT
2020-04-22 00:47:21 +0000 UTC
It's got a totally different vibe, but same with season 1 of Buffy. They did some WILD shit in that season, holy crap.
KT
2020-04-22 00:41:31 +0000 UTC
Yeah, though that was supposed to be up Friday but that particular reaction was giving me a headache haha
Liam Catterson
2020-04-19 10:49:21 +0000 UTC
I actually love S1. It has some clunkers for sure, but I really enjoy the show discovering itself.
Rachael
2020-04-19 08:00:02 +0000 UTC
I think with Wesley, one thing to keep in mind is that, in "Parting Gifts," Barney was terrified of him--he's perfectly competent when he can overcome his horrendous self-doubt.
FernWithy
2020-04-19 07:59:03 +0000 UTC
I love Cordy and Wesley working together. They make a great team.
Rachael
2020-04-19 07:58:03 +0000 UTC
One thing I loved about Angel Season 1 is this wild, experimental side to it. They just DID stuff. To a considerable degree, you never knew what you'd get from episode to episode.
Ryan Moore
2020-04-19 07:50:42 +0000 UTC
I'll guess that you had fun with this one. [I just pressed play.]
UTU49
2020-04-19 05:29:20 +0000 UTC
Oooooh, that was lickety zippy... you uploaded an Angel just yesterday.
UTU49
2020-04-19 05:28:14 +0000 UTC
I like this episode in that it starts to show a more competent Wesley, I think that is good for the character to make him less bungling and more capable.