Angel 5.14 FAQ
What’s it called?
“Smile Time.”
Who’s responsible?
Comedy genius “Tick” creator and “Firefly” vet Ben Edlund (“Life of the Party”) makes his network directorial debut from his own teleplay, based on a story by Edlund and series mastermind Joss Whedon.
What did Coax say about this one last month?
Who can say? AICN has been so clogged up Herc can no longer access the site in a timely manner. We may have said something about Team Angel engaging in combat with evil puppets.
Huh. What does TV Guide say?
“While investigating an epidemic of comatose kids, Angel visits the set of the TV show all the victims had been watching when they fell ill and returns to Wolfram & Hart a changed man. In other developments, Gunn makes a secret deal to retain his enhanced intellect; werewolf Nina arrives for her full-moon quarantine hoping to make a date with her crush; and Fred drops a bombshell on Wes. Framkin: David Fury.”
Does Fred decide she wants to be Wes’ boy-toy?
That would be telling.
Does the Angel-puppet ever adopt an Angel-vamp-face?
Yes. This was an opportunity apparently not to be passed up.
Can that flimsy-looking Angel-puppet beat up Spike, as implied by the promos?
Can and does.
Is werewolf Nina repulsed by the fact that Angel is now made of felt?
Not so much!
Why does Gunn have to make a deal to keep his book smarts?
“You were given that upgrade 'cause the senior partners wanted you to have it,” notes the upgrade guy, “and if you're losing it, well, they wanted that too.”
What must Gunn give up to keep his upgrade?
The upgrade guy wants help getting a mystical relic past customs. “ If I was to give you the permanent upgrade, I'd say that, uh, you'd be more than able to cut through all of my red-tape problems.”
Does a lost and confused Jack Bauer put a bullet through werewolf Nina’s brain?
Well, no, because Jack doesn’t … GET OUT OF MY OFFICE!!
Has Spike signed on with Team Angel?
If he doesn’t, he certainly seems to have a sense of entitlement about the firm’s motor pool. “Hello, big guy!” he announces, bursting into Angel’s office. “Need another car. Afraid this last one ended up in the drink!”
Any sign of Lindsey or Eve?
Not that I noticed.
Does “Framkin” speak in any way of mustard?
Not this week. Fury, who began writing “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” during season two, and “Angel” installments since season one, may have been cast for his vague resemblance to the last Jim Henson.
What’s good?
It’s a good week for girl-watching. Winifred seems to go into heat this week, and Nina continues to make certain her clothes aren’t damaged by handing them over to helpful Wolfram employees.
What’s not so good?
Maybe we’re spoiled by “Crank Yankers,” but muppety evil just ain’t all that novel anymore. Given Whedon’s involvement with the story, and the greatness that was “Life of the Party,” some may be expecting more tonight than they’ll actually get.
How does it end, spoiler-boy?
“Um... that was a signal. OK? Is that clear enough for you?” “Not even close.”
Will there be a Bye-Bye Buffiverse Bash come May?
Maybe. Watch this space.
Herc’s rating for “Angel” 5.14?
***
The Hercules T. Strong Rating System:
***** better than we deserve
**** better than most motion pictures
*** actually worth your valuable time
** as horrible as most stuff on TV
* makes you quietly pray for bulletins
9 p.m. Wednesday. The WB.
Swing the crebbil!
Swing the crebbil!
