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Angel 5.18 FAQ

What’s it called?

“Origin.”

Who’s responsible?

Teleplay is credited to Drew Goddard (“Lineage,” “Damage,” “1943” and the big upcoming ode to Buffy Summers, “The Girl In Question”).

What does TV Guide say?

“Angel's son, Connor, who has no memory of his old life, shows up at Wolfram & Hart and a prophecy reveals that he's the only one capable of vanquishing a powerful demon. Elsewhere, Hamilton (Adam Baldwin) tries to strike a bargain with the exiled Gunn; and Wes makes a stunning discovery about the gang's pact with the firm. Connor: Vincent Kartheiser.”

Whoa whoa whoa!! What “stunning discovery” does Wes make with regard to Team Angel’s pact with the firm?

It’s only stunning to Wes. Loyal fans have been aware of the pact since Tim Minear’s geniusy 4.22.

If Connor has no memory of his old life, what compels him to visit the firm?

He gets hit. Very hard. With a large motor vehicle. A cop suggests his family visit an evil law firm familiar to us all.

What bargain does Hamilton offer Gunn?

Does Hamilton offer Gunn a bargain? Did I miss this? Admitted, he does pay a visit … (Herc reaches for that rewind button).

Does Gunn accept? Does Gunn even have a clue as to what Hamilton is discussing?

Hamilton has no problem with removing the magic necklace. Hamilton may remove it again. If not this week.

The big news?

Wes has his memories restored. Even those involving the slashing of a certain ex-watcher throat.

What else is TV Guide not telling us?

Cyvus, who’ll be back, could be related to that song-happy demon from “Once More With Feeling.”

What’s doing with Spike?

“Testing her might be hard without getting someone seriously hurt,” admits Wesley Wyndam-Pryce. “We'll make Spike do it,” explains his boss.

And Krevlornswath?

I think he tells someone someone else wants him. Not a big role this week. Hi Andy!!

What’s good?

The versatile, versatile Amy Acker, who really should have been in that FHM top 100, and who looks very very good in blue. What I perceive as the references to “Unbreakable.” “It’s okay! Found it.” “Let’s be clear about this. I’m not a little girl. You and I won’t be making love on this couch anytime soon.” “Do you spend all your time making out with other vampires?” “This one is lusting after me!” Angel’s excitement at Stanford. “I built your son. I am not the sort of man you want as an enemy.” “Strange. There’s not much activity on the ‘Rescue Gunn Front’.” The way Dennis Christopher reaches to protect his throat. “Is this your 30 pieces of silver?” “Was Fred the price?” “I thought sunlight burned you up!” “Like the Pope has." Can I just say again how fucking brilliant it is that the series is set at Wolfman & Hart this season?

What’s not so good?

Vincent Kartheiser looks like he’s about 37.

How does it end, spoiler-boy?

“You got to do what you can to protect your family. I learned that from my father.”

Herc’s rating for “Angel” 5.18?

***1/2

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!

I am – Hercules!!





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3 1/2?
by TheDarkShape
Apr 21st, 2004
10:11:41 PM
great ep
by jmc8y
Apr 21st, 2004
10:12:56 PM
the best ending...
by JackDonkey
Apr 21st, 2004
10:13:36 PM
did angel bang eve?
by jmc8y
Apr 21st, 2004
10:14:15 PM
Awesome!
by Nekki Basara
Apr 21st, 2004
10:14:56 PM
Best line
by saareman
Apr 21st, 2004
10:16:12 PM
Connor sucks? Sure... BUT
by Logo Lou
Apr 21st, 2004
10:30:03 PM
Connor was actually decent...
by Craiggers
Apr 21st, 2004
10:43:22 PM
But--but--does he know??
by dancingbean
Apr 21st, 2004
10:47:36 PM
amazing ep!
by Jarek
Apr 21st, 2004
10:53:10 PM
Angel and Smallville
by Virtual Satyr
Apr 21st, 2004
11:07:56 PM
He knows.
by CynicKil
Apr 21st, 2004
11:17:52 PM
Does he know???
by The Riot
Apr 21st, 2004
11:20:12 PM
Connor knows and about Gunn
by Xandr37
Apr 21st, 2004
11:23:36 PM
Wes get his memories back?
by Rein
Apr 21st, 2004
11:39:32 PM
Wes lost what the rest of the gang lost
by RogueScribner
Apr 21st, 2004
11:53:41 PM
Just keeps getting better...
by jtp972
Apr 22nd, 2004
12:16:30 AM
"For releasing me I will grant you three wishes!"
by jocutus
Apr 22nd, 2004
12:31:08 AM
Connor was orders of magnitude less annoying this time around...
by sTalking_Goat
Apr 22nd, 2004
12:37:26 AM
Oh, THOSE memories...
by Rein
Apr 22nd, 2004
12:40:45 AM
Best Episode of the Season
by uther
Apr 22nd, 2004
12:44:17 AM
I think he knows...
by sTalking_Goat
Apr 22nd, 2004
12:57:12 AM
"Fresh episode"
by IAmLegolas
Apr 22nd, 2004
01:11:23 AM
Ok, so ummm...
by Rein
Apr 22nd, 2004
01:11:36 AM
Angel's backbreaker was awesome, Amy and Harmony are looking sup
by Big Bad Clone
Apr 22nd, 2004
01:14:56 AM
A good enough episode...
by AZCAL
Apr 22nd, 2004
01:24:40 AM
question
by whytrytwice
Apr 22nd, 2004
02:01:01 AM
Wes and Lilah
by mag7man
Apr 22nd, 2004
02:05:11 AM
awesome...
by lynxpro
Apr 22nd, 2004
02:31:33 AM
Killing People
by dagreatgoldwolf
Apr 22nd, 2004
03:01:51 AM
Better than most motion pictures this year, at least
by Recognizer
Apr 22nd, 2004
03:05:24 AM
Sure NOW Conner doesn't suck
by Jinxo
Apr 22nd, 2004
04:00:42 AM
As to killing everyone...
by Jinxo
Apr 22nd, 2004
04:11:16 AM
Great but...
by SeptemberDay
Apr 22nd, 2004
07:40:12 AM
Phenomenal episode... and I never even LIKED Connor
by Roguewriter
Apr 22nd, 2004
08:09:38 AM
So, wouldn't Connor's "parents" also have two sets of memories?
by rev_skarekroe
Apr 22nd, 2004
08:13:06 AM
Oh, wait now I remember.
by rev_skarekroe
Apr 22nd, 2004
08:13:52 AM
Death is never final...
by downtown393
Apr 22nd, 2004
09:00:14 AM
HOLY CRAP!!!
by Drath
Apr 22nd, 2004
09:04:17 AM
Connor's Return on Origins and his return on the series finale
by Electric_Monk
Apr 22nd, 2004
09:15:53 AM
Conner Knows and Wes Should Die......
by kalel62
Apr 22nd, 2004
10:09:26 AM
wow...thank you writers...
by Speedstream
Apr 22nd, 2004
10:28:03 AM
and how about the fight scenes...
by Speedstream
Apr 22nd, 2004
10:39:58 AM
VCR Mishap -- Did anyone tape this episode?
by David Olstein
Apr 22nd, 2004
11:18:12 AM
Damn WB's season five budget cuts!!
by Hjermsted
Apr 22nd, 2004
11:42:43 AM
I hate to say it ...
by jgsugden
Apr 22nd, 2004
12:01:22 PM
Count Down
by pants malone
Apr 22nd, 2004
12:04:44 PM
Connor has everything he needs now.
by Ryvver
Apr 22nd, 2004
12:16:06 PM
New Here
by lovella
Apr 22nd, 2004
12:55:20 PM
Is anyone still here?
by lovella
Apr 22nd, 2004
12:57:59 PM
come to think of it...
by lynxpro
Apr 22nd, 2004
01:10:33 PM
5 stars easily.....
by BANE
Apr 22nd, 2004
01:46:28 PM
What's with all the hatred for Wesley?
by Roguewriter
Apr 22nd, 2004
03:09:56 PM
wow..
by dengreg31
Apr 22nd, 2004
03:45:22 PM
RE: Wesley
by Big Jim
Apr 22nd, 2004
03:45:33 PM
Wes grimly cynical? No way
by koomoReborn
Apr 22nd, 2004
03:52:50 PM
The Delay in Reviews
by TheDarkShape
Apr 22nd, 2004
03:57:57 PM
Connor
by mullymt
Apr 22nd, 2004
05:13:36 PM
Conner and memories ...
by jgsugden
Apr 22nd, 2004
05:21:29 PM
I want to be Illyria's pet, damn it.
by Toby___Wong
Apr 22nd, 2004
05:24:31 PM
Is it true Angel is gone because of Dark Shadows??
by BladetheOriginal
Apr 22nd, 2004
05:39:51 PM
Vincent Kartheiser...
by Jrzlee
Apr 22nd, 2004
06:18:19 PM
wb can go down in flames!!!
by yeah i'm a jerk!
Apr 22nd, 2004
07:10:10 PM
move the show to FX please!
by lynxpro
Apr 22nd, 2004
08:06:29 PM
Dark Shadows
by lynxpro
Apr 22nd, 2004
08:14:20 PM
3 1/2 stars .. no surprise
by Calm_b4_the_Strm
Apr 23rd, 2004
01:28:28 AM
Great episode
by cooper2000
Apr 26th, 2004
08:29:10 PM
great fucking show
by kojiro
Apr 26th, 2004
09:28:21 PM

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