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| Review of Episode 11, Season 2
"Redefinition" We pick up where we last left off with Angel condemning the LA Scooby gang via ‘You’re all fired.’ Mere (in her second episode of the season) sets the stage for much mayhem to come! Darla and Drusilla have a new agenda, they are the new 'big bad' in town and W&H is in for a wild ride! You gotta love the way Darla says liaison! When Lindsey confronts her on the sitch with dead-guy, what is needed in this scene is Darla confirming that "the world is a more interesting place with Angel in it . . . for now." As Dru brings up Angel, the reaction from Darla is faultless. Her defense/protection of him is key to her survival and it’s good to see that dynamic won’t be lost too quickly on either of them. Not sure how I feel with the Angel voiceovers. A common practice over at the Dark Angel set and it works well for post-pulse Alba or maybe James Cameron just has a way with those things (i.e. Terminator), but here it’s not as convincing. Perhaps it’s that Angel’s thoughts are just not that crucial or needed to explicate his actions. Angel has tripped into the darkness once again, and what lies ahead is unique, unknown territory. The key being Darla’s last words... "That wasn't Angel. It wasn't Angelus, either... Who was that?" We’ve been given the rare op here to see a piece of evil and still know that the good soul lingers close to the surface, but will it be submerged by the lust of revenge?
"He’s got cow eyes, big and black - moo!" Drusilla, nuff said! Virginia Bryce [Brigid Brannagh] returns and how ironic that we included her in our special Angel Investigations Holiday Party write-up. It’s nice to see her back, so we can only assume her relationship with Wesley is an ongoing one. Rob Kral is kicking it with this week’s score! It’s top notch and sets the mood for Angel’s anguish rather ideally. "In a perfect world... " this episode would have D&D battling it out with Faith and Kate, but hey, the season ain’t over yet! Fun Note: Kudos to Mike Massa for the action sequences! It never ceases to amaze me how many talents this man has. If you’re going to see the new Sandra Bullock movie, Miss Congeniality, keep a close eye out for Mike as his name is listed in the closing credits under the stunt team! I give it... |
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Cordelia: What just happened? Can someone explain to me what just happened here? Wesley: I believe we were just fired. Gunn: Canned. Wesley: Let go. Gunn: Axed. Wesley: Shown the door. Gunn: Booted. Cordelia: All right I get it. But what just happened? Fired. Angel fired us? Wesley: Looks that way. Cordelia: One thing you can say about Angel, at least he's consistent. It's always some little blonde driving him over the edge. Lindsey: I'm the only one left... Virginia: You know what it is? He's jealous. Virginia: Well, his loss is the world's gain. You'll get another job (snaps fingers) just like that! What else can you do? Lilah: Oh, what's wrong Lindsey? You bitter cause your girlfriend didn't slit my throat? Darla: "Sweetpea, if we wanted you dead, you'd have never made it out of the wine cellar." Dru: He's got cow eyes, big and black... Moo!" Darla: "Smart young lawyers, hungry for their big break and whoops, the boss gets eaten." Lindsey: You spared me... Why'd you spare me Darla? Darla: "See, Lindsey, during my stint as Wolfram & Hart's puppet, something occured to me. I loathe being used. If I recall, I sent a 15-body memo to that effect." Lindsey: This power that you want... Does it have a target? Are you going after Angel? Wesley: Come to find your destiny have you? Who was going to help you with that? Wesley: I suppose we're both at a loose end now that Angel's... Snitch Demon: "All right, all right! I heard about your girls, Godzilla, Darcilla, whatever." Darla: My name's Darla. This is Drusilla. We're new in town, though some of you know us by reputation. Darla: "Me and my girl, we're not just the new thing in town. We're the only thing in town. And we're in the market for some... well, one doesn't really want to use the term, 'muscle slaves'. Actually, one does." Angel: [voice over] I'm not ready. I can still feel her. Her pain. Her need. Her hope. I'm too close. Too close to fight her. Lindsey: (grabs the wire from Lilah's chest and speaks into the mic) But Lilah, I would never steal files from my employer. I'm shocked at the suggestion. (Laughingly at Lilah) Forget about the frame job sweetheart. They're gonna kill who they're gonna kill. Take it like a man. (smooch) Gunn: Snipe snipe snipe. Bitch, bitch, bitch. I figure ya'll got off easy, cause I would have killed you. Gunn: Was one of his directives hire a pansy ass British Guy? Cordelia: Earth to retards...?! You have an obsession, you pretty much squeeze it into your schedule no matter what. Gunn: Prick. Wesley: We need to get her to a hospital. Dru: "Didn't like that barkeeper. Mm... can't get his eyes off my fingers." Darla: "Why is everyone trying to make this about Angel? I mean, for God's sake, can't a girl wreak a little havok without there being a man involved?" Dru: Ten little soldiers all in a line. A shot rings out, (clap) down to nine. Wesley: I just thought you'd like to know that we're keeping the agency open. You may have turned your back on your mission but we haven't. Someone has to fight the good fight. |
How about Lindsey’s irritated glances to those around him at Wolfram & Hart? If looks could disembowel, I think we would have a winner in the ‘Best Evisceration’ category! Christian’s cornered the market on, "Boo!" 