Review of Episode 12, Season 4 "Calvary" Send in the "Calvary" indeed, as writers Jeff Bell, Steve DeKnight and Mere Smith come together to create one of those masterful "Oh My Joss!" episodes replete with action, surprises, and multiple cliffhangers. I love the fact that even though I guessed the eventual Angelus outcome of the episode by the first act, I was still completely taken with the set-up and execution of the story - so much so that I was screaming at my TV in shock by the end credits. That's good TV, boys and girls! As most great Angel episodes do, "Calvary" had an overabundance of intersecting storylines resulting in the startling revelations: "The Beast has a boss," Angelus is one damn fine actor, Wolfram & Hart really is no more and my "I told you so!" of the season - Cordy literally isn't herself! Again major kudos go to David Boreanaz. While he's proven to be incredibly adept at embodying evil as Angelus, his tour de force this week was playing out the ruse of being re-souled. His work was masterful especially in his choice of subtle inflections, body carriage and facial expressions as he "played" being Angel. He was completely convincing - a stellar performance. Hats off to J. August, as well, this episode. We got to see some emotional depth from the brawn of the group as Fred breaks Gunn's heart and Angelus takes the opportunity to pour some salt in the wound for good measure. Lastly, say it ain't so - Lilah Morgan (Stephanie Romanov) is no more!? It takes more than a neck wound to keep a good bitch down, right? I'll miss Lilah and her evil machinations more than I can say but it was incredibly fun to watch Lilah/Stephanie work her will over the past three seasons. Now, the real fun gets started as Angelus, The Beast and Evil Cordelia are let loose in the pitch black of Los Angeles working the dark mojo for some yet unknown purpose. What a cliffhanger - the kind the team at Angel know how to do best. Now we can only wait for Faith's return! I give it... Review by CoA Staff member, Phoenix

CoA Stakes Rating Guide = Disappointing, stake it, bury it! = Not too bad, Lacking a few graves. = Typical Dark Avenger saves the day Saga. = Better still, Quality Headstones. = Outstanding! Reward it with mortality!

Angelus: I've had time to think, and I've realized something important. Being evil is wrong. I wanna be good. I wanna be Angel again. Gunn: That Shaman shoulda never been brought here. Now instead of worrying about the big, bad rock eater, we got Darth Vampire living in the basement. Angelus: (re: Lilah's appearance) Evil doesn't have to mean sloppy Angelus: How did you survive this long being so retarded? Gunn: Cut the Fu-manchu. What do you know? Angelus: Quite a bit, bright boy. Angelus: (re: Gunn blasting him with the flamethrower) (laughing) Maybe there's hope for you after all, Chuck. Fred: Did you find out anything? Lorne: Zip. Zilch. (re: on seeing Lilah) And what in the hell is succu-bitch doin' here? Lilah: Forget about the goody-goody. You want to kill the Beast and give his boss a run for his evil? The answer is downstairs in a cage. Sic Angelus on him. Cordelia: Do you know what Angelus would do if we let him out? Lilah: Kill you all in a bloody shower of violence, (smiling) but, hey, greater good. Angelus: (chuckles) I guess the Powers saw how bad you suck. Fred: Doing better than you. Wesley: Fred. Angelus: Ohh! She really has put on the spunk, hasn't she, Wes? Not the same, shy bitch-cow we pulled out of Pylea. Fred: There's only one bitch here, and I'm looking at him. Connor: (re: Gunn's killing of a demon) Nice. Gunn: Yeah, sometimes ya just gotta keep wackin'.. Lorne: Wesley, would you please warn this walking infection that I haven't forgotten how she poked my head open like a Capri Sun, and while my love for humanity allows me to tolerate her presence, if need be, I will smack her down! (chuckles) Be a doll. Thanks. Angelus: I haven't and will never give up on you. We'll get through this thing . . . together. Lilah: (chuckles) Can't believe we didn't crush you people years ago. Angelus: Lilah, you make some coffee. Earn your keep around here. Lilah: (re: dropping coffee mugs) It's my inner megalomaniac. I, uh, rebel at serving coffee. Angelus: I have to go save the world. Lilah: He's gonna kill us. Cordelia: I know. Why'd you think I let him out, you stupid bitch? Quotes by CoA Council member, Seeker