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2.1 Judgment

Angel: "There are three things I don't do: tan, date, and sing in public."

Okay, this was fun. We had the gym bust, muscles and mirrors, karaoke, and jousting in the streets. We had Lindsey, our favorite Wolfram & Hart lawyer, who acquired a Krycek-like prosthetic and returned along with his female compatriot, Lilah. And we even had cameos by two of the more interesting women in Angel's past -- Darla and Faith -- which implied that they would be returning and staying longer sometime soon.

The plot was sort of a by-the-way, though. We never really knew why the pregnant woman was being judged; it didn't make sense that it was because of her baby being something special. But the plot really didn't matter. This episode was more about our evil-fighting, soul-saving team. Cordelia is getting a lot more serious, and I'm not sure how I feel about that. Wesley is getting cuter *and* a lot easier to take seriously. And I do know how I feel about that. I like it.

And Gunn is in the cast! Yay! (That's Gunn. Charles Gunn, with two n's.) So when is Angel going to start paying him? They could bring him into the firm, couldn't they, if they ever get another office? Sort of like a superhero intern? They seem to have money; look at what Wesley was shoving at his demon snitch.

Bits and pieces:

-- I really, really loved the psychic demon emcee with the white jacket and the red horns at the karaoke bar. Please bring him back.

-- It's ironic that Cordelia's acting has improved now that her mission with Angel means more to her than becoming a superstar.

-- Darla is over 400. Did we know that? I don't think we did.

-- The karaoke outtakes over the end credits were great. David Boreanaz has a great comic touch. "Mandy" was fun but maybe they could have picked a more appropriate song. "Just call me Angel in the morning." Or maybe "Another one bites the dust."

Quotes:

Host: "The glamour and the grit, the big breaks and the heartaches, the sweet, young lovers and the nasty, ugly, hairy fiends that suck out your brain through your face... it's all part of the big, wacky variety show we call Los Angeles. You never know what's coming next. And let's admit it, folks. Isn't that why we love it?"

Angel: "You got your steam. You got your sauna. You got fresh towels. I mean, how bad could it be?"
Cordelia: "You shower with a lot of men."
Angel: "I'll always be a loner."

Cordelia: "Maybe it's time we pay your stoolie a little visit. Make with the chin-music until he canaries. (Angel and Wesley look at her) I've been watching a little noir festival on Bravo."

Host: "Well, I can see someone is feeling pretty zippy. I know it's hatching time and you're looking forward to that. But there is more to life than eating your young. Now let me tell you what I see in your aura..."

Angel: "You ever hear of a Prio Motu?"
Gunn: "Is that like a '62 Chevy with the big cam? (Angel looks at him) All right. I could have just said no."

Angel: (singing) "Oh, Mandy. Well you came and you gave without taking, but I sent you away, oh Mandy. Well, you kissed me and stopped me from shaking. And I need you today, oh Mandy..."
Cordelia: (at a table with Wesley) "That man will do anything to save a life."
Host: "Hey, how 'bout that. A performer. Why don't we just call him Angel, the vampire with soul. I'm going to have a chat with Mr. Tall, Dark and Rockin'. And meanwhile, Durthock, the child-eater, is going to open up to y'all. He's searching for the gorrishyn mage that stole his power, and he's feeling just a little bit country. So, lets give him a hand."

Angel: "Tell me where they are."
Host: "Well. Who's a little curt? Who's a little Curt Jurgens in The Enemy Below?"

Angel: "I had to sing Barry Manilow."
Faith: "You're kidding."
Angel: "In front of people."
Faith: "And here I am talking about my petty little problems."
Angel: "Just wanted to give you a little perspective."
Faith: "Copacabana?"
Angel: "Mandy. I don't want to dwell on it."
Faith: "The road to redemption is a rocky path."

Two out of four stakes,

Billie





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