Angel

Revan · Posted: Thu Apr 29, 2004 2:17 pm Post subject: Angel

Do you like it better than the Buffy series? The storylines, characters? What are your thoughts on it?

Worm of Despite · Posted: Thu Apr 29, 2004 2:30 pm Post subject:

It's great. Anything that falls from the Buffy tree is. I haven't watched enough of it to really comment on the characters, plot, etc., but it's great to know Cordelia's evolved from her old Buffy Cordelia self.
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Revan · Posted: Thu Apr 29, 2004 2:31 pm Post subject:

I thinks it's good to. But I don't get to watch it anymore. I'm too busy. Sad

Fist and Faith · Posted: Fri Apr 30, 2004 2:37 am Post subject:

The show lacks only the wit of Oz and Xander. Other than that, it's Buffy's equal. Some great single episodes, and some great arcs. Great fights too. Angel and his son really kick some butt!!

And, holy cow, Cordelia has gone through some serious changes!
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CovenantJr · Posted: Fri Apr 30, 2004 9:17 am Post subject:

I'm the same as you Darth - it's great, but I don't get chance to watch it. I haven't seen it since Harmony showed up. But I always thought, good though it is, it would have been better if they'd stayed with the original premise. If you remember the first episode, Doyle talked about how just kicking ass isn't enough anymore. The idea was that Angel had to work himself into people's lives, get to know them, and find out for himself what they needed help with, in order to stop them being nameless, faceless sacks of blood that he would would one day feed on when the temptation became too much.

But no - they went the Buffy route of just twating everything in sight *sigh* As I said, I like it, but it could have been something so unique...
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Fist and Faith · Posted: Sun May 02, 2004 1:52 am Post subject:

They went the Buffy route of what??? Shocked

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[Syl] · Posted: Sun May 02, 2004 1:59 am Post subject:

The muppet ep was awesome. I liked the original premise better as well, but frankly, I was just glad to be rid of Cordelia.
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Fist and Faith · Posted: Sun May 02, 2004 2:02 am Post subject:

I just heard that Cordelia is going to be in Playboy soon. (I'm just sayin' Mr. Green

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Iryssa · Posted: Sun May 02, 2004 6:01 am Post subject:

I love Angel...and yes, I like it better than Buffy (Buffy herself always got on my nerves...)
Besides, Angel is hot. *grin*
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CovenantJr · Posted: Sun May 02, 2004 9:20 am Post subject:

Fist and Faith · Posted: Sun May 02, 2004 2:35 pm Post subject:

I thought it was a typo, and that you meant "swatting." Cultural difference at work here. I think I'll pm you. Hysterical

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CovenantJr · Posted: Sun May 02, 2004 7:09 pm Post subject:

Thanks for the PM, Fist Shocked

So, to clarify (I'll re-use the summary I gave Claire earlier) - 1) an insulting term ie "Darth is a twat" Wink

2) hitting someone or something ie "I twatted Darth" 3) a slang term for juvenile, goofy behaviour ie "Stop twatting about, Darth"

All clear? Razz

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I'm Murrin · Posted: Sun May 02, 2004 9:53 pm Post subject:

Hmm... yes, that word does have more than one meaning (i've seen/heard it used both ways many times).

[edit - although the www.britannica.com dictionary only gives one definition...]
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Fist and Faith · Posted: Sun May 02, 2004 11:12 pm Post subject:

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Revan · Posted: Wed May 05, 2004 8:54 am Post subject:

Get back to the topic.

I'm Murrin · Posted: Wed May 05, 2004 10:28 am Post subject:

Angel? Meh. Started out alright, but then they started trying too hard.
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CovenantJr · Posted: Wed May 05, 2004 1:09 pm Post subject:

Ooh, Darth puts his foot down! Not enjoying being twatted eh? Wink

Haha, nothing personal, Darth, yours was just the first name that came to mind.

Anyway, Angel... Um... Well, I think they should have kept Doyle. I liked Doyle.
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Revan · Posted: Wed May 05, 2004 1:50 pm Post subject:

Fist and Faith · Posted: Wed May 05, 2004 9:23 pm Post subject:

Revan · Posted: Thu May 06, 2004 12:13 pm Post subject:

Do I? How so?