All of Angel Season 1 is covered this time on Buffy and the Art of Story. Along with a discussion of the plot turns for the entire season this podcast episode focuses on:
(1) themes of disconnection, found families, mundane human evil, and more; (2) character growth for Angel, all the key characters, and side characters like Kate and Lindsey; (3) how Angel the series establishes a world that both differs and draws from the world of Buffy the Vampire Slayer; and (4) a rating of Seas...
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To Shanshu in L.A. S1 E22 (Buffy and the Art of Story Podcast – Angel)
In To Shanshu in L.A. (S1 E22 of Angel), Angel desperately strives to save Cordelia's and Wesley's lives as Wolfram & Hart begins raising a great evil. Along with the recap of To Shanshu in L.A., this podcast episode focuses on:
(1) ever-escalating conflict; (2) gamechangers that reset the series; (3) the impact of strong foreshadowing and bookends; (4) how I Will Remember You informs the action without being mentioned; and (5) the episode rating from 0 to 10.
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The Ring S1 E16 (Buffy and the Art of Story Podcast – Angel)
In The Ring (S1 E16 of Angel), a missing person case leads to Angel being enslaved by gamblers running a gladiator-like boxing ring of demons. Along with the recap of The Ring, this podcast episode focuses on:
(1) themes of found family and leadership; (2) foreshadowing twists; (3) Cordelia and Wesley grow - separately and together; and (4) the episode rating from 0 to 10.
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I’ve Got You Under My Skin S1 E14 (Buffy and the Art of Story Podcast – Angel)
In I've Got You Under My Skin (S1 E14 of Angel), the team tries everything, including an exorcism, to help a family plagued by an ancient demon. Along with the recap of I've Got You Under My Skin, this podcast episode focuses on:
(1) generic vs. layered characters; (2) what the soul means in the Buffyverse; (3) false and surprise endings; and (4) the episode rating from 0 to 10.
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Lonely Hearts S1 E2 (Buffy and the Art of Story Podcast)
In Lonely Hearts (S1 E2 of Angel), Angel must meet new people when he, Cordelia, and Doyle hunt for a serial killer that finds victims in the singles bar scene. Along with the recap of Lonely Hearts, this podcast episode focuses on:
(1) themes of trust, secret-keeping, and connection; (2) how the writers introduce many new characters while keeping the story clear; (3) the way Lonely Hearts fits into the Buffyverse; and (4) the episode rating from 1 to 10.
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