In 1999, Joss Whedon
spun-off the
vampire with a soul from
Buffy the Vampire Slayer into his own
Angel. Recast in L.A.,
Angel developed its own preoccupations,
exploring a darker vision of alienation,
atonement and the fight for redemption. The series ended in 2004, but its legion of loyal fans continues to petition the WB network for a new spin-off or motion picture on the "Save Angel" website and other online fansites. This book covers all five seasons, discussing the cinematic aesthetics of
Angel, its music, shifting portrayals of masculinity, the noir Los Angeles setting, the superhero, and horror. A complete episode guide is included.
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