Angel

Angel follows a vampire who, after being cursed with a conscience, leaves Sunnydale and moves to Los Angeles to try to make up for a violent past. He sets up a small private practice to help people hurt by demons, dark magic, and corrupt humans, assembling a ragged team of allies who bring expertise, humor, and frequent friction. Cases range from street-level threats to citywide supernatural schemes, and the show balances episodic monster-of-the-week work with longer personal arcs about guilt, loyalty, and what it means to do the right thing when the rules are unclear. The tone mixes noir atmosphere, soap-opera intimacy, and genre action without giving away key plot turns.

The series premiered in 1999 on The WB, created by Joss Whedon and David Greenwalt as a spin-off from Buffy the Vampire Slayer, and it ran for five seasons starring David Boreanaz with a supporting ensemble that grew over time.

During its run the show picked up attention from genre-focused organizations and fan voting bodies, earning nominations and a handful of wins that reflected appreciation for its cast and technical teams, especially within the science fiction and fantasy community.

Angel helped expand the Buffyverse into a darker, more adult urban setting, and it cemented the idea of the remorseful vampire as a leading TV antihero. Characters and crossovers like Spike and Wesley strengthened franchise continuity, and the series keeps a loyal following that discusses its arcs, character moments, and moral quandaries in conventions and online fan spaces.

Critical and audience response has been generally positive, with a vote average of 7.86/10 from 964 votes, and reviewers often praised its willingness to take tonal risks. Major themes include redemption, the cost of choices, found family, and the messy line between justice and revenge, all played against a Los Angeles backdrop that feels alive and dangerous.