This tone change gavethe characters inAngelthe chance to shine in a more serious show.
Actress Charisma Carpenter was nominated for a Saturn Award four times, for her portrayal of Cordelia Chase inAngel.
Cordelia began the show hungry, desperate, and ashamed of herself.
WhileBuffy’might have portrayed a character in this position as getting their comeuppance,Angelgave Cordelia a redemption arc.
Cordelia was a perfect hero for a more serious show likeAngel, whileBuffycould not have done her justice.
Cowardly Wesley was extremely unpopular onBuffy, especially when sharing scenes with the antihero, Faith.
Cordelia’s long coma and offscreen death were poorly received in season 5.
A spin-off of Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Angel is a drama series with supernatural elements that stars David Boreanaz, reprising his role as the titular vampire. An immortal cursed with his human soul returning to his body, which makes him susceptible to human emotions such as remorse. Angel lives in Los Angeles as a private detective, seeking redemption for his murderous past as a vicious warlord. Angel will face threats such as humans and demons that rival his own cruel potential as he ventures to help those in need.
Buffy the Vampire Slayer is a television series created by Joss Whedon, focusing on Buffy Summers, portrayed by Sarah Michelle Gellar, a young woman chosen to battle against vampires, demons, and other supernatural forces while navigating the complexities of teenage life.
