Angel

Name: Angel
Genre: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Drama
Released: 1999-10-05
Cast: David Boreanaz, Amy Acker, Alexis Denisof, J. August Richards, James Marsters

1999 | 5 seasons | Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Drama

Saturday Special

Why it’s a Saturday Special

It earned strong reviews (75%), it held a wide audience for several seasons and it's still drawing plenty of interest. A strong pick for the weekend.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it: Made for sci-fi fans. If you loved Castlevania or The Originals, start here.
The mood: Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace: 5 seasons: a few months of evenings.
What might put you off: It was cancelled, so the story may not get a proper ending.

The vampire Angel, cursed with a soul, moves to Los Angeles and aids people with supernatural-related problems while questing for his own redemption. A spin-off from Buffy the Vampire Slayer.

How it earned its rating

CriticsStrong
75% critic score
AudiencesSolid
7.8 out of 10
AwardsNot counted
Awards data unavailable, so this isn't counted
Reach & staying powerStrong
Ran for 5 seasons and reached a solid audience; still draws a steady audience long after release
Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 353K people sought it out in the past year