Review of “The Ring” Interesting that I find myself giving this episode such a low rating. It's not that the episode wasn't very good, it was. There were moments that I really liked, the opening scene with Cordy and the demon web site and the comic banter between her and Wesley with Angel as referee. Somebody needs a hug! It was great to see Wesley doing the Bond thing with the mini-bow and pistol! And outside the club as they played detective, "There's something going down with the man!" Brilliant writing! Charisma and Alexis work great off of each other. Maybe it was just the whole 'Fight Club' scenario, not really my thing. I'm not sure if I really buy Angels 'wrought with feelings' over these demons; after all they are demons! Very interesting to see Wolfram & Hart in another light! I have a feeling we'll be seeing Lilah again. Kudos back at ya with the special effects again; I just love when they run through Angel like that! Hmm, I believe that makes three times this season, so far. I have heard some rumors for upcoming eps and, true I am still spoiler-free, I know we are in for a few treats!! So this isn't really a down-the-hill ep, just a dip-in-the-road! I give it . . . Review by CoA Council member, Swoop

CoA Stakes Rating Guide = Disappointing, stake it, bury it! = Not too bad, Lacking a few graves. = Typical Dark Avenger saves the day Saga. = Better still, Quality Headstones. = Outstanding! Reward it with mortality!

Lilah: I heard the vampire has a soul... When he's fighting, do you think that would be a plus or a minus? Darin: Probably depends on what he's fighting for. Wesley: These Octavian matches date back to the Roman Empire. I've heard rumors of their revival. Cordelia: Well, couldn't they have just done West Side Story? What's with the bracelets? Wesley: If they cross the red line while wearing one, they disintegrate. Cribb: Idiot. Thinks he can get out of this by pulling a Ghandi. Cordelia: You'd think people would get enough gratuitous violence watching Jerry Springer. Wesley: You should understand that the man I work for means a great deal to me. And I will not give you a single red cent. What I will do, sir, is beat it out of you. Jack: Well, that was the most exciting match I've ever seen. My favorite part was when you stuck Baker with your knife. Kind of puts a damper on the brotherhood spiel. Angel: Come on, Darin, we both know there's only one way to let this play end. So let's get it done. He's your brother. Darin: [shoots Jack twice, Angel too] Now he's my dead brother. Lilah: How do you feel? Angel: Like I was hit by lightning after the truck ran me over. Angel: You're a fight fan. [sees her bookshelf] And a lawyer. Let me guess, Wolfram & Hart. Lilah: There's not one reason why we can't work together. Angel: You're right. There are about a thousand. Cribb: Bloodsucker's crazier than I thought. Trepkos: It was a good fight. Angel: Yeah. [stumbles] I could've taken you. Cordelia: Why isn't Wolfram & Hart in here? Wesley: Because they're lawyers, not demons. Cordelia: Fine line, if you ask me. Wesley: For your information, I lead a rich and varied social life. Cordelia: Oh, I know. Every night it's Jeopardy, followed by Wheel of Fortune and a cup of hot cocoa. Look out girls, this one can't be tamed. Wesley: I'll admit, it may not be as intoxicating as a life erected on high-fashion pumps and a push-up bra-- Darin: Who do you think you are, Moses? Cordelia: Angel, you don't look so...well, it's a good thing you heal fast. Angel: You both did great. And I think I did a..good thing here tonight. Wesley: Yes. We set the captives free. Cordelia: Well, actually, didn't we set a bunch of demons free? Wesley: Oh, well, technically...yes. Quotes by CoA Council member, Sasha