Review of “Eternity” Well well, I must admit that after 5 weeks of re-runs to come back to this was delightful! What an amazing piece of Angel this was! Where does one begin? It seems the PTB (power that be) in this case Joss & Co. are trying their hand at a combination of different writers and directors. I've not seen so many hands in the mix since my Aunt Gertrude's 50th birthday bash. But here is a winning combination, take note! We've gotten back to the original concepts for Angel too, a bit more super hero, a bit darker, and bit more dangerous. How can you get more dangerous than Angelus! He might have killed everyone, but then again there wouldn't be a show! The 'blood bag' scene even made me go 'eewww!' Once again, and I can't say this enough, Charisma Carpenter was brilliant! I don't think I've laughed so much at her lines! I liked that old faces reappeared (Oliver) and Tamara Gorski did a very wonderful job. Kudos again to casting! Shockingly I've rather grown to like Wesley in this ep. When he first came aboard Angel, I had pretty much the same reaction as Faith did to her new Watcher. "Screw that!" . . . here he was serious and controlled with just a touch of Bond cuteness and I think that's the direction they should take him. Well done Alexis Denisof. Angel's touches of humor are nice to see in his character development as well. The only thing that stops this ep from bagging a 5 is Angelus. At first I thought David Boreanaz took him a bit over the top but then I figured that maybe it was the drugs since it really wasn't the 'true' Angelus. Still an awesome viewing, even the third time round! And, btw, I don't really have an Aunt Gertrude. 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!

Angel: "And I thought I knew eternity." Wesley: "You...took the role and made it your own." Cordelia: "Really? Thanks. Angel, was I good?" Angel: "I wouldn't say it if I didn't think so." Cordelia: "Thanks... You didn't say it." Angel: "I didn't?... I-it was a night at the theatre I will never forget." Cordelia: "He's culturally retarded that way." Cordelia: "He can fight off donkey demons who rip people's GUTS out, but he can't help one defenseless actress from a psycho? What is your thing?!" Cordelia: "Oh, great. He spends the night with the fantasy of millions. All alone. 'Protecting' her." Angel: "Cordelia. You're here... And with a cross." Cordelia: "And along with three double half-caf non-fat skinny lattes." Angel: "And a cross." Cordelia: "Well, judging by the outfit, I guess it's safe to come in. Evil Angel would've never worn those pants." Rebecca: "A toast. To the end of an ending, and the beginning of a beginning." Wesley: "Surely you don't think--" Cordelia: "What? That she'd try to maneuver Angel into an exchange of bodily fluids in order to make herself eternally young and beautiful, thus saving her failing career? Gee, now that you mention it!" Rebecca: "Still. Don't you think after all this time, you deserve some happiness?" Angel: [chuckles] "That's probably not a good idea. Mmm. You smell...so good. So warm. I miss that." Wesley: "Angel's moment of true happiness occurred because he was with Buffy. Do you realize how rare that is? True happiness? And what are the odds he'd find it with an actress?" Cordelia: "What's that supposed to mean?" Angel: "No, you weren't afraid. You looked into that mirror and all you saw was yourself. But that's all you've ever seen, Rebecca, and that's what really frightens you. This isn't about the way the studio or the network or your fans see you. It's about how you see yourself. Your own reflection has been corrupted into something unrecognizable. You think you want it to stay the same? What you really want is to make it disappear." Rebecca: "You're just trying to scare me." Angelus: "Is it working?" Cordelia: "Bliss? As in bliss, sheer contentment?! Perfect happiness?!" Angelus: "Boy, you could stand to lose a few pounds! Hey, I'll help you with that." Angelus: "They always mistake me for the character I play! They never see the real me!" Angelus: "What happened, Wes? You suddenly grow a pair? Well, that's it, isn't it? I mean, that's the whole root of your inferiority complex. Well, good news, Wes, old boy!... You don't really have an inferiority complex. You're just simply inferior." Wesley: "You walk a fine line, Angel. I don't envy you." Angel: "I appreciate that... You're not gonna untie me, are you." Quotes by CoA Council member, Sasha