Review of “ War Zone ” We're introduced to a new character, one that I hear may return. J. August Richards plays Charles Gunn (referred to simply as "Gunn"), a young man with street smarts and an understanding of the undead. Angel sees an alliance with him that might be beneficial to them both. What an odd thing to do so late in the season! But then again, after 4 years of Buffy the Vampire Slayer, I have grown to trust Joss in the wacky, evil things he does. Looking forward to more from this talented young actor. A good episode on the moral level, good verses evil kind of side toast. A bunch of young homeless kids finding a purpose to their non-existence. The fact that they know of and believe in the level of evilness that lurks in Angel’s city is surprising. The LA Scoobies are a bit more road tested then those of Sunnydale. First, what stands out in this episode are some great fighting sequences! Mike Massa does all of Angel's stunts. The rest of the fight action on Angel is choreographed by Mike Vendrell and Mike Massa. Stunt coordinator Spiro Razatos sets up some stunts and camera angles and Lane Leavitt rigs the wire gags and sets air rams during the fights. Second, the talents of Digital Magic! These are the special effects wizards that astound me every week with their own magic. The mid-flight dusting of the vampire in the alley was the best I've ever witnessed! Slow mo this people and if you're lucky to have a frame by frame capture you can see, flesh to muscle, bone to eye balls!! Hats off to Loni Peristere and his crew. Somehow I just saw this as a mildly stand alone episode that didn't really take me anywhere. I feel bad saying that and will only blame the brilliance of the last two eps that blew me away! 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!

Vampire: You. Gunn: You expecting somebody else? Cordelia: I miss that smell. Wesley: Cannonberry, I think. Cordelia: What? - No, money! I like to smell a little money once in a while. Angel: She's not just saying that. Hide some in the office sometime and watch her, it's uncanny. David Nabit: I always said I'd make a billon dollars in the software market and learn to talk to girls. (Angel, Wesley and Cordelia just stare) I'm still working on part 2. David Nabit: Are you Familiar with Dungeons and Dragons? Angel: Yeah, I've seen a few. Wesley: You mean the game. Angel: Oh right, the game. Cordelia: Did someone find out you were a big nerd? David Nabit: No, that's public record. Lena: (Demon Girl) Just don't do that face thing and we'll get along great. Look ma, no hands! (Her tail is "fluffing" Angel) Lenny: What do you want. Angel: Good question. What do I want? Love, family, a place on this planet I can call my own... but you know what? Lenny: What? Angel: I'm never gonna have any of those things. And unless these next few minutes go exactly the way I want them to, neither are you. Lenny: Look pal, you're obviously not from around here. But trust me, you do not want to see my bad side. Angel: You show me yours, (vamps out) I'll show you mine. Cordelia: I like David - it's such as strong masculine name, it feels good in your mouth. Wesley: Feels good in your mouth? Cordelia: I was flustered. Angel: Ow! You know, for some reason I'm getting the impression you don't like me too much. Maybe I'm just over reacting. Cordelia: How's it feel? Wesley: (Looking at the photos of David and Demon) I can't possibly imagine it was at all pleasant. Cordelia: I was talking to Angel. Gunn: I don't need advice from some middle class white guy... that's dead! Cordelia: Trying to open that? They locked you in, huh? Angel: No. I just love old meat lockers. Wesley: You should have called us on your cell phone. You probably forgot you had it. Angel: These things hardly ever work, besides it was a lot easier and quicker, look I'm the boss here... and I say when we use the cell phones... and people are gonna die... and I have to go. Cordelia: (shouting) You're welcome! Vampire Leader: Who the hell are you, you know who your talking to fool? Angel: Name's Angelus, (dusts vamp) and I wasn't actually talking to you? Quotes by CoA Council member, Sasha