Episode Reviews
Phases - Tuesday 27 January, 1998
"Phases" was definitely not a good Angel episode. Only two brief scenes of
Angel, though he did look great as usual. Angelus is so deliciously evil.
I really like his style. His message to Buffy was so unexpected and
really cruel. Like Buffy, I was totally caught off guard when Teresa gave
her the message. When Buffy said, "Angel," I was really felt her pain.
However, I was not pleased by the Buffy/Xander "moment." I mean how long
has Angel been gone, a day. Okay, I exaggerate, but you get my point. Also
where is the Claddagh ring that Angel gave her. I rewound to Innocence and
noticed that Buffy did not have it on when she blew up the Judge. She took
the ring off immediately. So much for having hope in true love. It must be
out of sight, out of mind. I know that I'm not being fair, but I don't
want Buffy to start getting involved with someone so quickly. I would
prefer she wait a while and then start seeing someone, only to have
Angel's soul restored. This would force her make a choice about loving
Angel. Of course, in my scenario she chooses to stay committed to Angel
and their love for each other in spite of the problems.
I was pretty distracted by the werewolf costume (unconvincing in my mind),
but the humor was great in this episode. I did enjoy Larry's confession
which was tastefully done in Ellen style. I thought Willow and Cordelia
bonding was pretty cool. It's amazing that Xander does not wonder why he
is so obsessed about who Willow dates. This leads me to the couple I
consider to be the most adorable (Buffy and Angel are intense and hot) on
the show: Oz and Willow. I love this new more confident yet doubting
Willow. She wanted Oz and she went after him. Oz is so sweet. He is the
perfect guy for Willow. He really cares about her. I hope Joss keeps their
romance on the story board. Finally a quandary, where did Buffy's super
strength come from? Not only does she not bruise, but now she is bionic
woman? What's next? Is she going to fly?
Final note: I thought that Lotion, the band that performed in the Bronze
was great. I think they have the potential to make it really big.
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