Tangent 21 - Angel Season3, Episode 12 : Provider

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Keenangel

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08:40
Apr 05 2002

Angel Season3, Episode 12 : Provider

What did everyone think of tonight's episode?.

I suppose it was okay... basically Angel was in a flap (so to speak) about providing enough money for little Connor's future (and that little lad is becoming cuter by the episode).. including the $1.83 Angel stashed in a little piggy-bank and put in the safe for him

So Angel Investigations basically... advertised their services.. (lol at the wrong phone no. at the beginning)

Cordelia was basically the nanny, Wes and Gunn were in charge of helping a girl rid herself of her stalker ex-boyfriend who just happened to be a zombie, Lorne and Fred had to solve a puzzle for $50,000 set by demons who clicked amongst other things for communication (and who could keep a straight face at Lorne's translations?

).. and Angel cleared out a nest of vamps for a promised $10,000. Then the complications kicked in: zombie stalker exboyfriend was actually killed by ex-girlfriend, and they ended up reconciling (ick) and the clicking demons wanted Fred's head (eek) for their dying prince... (which was Cordy's vision of the week) and though Angel cleaned out the nest of vamps, the $10,000 never materialised... though i loved his entrance when he helped save the day at the end

and oh, i think i melted in a huge puddle watching Angel, Connor and Cordelia on the bed.. Angel and Cordy totally wiped out, little Connor having his bottle.. awwwww

And Holtz...with Justine... that should be interesting to see develop...

And a question: the character Justine?... did she also play Margo, Cordelia's pill popping friend from the pilot episode "City Of"?? (the one who called Cordelia to tell her Russell Winters was interested in her) because she looked really familiar....

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Ethan You Rasclart!

by Keenangel
What did everyone think of tonight's episode?.

And a question: the character Justine?... did she also play Margo, Cordelia's pill popping friend from the pilot episode "City Of"?? (the one who called Cordelia to tell her Russell Winters was interested in her) because she looked really familiar....

I thought the episode was ok. And yes, I have a feeling you may be right there Keeny. Now you mention it, upon reflection, Justine does look remarkably like Margo.

And is it me or does anyone else crack up when Angel does all the baby sounds?

Was quite a nice scene to end the episode on with Angel, Connor and Cordy on the bed. Quaint.

Posted: 09:39 Apr 05 2002

Incandenza It's not a zero-sum game.

Gee whizz guys, money isn't the most important thing in the world.

Could it be any more trite?

Presumably Holtz will at some point get the chance to kill Connor as revenge for what Angel did for him.

Lets hope it happens sooner than later and the show gets some attitude back.

Posted: 10:30 Apr 05 2002

misskittyfantastic

I loved this ep as a whole, but the end scene really got me.

Angel, Connor and Cordelia, both exhausted and talking about future things, while feeding and looking after Connor.

It seemed so special. They're becoming even closer and probably not really realisng it. It just seemed so natural. Cordy seemed less of a nanny and more of a mother.

Posted: 10:32 Apr 05 2002

Red "A world of No!"

Loved this episode. Angel learned a very good lesson, money really isn't the be all and end all. He might be able to earn tons of the green stuff, but at what cost? His friends and family, and his morals. And as he realised, the gang, and his son, are worth far more than being in the black.

The end scene just goes to prove to me that the writers are taking Angel and Cordy somewhere. It'll be interesting to watch what develops there.

Speaking of things developing ... methinks a lurrve triangle is starting up

It was quite sweet watching Wes and Gunn *fight* for Fred's affections. Could make for some good TV if played out right.

Posted: 11:32 Apr 05 2002

Keenangel *Fourteen phonecalls a night??!!*

Did some checking around. The actress who played Margo in "City Of" is Renee Ridgely, the actress playing Justine is Laurel Holloman... unless they are sisters(or she changed her name), they are very much alike IMHO

And Gunn and Fred?... hmmmmm... jury's out on that one for me...

Posted: 12:41 Apr 05 2002

In a State of Dan That's just, like, your opinion, man

Very, very poor. Written by the same guy who did 'Carpe Noctem', who has now apparently left to do other things, to which I can only say 'Phew'.

Money isn't everything. That point might have made more (or even any) impact if Angel had shown the slightest interest in money at all ever previously. And Cordy is the one who tries to point this out to him, while Wes, despite actually being the boss, says nothing. That could be a deliberate irony, but I very much doubt it. Still, the Spanish Inquisition bit was moderately amusing.

Fred and Wes's level of knowledge about almost anything continues apace. Writing articles about mapping demon genomes (who don't have genes)?

Some setup for a Wes/Gunn/Fred love triangle. Fred is very cute but I don't ever want to see her referred to as a 'hot momma' ever again.

Oh, Holtz and Justine. The only even slightly interesting or consequential part of the episode. Can't wait to see what happens there.

Next week's ep is written and directed by Joss. Things can only get better.

Posted: 13:11 Apr 05 2002

Miss Edith People don't fall in love with what's right in front of them. People want the dream -- what they can't have. The more unattainable, the more attractive. --Xander

This was an Ok ep, but I didn't like money grabbing Angel one bit. Will someone pleeeeeease get rid of Conner.

Posted: 22:21 Apr 05 2002

White Hart So long, and thanks for all the fish.

Despite some good moments, this series still isn't grabbing me as much as Buffy. Some good moments, but pretty average monster-of-the-week stuff, although I loved the Spanish inquisition moment and I liked the final scene - I think Angel and Cordy are really sweet together

by In a State of Dan
Next week's ep is written and directed by Joss. Things can only get better.

Yay!

Posted: 12:03 Apr 06 2002

In a State of Dan That's just, like, your opinion, man

Just thought I'd let you all know that www.illneverknowtheloveofawoman.com/ actually exists.

Some fans have way too much time on their hands.

Posted: 13:44 Apr 06 2002

Rae Your imitation of my walk, and the perfect way you talk. It's just a couple of the million things, that i love about you.

i don't think i liked this episode much. Money loving angel didn't really seem like angel to me..plus i'd always assumed he *had* money...the mansion in buffy, his appratments in both Buffy and in Angel and plus buying the hotel..kinda made me think he had money.

I thought that Gunn and cordy were gonna get together..but now i think Gunn/fred and cordy/angel is going to be more invetiable. If angel and cordelia did ever get together theres still the curse to contend with.

Posted: 16:38 Apr 06 2002

ROMBA

This was a really good episode.
Liked the way the multi-layered storyline was handled.
LOL at Fred getting all excited at solving the puzzle.
Good to see more of Lorne.

Posted: 09:41 Apr 07 2002

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