Exploring the Buffyverse: Spin-offs and Crossovers

Twenty-eight years after a Valley Girl with supernatural strength first staked her claim on pop culture, the Buffyverse continues to expand like a particularly stubborn vampire refusing to stay dead. From the original 1992 film to the recent announcement of a Hulu sequel series, this sprawling universe has spawned more spin-offs, reboots, and continuation attempts … Continue reading Exploring the Buffyverse: Spin-offs and Crossovers

The Powers That Be: The Cosmic Entities in Angel

When Angel premiered in 1999 as a spin-off of Buffy the Vampire Slayer, viewers knew they were signing up for vampires, demons, and supernatural noir in the City of Angels. What they probably didn't expect was a cosmic bureaucracy so ineffective it would make the DMV look efficient. Enter the Powers That Be—the mysterious higher … Continue reading The Powers That Be: The Cosmic Entities in Angel

After Angel – Where Are They Now?

Twenty years after its final episode aired, the supernatural drama series Angel continues to captivate audiences with its dark themes, complex characters, and moral ambiguity. As a spinoff of the wildly successful Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Angel carved out its own unique identity over its five-season run from 1999 to 2004. The show followed the … Continue reading After Angel – Where Are They Now?

Angel Fan Theories: Uncovering Unresolved Mysteries and Hidden Details

The supernatural drama Angel, which ran for five seasons from 1999 to 2004, left viewers with numerous mysteries and questions that have spawned countless fan theories. Today, we'll explore some of the most compelling theories about this complex series, from its intricate mythology to its controversial ending. The Cosmic Chess Game One of the most … Continue reading Angel Fan Theories: Uncovering Unresolved Mysteries and Hidden Details

The Character Couch – Lorne

Welcome to another exciting edition of The Character Couch! This is that section of The Confusing Middle where we take a look at well-known movie and TV characters and examine them from a psychological point of view. What makes them tick? Today, we're diving into the psyche of everyone's favorite empathic demon: Krevlornswath of the … Continue reading The Character Couch – Lorne

How Prophecies Shape the Buffyverse

In the supernatural world of Buffy the Vampire Slayer and its spin-off series Angel, prophecies are more than just mystical predictions—they're powerful narrative forces that drive character development, create dramatic tension, and explore fundamental questions about fate versus free will. From the fateful words of the Pergamum Codex to the promise of the Shanshu Prophecy, … Continue reading How Prophecies Shape the Buffyverse

The Character Couch – Cordelia Chase

Welcome to another exciting edition of The Character Couch! This is that section of The Confusing Middle where we take a look at well-known movie and TV characters and examine them from a psychological point of view. What makes them tick? Grab some popcorn because today we're going to dive into the psyche of one … Continue reading The Character Couch – Cordelia Chase

Rewatching Angel – A Top Ten List

Kids, we made it through five seasons of the spin-off of my favorite television series of all time. It's taken a hair over three years to get here, with the first four seasons of Angel running concurrently with my rewatch of Buffy the Vampire Slayer. In recognition of this historic milestone sort of cool thing, … Continue reading Rewatching Angel – A Top Ten List

Rewatching Angel – Episode 110

Welcome to Rewatching Angel, the part of the blog where I rewatch the Buffy the Vampire Slayer spin-off: Angel. Each Tuesday evening, you’re invited to join me as I attempt to rediscover what made me love these shows so many years ago. Not Fade Away Picking up where we left off last week, Angel's team … Continue reading Rewatching Angel – Episode 110

Rewatching Angel – Episode 109

Welcome to Rewatching Angel, the part of the blog where I rewatch the Buffy the Vampire Slayer spin-off: Angel. Each Tuesday evening, you’re invited to join me as I attempt to rediscover what made me love these shows so many years ago. Power Play Some poor sap with a sack over his head is being … Continue reading Rewatching Angel – Episode 109