Lindsey didn't have a master plan. Lindsey just wanted to fight Angel with a sword while not wearing a shirt. This was the number one disappointment of the season for me. (I mean, don't get me wrong, the shirtless swordfighting was pretty great, but sob! Lindsey! With the stupidity!)
Riley: No pulse. Anya: Yup. The space lamb got 'im.
'Never Leave Me'
Angel 5: Is That It? Am I Done?
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Katie M - Oct 11, 2004 8:22:10 am PDT #2518 of 3531
I was charmed (albeit somewhat perplexed) by the fannish sensibility of many of the music choices -- it's like the director was trying to vid Canada. --loligo on the Olympic Opening Ceremonies
Topic!Cindy - Oct 11, 2004 8:31:35 am PDT #2519 of 3531
What is even happening?
Katie, are you saying the writers were pandering to our baser instincts? I'm shocked. Shocked!
It wasn't so much a prediction as a heartfelt wish that they'd get on with it, even if it didn't make any sense. So when I got what I'd wanted, and it made no sense at all, I figured I couldn't complain.Heh. Although I hate when I can't complain. All summer, between seasons 6 and 7 of Buffy, I wished Giles would just wipe away Willow's magic addiction with a handwave, and a pithy comment. When he did, I had to cheer, even though part of me felt disappointed that I had to let ME off easily, because they granted my wish.
I suppose the Pavane storyline earned the ghostiness, and since I haven't rewatched (never mind in order or anything), I'm probably talking out my arse, anyhow.
DCJensen - Oct 11, 2004 9:23:21 am PDT #2520 of 3531
All is well that ends in pizza.
I usually don't notice the HoYay, but the Spike/Angelus vibe in the flashbacks was evident this time, even to me.
"You never let us..."
libkitty - Oct 11, 2004 11:29:06 am PDT #2521 of 3531
Embrace the idea that we are the leaders we've been looking for. Grace Lee Boggs
I found that I liked a lot of this season's episodes by themselves, but I frequently felt like I didn't really know where the season was going.
This frustrated me about this season. It felt like all flash and very little substance; like they forgot their loyal viewers in searching for new ones. One of the things I have loved about all of Whedon's series is that they generally manage to make episodes work both as standalones and as part of an arc. But I think that they finally sacrificed the arc.
Frankenbuddha - Oct 11, 2004 11:32:15 am PDT #2522 of 3531
"We are the Goon Squad and we're coming to town...Beep! Beep!" - David Bowie, "Fashion"
But I think that they finally sacrificed the arc.
I think there were meta reasons for that.
Although it is ironic that it went back to the format it was supposed to have year one (i.e. no or little arc).
libkitty - Oct 11, 2004 11:34:11 am PDT #2523 of 3531
Embrace the idea that we are the leaders we've been looking for. Grace Lee Boggs
I think there were meta reasons for that.
I understand. I just don't like.
Polter-Cow - Oct 11, 2004 11:38:45 am PDT #2524 of 3531
What else besides ramen can you scoop? YOU CAN SCOOP THIS WORLD FROM DARKNESS!
I understand.
But do you comprehend?
I heard Alias was put under the same pressure to be less arc-y and more stand-alone-y last season, and having finished watching it on DVD, I think it was still pretty successful at keeping a decent arc, moreso than Angel S5.
libkitty - Oct 11, 2004 11:40:25 am PDT #2525 of 3531
Embrace the idea that we are the leaders we've been looking for. Grace Lee Boggs
But do you comprehend?
I tried to get that in, but my brain just couldn't do it today. Thanks!
thegrommit - Oct 13, 2004 2:22:43 pm PDT #2526 of 3531
Um.
Kate P. - Oct 13, 2004 2:28:30 pm PDT #2527 of 3531
That's the pain / That cuts a straight line down through the heart / We call it love