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Jun. 23rd, 2010 03:57 amDAY 22: Favorite series finale
I may be alone in this, but I really loved the series finale of Angel. Angel is probably my least favourite of the three Whedon shows (I've yet to see Dollhouse) but I really enjoyed the shake-up that occurred in this series and the increased darkness and difficulties that the team faced. 'Not Fade Away' was as perfect a finale as Angel could ever have. I liked the hugeness of it (taking down the Circle) and the sheer impossibilty of defeating the Senior Partners but trying anyway for the sack of everything that is right with this world. And I love, love, the idea of all of them living their own perfect day before the battle. Lorne singing, Angel being fatherly with Conner, Gunn going back to his roots and helping at the shelter, Wes taking care of Illyria, and Spike reading his poetry at a club to great acclaim. Both Lindsey's and Wesley's final scenes are heartbreakingly perfect especially with Illyria finally starting to understand the whole humanity thing - "Would you like me to lie to you now?". And the final scene in the alley is just wonderfully epic. The four of them - already not in the best shape - standing together in the rain, about to face hoardes of demons and other evil beings, knowing that they're more than likely all going to be killed just sends chills down my spine. The way that they just grit their teeth and hold out with the tiniest bit of hope is as inspiring as anything you're likely to see in any big blockbuster epic (like LotR). I also very much love the idea of cutting to black and leaving the ending open. It gives the viewer something to think about and lets them chose their own ending. I love that idea - provided it's executed well - and with this I think it has been. :)
"Well, personally...I kinda wanna slay the dragon."
I may be alone in this, but I really loved the series finale of Angel. Angel is probably my least favourite of the three Whedon shows (I've yet to see Dollhouse) but I really enjoyed the shake-up that occurred in this series and the increased darkness and difficulties that the team faced. 'Not Fade Away' was as perfect a finale as Angel could ever have. I liked the hugeness of it (taking down the Circle) and the sheer impossibilty of defeating the Senior Partners but trying anyway for the sack of everything that is right with this world. And I love, love, the idea of all of them living their own perfect day before the battle. Lorne singing, Angel being fatherly with Conner, Gunn going back to his roots and helping at the shelter, Wes taking care of Illyria, and Spike reading his poetry at a club to great acclaim. Both Lindsey's and Wesley's final scenes are heartbreakingly perfect especially with Illyria finally starting to understand the whole humanity thing - "Would you like me to lie to you now?". And the final scene in the alley is just wonderfully epic. The four of them - already not in the best shape - standing together in the rain, about to face hoardes of demons and other evil beings, knowing that they're more than likely all going to be killed just sends chills down my spine. The way that they just grit their teeth and hold out with the tiniest bit of hope is as inspiring as anything you're likely to see in any big blockbuster epic (like LotR). I also very much love the idea of cutting to black and leaving the ending open. It gives the viewer something to think about and lets them chose their own ending. I love that idea - provided it's executed well - and with this I think it has been. :)
"Well, personally...I kinda wanna slay the dragon."
