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All 5 seasons of Angel ranked from worst to best

By Camila Domingues

370100 02: David Boreanaz stars in Warner Bros. drama "Angel." (Photo by Frank Ockenfels/Online USA)
370100 02: David Boreanaz stars in Warner Bros. drama "Angel." (Photo by Frank Ockenfels/Online USA) /
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1999 Charisma Carpenter, David Boreanaz, And Glenn Quinn Star In The Tv Show “Angel.” (Photo By Getty Images)
1999 Charisma Carpenter, David Boreanaz, And Glenn Quinn Star In The Tv Show “Angel.” (Photo By Getty Images) /

Every season of Angel ranked

Angel is an American television series, a spin-off from the cult hit Buffy the Vampire Slayer. The show, created by Joss Whedon and David Greenwalt, first aired on October 5, 1999, and ended on May 19, 2004, after five seasons and over 110 episodes. The series centers around the character Angel, played by David Boreanaz, a centuries-old vampire with a soul who moves from Sunnydale, Buffy’s hometown, to Los Angeles, setting up his detective agency, Angel Investigations.

Designed in a darker and moodier tone, Angel expands on the lore of the vampire mythos and explores heady themes of redemption, guilt, and humanity. It imbues a strong investigative thread as its protagonist takes on cases involving supernatural entities, helping out the helpless and trying to atone for the atrocities he committed in his past life as a soulless vampire.

As the series progresses, Angel’s path intertwines with myriad demons, humans, and other significant characters. Important members of Angel’s team include the quirky, yet optimistic, Doyle (Glenn Quinn), the tough rogue Slayer, Faith (Eliza Dushku), the resourceful and intelligent Watcher, Wesley Wyndam-Pryce (Alexis Denisof), the fiery and driven Cordelia Chase (Charisma Carpenter), and the street-smart vampire hunter, Charles Gunn (J. August Richards), amongst others.

The complexity of Angel is evident in its plot progression and character arcs. Various storyline arcs stretch over several episodes or even entire seasons. While the show grapples with the frequently blurred line between good and evil, it also delves into the importance of friendship, loyalty, and genuine attempts at personal growth and redemption.

With its rich, dynamic characters and a deep, evolving narrative, Angel has left an indelible mark in the cult TV landscape and inspired multiple follow-up media such as comic book series and novels, continuing the legacy of a complex vampire trying to reclaim his humanity.

Let’s take a trip down memory lane (it has been 24 years! since Angel blessed our screens), ranking every season of Angel from the least to the most captivating.

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