All 5 seasons of Angel ranked from worst to best

2. Season 3

Season 3 weaved an engaging tapestry of strong character development and dramatic storytelling. The season introduced a game-changing threat with the arrival of Holtz and Angel’s son, Connor. The emotional roller coaster Angel goes through across the season makes it a compelling viewing experience.

It further portrayed Cordelia’s continued personal growth and Wesley’s heart-wrenching act of betrayal. The season ended with a dramatic cliffhanger turning it into a remarkable television experience, making Angel an even more complex and layered character than before.

1) Season 5

Angel’s final act stands as a series high-point, with an influx of new and complex characters, relationships, and plot lines. The blend of humor and darkness reached new heights, and several characters enjoyed well-plotted arcs, most notably the unexpectedly tragic ending of Fred’s arc and the complex development of Spike’s.

“Smile Time” offered a hilarious, puppet-infused diversion from the narrative while “Not Fade Away” provided a perfectly unresolved ending to our heroes’ battles against the forces of darkness. It culminated in a beautiful finale that encapsulated the pursuit of the good fight — even against insurmountable odds.

And there you have it! Our ranking of Angel‘s five-season journey. Your ranking might differ, and that’s the beauty of revisiting and digging into this rich storytelling landscape created by Joss Whedon.

Even with its ups and downs, the Angel series bestowed us with beloved characters, powerful stories, and a unique perspective on heroism that continues to resonate. Let’s raise a glass at the Caritas bar, to Angel and the memorable journey it took us on. Remember, “If nothing we do matters, then all that matters is what we do.”