It's A Survey: Angel Style

So, I hope you all saw my last survey about Buffy. It's my favorite show, so I wanted to do a blog about it. Here's the deal: I love doing surveys. It makes me think about who I liked, what I liked, and why I liked it. So, I've decided that every once in a while, I'm going to do a survey for shows, movies, or books I've experienced or been a fan of. I've decided to use the same survey for each one, so everything is consistent. 

This one is all about Angel: The Series, a spin-off of Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Enjoy.  

Oh yeah, Spoilers.
Edit: I have decided to go back to what I've said and see if I feel any diferent. No changing will occur, but I will be adding things, and they'll be italicized and stuff.

1. The first character I fell in love with: I fell in love with Doyle. I couldn't get enough of him. He just had that accent and the personality that screamed "mysterious-looking guy with heart of gold". I loved the fact that he was kind of silly, and that he (Doyle, not the actor) couldn't act to save his life. I loved that he worked for the Powers That Be, but didn't let them control his life in every way. He was the perfect anti-hero. I was extremely upset when he died on the show and in real life.

2. The character I never expected to love as much as I do now:

I've two:
Cordelia Chase. On Buffy, I didn't really like her all that much. I liked that she stood up for herself and would tell you the truth. In Angel, though, she truly got to shine. She went from "Miss Sunnydale '99" to a strong, independent woman. She was the one that kept me laughing in the first seasons, but made me seriously think in the later seasons. Her relationship with Doyle was so sad, her almost getting to know him well, but missing it. Her relationship evolving with Wesley from old high school crush and guy who annoys to a best friend is one of my favorites. The most important, however, is her relationship with Angel. I could not believe the relationship those two had. They were perfect for each other. She kept him grounded and loved him for all he was worth. I was so angry, so angry, they never got together, officially. She was such a great motherly figure, and she took her vision issues in great stride. I'm so glad I can say she's one of my favorites. Plus, freaking Phantom Dennis. That was awesome, the two of them.

Wesley Wyndam-Pryce. I love Wesley. He is probably my favorite character on Angel. (Aside from Fred and Angel...) But he ranks HIGH up there. In Buffy, I could not stand the guy (mostly because I was angry that Giles was being kicked off the Watchers squad...and that's a totally different story for another day), but on Angel he redeemed himself so much. I loved season one and two's version of the somewhat comical and inexperienced Wesley. I love the fact that he became quite capable as a fighter and took charge as leader in the second and third seasons. However, I love the "dark Wesley" persona the best. Something about dark Wesley just changed the dynamics of the show for me. When he got with Lilah, I was shocked, but the relationship worked between them so well. I am a HUGE fan of the Wesley/Fred relationship, though. Nothing will tear them apart. Not even Illyria. I had moments when I was so angry at Wesley, but in the end, he'll always remain on top. I mean, this guy was willing to (and thought he did) kill his own father for the woman he dearly loved. Um, you also have no idea how badly I cried when he died. I just... gah.
(Notice how I didn't really like them as much on Buffy, but they ended up on top for me in Angel?)

3. The character everyone else loves that I don’t:  I don't really like Gunn. At all. I know that a lot of people really like him, and I just don't get it. He and Fred weren't the best couple and he got on my nerves. He didn't take responsibility for half of the things he did and he never really trusted Angel. I just never got into his character. There were moments, sure, but I didn't like him overall. Also, he changed so much when he entered Wolfram & Hart.  Plus, he pretty much signed Fred's life away. Way to go Gunn.

Edit: I figured out that the only reason I'm really bitter about Gunn is his Season 5-ness. I realize how much he really did help Fred as a person. He killed the professor for her so she wouldn't have that on her concsience forever. He was definitely a good guy. Yes, he came from the streets. Yes, he's a little quick to judge Angel. But, he did have to kill his sister after she turned to a vampire, and he really was an asset. I've eased up on Gunn a little. I do like him, he's just not my favorite.

4. The character I love that everyone else hates: I absolutely adore Fred! She's so awesome. I loved that she was smart and quirky and that she was asylum-crazy for the first episodes we knew her. She transformed from this little girl kind of character to this brilliant, strong female character. Her love for the men in her life was so strong. I loved the fact that she finally figured out that she was in love with Wes, but I hated her relationship with Gunn. She should've kissed Wes at the ballet. Garh. I loved that she got to head her own department in Wolfram & Hart and that it didn't take her over (well, you know what I mean.) evilly. She was still Fred. OH! And her and Lorne? Come on, that was amazing, their friendship. Plus, she was from Texas, hah. But when it comes down to it, she did not deserve the death she died. I cried so hard at her death. I was not prepared for that. 

5. The character I used to love but don’t any longer: I really really loved Lorne when he was only on every now and then. When he became full time, I feel like he lost his spark and pizazz. I love Lorne, don't get me wrong. I just didn't like the fact that he became full-time, because he had such a better impact as a recurring character. 

Edit: I love Lorne. I LOVE LORNE. I just didn't know what to answer this question with. But I stand by the fact that I loved him as a somewhat irregular character, and that he wasn't in every show. I loved his appearances. I looked forward to his name being in the "Guest Starring" section.

6. The character I would shag anytime: Angelus. Angelus, Angelus, Angelus. Not really Angel, but Angelus for sure. Seriously. I love his personality. You have no idea how glad I was when they brought out Angelus in Season 4. SO HAPPY. His personality is so maniacal and controlling and manipulative. Sure, he's evil, but so what? Also, definitely Wesley. Especially Dark Wesley. Like, when season 3 came around and especially season 4, I was like, "Oh yeah." Seriously. I get why Alyson Hannigan married Alexis Denisof. (Obviously, Spike too, but I love him on Buffy. His look, at least. After he went good, it wasn't so...the same. It's hard to explain.)

7. The character I’d want to be like: I kind of really want to be like Cordelia. She was really strong and stood her ground. She didn't take any smack, and she was a great leader. She was so loving, and smart. Also, sarcastic. Did I mention sarcastic? She wasn't afraid to speak the truth, either.

8. The character I’d slap: KNOX I DON'T LIKE YOU. Yeah, I'd slap Knox, and I'd slap him hard. Oh, also freaking Jasmine disguised as Cordy. I hated that. Major squick with the whole Connor thing. But, mostly and especially Knox.

9. A pairing that I love:  Romantically: I love Fred/Wesley. I love it love it love it. I wanted them together for so long, and I think he loved her since he really met her. It should've lasted longer, since he's her sunshine. Her only sunshine. Cordy/Angel. I'm so glad they got that kiss in season five. They deserved it. That was true love. Screw Angel/Buffy; I'm for Angel/Cordelia. She was so good for him.

Edit: I love Angel/Buffy. One of my favorites. Just saying. I liked them in the beginning, and I love them in the end. That episode where he was human and they could be together, yes yes yes.

Platonically: Spike/Angel. They are hilarious together. Seriously. The puppet episode "Smile Time", the Spike/Puppet-Angel scene was the highlight of the season. Oh and Caveman vs Astronauts! Seriously, that was amazing. Also, Lorne/Fred. When Fred died, I know that Lorne just gave up, and that saddened me. They were so close, and even though you didn't see it, you knew it.

10. A pairing that I despise: Gunn/Fred as my least drastic despise. Mostly because I'm not that fond of Gunn with her in the first place, and I'm way for Fred/Wes. Gru/Cordelia was just annoying, but I felt bad for him in the end...sorry, dude. Oh, and most importantly: CONNOR/CORDY-JASMINE. Ewwww. I hated that. Hate hate hate hate hated it. It was so terrible for that to be the true end of Cordelia. Blech.

11. Favorite male character (add a quote or favorite line): 

Angel. 

(You thought I would say Wesley, but you are wrong. It's Angel. He finally made me love him bunches. He made the show what it was.)

Quote from him: "There are three things I don't do: tan, date, and sing in public."

12. Favorite female character (add a quote or favourite line):

Fred.

Quote from her: "Can I say somethin' about destiny? Screw destiny! If this evil thing comes, we'll fight it and we'll keep fightin' it until we whup it. 'Cause destiny is just another word for inevitable, and nothing's inevitable as long as you stand up, look it in the eye, and say, "You're evitable!"

13. My five favorite characters: Angel, Fred, Wesley, Lorne, Cordelia (and Spike, of course, but I definitely preferred him on Buffy.).

14. My five least favorite characters: Knox, Jasmine's Cordelia, Kate, Jasmine, Connor. (I want to say Illyria so badly, but I kind of like her. I just hate that she took away Fred, but what she did for Wesley in the end redeemed her in my eyes.)

Edit: I need to explain my feelings about Connor. I like Connor. I just don't like how he fits into the puzzle. He certainly grew on my toward the end. I felt horrible for him in a few episodes, but I was also very angry at him in a few. True, he grew up without a mother, and true, he had some serious daddy issues, but he still couldn't control some things. He was only eighteen, so I am glad about most of season 5 with him. So, to sum up: I like the character, just not how he fits into everything.

15. Which character I am most like: I'm the most like Lorne. I'm very musically inclined. I would live in a karaoke bar if I could. Hah. But seriously, he is so sweet and caring. He calls people out on the things they refuse to see. He calls people by pet names like Angel-cakes or sweetie (something I do quite often with hun or sweetie, I don't know why). He's just a great guy with a great heart, or butt haha, but I think I'm most like him.

16. My deep, dark fandom secret: I wish that the show had completely skipped the whole Connor thing. I think the show would have taken a completely different turn, and it may have been on longer or different. I don't know. I just didn't like the Connor storyline. (It's not that I don't like Connor, it's just that I didn't like what happened with Connor. I liked him a lot better in season five.)