There is some truth to this criticism.
However, for all its problems, wed advise against dismissing season one too easily.
And so, heres our list of some of the things we thought season one did right.
However, there are fans out there who enjoy procedurals, and even the monster-of-the-week format.
If you are a fan of procedurals, then the first season ofAngelis definitely the season for you.
Season one ofAngeltakes place in a recognisable version of reality.
Cordelia and Wesley both struggle with money and there are frequent references to the gangs need for paying clients.
That original concept for the show was thatAngelwould help those who couldnt be helped by more earthly authorities.
The show never completely forgot its original mission statement, coming back to it occasionally over the years.
If only Lorne had been introduced in season one, the guest cast roster might have been perfect.
All of which makes his final episode a painful but thankfully well put together experience.
His unseen presence was much missed in later years.
Read more of our Angel look-backs,here.
