Episode Trivia
Alexa Davalos
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Alexa Davalos played Gwen Raiden in the Angel episodes 4.02 Ground State, 4.09 Long Day’s Journey and 4.16 Players. Of Greek descent, she was born in France on May 28, 1982. She started out as a model, before appearing in the HBO TV film And Starring Pancho Villa as Himself, with Anthony Stewart Head and Antonio Banderas. She has also appeared in The Chronicles of Riddick, The Ghost of F. Scott Fitzgerald, Disturbing the Peace, and starred in the TV show Reunion as Samantha.
Alexa speaks both Greek and French fluently. Her mother is Greek American actress Elyssa Davalos, and her grandfather is actor Richard Davalos.
Boca
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In the Angel season four episode 4.09 Long Day’s Journey, the totem Manget, or Manny, makes a remark about how he can’t retire to Boca now. He is referring to Boca Raton, a city about an hour outside of Four Lauderdale, Florida that is known for its population of retirees.
Connor’s super-hearing
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In 4.09 Long Day’s Journey, Connor mentions his own super-hearing, which was first revealed in the episode 3.21 Benediction. This special skill (along with his strength) is most likely due to both his parents being vampires.
Denzel Washington
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Actor Denzel Washington Denzel Washington is referenced a couple of times in Angel. In 2.03 First Impressions, the gang have the following conversation:
Gunn: “I haven’t bothered to see a movie since Denzel was robbed at the Oscars for Malcom X. Later.” [He leaves]
Wesley: “That was quite a performance.”
Cordelia: “I know! Talk about being wound up to tight.”
Wesley: “No. I mean Denzel.”
Cordelia: “Oh. Well, he’s always great.”
Wesley to Angel: “What about you?”
Angel: “Who doesn’t love Denzel?”
In 4.02 Ground State and 4.09 Long Day’s Journey, Gwen calls Gunn “Denzel”.
Gwen Raiden
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Gwen Raiden as a child had extraordinary electrical powers which made her unable to touch humans without giving them electric shocks. Unable to cope, her parents offered a generous donation to a school to take her to deal with her unusual and dangerous talents. As she grew older, Gwen began to hire out her electrical talents to the rich as a cat burglar, retrieving rare and priceless items for cash.
She met Angel’s when he attempted to steal the Axis of Pythia - the same artefact she has been assigned to retrieve. During this time she accidentally killed Gunn and subsequently restarted his heart. She later went to Angel when one of her clients, a member of the Ra-tet, was killed by the Beast, and offered her own luxurious apartment as a safe haven for the last surviving member of the mystical group.
She later asked for Gunn’s help to rescue Lisa (4.16 Players), whom she said was the kidnapped daughter of a client, although her true motives were later revealed to be less selfless. She and Gunn stole what was in fact L.I.S.A (a Localized Ionic Sensory Activator) which regulates body temperature, heartbeat and body chemistry. Gunn used the device on Gwen to control her electricity. Finally able to touch a human again, Gwen and Gunn made love.
In memory of…
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The Angel episode 4.09 Long Day’s Journey is dedicated to Glenn Quinn, who played Doyle. The episode first aired in January 22, 2003, a month and nineteen days after Glenn’s death.
Jack Kehler
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In 4.09 Long Day’s Journey, Jack Kehler played Manjet, Sacred Guardian of the Shen, Keeper of the Orb of Ma’at and Devotee of Light. Otherwise known as Manny.
Jack has been in several projects including Fever Pitch, Men in Black II, The Big Lebowski, Lost Highway, Grand Canyon, and Point Break.
Killing Gunn
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Gwen Raiden meets Angel’s friends for the second time in the episode 4.09 Long Day’s Journey. Fred says to her, of Gunn, “The guy you killed? Yeah, that’s him.” She’s referring to the episode 4.02 Ground State, in which Gwen electrocuted Gunn.
Lorne’s foody nicknames
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Lorne is fond of giving people nicknames. Many of these nicknames have been of the edible variety. He has called Angel:
- “A big hunk of hero sandwich” to Angel in 2.09 The Trial
- “Angelcakes” to Angel in 2.15 Reprise, 5.03 Unleashed and 5.14 Smile Time
- “Crumb cake”, “big corn muffin”, “strudel” and “cinnamon buns” to Angel in 3.13 Waiting In The Wings
- “Sugar pie” to Angel in 4.05 Supersymmetry
- “Angel food” to Angel in 4.09 Long Day’s Journey
- “Milk Dud” and “Sweet tart” to Angel in 5.05 Life Of The Party
- “Pumpkin” to Angel in 5.14 Smile Time and 5.03 Unleashed
- “Cupcake” to Cordelia in The Price
- “Perky love muffin” to Cordelia in 4.07 Apocalypse, Nowish
- “Sweet potato” and “Honey buns” to Cordelia in 4.11 Soulless
- “Honey” to Cordelia in 4.12 Calvary
- “Sugar” to Fred in Double or Nothing
- “Peach pie” and “Crumb cake” to Fred in 4.03 The House Always Wins
- “Peanut” to Fred in 4.08 Habeas Corpses
- “Sugarplum” to Fred in 4.11 Soulless and 4.20 Sacrifice
- “Peaches” and “Honey” to Fred in 4.14 Release
- “Kiwi” and “Moon pie” to Gunn in 4.11 Soulless
- “Cupcake and her icing” to Fred and Gunn in 4.07 Apocalypse, Nowish
- “Peach pie” to Vivian in 4.03 The House Always Wins
- “The little peanut” to Connor in 3.11 Birthday
- “Chicken Little” to Eve in 5.17 Underneath
- “Cheap fortune cookie” about himself in 4.16 Players
Sackcloth and ashes
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Wearing sackcloth and ashes was a sign of mourning death or penitence. This term refers to the ancient Hebrew custom of indicating humility before God by wearing a coarse cloth and dusting oneself with ashes.
In Long Day’s Journe”:
Gwen to Gunn: “I’m surprised. A few months ago, she was ready to wear sackcloth and ashes for you. When did the landscape change?”
Gwen’s referring to Fred’s reaction after Gunn’s momentary death in 4.02 Ground State.
Stealthy Angel
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Angel’s “stealthy” behaviour has been noted on the following occasions…
2.09 What’s My Line? (Part One):
Angel: “Buffy! You scared me.”
Buffy: “Now you know what it feels like, Stealth Guy.”
3.21 Graduation Day (Part One):
Angel (slips as he enters room): “Ow.”
Buffy: “Stealthy.”
Angel: “Not my best entrance. I think they were mopping in the halls.”
Giles: “Willow, I– I have reason to believe Buffy herself may be in particular danger from this menace. ”
Willow: “You mean… Angel? I saw him, too.
Giles: That’s not terribly stealthy of him.”
Willow: “I think he’s lost his edge.”
Gwen to Angel: “Jeez! Where were you when they taught stealth in superpower school?”
Sun always comes up
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In 7.10 Bring On The Night, Joyce says to Buffy,
“Are you worried about the sun going down? Because there’s some things you can’t control. The sun always goes down, the sun always comes up.”
A small connection between Angel and Buffy can be seen in the Angel episode 4.09 Long Day’s Journey, which aired in the month after 7.10 Bring On The Night. In that episode, the Beast blots out the sun in Los Angeles.
Vladimir Kulich
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Vladimir Kulich played The Beast during season four of Angel. Born in Prague, he began his acting career at the State Theatre of Czechoslovakia. Kulich speaks several languages fluently. He moved to to Canada and then the US, where he was cast in guest-starring television and feature roles. His most notable performance to date is as Buliwyf in The 13th Warrior.