Not Fade Away

Episode aired May 19, 2004
Unrated
44m

IMDb RATING

9.5/10

3.7K

YOUR RATING

David Boreanaz, Amy Acker, James Marsters, and J. August Richards in Angel (1999)

Action Adventure Drama Fantasy Thriller

In the series finale, Angel reveals that his questionable moral behavior has been part of a bigger plan: to destroy The Circle of the Black Thorn and show the Senior Partners that the power ... Read allIn the series finale, Angel reveals that his questionable moral behavior has been part of a bigger plan: to destroy The Circle of the Black Thorn and show the Senior Partners that the power of good can still make a difference. Wesley struggles with helping Illyria adapt to the wo... Read allIn the series finale, Angel reveals that his questionable moral behavior has been part of a bigger plan: to destroy The Circle of the Black Thorn and show the Senior Partners that the power of good can still make a difference. Wesley struggles with helping Illyria adapt to the world, scolding her for her attempts to take on Fred's form. As Gunn continues his quest of ... Read all

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IMDb RATING

9.5/10

3.7K

YOUR RATING

See production info at IMDbPro

Trivia
The poem Spike reads in the bar is the same poem he reads to Cecily, the object of his affection, in Fool for Love (2000). After Cecily rejects him, he wanders around London until he runs into Drusilla, who sires him.

Goofs
During Angel's chat with Connor, Angel says he was at the first taping of The Carol Burnett Show (1967) and says, Tim Conway was on fire." Tim Conway was in only one episode (4th) of the 1st season of the Carol Burnett Show; he became a regular part of the show in season 8.

Quotes
Illyria: [Wesley has been fatally stabbed] You'll be dead within moments.
Wes: I know.
Illyria: Would you like me to lie to you now?
Wes: Yes. Thank you, yes.
[Illyria morphs into Fred]
Wes: Hello there.
Illyria: [as Fred] Oh Wesley. My Wesley.
Wes: Fred, I've missed you.
Illyria: It's gonna be okay. It won't hurt much longer and then you'll be where I am.
[Begins crying]
Illyria: We'll be together.
Wes: I-I love you.
Illyria: I love you. My love. Oh, my love.

Crazy credits
The WB added a short "thank you" to the credits, thanking the creators for their work on the series. This angered many fans, who blame the WB for canceling the series.

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Review

Featured review

6/10

Disappointing but not awful

I am not going to lie this was a disappointing finale but it wasn't awful. There were definitely parts I enjoyed. You can tell that the end was rushed because of the cancellation. Maybe if Joss wasn't such a prick we would have had a season 6 and a decent end. Overall I really enjoyed my re watch of Angel just a shame it didn't have the ending it deserved.