1.11 Somnambulist

Just a quick few thoughts, as I went rather overboard on annotating 'Inca Mummy Girl'.

I'm a really big fan of Tim Minear. Who else (even Joss), can claim to have written their first three episodes as well as Sense and Sensitivity, Hero and Somnambulist? This guy alone will keep me watching.

The episode is about the residual darkness inside Angel- the problems with his demon urges, and his inability to entirely suppress them. This is played out nicely in the final scene with Cordelia, where she posits that people change. This is one of the most encouraging and well-thought out speeches I've ever heard her utter- without any of the usual insults mixed in with the helpful words. My interest, (and even respect), of her as a character increases by the episode.

Wesley plays almost entirely in a Giles role in this episode, coming up with the research at the time needed, before being taken momentarily hostage by Penn. I need to see some more individuality please.

Kate again in this episode is perfectly written and acted. Her initial disbelief in fantasy lands quickly changes to a grudgung acceptance and frantic research. I'm really interested to see how any further relationship (in the broadest sense) between Angel and Kate develops.