New characters in the end of season 1

[eponinethen]

I got the fourth season of Angel for christmas, and I've ordered season 2 and 3.. Now, I believe I should get those seasons today, which I'm really happy about, the only problem is that I haven't yet seen the end of season 1. Of course I know there are episode guides on the internet but if any of you could help me I'd really appreciate it. The last episode that aired in Sweden was The Prodigal. I just want to know what new characters came into the show after this episode, and where they came from and so on... And if there's anything else I Really need to know. So I won't be too confused when watching season 2. Thanks so much if anyone wants to help.

 

[Xander]

From what I can remember: In the next episode ("The Ring") we first meet Lilah. At this time shes just used like all the W&H lawyers we have seen at this point. In "Eternity" we see a brief re-appearance by Angelus but its very short. "Five by Five" and "Sanctuary" see Faith coming into town, and trying to tear it down. Should really watch those two episodes, they are great. We also meet some of The Council's "men" who come to 'extract' Faith. They're the same ones from the corresponding Buffy eps. In "War Zone" we first meet Gunn, who lives on the street fighting vampires with his crew. He immediatly doesn't like Angel (for obvious reasons) but Angel helps him overcome the turning (into a vamp) of Gunn's sister. Until the end of the season we see Gunn popping up when Angel needs him.

 

[eponinethen]

Thank you so much Ash. I will see all those episodes but it will take like a month or something (Swedish TV... don't get me started, heh). I am really looking forward to the episodes with Faith, everyone keep saying that they are really really good. (And, dammit, I didn't get the boxes today.. probably tomorrow though, I hope.)