Buffy the Vampire Slayer’s “addicting” dark spinoff with ’00s nostalgia finds new UK streaming home

Fans in the UK can now stream *Angel*, the popular and often gritty spin-off of *Buffy the Vampire Slayer*, which many remember fondly from the early 2000s. It’s found a new home on streaming services.

Angel, starring David Boreanaz as the lead character, follows the vampire’s move from Sunnydale to Los Angeles.

In Los Angeles, Angel encounters Cordelia Chase (Charisma Carpenter), a woman plagued by disturbing visions of people suffering.

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Angel, a vampire burdened with a conscience, relocates to Los Angeles and dedicates himself to helping others facing paranormal difficulties, all while searching for a way to earn forgiveness for his past.

You can now watch all five seasons of the show on Prime Video and Disney+ in the UK, perfect for a spooky season binge-watch!

The show also stars Alexis Denisof, J August Richards, Andy Hallett, Amy Acker, and James Marsters, alongside Boreanaz and Carpenter.

So, I was a huge fan of *Buffy the Vampire Slayer*, and the creator, Joss Whedon, along with David Greenwalt, also made *Angel*. It aired from 1999 to 2004, and I totally got hooked!

IMDb reviews are overwhelmingly positive, with many viewers praising the show. One reviewer even called it “the best show ever,” describing *Angel* as both emotionally resonant and highly addictive.

One viewer praised the show *Angel* for its talented actors and interesting characters, describing it as both dark and enjoyable with clever writing. Their only criticism was that the villains weren’t very memorable.

Seriously, *Angel* is just fantastic. As a fan, I rarely see spin-offs that actually *surpass* the original show, but this one totally does. Everything just clicks – the actors are perfect, the stories are amazing, the direction is spot-on, and even the special effects hold up. I honestly can’t praise it enough!

One viewer said that while the first few episodes might feel a bit dated and corny, the show is fantastic if you enjoy horror, science fiction, and well-developed characters and plots – everything after that is just extra enjoyment.

One fan commented that they loved the concept of adapting the world of *Buffy* for a more mature audience, praising Joss Whedon’s execution of this idea with *Angel*.

Angel is streaming now on Prime Video and Disney+ in the UK.

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2025-09-22 20:20