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Message: <blockquote data-quote="William Ronald" data-source="post: 1552843" data-attributes="member: 426">I was impressed with the series finale on many levels.The story of Angel, and of the entire Buffyverse, is one of redemption.  Angel realized it is the fight against evil, not the hope of some utopia, that is his purpose.  Wesley seemed to have realized this sometime ago, and his death has a tragic finality.  On some level, I suspect Wes was reunited with Fred.  It is clear that none of the various cults or even the heroes had all the answers, so perhaps part of Fred did survive after all.It was because of Wesley that Illyria came to know compassion and regret.  In a sense, Wesley was her redemption.  The last moments with Wesley were very powerful, as was her attack on the wizard.  The old wise one thought he saw a weeping girl, and was revealed as a fool. (There was a brief scene showing the old wizard's shock as "Fred" turned back into Illyria.)It was surprising to see Connor, who also finally proved his true worth and showed signs of his true potential.  (This is an improvement from one of the most unreliable, self-centered characters on television.)Angel's rejection of the Shensu prophecy was a symbol of his willingness to fight, and sacrifice on behalf of the world.  As such, it showed that he was worthy of the reward -- because it was the struggle, not the reward, that gave Angel meaning.Lorne's part in the matter is a little harder to fathom, although I suspect Angel was behind Lindsey's death.  It makes Lindsey's last words even more appropriate.As for the battle, Gunn knew he had minutes to live from Illyria's statement. Angels words to Gunn were a very fitting cap to the series "Then make those minutes count."  (The dragon line was priceless.)My gut instincts tell me that Angel, Spike, and Illyria survived.  In a way, this would be fitting.  Two of them once rejected their humanity, but through magic regained their souls.  One scorned humanity, but because of one remarkable man -- Wesley -- seemed to gain a soul.  I don't know what the future holds for the Buffyverse, but it was a great adventure.  Thanks to Joss Whedon for his hard work, and to the actors for making the fantastic seem real.</blockquote>

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