1 October 2003
Angel could use a Spike in the ratings.
So when the Buffy The Vampire Slayer spinoff enters its fifth season tonight, it will do so with fresh blood — namely, James Marsters, who plays the peroxide-coifed Brit punk vampire Spike.
Unlike Angel’s titular character — a brooding vampire cursed with a soul who wants to redeem himself — Marsters’ Spike is sardonic, acid-tongued and hugely popular with fans. The only problem was, as viewers who saw the finale of Buffy last May know, Spike is (...)