Angel encounters the demon Skip, the guardian of the mystical prison, who serves as a source of exposition (and later becomes a more significant character). Themes
The demon Lilah Morgan, acting for Wolfram & Hart, uses a powerful shaman to hack into Cordelia’s visions. Instead of receiving helpful warnings, Cordelia is bombarded with agonizing, physical pain and cryptic images that leave her with literal welts and scratches. Angel_3x02
Angel releases Billy to save Cordelia, but the consequences are immediate. Billy’s influence causes a riot in the prison and later leads to a brutal attack on a woman in a park. Angel encounters the demon Skip, the guardian of
The Angel Season 3, Episode 2, titled originally aired on October 1, 2001. In this episode, the mystical connection between Cordelia and the Powers That Be is exploited, forcing Angel into a moral compromise. Episode Summary Angel releases Billy to save Cordelia, but the
The episode explores the and the lengths Angel will go to protect his "family." It highlights the corruption of Wolfram & Hart, showing they don't just want to kill Angel—they want to force him to do their dirty work.
Angel breaks into a high-security mystical facility. He discovers that the "innocent" prisoner he was sent to rescue is actually a misogynistic monster whose blood causes men to turn into uncontrollably violent attackers.
By the end of the episode, Cordelia is physically healed, but the team realizes that her role as a Seer has made her a massive target for their enemies. Notable Characters & Cast