Angel, the vampire with a soul, is a Christ figure.
In many episodes, he lays down his rights for the benefit of others. The theme of angel and his team is 'we help the helpless".
In one episode, a good friend of his, Darla, was dying of a heart condition. He found a loophole that could save her life. He would have to go thru this trial that consisted of numerous forms of suffering. He gets thru it, with Darla watching, and comes to the end. Jeeves, the Pilate character, then tells him that the final test he needs to pass in the trial is to give his life. Here is a transcprit of what happens.
Jeeves: "You know better than anyone the world can be a very bad place. Take yourself out, put her in - how long will it be before she stumbles, before she falls?"
Angel: "I don't know."
Jeeves: "No - you don't. Are you still ready to give her life when she can promise you - nothing?"
Angel (looks him straight in the eye): "Yes."
When I watch that episode, I'm reminded of Jesus and how he died for me, because of who he is, not because of what I've done or what I can promise Him.
Angel is a show about selflessness, sacrifice, and redemption.
I recommend netflixing it if you're interested. There are 5 seasons.
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