Ep 18. Five By Five

In Angel season 1 episode 18, titled "Five By Five," the plot follows Faith, a slayer who was previously introduced in Buffy the Vampire Slayer, as she arrives in Los Angeles to exact revenge on Angel. She attacks and robs a man who she believes to be a vampire, but later discovers that he was just a human. She starts to spiral out of control, indulging in drugs and alcohol before ultimately teaming up with a group of mercenaries.

Their focus is on taking down Angel, and Faith chooses to carry out her mission by kidnapping and torturing Wesley, who is working as Angel's right-hand man. Meanwhile, Angel is dealing with the aftermath of his encounter with Darla, which has left him emotionally vulnerable.

As the episode progresses, we see the turmoil within Faith as she struggles to come to terms with her past mistakes and the fact that she is not being the hero she once hoped to be. Her actions ultimately lead to a confrontation with Angel, where she must face the consequences of her actions and deal with the aftermath of her choices.

"Five By Five" is a standout episode in the first season of Angel, as it explores more of the complicated relationship between Angel and Faith and highlights the darker, grittier nature of the show. The depiction of Faith's downward spiral is both heart-wrenching and captivating, and the episode ultimately delivers a powerful message about redemption and the importance of owning up to our mistakes.