Ep 20. War Zone

War Zone is the 20th episode of the first season of the American supernatural drama series Angel. The episode was written by David Greenwalt and directed by David Straiton. In this episode, Angel is hired to help a group of demons who are being hunted by humans. The episode follows Angel as he tries to protect the demons while also trying to stop the humans from killing them.

The episode begins with Angel sitting in his office when a group of demons comes to him for help. They explain that they have been hunted by a group of humans who call themselves the Scourge. The Scourge are a group of humans who are dedicated to hunting and killing demons. Angel agrees to help the demons and sets out to find the Scourge.

Meanwhile, Wesley and Cordelia are out on a case of their own. They are investigating a murder that seems to have been committed with a supernatural weapon. Their investigation leads them to a pawn shop where they discover that the murder weapon is a mystical dagger that has the power to kill demons.

As Angel is trying to track down the Scourge, he meets a woman named Anne. Anne is running a shelter for homeless and abused teenagers and has been trying to help the demons who are being hunted. Angel and Anne team up to try to stop the Scourge.

Angel eventually tracks down the Scourge and discovers that they are planning a massive attack on all the demons in the city. Angel tries to stop them, but he is outnumbered and outgunned. Just as it seems like all hope is lost, Anne and her group of homeless teenagers show up to help. Together, they are able to fend off the Scourge and save the demons.

As the episode comes to a close, Wesley and Cordelia discover that the mystical dagger is actually one of a set of four. They realize that the other three are still out there and could be used to cause even more harm. The episode ends with the three of them agreeing to continue their search for the other daggers.

Overall, War Zone is an exciting and action-packed episode of Angel. It showcases the show's unique blend of horror, action, and drama, and delivers a powerful message about the importance of standing up for what's right. The performances are top-notch, with David Boreanaz delivering a standout performance as always. Fans of the show won't want to miss this thrilling installment.