Ep 3. First Impressions

Angel season 2 episode 3, "First Impressions," centers around a new case for the team at Angel Investigations. The episode begins with Cordelia receiving a vision of a young woman being attacked by demons, prompting Angel, Wesley, and Gunn to investigate.

The team tracks down the woman, Kate Lockley, a police officer who is initially skeptical of their supernatural claims. Despite this initial skepticism, Angel and his team are able to convince Kate that they are capable of handling the case and they begin working together.

The investigation leads them to a group of demons who are using a nightclub as a front for their illegal activities. Angel goes undercover at the club, posing as a wealthy businessman interested in their operations. He soon discovers that the demons are involved in kidnapping humans and selling them to a powerful demon known as The Scourge.

As Angel works to gather more information on The Scourge and the demon's plans for the kidnapped humans, Kate begins to become more involved in the case. She proves to be a valuable asset, using her police connections to obtain information and help the team infiltrate the demon's inner circle.

Throughout the episode, tensions run high as Angel and Kate clash over their differing approaches to the investigation. Angel prefers to work alone and keep his distance from others, while Kate is used to working within a team structure and frequently consults with her fellow officers.

As the investigation continues, Angel and Kate begin to form a bond, discovering that they have more in common than they initially thought. They both have a strong desire to protect innocent people from harm and a willingness to take risks to achieve their goals.

Ultimately, the team is able to thwart The Scourge's plans and rescue the kidnapped humans. The episode ends with Angel and Kate acknowledging their newfound respect for each other, setting the stage for future collaborations between the two.

"First Impressions" is an action-packed and suspenseful episode that showcases the strengths of Angel and his team. It highlights the importance of working together and the value of building relationships even when different approaches are initially at odds.