Ep 4. Untouched

In Angel season 2 episode 4, titled "Untouched," the focus is on Angel Investigations working to help out a young woman named Tina (guest star Sarah Thompson) who has a unique power. She is a telekinetic, which means she has the ability to move objects with her mind, but the power is out of control and extremely dangerous. She has accidentally injured people in the past and is afraid of what she might do next.

The team is called in by Tina's mother, who is desperate to help her daughter. Angel (David Boreanaz), Wesley (Alexis Denisof), and Cordelia (Charisma Carpenter) attempt to approach Tina gently, but it's difficult when she is so scared and volatile. She has been living in hiding, afraid of hurting anyone else. The group discovers that Tina's power emerged after she was attacked by a man, which left her with PTSD. The trauma caused her to develop this psychic ability.

Tina's condition is complicated by the fact that Wolfram & Hart has become interested in her. They want to exploit her power, and someone from the law firm is trying to kidnap her. It's up to Angel Investigations to protect Tina from those who would do her harm.

Meanwhile, we get a glimpse into Angel's past. He had a sister named Kathy, who we learn was committed to a mental institution. He visits her at the facility and speaks with her about her experiences. It's a heartbreaking scene and gives us more insight into Angel's past. He is still haunted by what happened to his family, and it's clear that he wants to help Tina in part because he wishes he could have helped his sister.

Throughout the episode, we see Tina struggling to control her powers. She accidentally injures Cordelia and Angel during separate incidents, making it clear that she can't be allowed to run free. However, Angel is torn between wanting to protect Tina and needing to do what is best for everyone else. He understands that Wolfram & Hart won't stop pursuing her, and he has to make sure that she doesn't end up hurting anyone else.

In the end, the group discovers that the person who attacked Tina in the first place is still out there. They track him down and Angel confronts him, demanding to know why he hurt Tina. It's a tense scene, and we learn that the man was paid by Wolfram & Hart to attack Tina, putting everything into question. But before Angel can get any more answers, the man falls to his death in a struggle with Angel.

The episode ends with Tina in police custody, and Angel feeling guilty about what happened. He wishes he could have done more to help her, but ultimately acknowledges that sometimes they can't save everyone. The episode ends on a somber note, with the team reflecting on the situation.

"Untouched" is a powerful episode that delves into the impact of trauma and the consequences of people's actions. It's a heartbreaking story that is well-acted and directed, and it shows just how far Angel, Wesley, and Cordelia are willing to go to help those in need. The episode leaves us with a lot to think about and sets up future episodes as we continue to see the team tackle challenging cases.