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Cast and CrewDavid Boreanez as AngelAlexis Denisof as Wesley Wyndham-Pryce J. August Richards as Charles Gunn Amy Acker as Fred Burkle Andy Hallett as Lorne James Marsters as Spike Written and directed by Jeffrey Bell. Original AirdateThe Cautionary Tale of Numero Cinco originally aired on Wednesday, November 5, 2003.SynopsisA heart-eating Aztec warrior targets heroes. High PointThe pointers to revealing Angel's secret. Wesley knows about the relevant prophecy now, and Gunn has access to mystic deals. It's only a matter of time... Low PointThe sense of impending doom is greatly reduced when the demon stands around not attacking while heroes have discussions in the middle of the apocalyptic final confrontation. The ReviewThis episode had a plot and feel that was unlike anything I've seen on Angel or Buffy. We've seen frustrated heroes, but not disillusioned ones. I give the originality 5 out of 6. The effects were well done, even if they were limited to effects they've used before. I give it 5 out of 6. The story was nicely written, incorporating a slightly comic extra and turning that character into something relevant. A very nice, very Whedon-esque touch there. I give it 5 out of 6. The acting was almost entirely up to David Boreanaz, who never impresses me when he's not playing evil. He gets the job done, but not in any really special fashion. I give it 4 out of 6. The emotional response this produced included a lot of laughter, and some hooks to really get me into the rest of the season. The episodic nature of the season may eventually make way for the kind of season structure Whedon is known for, and I like that. I give it 5 out of 6. The production is the Mutant Enemy high. This team has been on Buffy and Angel for eight years now, and they seem to have worked out the kinks fairly effectively. I give it 5 out of 6. Overall, the episode was entertaining in its own right, and may be the cornerstone for the changing relationship dynamics this season. Fans of the show are not permitted to miss it. I give it 5 out of 6. In total, The Cautionary Tale of Numero Cinco receives 34 out of 42.
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