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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 by Drew Goddard. Directed by Jefferson Kibbee. Original AirdateLineage originally aired on Wednesday, November 12, 2003.SynopsisThe gang's research into attack cyborgs is interrupted by a visit from Wesley's father. High PointSpike had some great moments ("Shh! No talking.") but I'm most pleased to see more work with Wesley's father. He's always been on the other side of the phone before, but this looks like a set-up to bring him into a more prominent position. Low PointIt takes more than a glammar to fool people who've been touching it. The ReviewThe original aspects include Spike's conversation with Eve, the inclusion of a team of good guys fighting against Angel and company, and Wesley's relationship with his father and immediate regression toward the Wesley we saw in Buffy's third season. I give it 5 out of 6. The effects were the spark and combat effects we've seen a lot in the series, along with the oddities from the wand. Pretty limited and used often, but well done nonetheless. I give it 4 out of 6. The story was well written, including a couple of twists I wasn't expecting. I give it 5 out of 6. The acting from Alexis Denisof was excellent. I think Wesley has had more change and development than any other character on television, and Denisof has been responsible for how well it has worked. I give it 5 out of 6. The emotional response this produced was strong throughout. Spike's humour ("Percy here used to be known as head boy!"), Wesley's discomfort, Fred's self-reproachment, Mr. Wyndham-Pryce's attitude and Wesley's ultimate resolution of his personal problems all worked extremely well. I give it 6 out of 6. The production was very well done. The one-shots in the elevator scene were at odd angles, but that may have been a restriction of shooting in that space. I give it 5 out of 6. Overall, an episode well deserving of its place in Sweeps. I give it 5 out of 6. In total, Lineage receives 35 out of 42.
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