10 Shows and Movies Like Angel (1999)

Description: Buffy the Vampire Slayer shares similarities with Angel (1999) as both were created by Joss Whedon and exist in the same universe. They both blend supernatural elements with witty dialogue, deep character development, and a mix of horror and humor. The shows also explore themes of redemption, identity, and the struggle between good and evil.

Fact: Buffy the Vampire Slayer was initially a movie in 1992 before becoming a TV series. The show popularized the term 'Buffyverse' to describe its expanded universe. Sarah Michelle Gellar, who played Buffy, did most of her own stunts.

Description: Supernatural, like Angel, follows protagonists who hunt supernatural creatures while dealing with personal demons and moral dilemmas. Both shows feature a mix of episodic monster-of-the-week formats and overarching mythologies. The themes of family, sacrifice, and redemption are central to both series.

Fact: Supernatural is one of the longest-running American live-action fantasy TV series. The Impala car used in the show is a 1967 Chevrolet Impala. The show has a massive fanbase known as the 'SPN Family'.

Description: True Blood, like Angel, presents a world where supernatural beings coexist with humans, often in secret. Both shows delve into the politics and social hierarchies of vampire societies. They also share a noir-ish tone and explore themes of otherness and acceptance.

Fact: True Blood is based on The Southern Vampire Mysteries novels by Charlaine Harris. The show's title refers to the synthetic blood vampires drink. It was HBO's most watched series since The Sopranos at its peak.

Description: The Vampire Diaries shares with Angel a focus on vampires with human emotions and moral complexities. Both shows explore themes of love, loss, and redemption, set against a backdrop of supernatural conflict. The brooding male leads in both series (Angel and Damon) struggle with their darker natures.

Fact: The show is based on a book series by L.J. Smith. Nina Dobrev, who played Elena, also portrayed her doppelgänger Katherine. The series spawned two spin-offs: The Originals and Legacies.

Description: Grimm shares with Angel a protagonist who balances a normal life with supernatural responsibilities. Both shows feature a mix of police procedural and fantasy elements, with the main characters fighting supernatural threats while maintaining secret identities. The shows also explore themes of destiny and moral ambiguity.

Fact: Grimm is loosely based on the Grimm Brothers' Fairy Tales. The show features creatures called Wesen, which are variations of mythical beings. It was filmed entirely in Portland, Oregon.

Description: Penny Dreadful shares with Angel a gothic tone and a focus on characters grappling with inner demons (both literal and metaphorical). Both shows feature a mix of classic horror elements with original storytelling. The exploration of identity, redemption, and the nature of evil are central to both series.

Fact: Penny Dreadful incorporates characters from classic literature like Dracula and Frankenstein. The title refers to 19th-century British horror pulp magazines. Eva Green's performance as Vanessa Ives was critically acclaimed.

Description: The Originals, a spin-off of The Vampire Diaries, shares with Angel a focus on ancient vampires with complex moral codes. Both shows explore family dynamics, power struggles, and the possibility of redemption for creatures traditionally seen as evil. The settings (New Orleans and Los Angeles) both contribute to the shows' gothic atmospheres.

Fact: The Originals focuses on the Mikaelson siblings, the world's first vampires. New Orleans was chosen as the setting for its rich supernatural folklore. The show features a mix of vampire, werewolf, and witch mythology.

Description: Constantine, like Angel, follows a morally ambiguous protagonist fighting supernatural evil while dealing with personal demons. Both characters have a dark past and struggle with redemption. The shows share a noir aesthetic and explore themes of faith, damnation, and sacrifice.

Fact: Constantine is based on the DC Comics character John Constantine. The show was canceled after one season but gained a cult following. Matt Ryan, who played Constantine, reprised the role in animated films and other DC shows.

Description: Lucifer shares with Angel a supernatural being trying to find redemption on Earth. Both shows blend crime procedural elements with supernatural drama and humor. The protagonists in both series struggle with their identities and seek to understand humanity.

Fact: Lucifer is based on the DC Comics character created by Neil Gaiman. The show was initially canceled by Fox but revived by Netflix due to fan demand. Tom Ellis, who plays Lucifer, is actually Welsh, not American as his character.

Description: Legacies, like Angel, features a school setting where young supernatural beings learn to control their powers. Both shows deal with coming-of-age themes amidst supernatural threats. The mix of teen drama with darker supernatural elements is a shared characteristic.

Fact: Legacies is a spin-off of The Originals. The show features creatures from various mythologies, including dragons and fairies. It was canceled after four seasons in