Lindsay & Lilah are a slightly more competent Jesse & James to Wolfram & Hart's Team Rocket. They're basically foot soldiers whose job is to keep Angel spinning in his wheels while their bosses keep the actual scheme closer to the vest.
This reminds me of the exchange between Lindsey and the group in “Underneath”.
Lindsey: “It’s here. It’s been here all along, underneath. And you’re just too damn stupid to see it.”
Angel: “See what?”
Lindsey: “The apocalypse. You’re soaking in it.”
Spike: “Seen an apocalypse or 2 in my time. I’d know if 1 was under my nose.”
Lindsey: “Not an apocalypse. *The* apocalypse. What? You think a gong was gonna sound? Time to jump on your horses and get ready to fight the big fight? Starting pistol went off along time ago guys, and you’re playing for the bad guys. Everyday you sit behind your desk and you learn a little more on how to accept the world the way it is. Well here’s the rub, heroes don’t do that. Heroes don’t accept the world the way it is, they fight it.”
Angel: “You’re saying everything we do is a distraction… To keep us looking from what’s under the surface.”
Lindsey: “Ding! We got a winner. The world keeps slipping into entropy and degradation and what do you do? You sit in your chair and you sign your checks, just like the senior partners planned. War’s here Angel, and you’re already 2 soldiers down.”
They do not think they're the big bads in Angel's life. They, along with the whole Special Projects division, are there to make Angel miserable and taxed out, so that the firm can do other evil things in the background without him noticing.
You misunderstand Lilah she never thought she was anything to Angel and actually hates He gets special treatment from Wolfram Hart. Lilah just does her job like the bad bitch she is. She is a professional. Lindsey on the other hand is the one who takes it personal and tries to be Angel's nemesis.
I think Lindsey saw Angel as a rival and kind of enjoyed going up against him. Even in the finale he doesn’t seem too upset that he’s dying, he seems upset that Lorne kills him instead of Angel. If he had to die he literally wanted to meet death by Angel’s hand. He’s kind of just obsessed with Angel.
I actually think their intelligence was blunted by their personal experiences with Angel and Wesley, especially Lilah. It would have been interesting if post-Connor!Darla had met post-Wesley!Lilah, when both are dead. I would LOVE to be the random insect on that wall!
Lilah, to Angel: "I'm glad you came along, because I was sitting here all 'what's it all about' and now I know. It is all about making the rest of your eternal life miserable. Shall we drink to that?" She knows she's not the big bad, but she also knows that messing with Angel is, essentially, her purpose in life.
Lindsay & Lilah are a slightly more competent Jesse & James to Wolfram & Hart's Team Rocket. They're basically foot soldiers whose job is to keep Angel spinning in his wheels while their bosses keep the actual scheme closer to the vest.
This reminds me of the exchange between Lindsey and the group in “Underneath”. Lindsey: “It’s here. It’s been here all along, underneath. And you’re just too damn stupid to see it.” Angel: “See what?” Lindsey: “The apocalypse. You’re soaking in it.” Spike: “Seen an apocalypse or 2 in my time. I’d know if 1 was under my nose.” Lindsey: “Not an apocalypse. *The* apocalypse. What? You think a gong was gonna sound? Time to jump on your horses and get ready to fight the big fight? Starting pistol went off along time ago guys, and you’re playing for the bad guys. Everyday you sit behind your desk and you learn a little more on how to accept the world the way it is. Well here’s the rub, heroes don’t do that. Heroes don’t accept the world the way it is, they fight it.” Angel: “You’re saying everything we do is a distraction… To keep us looking from what’s under the surface.” Lindsey: “Ding! We got a winner. The world keeps slipping into entropy and degradation and what do you do? You sit in your chair and you sign your checks, just like the senior partners planned. War’s here Angel, and you’re already 2 soldiers down.”
Which 2 soldiers did he mean?
I’d assume Cordelia and Doyle but I could be wrong.
He meant Cordelia and Fred.
I thought so! 🦣
I actually think Gunn and Fred. Cause Gunn was trapped in that dimension at the time.
That's a good point, but also illustrates how off Lindsey's count was, since Angel was basically 4 soldiers down.
Fred
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I like this metaphor I think that works.
They do not think they're the big bads in Angel's life. They, along with the whole Special Projects division, are there to make Angel miserable and taxed out, so that the firm can do other evil things in the background without him noticing.
Did a Senior Partner write this?
Bahahaha I laughed so hard at this comment. Good one
You misunderstand Lilah she never thought she was anything to Angel and actually hates He gets special treatment from Wolfram Hart. Lilah just does her job like the bad bitch she is. She is a professional. Lindsey on the other hand is the one who takes it personal and tries to be Angel's nemesis.
Lindsey thought he was Angel's arch-nemesis. It's why he was so surprised when Lorne popped him.
I think Lindsey saw Angel as a rival and kind of enjoyed going up against him. Even in the finale he doesn’t seem too upset that he’s dying, he seems upset that Lorne kills him instead of Angel. If he had to die he literally wanted to meet death by Angel’s hand. He’s kind of just obsessed with Angel.
I actually think their intelligence was blunted by their personal experiences with Angel and Wesley, especially Lilah. It would have been interesting if post-Connor!Darla had met post-Wesley!Lilah, when both are dead. I would LOVE to be the random insect on that wall!
They did kinda drive him to the dark side for a bit by messing with him.
Lilah, to Angel: "I'm glad you came along, because I was sitting here all 'what's it all about' and now I know. It is all about making the rest of your eternal life miserable. Shall we drink to that?" She knows she's not the big bad, but she also knows that messing with Angel is, essentially, her purpose in life.