He took on the name Angelus, and became the most ruthless vampire in European history.

WhenAngel loses his humanity inBuffy, his evil knows no bounds.

Later, both men vie for Buffy’s affections.

Buffy the Vampire Slayer Poster

Other supernatural shows likeThe Vampire Diarieshave a much clearer identification system for sire lines.

InThe Vampire Diaries,all vampires are descended from a member of the original family of vampires.

The switch up felt inconsistent overall, and made the big reveal fall flat.

Angel and Buffy from Buffy the Vampire Slayer

The switch up felt inconsistent overall, and made the big reveal fall flat.

Buffy the Vampire slayer from the comics (left, background) and the TV series (right, foreground)

Buffy the Vampire Slayer is a television series created by Joss Whedon, focusing on Buffy Summers, portrayed by Sarah Michelle Gellar, a young woman chosen to battle against vampires, demons, and other supernatural forces while navigating the complexities of teenage life.

Buffy with Angel in Buffy the Vampire Slayer

Buffy (Sarah Michelle Geller) looking at a tied up Spike (James Marsters) in Buffy the Vampire Slayer

Headshot Of Sarah Michelle Gellar IN The Los Angeles Premiere Of ‘The Girl In The Pool’ At The ALO HQ Screening Room

Headshot Of Nicholas Brendon

Buffy The Vampire Slayer