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fighting sex trafficking was such an insane thing for the ats writers to position like there were two sides to. very upsetting episode.

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Ladies of AtS: Jhiera of Oden Tal (Bai Ling) & Oden Tal refugees She

Jhiera: I am daughter to a king, sir. The king who promised a better life for everyone. I didn't denounce him and escape for my good alone. I did it to fulfill his promise for all the women of Oden Tal. If a few die to protect my people--

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Mars: Jhiera! Just when I need the artistic eye of a goddess. Jhiera: Where are the girls?

Mars:And namaste to you.Where you left them.You okay? You look spun. Jhiera: How are they doing?

Mars: They're chilling.The little sisters are fine.REM-ing. Tell me what's up. Jhiera: They took the girl.

Mars: Man, that's lame.

Jhiera: They will find us before too long.We must go from here.

Mars: The girls aren't ready.They need isolation and temperature adjustment before they can go out.

Jhiera: We'll move them someplace else. Mars: My shaman has a place in the desert.He can't turn away scantily clad women, from any dimension.You need work on your mirth chakra.

Jhiera: If we can trust him, we'll go. Mars: He's good people. Jhiera: Then call him. If he accepts us, we'll leave first thing in the morning.

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Jhiera: The girls are safe, outside the city. Angel: Good, but you nearly got Cordelia and Wesley killed. J: I had no choice. A: Protecting the innocent shouldn't depend on where they're from. J: An easy sentiment when your people are free. A: I'm not saying you shouldn't fight. Just know that I'll stop you if you cross the line. J: I don't need an extra conscience. I'll do what I think is right. A: And I'll do the same.

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Derek's Review - 1.13 "She"

The Good:

I thought Jhiera was a very cool idea for a demon. With the exception of Buffy there have been very few female superheroes on Angel so far. I also was big fan of her fighting style and I like the world building. The idea that there are other superheroic creatures doing good in the world besides Angel and Buffy is a nice one that I hope the show comes back to again. And while the metaphor couldn't exactly be called subtle I thought it worked, at least a bit.

I also really liked how Cordelia and Wesley integrated into the plot. Wesley displayed another advantage over Doyle in this episode. While Doyle and Cordelia were content to merely sit and do research because they were sane human beings. Wesley has a hyperactive eagerness to please that draws both him and Cordelia into dangerous situations. Wesley wanting so desperately to please Angel was not only amusing in itself but led to interesting situations and dynamics. A statement that could describe Wesley's presence in his episodes thus far except "Expecting" where he was a total tool.

The Bad:

While the idea of Jhiera as demonic Wonder Woman was cool, in execution it left a lot to be desired. If they had removed the Angel and Jhiera sexual tension it probably would have worked better but the actress didn't help matters. Bai Ling had almost no facial expressions the entire episode. She was meant to be a bit emotionally closed off or at least suppressed like Angel. However there were moments where she was supposed to be losing control and I felt none of that.

The most glaring issue is the supposed sexual tension between Angel and Jhiera. Not only was it unconvincing it was distracting. I understand by having the two character become more and more attracted to each other it was supposed to spice up the exposition being delivered. I can't fault David Boreanaz. He has had three and half seasons practice playing a character who desperately wants to bone but can't after all. I just didn't understand at all why Jhiera was losing her control around Angel or buying that it was happening. Jhiera just seemed to bored no matter than the situation and here she just was bored and having an asthma attack.

The Unknown

They haven't really played up the romantic angle to Angel much on the show. This has been two episodes in a row where they've made a point of showing Angel struggling socially and introducing a love interest for him. I'm not that concerned about every woman introduced being a potential love interest for Angel but it is a bit concerning.

It's just a confusing decision why introduce romantic relationships for a character who can't consummate them. I understand it is a TV convention but why does it need to be a factor in Angel connecting with the world. They don't have to make Angel asexual but why have it be a topic at all.

Which brings me to my next point, Jhiera and "her girls" do have a literal sexual attraction power, right? Unless Wesley is incredibly msyongonistic and inappropriate that is how I interpreted his drooling over the demon ladies at the end. So what portion of Angel's attraction is real and what is magically induced? Is Jhiera deliberately using her power to control Angel? Because the attraction it becomes strongest in moments of argument. Who knows? Bai Ling with her dead eyed performance surely isn't going to tell us.

The biggest question of all though, how did Jhiera think her stripper outfit would be an adequate outfit to fight evil? Or is the biggest weapon in her arsenal not powers of spontaneous combustion but BEWBS.

Favorite Moment:

I love Cordelia and Wesley in this episode, most specifically when they break into Tae's hideout. Despite his problems at times Wesley's inclusion into the group has really transformed the group dynamics into something that feels fresh. I especially liked that even though he is officially a member of Angel Investigations he isn't about to settle down anytime into Doyle's role. If anything Wesley having a paycheck will probably make him more awkward.

Bottom Line:

Obviously better than last week's episode but that's not a huge feat. The only way this episode could be worse was if Wesley and Angel decided women really were evil and started breaking off Jhiera's sexy spine bone themselves. That being said Jhiera was more confusing and boring than alluring and powerful. She's definitely built for future appearances but I wouldn't be surprised if she never appears again. And honestly I hope she doesn't.

54 out of 100

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Ladies of AtS: Jhiera of Oden Tal (Bai Ling) 3/3 1.13 She

Jhiera: You? I thought I made it clear.

Tay: Jhiera and the runaways are ours.

Angel: No, they're not.

T: Give them back or the humans die.

Jhiera: Then they die.

Cordelia to Jhiera: Oh, look who's here. Can I get you something? Knife to our throat, you can run away?

Jhiera: The girls are safe, outside the city.

Angel: I'm glad, but you nearly got Cordelia and Wesley killed.

J: I had no choice.

A: Yes you did. If you vowed to protect the innocent, Jhiera, it shouldn't matter from which dimension they're from.

J: An easy sentiment when your people are free.

A: I'm not saying you shouldn't fight. Just know I'll be there to stop you if you cross the line.

J: I don't need an extra conscious. I'll do what I think is right.

A: And I'll do the same.

Jhiera: Fine. I think we understand each other then. I have to go.

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Ladies of AtS: Jhiera of Oden Tal (Bai Ling) 2/3 1.13 She

Jhiera: Why are you doing this? I thought vampires were killers?

Angel: They are. I was cursed by [Roma].

J: Cursed to help people?

A: Yeah. [Roma] have a strange sense of humor.

Angel: But you escaped.

Jhiera: I was the first. I am Jhiera. Jhiera of Oden Tal. My family rules the dimension.

A: I'm guessing your family is not loving the portal-jumping, refugee aiding duties you've assigned yourself.

J: They tell the people I'm dead. But the women know. Here, we have a chance to become. But it's difficult. -- When I first arrived, alone, I thought I'd die from the heat under my skin.

Angel: I understand what you're trying to do and I'll help if I can but you can't go around hurting men in my world.

Jhiera: I am daughter to a king, sir. The king who promised happiness and better life for everyone. I didn't denounce him and escape for my good alone. I did it to see his promise come true for all the women of Oden Tal. If a few have to die in order to protect my people--

Angel: They're my people who are dying and it's my promise to protect them.

Jhiera: Then tell them to stay out of my way.--You too. I don't need your help.

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