Ep 5. Rm w/a Vu

Angel season 1 episode 5, titled "Rm w/a Vu," follows Angel as he helps Cordelia move into her new apartment only to discover that there is a supernatural presence in the apartment that is causing strange occurrences. As Cordelia struggles to deal with the haunted apartment, Angel also has to confront his own issues with his new role as a hero in Los Angeles.

The episode begins with Cordelia excitedly showing Angel her new apartment. However, as they begin to move her things in, it becomes clear that there is something strange going on. Glasses shatter on their own, doors slam shut, and objects move by themselves. Angel quickly realizes that the apartment is haunted, but Cordelia is unwilling to believe him. She insists that she can handle the situation on her own and sets out to find a solution.

As Cordelia tries to fix the apartment, Angel faces his own struggles. He feels disconnected from the world he is trying to save and is unsure of his role in LA. His sense of purpose is further shaken when he meets a group of demon hunters who are more successful at slaying demons than he is. He begins to wonder if he is really making a difference at all.

Meanwhile, Cordelia's attempts to fix the apartment only make things worse. She contacts a series of repairmen, each of whom is scared off by the supernatural occurrences. Angel tries to help her, but she refuses to let him. She is determined to show that she can handle the situation without him.

As the situation in the apartment worsens, Angel realizes that he needs to intervene. He discovers that the apartment is haunted by the ghost of a woman named Margaret who died in the apartment several years ago. The woman's son, Dennis, is also a ghost and has been causing the strange occurrences. Angel is able to communicate with Dennis and learns that he is protecting his mother's spirit from being exorcised. Angel convinces Dennis to let Margaret go and helps her move on.

The episode ends with Cordelia realizing that she does need Angel's help. As she thanks him for his intervention, he tells her that he is still trying to figure out his place in the world. Cordelia says that she thinks his purpose is to help people like her, and that she is grateful for his help. Angel is touched by her words and realizes that even if he hasn't found his place yet, he is making a difference in people's lives.

Overall, "Rm w/a Vu" is an episode that deals with themes of identity and purpose. Angel is struggling to find his place in the world, while Cordelia is trying to prove that she can handle her new life without him. The haunted apartment serves as a metaphor for the characters' internal struggles, and the episode ultimately ends on a hopeful note as Angel realizes that even if he hasn't found his purpose yet, he is helping people along the way.