Angel Season 3 Episode 16 Sleep Tight

In Angel season 3 episode 16 titled "Sleep Tight," the audience is taken on a journey through Angel's mind as he falls into a coma caused by his decision to sleep with Darla and the resulting birth of their son, Connor.

The episode opens with Cordelia, Wesley, and Gunn trying to decode the ancient prophecy that they believe holds the key to saving Angel. Meanwhile, Angel is transported to his subconscious mind, where he is forced to confront his inner demons and come to terms with his past.

Throughout the episode, the audience is shown a series of flashbacks that reveal a darker side of Angel's character. We see a younger, more ruthless version of him as he wages war against evil in 18th-century Europe. We also witness his descent into madness as he loses his soul and becomes the evil Angelus.

As Angel struggles to come to terms with his dark past, he is taunted by the presence of his nemesis, the demon Vocah, who reminds him of his failures and weak spots. In one particularly haunting scene, Angel is forced to relive the moment when he killed Jenny Calendar, the love of his life, while under the influence of Angelus.

Meanwhile, the rest of the team is racing against the clock to find a way to bring Angel back to consciousness before it's too late. They enlist the help of Lorne, who uses his psychic powers to enter Angel's mind and locate his consciousness.

As Angel's health deteriorates, the team begins to question whether they will be able to save him at all. Cordelia becomes particularly distressed and emotional, grappling with the guilt of having encouraged Angel to sleep with Darla in the first place.

Just as all seems lost, the team discovers a clue in the prophecy that leads them to believe they may have found a way to wake Angel from his coma. They quickly set to work, performing a magical ritual that connects them to Angel's mind and allows them to communicate with him.

As the team works to bring Angel back, he is finally able to confront his past and gain a greater understanding of himself. He realizes that although he has made a lot of mistakes, he has also done a lot of good in the world and has helped countless people.

In the final moments of the episode, Angel wakes up from his coma and is reunited with his friends. Despite having faced some hard truths in his mind, he emerges as a stronger and more enlightened version of himself, ready to continue fighting the good fight against evil.