More than two decades after Angel came to an end, David Boreanaz continues to look back on the series as one of the most defining chapters of his career. While the show’s final moments left fans divided and emotional, for Boreanaz, the ending represented something deeper than closure—it marked a turning point in his life as an actor.
When Angel concluded in 2004 after five seasons, it did not end with neat resolutions or easy answers. Instead, it closed on a moment of uncertainty, with Angel and his team preparing for one final, seemingly unwinnable battle. According to Boreanaz, that ambiguity was intentional—and meaningful. The show was never about winning, but about choosing to fight, even when victory wasn’t guaranteed.
Boreanaz has often reflected on how playing Angel allowed him to explore themes rarely given to television heroes at the time: redemption, guilt, moral complexity, and the weight of immortality. Unlike traditional protagonists, Angel was defined by his past sins and the constant struggle to be better. That internal conflict became the heart of the series, and Boreanaz has said it challenged him emotionally and creatively in ways few roles ever have.
The end of Angel also marked the moment Boreanaz stepped away from the character for good. After nearly a decade portraying Angel across Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Angel, he felt the time was right to move forward, even if letting go wasn’t easy. The role had shaped his identity in Hollywood, but it also pushed him to prove he could evolve beyond it.
Looking back, Boreanaz has expressed gratitude for the risk the show took with its ending. Rather than offering comfort, it trusted the audience to understand its message: that the fight for good is never truly finished. That idea, he has said, stayed with him long after the cameras stopped rolling.
For fans, Angel remains a cult classic. For David Boreanaz, it remains a reminder of growth, risk, and the moment he learned that sometimes the most powerful endings are the ones that refuse to fade quietly into the dark
