<P> SFX magazine named Angel as the third greatest vampire in television and film, with rival Spike in first place . They stated that, while he could have worked simply as a brooding love - interest (Buffy) or redemption - seeking hero (Angel), the character also has a "wonderfully appealing, self - effacing humour, helped no end by Boreanaz's ability to look like a slapped puppy". While Angel could be "big and hard and manly", he could also be "sulky, pathetic, in need of a hug". They also cite his poor singing and dancing as examples of his "amusing awkwardness", which "spoke volumes about who he was". For his role in Buffy the Vampire Slayer Season Two, Whatculture placed Angelus at Number One on their list of Buffy Big Bads, alongside Spike and Drusilla, stating that having Buffy's lover become her enemy' emphasiz (es) the tragedy at the show's centre that Buffy's Slayer responsibilities mean she has to make difficult choices .' </P> <P> Angel was voted by thousands of Hello! readers as the sexiest on - screen vampire in 2009 . He gathered 34 percent of the vote and finished ahead of other popular vampires like Edward Cullen, Eric Northman, Lestat de Lioncourt and Spike . Forbes named Angel The Series as the Hollywood's second most powerful vampire show . Rankings were based on television ratings, inflation - adjusted box office performance, as well as presence in popular culture through blog and press mentions since 1979 . </P>

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