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Angel S5E6 — The Cautionary Tale of Numero Cinco

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Angel•Season 5•Episode 6

The Cautionary Tale of Numero Cinco

6.8/10 · 2,127 votesNov 5, 200342 min

Ranked #22 of 22 in Season 5•−1.6 vs season avg

While losing heart for his own career as a hero, Angel befriends a disheartened, elderly hero, and battles an Aztec warrior who literally eats the hearts of heroes.

Directed byJeffrey Bell

Written byJeffrey Bell

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Seasons5

Cast6

David Boreanaz

David Boreanaz

Angel

Amy Acker

Amy Acker

Fred Burkle / Illyria

Alexis Denisof

Alexis Denisof

Wesley Wyndam-Pryce

J. August Richards

J. August Richards

Charles Gunn

James Marsters

James Marsters

Spike

Andy Hallett

Andy Hallett

Lorne

Crew3

Jeffrey Bell

Jeffrey Bell

Writer

Jeffrey Bell

Jeffrey Bell

Director

David Fury

David Fury

Co-Executive Producer

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Episode Summary

"The Cautionary Tale of Numero Cinco" is episode 6 of Angel season 5. It scored 6.8/10 from 2,127 votes, ranking #22 of 22 episodes this season (season average 8.4). Directed by Jeffrey Bell and written by Jeffrey Bell, it aired on November 5, 2003.

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