Angel from Hell explained
| Creator: | Tad Quill |
| Country: | United States |
| Language: | English |
| Num Seasons: | 1 |
| Num Episodes: | 13 |
| Camera: | Single-camera |
| Runtime: | 22 minutes |
| Channel: | CBS |
Angel from Hell is an American single-camera fantasy sitcom created by Tad Quill. The series was greenlit to order on May 8, 2015, by CBS,[1] and premiered on January 7, 2016.[2] On February 8, 2016, CBS cancelled the series and pulled it from the schedule after the first five episodes had aired, leaving eight produced episodes unaired.[3] The remaining episodes began airing on July 2, 2016.[4]
Premise
The series is about an angel named Amy, who acts as a guardian for Allison, forming an unlikely friendship.
Cast and characters
Main
- Jane Lynch as Amy Cass, a mysterious and odd individual who reveals herself to be an angel. She has a crazy persona and can make unbelievable predictions that come true. It is suggested that Amy has been watching Allison since childhood.[5] [6]
- Maggie Lawson as Allison Fuller, a dermatologist who likes to multi-task and is a perfectionist. She thinks that Amy is nuts, until she discovers that Amy knows everything about her and starts believing her crazy predictions.[7] [8]
- Kyle Bornheimer as Brad Fuller, Allison's younger brother, who lives above her garage.
- Kevin Pollak as Marvin "Marv" Fuller, Allison's dermatologist father and boss.
Recurring
- Ginger Gonzaga as Kelly, Allison's former best friend who comes back into her life.
- Constance Marie as Linda, Marv's new love interest.
- David Denman as Evan, Allison's boyfriend whom she discovers has been cheating on her.
- Diora Baird as Brandi, a flight attendant.
Reception
Critical response
Angel from Hell has received average reviews from critics. On Metacritic, it holds a score of 55/100, based on 18 reviews. On Rotten Tomatoes, the series score is 41%, based on 29 reviews, with an average rating of 5/10. The critics' consensus reads: "Banish thee from the airwaves, oh Angel from Hell, for sins of commonplace sitcom triteness and obnoxious use of an iconic comedic lead."
Controversy
After the series began airing, One Million Moms, a website of the American Family Association, claimed that the show "disrespects Christianity".[9] [10] The Christian group also suggested a list of sponsors to pull advertisements from the program.
Reference to other media
The show's main graphic (shown at top) alludes to a figure in Raphael's Sistine Madonna.
Notes and References
- Web site: Development Update. The Futon Critic. February 9, 2016.
- CBS midseason dates: Here's when Survivor returns. Hibberd. James. Entertainment Weekly. November 30, 2015. November 30, 2015.
- Web site: CBS Pulls 'Angel From Hell' From Thursday Lineup, Moves '2 Broke Girls' as Replacement. Prudom. Laura. Variety. February 8, 2016. February 9, 2016.
- Web site: 'Angel From Hell': Cancelled Episodes to Air on Saturday Nights. Pena. Jessica. TV Series Finale. May 26, 2016. May 26, 2016.
- Web site: Jane Lynch to Star in CBS Comedy Pilot 'Angel From Hell'. December 7, 2015. Variety. March 2, 2015. Penske Media Corporation. Elizabeth. Wagmeister.
- Web site: Pilot News: Glee's Jane Lynch to Star as CBS' Angel From Hell. December 7, 2015. TVLine. Penske Media Corporation. March 21, 2015. Vlada. Gelman.
- Web site: Maggie Lawson To Star In CBS Comedy Pilot 'Angel From Hell'. December 7, 2015. Deadline Hollywood. Nellie. Andreeva. March 21, 2015. Penske Media Corporation.
- Web site: Pilot Scoop: Maggie Lawson Joins CBS'Angel From Hell, Opposite Jane Lynch. December 7, 2015. TVLine. Penske Media Corporation. March 21, 2015. Matt Webb. Mitovich.
- Web site: CBS Show Angel from Hell Disrespects Christianity. One Million Moms. January 13, 2016. January 15, 2016. January 11, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160111145847/http://www.onemillionmoms.com/current-campaigns/cbs-show-angel-from-hell-disrespects-christianity/. dead.
- Web site: Moms group: New CBS show 'Angel from Hell' mocks Christianity. Fox411. January 19, 2016.
