Ep Idea - "Whodunit?"

[Everlong]

This was an idea I had the other day. It might be a little vague but this is only a rough outline.

A terrible murder takes place at the demon shelter. Angel and the guys investigate. They interview the witnesses but there's a problem. Each one gives a different account of the story. With half a dozen different versions to work with, can the gang uncover the truth and expose the murderer?

Andrew meanwhile, takes this chance to do the whole Hercule Poirot thing, including an "I bet you're wondering why I called you all here" scene.

Just an idea I had. I dunno know what you would be doing this or any details.

[Joss]

I actually like this idea. I don't know if it's strong enough to carry an entire episode but it might be neat to combine it with another one of our stories. It's a very cool idea but if that's the only thing that happens in an episode it might get a bit boring. But if it were like... the first half of an episode it might be a nice way of jacking up the tension.

My only concern is that I think that there is an Angel novel that is very similar to this idea out there. Some of the extremly die-hard fans might acuse us of ripping that writer off.

[Everlong]

Joss said:

I actually like this idea. I don't know if it's strong enough to carry an entire episode but it might be neat to combine it with another one of our stories. It's a very cool idea but if that's the only thing that happens in an episode it might get a bit boring. But if it were like... the first half of an episode it might be a nice way of jacking up the tension.

I guess. Looking over it, I did leave it a little vague. I guess we could build into something else.

My only concern is that I think that there is an Angel novel that is very similar to this idea out there. Some of the extremly die-hard fans might acuse us of ripping that writer off.

Is there? I'll have to look into that. Damn.