(James Marsters)

After a stint at leading his own team, Spike finally realised that Angel is the best vampire to head the Fang Gang in their assaults against Wolfram & Hart. And after losing Skye to a broken heart he's found a new protege in Sonia, herself looking to fill a hole in her life.

With Sonia's mystery illness now mutating her into a new and unknown form, Spike's going through enough turmoil without having the mantle of leadership suddenly thrust back into his hands with Angel's change of condition - so can LA's current solo vampire with a soul step up and lead the team to victory?