Season Towers

The key to understanding Darla’s view of relationships is her human life. We are told very little about her, but it’s what we are not told that is every bit as crucial. For example, we have no idea what her name was as a mortal. Angel [see note B] discovers in the episode “Darla” that the name Darla didn’t come into common usage until 100 years after she had died. He assumes the Master must have given her the name

I wasn’t sure if she was going to work as a major nemesis for Angel in the second season, but then my view of a nemesis was pretty limited. Try imagining the bad guy in the huge black cape, but from the moment I heard Darla (Judgment) say:
"Angel . . . it's been a long time . . . I'd love to see that boy."

I was simply riveted and couldn’t wait to see what tricks Darla had up her sleeves for Angel and crew.