I know it was probably some weird Lilith-complex - which on the other hand I can`t understand because the WB was also fond of the castrating of male characters and the much "beloved" staple of showing women strong by having them bitchy and ballbusting or passive-agressive - but Angel at least was the lead as well.

So even with main characters and heroic macho-man they did this before so I`m a bit confused as trying to close the stable doors when the horse have already run.