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Angel is given [[The Amulet|the amulet]] which Spike eventually uses to destroy the [[Hellmouth]] in [[Sunnydale]]<ref>"[[Chosen]]"</ref>. Nineteen days later, Lindsey makes a trip to the crater where Sunnydale once stood and digs Spike's amulet out of the Hellmouth. Afterward, he mails it to Angel at Wolfram and Hart<ref>"[[Conviction]]"</ref>. Deposited, incorporeal, in Wolfram & Hart and unable to leave the city limits, Spike gradually grows attached to L.A. and reconsiders his initial intention to seek out [[Buffy Summers|Buffy]] in Europe, deciding to allow Buffy to remember him as a self-sacrificing hero<ref>"[[Harm's Way]]"</ref>.
Angel is given [[The Amulet|the amulet]] which Spike eventually uses to destroy the [[Hellmouth]] in [[Sunnydale]]<ref>"[[Chosen]]"</ref>. Nineteen days later, Lindsey makes a trip to the crater where Sunnydale once stood and digs Spike's amulet out of the Hellmouth. Afterward, he mails it to Angel at Wolfram and Hart<ref>"[[Conviction]]"</ref>. Deposited, incorporeal, in Wolfram & Hart and unable to leave the city limits, Spike gradually grows attached to L.A. and reconsiders his initial intention to seek out [[Buffy Summers|Buffy]] in Europe, deciding to allow Buffy to remember him as a self-sacrificing hero<ref>"[[Harm's Way]]"</ref>.
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Lindsey then initiates the next stage of his plan, making Spike corporeal again via what is likely a spell sent in a package to Spike at Wolfram & Hart, subsequently working with ex-Watcher [[Rutherford Sirk]] to fake an addendum to the [[Shanshu Prophecy]] that the vampire with a soul must drink from the [[Cup of Perpetual Torment]]- after apparently causing a disruption of reality that Eve claims is the result of there being two vampire champions with souls, although it is unclear if this was ever true- in an attempt to provoke a conflict between Angel and Spike that will result in Angel's death. Although his deception is exposed and the Cup revealed to be a fake, Lindsey's plans are nevertheless served as Angel begins to doubt himself after losing to Spike<ref>"[[Destiny]]"</ref>. Lindsey later seeks out Spike under the assumed identity of a drifter named [[Doyle]], closely paralleling the initial encounters between Angel and the real Doyle before the two and Cordelia officially formed Angel Investigations. Claiming to receive visions from the [[The Powers That Be|Powers That Be]], he gains Spike's cooperation and trust.
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Lindsey then initiates the next stage of his plan, making Spike corporeal again via what is likely a spell sent in a package to Spike at Wolfram & Hart, subsequently working with ex-Watcher [[Rutherford Sirk]] to fake an addendum to the [[Shanshu Prophecy]] that the vampire with a soul must drink from the [[Cup of Perpetual Torment]]—after apparently causing a disruption of reality that Eve claims is the result of there being two vampire champions with souls—in an attempt to provoke a conflict between Angel and Spike that will result in Angel's death. Although his deception is exposed and the Cup revealed to be a fake, Lindsey's plans are nevertheless served as Angel begins to doubt himself after losing to Spike<ref>"[[Destiny]]"</ref>. Lindsey later seeks out Spike under the assumed identity of a drifter named [[Doyle]], closely paralleling the initial encounters between Angel and the real Doyle before the two and Cordelia officially formed Angel Investigations. Claiming to receive visions from [[The Powers That Be]], he gains Spike's cooperation and trust.
Lindsey and Eve contrive a situation where Spike saves Angel from a [[Selminth Parasite|demonic parasite]] (placed on an unconscious Angel by Eve), which simultaneously disheartens Angel, galvanizes Spike, and adds weight and veracity to the claims made by "Doyle"/Lindsey<ref>"[[Soul Purpose]]"</ref>. Although the "mind numbing" visions that Lindsey reports are non-existent, the events described (whether revealed to Lindsey through mundane or arcane means) are true, and for a time, Spike does appear to be the far more likely candidate to fulfill the Shanshu Prophecy than Angel.
Lindsey and Eve contrive a situation where Spike saves Angel from a [[Selminth Parasite|demonic parasite]] (placed on an unconscious Angel by Eve), which simultaneously disheartens Angel, galvanizes Spike, and adds weight and veracity to the claims made by "Doyle"/Lindsey<ref>"[[Soul Purpose]]"</ref>. Although the "mind numbing" visions that Lindsey reports are non-existent, the events described (whether revealed to Lindsey through mundane or arcane means) are true, and for a time, Spike does appear to be the far more likely candidate to fulfill the Shanshu Prophecy than Angel.
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However, when Cordelia seemingly returns to life, it throws a monkey wrench in Lindsey's plans. Lindsey sends Spike to kill her, claiming she was still possessed by [[Jasmine]]; he later admits he did not expect the plan to succeed, but it "was worth a shot." Meanwhile, he infiltrates Wolfram & Hart. When informed by Eve that Spike had failed, Lindsey activates the Senior Partners' program meant to kill Angel if he turned against them. The plan is averted though as Spike, Cordelia, and Angel are able to uncover Lindsey's actions.
However, when Cordelia seemingly returns to life, it throws a monkey wrench in Lindsey's plans. Lindsey sends Spike to kill her, claiming she was still possessed by [[Jasmine]]; he later admits he did not expect the plan to succeed, but it "was worth a shot." Meanwhile, he infiltrates Wolfram & Hart. When informed by Eve that Spike had failed, Lindsey activates the Senior Partners' program meant to kill Angel if he turned against them. The plan is averted though as Spike, Cordelia, and Angel are able to uncover Lindsey's actions.
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While Spike battles the zombie defences protecting the creature meant to kill Angel, Angel and Lindsey face off in the chamber where the "contingency plan" is stored. The pair fight on a rising container that holds the creature, while Cordelia tries to stop the process. Lindsey displays the new abilities he has learned on his journeys, enabling him to keep up with Angel in a physical confrontation. Despite this, Angel finally defeats Lindsey, informing him that, no matter what he tries, what tricks he's learned, or how 'bad-ass' he thinks he's become, none of it matters, because, in his own words, "I'm Angel. I beat the bad guys." As soon as he defeats Lindsey, his comrades complete a ritual that dissolves the tattoos that protect Lindsey from the Senior Partners' wrath, resulting in him vanishing through a portal<ref>"[[You're Welcome]]"</ref>.
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While Spike battles the zombie defenses protecting the creature meant to kill Angel, Angel and Lindsey face off in the chamber where the "contingency plan" is stored. The pair fight on a rising container that holds the creature, while Cordelia tries to stop the process. Lindsey displays the new abilities he has learned on his journeys, enabling him to keep up with Angel in a physical confrontation. Despite this, Angel finally defeats Lindsey, informing him that, no matter what he tries, what tricks he's learned, or how 'bad-ass' he thinks he's become, none of it matters, because, in his own words, "I'm Angel. I beat the bad guys." As soon as he defeats Lindsey, his comrades complete a ritual that dissolves the tattoos that protect Lindsey from the Senior Partners' wrath, resulting in him vanishing through a portal<ref>"[[You're Welcome]]"</ref>.
Lindsey is incarcerated in a [[Wolfram & Hart Holding Dimension|hell dimension]] which emulates suburbia, complete with a [[Trish|wife]] and [[Zach|son]]. Time operates in a loop; each day, after waking up and sharing a normal day with his "family", he has his heart cut out by a [[The Wrath|demon]] hiding in the house's basement, reminiscent of the myth of Prometheus. He is eventually rescued by Angel, Spike, and Charles Gunn for information they need. They are only able to leave by the sacrifice of Gunn, who remains behind to take Lindsey's place<ref>"[[Underneath]]"</ref>.
Lindsey is incarcerated in a [[Wolfram & Hart Holding Dimension|hell dimension]] which emulates suburbia, complete with a [[Trish|wife]] and [[Zach|son]]. Time operates in a loop; each day, after waking up and sharing a normal day with his "family", he has his heart cut out by a [[The Wrath|demon]] hiding in the house's basement, reminiscent of the myth of Prometheus. He is eventually rescued by Angel, Spike, and Charles Gunn for information they need. They are only able to leave by the sacrifice of Gunn, who remains behind to take Lindsey's place<ref>"[[Underneath]]"</ref>.
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Lindsey destroys the Sahrvin demon clan with Lorne's assistance as planned. However, Angel knows that Lindsey can never be trusted. Consequently, Angel secretly instructs Lorne to assassinate Lindsey once the Sahrvin are eliminated. Lindsey insists to Lorne that he has changed, even joking, "I can sing for you", so Lorne may read his future. Lorne coldly remarks, "I've heard you sing" and shoots Lindsey twice in the chest with a silenced pistol. A stunned Lindsey slumps against by a wall, both outraged and humiliated that he was killed by one of Angel's "flunkies" instead of the vampire himself<ref>"[[Not Fade Away]]"</ref>.
Lindsey destroys the Sahrvin demon clan with Lorne's assistance as planned. However, Angel knows that Lindsey can never be trusted. Consequently, Angel secretly instructs Lorne to assassinate Lindsey once the Sahrvin are eliminated. Lindsey insists to Lorne that he has changed, even joking, "I can sing for you", so Lorne may read his future. Lorne coldly remarks, "I've heard you sing" and shoots Lindsey twice in the chest with a silenced pistol. A stunned Lindsey slumps against by a wall, both outraged and humiliated that he was killed by one of Angel's "flunkies" instead of the vampire himself<ref>"[[Not Fade Away]]"</ref>.
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{{Quote|You kill me? A flunky?! I'm not just... Angel... kills me! You don't... Angel...|Lindsey's last words|Not Fade Away}}
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{{Quote|You kill me? A flunky?! I'm not just... Angel... Kills me! You don't... Angel...|Lindsey's last words|Not Fade Away}}
===Post-Death===
===Post-Death===
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*Christian Kane has said that he considered Lindsey to be driven in his hate for Angel during Season Five over losing Darla to him – "Even though I’m in love with Eve, Darla was a true love. And Angel did that."<ref name="CKHorror" />
*Christian Kane has said that he considered Lindsey to be driven in his hate for Angel during Season Five over losing Darla to him – "Even though I’m in love with Eve, Darla was a true love. And Angel did that."<ref name="CKHorror" />
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*Extra information released in the graphic novel of ''Angel: After the Fall'' reveals that Lindsey was originally going to appear in a ''First Night'' storyline where he killed Eve to prove himself to the Senior Partners and was subsequently told to 'wait' before they sent him back, but the storyline was rejected because it was seen as out-of-character for him to kill Eve and it gave the impression that Lindsey was going to be more important than he would have been.
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*Extra information released in the graphic novel of ''Angel: After the Fall'' reveals that Lindsey was originally going to appear in a ''First Night'' storyline where he killed Eve to prove himself to the Senior Partners and was subsequently told to "wait" before they sent him back, but the storyline was rejected because it was seen as out-of-character for him to kill Eve and it gave the impression that Lindsey was going to be more important than he would have been.
== Appearances ==
== Appearances ==
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[[Category:Lindsey McDonald| ]]
[[Category:Wolfram & Hart executives and lawyers]]
[[Category:Wolfram & Hart executives and lawyers]]
[[Category:Magic practitioners]]
[[Category:Magic practitioners]]
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[[Category:Telekinetics]]
[[Category:Telekinetics]]
[[Category:Big Bads]]
[[Category:Big Bads]]
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[[Category:Lilah Morgan|Lindsey]]
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[[Category:Darla|Lindsey]]
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[[Category:Angel|Lindsey]]
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[[Category:Drusilla|Lindsey]]
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[[Category:Spike|Lindsey]]