This is like complaining about teenagers in high school dramas. No one wants to se Col. Boreanaz stamping leave requests behind a desk.
Angel memories are fading, but didn't they throw some in show poo at him for getting fat one season?
I know the guy who played spike said he won't do it anymore because he got old. And holy poo is it weird to hear him talk.
Also weird to see Dr. Phail giving Xander poo. If I got my eye popped out and on/off fiance get skewered while my home town becomes a sinkhole, a drinking problem would be the least of my worries.
Also weird that there are two xanders.