Why was the show Angel cancelled?

Question

Why was the show Angel cancelled?

Answer 1

I think it had just run its course - good TV series don't get dragged on indefinitely. Granted, some are cancelled too early (Firefly, anyone?) and some are dragged well past what should have been their end (Prison Break, Lost) just because they get high ratings, but I think Buffy and Angel at least ran for a reasonable length of time.

Answer 2

Simple answer: Ratings.  Low ratings equals low commercial income equals cancellation.

Good show while it lasted.

Answer 3

Partially due to ratings.  Also, rumor had it that WB were preparing their own vampire drama and didn't want the competition ("Angel" was produced by a different production company).  That never materialized.

Answer 4

Poor ratings