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Wow, as much as Ive enjoyed this season (aside from a few little gripes), this episode made me realize that the show was missing something without Misha around. I loved how they didnt drag out the amnesia and I LOVED how instead of Cas simply healing Sam, something we all expected to be the case, he actually couldnt. Transferring Sams crazy to himself was the perfect way to redeem himself. I didnt see that coming (I doubt many people did) and cant wait to see where it goes. The Meg thing is quite interesting too.
Oh, and am I crazy to wonder if maybe, just maybe, this transfer wasnt a one-way street? Does Sam have a little angel in him now?
I cant believe the only storyline Sam has had for the past two seasons is just. GONE FROM HIM NOW. His sacrifice for starting the apocalypse. Wow, Supernatural, you dont usually disappoint me when it comes to things this major.
I must admit that Im a little confused as to what you wanted. Did you want Sam to die? There was never any way that anything was going to be able to help him except an angel or something like that.
I thought Sams story was amazing. How he helped that girl even when he was so tortured and everything. It was beautiful. Jared did an amazing job.
The hell? What in the world did you want? For him to be crazy forever? The soulless/wall thing went on for a season and a half. Chill.
If you remember the Angels and demons were the ones who really started the apocalypse. God was the one who supposedly wanted the stupid fight between Lucifer and Michael and the brothers were born for this specific reason (Bloody Valentine and The Song Remains the Same). They never had choices their choices were mapped out for them and Sam was manipulated into killing Lillith. But it really didnt matter who killed her, Lucifer would have risen anyway. Sam was supposed to be there to be his vessel. Dean broke the first seal which supposedly started the whole thing and Sam finished it, according to what the Angels said. Cas had a major part in making that happen when he released Sam from Bobbys panic room and he then helped Dean too late to stop it so Sam is not the only one to blame for everything that happened.
Cas removed everything from Sams mind of the torture he experienced so it makes sense Sam would be healed so quickly. Cas redeemed himself and now we have to hope the boys can help him somehow.
Loved this episode, but did they really need to bring back Meg? And whats up with her face? I appreciate that we can get a break from Sams crazy, and they left the door open to having Cas in the future, but at least he was able to redeem himself somewhat if they chose not to.
Meg seems to be a favorite with the producers of the show and she is the longest returning character since the beginning. I think she has more of a part to play in this and that means we will see Crowley again as well too!
He is coming back for two more episodes this season and apparently they leave the door open for him to come back in season 8 too if there is one
I loved this episode. Ever since Cas & Bobby left, I had a hard time watching the episodes. I even skipped a few episodes, which isnt something I usually do. Loved seeing Meg back, love her sarcastic humor. I hate that Cas is seeing Lucifer now.
Its been ages since I could say that I enjoyed an episode of Supernatural! Misha does bring something to this show and I cant believe some people still cannot see this
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I wasnt too fond of the ending though, but I guess that we still have a couple of episodes with Misha around this season so itll be interesting to see what happens. But now Im curious to know what will come for Sam
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Megs face looked real puffy- like someone on steroids. So good to see Castiel! I missed him so much. Im really glad to get rid of this Lucifer and the crumbled wall though. It felt like it was running a little thin.
I noticed that too I know we havent seen her in a while but she did look puffed up. I remember the actress who played Lisa looked way different in s.5 than she did in s.3 as well I guess its called getting older LOL. J&J seem to stay the same except Jared looked liked he had put on weight in s.5 but then toned up again in s.6. I liked seeing Lucifer because of Mark but it was getting old and we had to get Sam fixed! Cas did the right thing its funny how Sams hallucination of Lucifer has now made Lucifer speak to Cas as his brother Can an hallucination change with a different person?
So when is GOD going to enter the storyline?
I dont think God will make an appearance in a traditional sense. Im really surprised that he again saved Cas (if he actually did). Cas put himself above God and became omnipotent over all even above God. And he released the leviathans which God put in Purgatory. But if He is around, He may be more of a feeling or visual sensation that an actual entity. But we can never tell.
Well Cas definitely got the redemption so many Cas fans were upset about at the beginning of the season. I am really curious to see his arc play out. And hoping Mark P. sticks around for Cas hallucinations. Mark is absolutely fantastic.
While I enjoyed the episode Im a huge Meg fan! and it was great to have Cas humor back (forgot how much I missed it loved his little smile in response to Megs Deans joking) I am also really missing the Sam and Dean moments. I feel like those are been lacking lately. Something just seems off about their dynamic lately (and it shouldnt or that isnt the writers intention anyways because Sera just mentioned in an interview that she thinks the brothers are currently in a really good place with one another)
.I cant put my finger on it.
It bothered me that Dean was so oblivious to Sams downward spiral. Yes, Sam hid it well, but I dont know how Dean would have just brushed aside or ignored all the signs. Seemed out of character for Dean, especially when Sam is *all* he had left at the time (because well, now he has Cas too if he isnt too crazy forever).
Im blaming poor writing. As much as I still love the show, I feel like the storytelling has gotten a little sloppy.
Remember, Deans drinking has picked up so much so that just about every character has mentioned it. Functioning alcoholics (and I use the word functioning lightly and loosely) can miss the most obvious things.
I agree with you about Deans lack of knowing that something was really wrong with Sam and that Sam was hiding it from him. Dead giveaway should have been the yawning and not paying attention Sam was having not to mention the crash with the truck (which he did hide from Dean) but Dean wasnt being his over protective big brother self. He knew Sam was sleeping so why would he even let him drive around by himself or even be alone not knowing what might happen? We have had 6 years of Dean going absolutely obsessive over his brother and his safety and now he seemed to dismiss it. I know Dean has a lot on his mind too and he is also supposed to have a breakdown of his own so maybe this is the beginning of it.
mistake on my post should read He knew Sam WASNT sleeping so why would he let him drive around by himself
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I totally enjoyed tonights epis and was impressed how they worked the Cas character back into it. I often wondered how, after he supposedly exploded when the leviathans were released that we never saw any remains except for a completely altogether trench coat with no blood on it. I still dont know how he walked out of the water to be found by that girl who said God told her to find him. I again liked the little whoosh sound which seem to be Bobbys spirit again helping Dean find the right number to call for info. Cass inability to understand humor was still there. And the ending was unbelievable. I guess Meg is going to keep an eye on Cas to make sure Crowlys demons wont come for him. Jared did an excellent job with his torture tonight and must have been happy to be so casual in bed with pjs and not having to shave! Mark was great as always. And he was at his most vicious tonight. Glad to see Misha back and I hope it works out for him in the end.
It was a good episode.
Totally felt bad for Sammy! Poor baby!
Good to know he will be okay now.
I really enjoyed the episode. It was well-written, I liked the music and there were some great effects. Is it just me, or did Sam/Jared look particularly foxy in this episode, even though he was losing his mind? Mark Pellegrino is hilarious as Lucifer. I felt so bad for Sam, but Lucifer cracks me up. I also felt really bad for Castiel in the end, but Im sure the brothers will be back for him. Its interesting to have Meg supposedly on their side. I wonder what her end game will be.