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Just a few quick reactions
OMG, they KILLED PAMELA! YOU BASTARDS!
Other than that, I pretty much loved this episode, but that's a pretty big "other than that." I really liked that they brought Tessa back, though I have to say, the cryptic about the afterlife (or outright suggestion that there is no heaven, which seemed to be implied in her speech about lies she's heard like "he's in a better place") seems kind of...dopey? ridiculous? something like that since we know that hell actually exists. Not that it's totally out of keeping with the bleak worldview of the show, especially given Tessa's strong suggestion that the angels are up to no good, but I still found myself kind of annoyed at that.
Things I liked:
1. They're not dropping the fallout from the Siren episode--and clearly Dean is not letting it go, but that makes perfect sense considering what Sam said to him. I'm glad we're seeing the effects, even though I do not like the rift and am frankly terrified about how far they're going to take it.
2. And speaking of that, wow, Sam really is on the demon express, isn't he? For me the thing that really brought it home was not the increase in his powers or Pamela's anvilicious speech to him at the end, but the fact that he blatantly lied to Cole just for expedience's sake. OUCH. Sam, I don't really agree with the angelic agenda, and I didn't really trust their warnings, but I am to say, I am starting to worry about you.
3. The two of them posing as RELIGIOUS BLOGGERS. I could not stop laughing, honestly. OMG.
4. Dean wanting people to actually get real miracles. *Squishes him* Oh, DEAN. I know to a certain extent you're projecting your own issues and wanting to be saved, but I still like the fact that you want these folks not to die.
5. The great Sam-Dean conversation about natural law and how they're breaking those laws. That was just fun.
6. Joe the Plumber--that guy was a douche. Hee!!! Though I actually liked "I'm so feeling up Demi Moore" better. And yay Dean for coming up with the astral projection idea in the first place.
7. The scene where Cole, who isn't even old enough to know who Mr. Miyagi is, got to play Mr. Miyagi to Sam and Dean, and basically beat them up a lot, was entirely made of win. Extra bonus points for Dean's scrunchy concentration face when he's trying to move things.
8. Despite my annoyance at the SPN afterdeath worldview stuff, I really loved that closing scene with Dean and Tessa and Cole, and Dean giving Cole the advice about not staying because eventually his family would be gone. (OH MY HEART) And speaking of heartbreaking, Dean basically acknowledging to Tessa that he wished he'd gone with her the first time? OUCH.
9. Castiel's sudden appearance via lightning bolt. DAMN. Talk about presence. And I loved the fact that he was being sneaky and impersonating Bobby (hah! That'll teach them not to become too reliant on Bobby's intel) because whatever Castiel tells them to do, they do the opposite. Because it's so true! And it also kind of illustrates that angels (a) can be sneaky and (b) maybe aren't the most trustworthy bunch. I really can't wait for next week's episode, actually.
10. Pam's death scene. I hate hate hate that they killed her off--I kind of agree with her anger at Bobby for ever introducing her to the Winchesters, who only brought her pain--but she still got an excellent death scene.
OMG, they KILLED PAMELA! YOU BASTARDS!
Other than that, I pretty much loved this episode, but that's a pretty big "other than that." I really liked that they brought Tessa back, though I have to say, the cryptic about the afterlife (or outright suggestion that there is no heaven, which seemed to be implied in her speech about lies she's heard like "he's in a better place") seems kind of...dopey? ridiculous? something like that since we know that hell actually exists. Not that it's totally out of keeping with the bleak worldview of the show, especially given Tessa's strong suggestion that the angels are up to no good, but I still found myself kind of annoyed at that.
Things I liked:
1. They're not dropping the fallout from the Siren episode--and clearly Dean is not letting it go, but that makes perfect sense considering what Sam said to him. I'm glad we're seeing the effects, even though I do not like the rift and am frankly terrified about how far they're going to take it.
2. And speaking of that, wow, Sam really is on the demon express, isn't he? For me the thing that really brought it home was not the increase in his powers or Pamela's anvilicious speech to him at the end, but the fact that he blatantly lied to Cole just for expedience's sake. OUCH. Sam, I don't really agree with the angelic agenda, and I didn't really trust their warnings, but I am to say, I am starting to worry about you.
3. The two of them posing as RELIGIOUS BLOGGERS. I could not stop laughing, honestly. OMG.
4. Dean wanting people to actually get real miracles. *Squishes him* Oh, DEAN. I know to a certain extent you're projecting your own issues and wanting to be saved, but I still like the fact that you want these folks not to die.
5. The great Sam-Dean conversation about natural law and how they're breaking those laws. That was just fun.
6. Joe the Plumber--that guy was a douche. Hee!!! Though I actually liked "I'm so feeling up Demi Moore" better. And yay Dean for coming up with the astral projection idea in the first place.
7. The scene where Cole, who isn't even old enough to know who Mr. Miyagi is, got to play Mr. Miyagi to Sam and Dean, and basically beat them up a lot, was entirely made of win. Extra bonus points for Dean's scrunchy concentration face when he's trying to move things.
8. Despite my annoyance at the SPN afterdeath worldview stuff, I really loved that closing scene with Dean and Tessa and Cole, and Dean giving Cole the advice about not staying because eventually his family would be gone. (OH MY HEART) And speaking of heartbreaking, Dean basically acknowledging to Tessa that he wished he'd gone with her the first time? OUCH.
9. Castiel's sudden appearance via lightning bolt. DAMN. Talk about presence. And I loved the fact that he was being sneaky and impersonating Bobby (hah! That'll teach them not to become too reliant on Bobby's intel) because whatever Castiel tells them to do, they do the opposite. Because it's so true! And it also kind of illustrates that angels (a) can be sneaky and (b) maybe aren't the most trustworthy bunch. I really can't wait for next week's episode, actually.
10. Pam's death scene. I hate hate hate that they killed her off--I kind of agree with her anger at Bobby for ever introducing her to the Winchesters, who only brought her pain--but she still got an excellent death scene.