This post contains SPOILERS for anyone who hasn't gone beyond S08E1.
We're only at episode two and I think I already like this season better than the previous one. Today's episode made me feel this season is going to be a BOSS. I don't have loads to say except for the fact that the episode was great in terms of everything. Transition from scene to scene was smooth, pace good, flashbacks at appropriate places and some new and very interesting revelations. It shouldn't have been a surprise that Kevin's mother turned out be tougher than the Winchesters might have expected. After all, Kevin's proved to be quite resourceful than they must have thought.
Today's comic scenes were good too, Supernatural has a knack of infusing comedy in situations unexpected and yet not make it look forced. Jensen Ackles's comic timing is superb, no doubt about that and Jared Padalecki compliments him very well. Tatoo scene was funny too and it was refreshing that Winchesters decided it should be the rule list. Special mention would be the way they knocked demons out of their way at Mrs. Tran's house, and Dean's 'scoot over to the next seat' act directed to Sam. Seems like Tiger Mommy scared him! Haha.
I wish they had gone ahead with the plan of letting Kevin memorize the tablet, would saved them so much trouble. And no doubt their plan A, B, C and XYZ failed. This was no regular auction guys! Crowley is one demon I can tolerate, more so because of his one liners. 'Plan D for Dumbass'. << Good one. 😆
Kevin's mothers offer to give up her soul was a heart breaking one. I wanted Dean and Sam to object in some way but they didn't which I disliked. Its understandable that it was their only practical option, but Dean-Sam always gave humanity the highest priority. Lucky that they could uncover Crowley's plot in time to stop the deal. That bit led to this interesting chase, Dean chasing Crowley/Mrs. Tran and Sam fighting with the Thor's hammer.
Another intriguing part of the episode was the Purgatory flashbacks. Dean interrogating Purgatory monster leading to Dean and Cass's reunion. The hug will go down in the 'Best Hugs' list of Supernatural. 😳 It was so touching and close up's used to bring out the emotions in the two characters worked so well. Both Jensen and Misha carried off the shabby look well. The whole conversation down there, Dean declaring he wouldn't leave without Castiel and Castiel revealing he has a price on his head covered all possible loopholes and is bound to make the viewers more curious. With the blame game on, looks like Dean has tougher questions to answer in the future. The last scene of Castiel calling out Dean for help was chilling. 😳
The episode raised a few questions for me though.
1. Dean is willing to sacrifice people (reffering to Kevin's mother here) but not Impala?/Dean pulling off a Soulless Sam and his penchant for holding a knife to someone's neck for information.
This only shows that this Dean is more damaged (if that's even possible) and is a more hardened Dean we have ever seen before. Remember the time he had asked Sam not to kill their father when he was possessed by Azazel? And every other time Dean shivered when Sam showed a slighest sign of inhumanity. Desperate times call for desperate measures is all I can say. Sigh!
2. Is Cass still insane?
Um, I don't think he's still the crazy Cass. The conversation in Purgatory didn't seem to like the one crazy Cass would have pulled off. He seemed his original Angel Cass, someone who's willing to bleed for Winchesters.
3. Is Cass dead?
I don't think so and I hope not. I cannot wrap my head around the idea. It just seems unlikely.
4. Will this again be a demon's vs angel's season?
Yeah I think so. First, closing the gates of hell is the long arc of the season. Angels would be the happiest lot if that can happen. Plus, appearance of angel Samandriel didn't look like a cameo to me.
I think that's it. Did I say I don't have much to say earlier on? You know now when not to believe me. 😆 I'd love to know what you guys think. Please do share your views. Cheers! :)
Edited by herms_angel - 11 years ago
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