As Dean is for him, he’s still his brother’s keeper.
Yes, what was missing for me here was what you pointed out, a sense of anxiety. I did think though that Sam showed concern for Dean's situation. I can't help thinking too that he had to find the whole thing discombobulating. For one thing, the sheer unpredictability of Dean's concerns would throw anyone off, and for Sam who thought he knew Dean's weak spots, it had to be more jarring still. Plus the fact that he never knew when his partner was suddenly going to undermine him had to be taxing. I can understand why Sam wouldn't come off as being overprotective here.
although all the equipment was in perfect repair and fully powered
LOL, too true. I've noticed the same thing about abandoned properties they squat in, which always seem to have power and running water.
Nice observation about the Pokey clips, I hadn't made that connection!
I also completely agree about the mistake it was to have this back to back with MM. I thought that episode was a perfect example of how to write something that's actually one long joke in terms of visuals, music, dialogue and storyline, and yet maintains the right balance all the way through. Nothing could be a better example of that than Dean first facing off with "Dracula", which could have gone any number of ways but his reaction was just right (and very Dean).
Regarding the ending song clip, I wonder if on the DVD it will stay tagged to the episode or if it will be a separate feature (maybe as part of a "the music of SPN" documentary?)
Yes, what was missing for me here was what you pointed out, a sense of anxiety. I did think though that Sam showed concern for Dean's situation. I can't help thinking too that he had to find the whole thing discombobulating. For one thing, the sheer unpredictability of Dean's concerns would throw anyone off, and for Sam who thought he knew Dean's weak spots, it had to be more jarring still. Plus the fact that he never knew when his partner was suddenly going to undermine him had to be taxing. I can understand why Sam wouldn't come off as being overprotective here.
although all the equipment was in perfect repair and fully powered
LOL, too true. I've noticed the same thing about abandoned properties they squat in, which always seem to have power and running water.
Nice observation about the Pokey clips, I hadn't made that connection!
I also completely agree about the mistake it was to have this back to back with MM. I thought that episode was a perfect example of how to write something that's actually one long joke in terms of visuals, music, dialogue and storyline, and yet maintains the right balance all the way through. Nothing could be a better example of that than Dean first facing off with "Dracula", which could have gone any number of ways but his reaction was just right (and very Dean).
Regarding the ending song clip, I wonder if on the DVD it will stay tagged to the episode or if it will be a separate feature (maybe as part of a "the music of SPN" documentary?)
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I hope we get a feature on the DVD detailing the music of SPN! That would be awesome!!!!
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