So I've finally seen SPN 4.01 and 4.02
So I'm pretty much reserving judgement at this point on a lot of things. There are things I have problems with but I'm just going to wait and see how they're going to play out.
1. God.
As soon as Castiel was all "I am an angel of the lord" Maressa and I looked at each other and said "Crap".
I'm not sure I want God in my show, it's kinda lame. I mean I've expected it since Houses of the Holy but still. Lame. I think my biggest problem is that I don't want every one to be special and have this huge destiny. I mean we all know that Sam and Dean are going to end up on opposing sides of the war but why does Dean have to be chosen by God? Why can't he just be a guy doing what his father raised him to do, what he's done all his life, just because it's the right thing to do. Just because that's who Dean Winchester is, that's what he does; not because God and his angels have chosen him.
I take comfort in the fact that Dean is as pissed off at God as I am and I do love that he just can't understand why he's worth pulling out of Hell. Glad to see Hell didn't improve you're sense of self-worth, Dean!
Castiel's kind of creepy, which I approve of. I think angels have to potential to be very scary. I mean, he's always lurking around when Dean's asleep. Watching. And the part at the end of Are You There God? It's Me Dean Winchester. when he's all intense and getting up in Dean's face telling Dean to show him some respect? And Dean's all avoiding eye contact. Yeah, that was hot. You teach him some respect, Castiel. Up against the wall, perhaps?
2. New!Ruby.
I liked Katie Cassidy's Ruby; she was snarky and jaded, bitter and kick ass. She had an edge to her that I feel new!Ruby is lacking. She's an incredibly gorgeous woman, I enjoy looking at her very much, but she's just, for lack of a better word, too nice. It's bugging me a little. But then again, for all I know she could be totally playing Sam. So reserving judgement.
3. Sam.
I guess he just seems a little bit...underwhelmed? I don't know, I'd just expect more of a reaction from Sam after his brother gets pulled out of Hell after four months. I don't know, it just feels weird to me.
But hey, powers!Sam! Hell yeah!
So, yeah. Those are my biggest issues. But I still love my show. And I still love SamandDean but I don't think there's been enough of them. THE BOYS NEED MORE TIME ALONE TOGETHER. My favourite thing about this show is Sam and Dean on the road together, out side society with no one but each other. I love my co-dependent brothers.
Some things I liked:
1. The opening scene of Lazarus Rising, how beautiful was that? The shot of Dean and the cross with the shadows, surrounded by the circle of fallen trees was breathtaking. I want graphics of it.
2. Dean raiding the abandoned gas station, the glass exploding all around him. The phone calls to Bobby!
3. Dean and Bobby's reunion.
4. DEAN AND SAM'S REUNION. WE GOT HUGS.
5. Pamela the psychic. I like any one who suggests a threesome with Sam and Dean.
6. The dinner scene with the waitress!demon, Sam ready to attack the moment she threatened Dean.
7. Dean sleeping. I HAVE A THING FOR SLEEPING!BOYS OKAY? Plus more exploding glass.
8. POWERS!SAM. POWERS!SAM. POWERS!SAM. POWERS!SAM. POWERS!SAM. POWERS!SAM!!!
9. Castiel's entrance was very cool. Although I'm dubious about God, I think the angel's could be played very creepy and morally questionable. Or maybe he's lying about being and angel. We shall see.
I liked lots of stuff in 4.02 as well but this entry needs to be over now. I shall have to come back to it.
Part of me wants them to just go back to saving people and hunting things but mostly, I'm excited to see where they're going.
Watching some of the Vice Presidential debate but got pissed off with it. I wish they'd lay off talking shit about McCain and Obama and just answer the freakin' questions. SARAH PALIN, YOU TERRIFY ME TO THE VERY CORE OF MY SOUL.