I went back and re-watched that moment a few times myself and the way I observed (forth run) was that Dean said it strangely, I'm not even sure how to describe it, he put his hands up sort of helplessly and said "Anytime now" rather calmly and actually almost like he didn't want to say it. I think your initial interpretation is correct but I really don't know. This whole episode seems a bit harder to analyse with dialogue, versus tone, versus body language.
I did also notice something I missed before, after Castiel said that the sigils were blocking him Dean wanted to black them all out but Castiel stopped him and told him that there wasn't any time and that Samandriel wouldn't last very long. That's when Dean got a little off like you had mentioned about the scene. Perhaps it was because Dean really, really rather have Castiel back up to snuff and not freaking out more than he wanted to save Alfie but he knew how much Castiel wanted to save Alfie so he bucked-up and went for it. Which could easily account for him being irritated but at his relative helplessness which being Dean, he projects outward. I don't know, the scene was a bit odd and for the first time I actually enjoyed an episode less on my re-watch. I suppose I don't like when they change writers... lol
Oh yes! Your elaboration on the title, I actually didn't think that deeply about it. I tend to ignore the titles for the most part but you bring up a very valid point which I completely agree with. I also agree that the episode did seemed rushed there really was a lot to cover and forty-five minutes just doesn't cut it. Maybe they're worried about budget because they might be a little worried that the show might get cancelled when they have so much more story to tell (and honestly, quite a bit of clean-up from previous seasons) so they are trying to explain as much as they can in a short span of time. I would very much have liked to see Sam's conversation with Castiel and also the walk he took at the end to think about things. I also found myself warming up to Benny so a proper goodbye would have been nice.
I get a bit of a feeling that they're really working up to something though and that some of these episodes serve as necessary filler/backstory before they get to the juicy bits. They're probably saving the stand-out episodes for later in the season because sometimes the CW doesn't seem to make their decision until April. Perhaps that's just wishful thinking, who knows.
What I do know is that I am enjoying this season far, far more than I did six and seven and I'm having so much more to say about the episodes. It's really nice to have someone to ramble on to!
I am looking forward to Charlie next week, I really enjoyed her as a character and I enjoyed her introductory episode from season seven. Hopefully the topic of next week with be done justice!
I did also notice something I missed before, after Castiel said that the sigils were blocking him Dean wanted to black them all out but Castiel stopped him and told him that there wasn't any time and that Samandriel wouldn't last very long. That's when Dean got a little off like you had mentioned about the scene. Perhaps it was because Dean really, really rather have Castiel back up to snuff and not freaking out more than he wanted to save Alfie but he knew how much Castiel wanted to save Alfie so he bucked-up and went for it. Which could easily account for him being irritated but at his relative helplessness which being Dean, he projects outward. I don't know, the scene was a bit odd and for the first time I actually enjoyed an episode less on my re-watch. I suppose I don't like when they change writers... lol
Oh yes! Your elaboration on the title, I actually didn't think that deeply about it. I tend to ignore the titles for the most part but you bring up a very valid point which I completely agree with. I also agree that the episode did seemed rushed there really was a lot to cover and forty-five minutes just doesn't cut it. Maybe they're worried about budget because they might be a little worried that the show might get cancelled when they have so much more story to tell (and honestly, quite a bit of clean-up from previous seasons) so they are trying to explain as much as they can in a short span of time. I would very much have liked to see Sam's conversation with Castiel and also the walk he took at the end to think about things. I also found myself warming up to Benny so a proper goodbye would have been nice.
I get a bit of a feeling that they're really working up to something though and that some of these episodes serve as necessary filler/backstory before they get to the juicy bits. They're probably saving the stand-out episodes for later in the season because sometimes the CW doesn't seem to make their decision until April. Perhaps that's just wishful thinking, who knows.
What I do know is that I am enjoying this season far, far more than I did six and seven and I'm having so much more to say about the episodes. It's really nice to have someone to ramble on to!
I am looking forward to Charlie next week, I really enjoyed her as a character and I enjoyed her introductory episode from season seven. Hopefully the topic of next week with be done justice!
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