SPN: Sometimes it's Terrible and sometimes it's not.
I did not like It's a Terrible Life (4x17). At all. In fact, I hated it.
( A brief rant and then I'm going to cling to all the things that I love so far. !!!SPOILER WARNING!!! )
( A brief rant and then I'm going to cling to all the things that I love so far. !!!SPOILER WARNING!!! )
The last episode left me disgruntled and with a weird feeling, but like Port I came to the conclusion that it intended showing that angels are indeed dicks with wings. The non-con aspects of the set up is evidence enough, but coupled with Zachariah's final speech, it seals the deal. This has the bonus of making Castiel's progression in experiencing emotions all the more poignant and HUGE, and his connection to Dean even more meaningful.
It's ironic that despite Sam's demon blood and questionable supernatural powers it's Dean who has wrecked the most havoc and that most of it has been turned back on himself.
*l* People are freaking out about Sam and his demon's blood, and all I want to say is, what are you freaking out about? My boy (Dean) triggered the apocalypse because of his choices. And in that last pic of yours, you can see the heartbreaking cost he's paying for it. Of course, drinking demon's blood isn't a good idea either, that's some sort of rule of thumb or something.
Please please please pay attention to my hands and not the words that are coming out of my mouth.
I, as you, crave more interaction between Castiel and Sam - the two handed handshake is beautiful to see. It made me think about the way men of religion use to shake your hand, envelopping them in their two hands. Whoever decided to do that - be it Misha's acting instincs or the director's choice - it was a great visual.
Good point about Ruby as well. She really has learned from his interaction with Sam during season three (less in your face, keeps her distance from Dean) and this makes her even more dangerous. Ruby #1 was more upfront about her demonic nature, Ruby #2 has this toned down, reasonable attitude that is indeed working with him. Whatever her game is I think she's playing it well.
Not likely, sweetheart.
Hee. Of course, no. It's Dean, and his strenght is in the fact that he doesn't believe he's the right man for the job but ends doing it all the same. And now he has an angel perched on his shoulder. Oh, Castiel! You ended doing exactly what you said you wouldn't do.
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This has the bonus of making Castiel's progression in experiencing emotions all the more poignant and HUGE, and his connection to Dean even more meaningful.
Yes! I took no small consolation in that Castiel didn't have anything to do with running Dean and Sam through that scenario and that if he knew about it was probably after the fact. Castiel doesn't tell Dean anymore to look at the big picture because I don't think he can look at Dean and Sam anymore as merely cogs in the wheel. They have obviously become very dear to him and I'm looking forward to seeing more of that returned back to him in some way.
Of course, drinking demon's blood isn't a good idea either, that's some sort of rule of thumb or something.
LOL! I'm sure "it is written" down somewhere - or it should be. A righteous man (and Sam is righteous) shall not drink demon blood. And that's another thing: If the angels are running the show (and it looks like they are) then all those prophesies that both angels and humanity are so fond of quoting are going to become moot. Which is something I would love to see, by the way. The bottom line for me is that I just can't see Sam going completely darkside. Dean has done worse, not to rub it in, honey, and I do not consider him to be evil, either.
The enveloping handshake that Castiel gave Sam went a long way towards easing my anxiety about how Castiel would deal with him. It was as though Castiel was recognizing and acknowledging Sam's innate goodness. And touch is obviously not something he does lightly. I can't help but notice how he keeps pulling away from Anna. That handshake is definitely meaningful. ::whispers:: I tend to credit all of Castiel's great moments to Misha. ::big grin::
And now he has an angel perched on his shoulder. Oh, Castiel! You ended doing exactly what you said you wouldn't do.
It's totally possible that Castiel was protesting too much. ::grin:: I think Dean's momma was right when she told him he had angels (and, apparently, one in particular) looking out for him - whether either one them says they like it or not.
Ay dios mio, these guys ...
One more hug!
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I've missed you quite a lot, but I knew you were enjoying this stuff on SPN. If I weren't feeling so slow on everything, I would have emailed you to squee about it.
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They have obviously become very dear to him and I'm looking forward to seeing more of that returned back to him in some way.
So much yes! But there's a thready, fragile bond of trust already between Dean and Castiel (and maybe I can hope that as soon as Sam comes back to his senses, there will be time to build a similar one between Cas and Sam, as well) that was so satisfying to see in 4.16 especially when Dean asked to talk alone with Cas. Yes, Castiel's and his blind faith costed Dean - this can't be denied - but at the same time I don't see that bond as having been destroyed. Quite the opposite, I think it was strenghtened.
The bottom line for me is that I just can't see Sam going completely darkside. Dean has done worse, not to rub it in, honey, and I do not consider him to be evil, either.
Actually, your comment about the halo in the picture made me think that so far they've gone a long way to make Sam stand in the light. Compared, Dean has done 'worse' (not only the apocalypse, but the whole torturing in hell thing). But Sam's threading a fine line and his affiliations are at least suspect; will he pull back on time? Who knowns? That's why I don't understand the freak out about evil!Sam and at the same time my heart goes to Dean who's touching with his hands the consequences of an act done out of love. In a sense, Dean's already started to atone and Sam's walking a very thin line.
::whispers:: I tend to credit all of Castiel's great moments to Misha. ::big grin::
Oh, me too. I was erring on the safe side, but it must be all Misha's merit. TRUE!
It's totally possible that Castiel was protesting too much. ::grin::
This. *g*
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