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bardicvoice

5.22 Swan Song: I Got Something To Say (Part 2 of 2: Meta Commentary & Production Notes)

May 22, 2010 00:37

Please note: the "But Nothing Really Ends, Does It?" section below contains possible spoilers, since it mentions the CW's general description of season six during my speculations on what might happen.

5.22 Swan Song: I Got Something To Say

Lucifer takes Sam;
Dean and the car bring him back.
Promises break hearts.

( Read the longest commentary in history... pour a drink first! )

jared padalecki, episode commentaries, eric kripke, theology, supernatural university, philosophy, psychology, jay gruska, jensen ackles, dean winchester, sam winchester, meta, supernatural

Comments 53

etoile444 May 22 2010, 18:55:57 UTC

I fully enjoyed your commentary. I've nothing too special to add except that I have thought of many ideas too. I like how it all ended and am excited for more.

bardicvoice June 26 2010, 20:10:24 UTC

Thanks! I'm really looking forward to what the next season will bring and hoping for good things!

sarlev_vanisa May 22 2010, 19:50:21 UTC

I totally just pimped this out on my LJ. I did not notice the name on the cassette and I hope its okay, its one of the reasons I posted it on my LJ, I put the screencap on too, and gave credit to you and raloria.

Nicole. :D

bardicvoice June 26 2010, 20:11:18 UTC

Thank you, and sorry it took so long for me to respond! Pimping is definitely okay! *grin*

micaiah67 May 23 2010, 01:44:22 UTC

You always sum everything up so beautifully. I agree with pretty much everything you said. It took me a few rewatches and over a week to really come to terms with this episode. It was just so devastating but it pains my heart that so many people seem to hate it. I feel like they've totally missed the point of the show but we are all certainly entitled to our own opinions. Thanks for the great commentary.

bardicvoice June 26 2010, 20:21:42 UTC

Thank you very much, and my earnest apologies for taking so long to respond to comments! While I've had my share of dissatisfaction with episodes of the show, I've never lost my enjoyment and appreciation of it. I sorrow for people who've lost their joy in the show in their unhappiness with the way things have developed. I think you and I are happier being content!

farchester May 23 2010, 02:15:13 UTC

Well, I have to say that this was sure worth the wait. I loved your commentary. I have watched Swan Song three times now and each time I like it a little more.
The music, lighting and editing only enhanced the show even more.

I have to agree with you about Sam being 100% Sam. I don't think the brotherly bond would be as good if he was anything else. I also would not like it if Sam walked away from Dean and gave him his "apple-pie" life.
Thanks for a season of great reviews. I look forward to many more in Season Six. ;-)

bardicvoice June 26 2010, 20:24:40 UTC

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed the read, and sorry it's taken me so long to get around to responding to comments.

I will definitely be here for season six. I hope you keep enjoying the reviews!

anonymous May 23 2010, 07:10:43 UTC

Insightful commentary, as always. Thank you. Like many, my expectations of this finale were not exceeded. That's the problem with setting such a high standard as this show has done, witness the finales of seasons one, two and three. Dare I say it, but the influence of Kim Manners has been sorely missed. Still, season six has so many possibilities it's hard not to get enthusiastic even this far away from September ( ... )

bardicvoice June 26 2010, 20:52:41 UTC

Thank you! Sorry it's taken me so long to respond.

I like your take on Castiel's healing of Bobby. I think you have a definite point; Castiel hadn't been able to help before and now he could, and that helped to make up for earlier failings. And I think you're absolutely right; he derived satisfaction from being able to do it.