SPN Rewatch #1

[borgmama1of5]

So I decided to start a rewatch from near the end of season 6 in order to really appreciate season 9 when the dvds come out, and thought I'd post my random observations for discussion

Comments

[sandymg]

I remember how Dean looked at the end of Let it Bleed. Devastating.

[borgmama1of5]

Totally broken. Because his last chance at being loved--and loving--people who chose him--is gone.

[kalliel]

I always forget how much I adore S6 until I start watching it. And then I remember that I adore S6. I honestly think that the latter half of S6 was the most in tune with one another Sam and Dean have ever been, in any season or pre-series part of their lives. And like, all things considered, they're pretty okay for a bit there. They're both pretty okay. And then it just all comes crashing down and omg. ;____; I love the way you put that in conversation with S7/8/9, too, because standing on the south end of S9 and the cusp of S10 that feeling is just that much stronger! Holy moly.

S10--seatbelts required!

[borgmama1of5]

I started near the end of S6 because I don't have enough time to rewatch 4 whole seasons, but I know the end of 6 and the start of 7 are so intertwined that I had to at least watch the last part of 6. And it hurt so much to watch, especially that little interlude taking the 2 brothers to safety and the palpable feeling that both Sam and Dean were in complete agreement that they were doing the right thing and feeling like they were living up to the 'saving people' creed.

Only for it to backfire tragically...

[firesign10]

Really enjoyed this and your other recap post (beginning of 7). Just so interesting to note thing we might have missed in the first watch, the angst, the despair of watching our boys come apart. Thanks!!!!!

[borgmama1of5]

Just so interesting to note thing we might have missed in the first watch...

That's it exactly...and since I've carved out the time to watch 3 seasons in 3 weeks, I thought I'd share my observations.

Thanks for taking time to read, it makes me happy to see that you find my thoughts of interest!

[freya922]

I have also been particularly struck by Dean's devastation once he decides, finally and forever, that those he loved so much were better off not knowing he existed. I, too, find "Let It Bleed" to be one of the most gut wrenching episodes ever...and think Dean kind of never came back from that. *sob* And Sam's wall...!

[borgmama1of5]

Dean was broken at the end of 'Swan Song'--and he never would have been completely fixed because of knowing where Sam was. But he had accepted it and found someone else that he could care about. Dean needs to give, and Lisa and Ben gave him an outlet AND returned the love.

So when he cut them out of his life, he was cutting out the piece of his heart that had healed him.

[freya922]

*sob* You are so right,and what a vivid way to put it... :(

[amberdreams]

I keep saying I'm going to re-watch season 6 through to 9 before season 10 starts. I'm running out of time! Maybe I'll just read your rewatches instead.

[borgmama1of5]

There is so much that has happened since Swan Song, I need to sort it out in my head before I can deal with demon!Dean!