Dean and Season 9

[corbyinoz]

I’ve finally managed to just about catch up with SPN S9, although I forgot to record episode 2. Overall, I’m enjoying it. Loved the Wizard of Oz episode. Liked Sonny, and the young bloke who played Dean was outstanding. It’s reasonably strong so far

Comments

[liliaeth]

Hmm, I think that's a problem I have with Sam and Cas. I don't dislike them, hell I like them well enough, but I'm just not that interested in fics about them, while Dean still fascinates me, and I just want to see more about him.

[corbyinoz]

I'm glad Dean still fascinates you. I don't think there are rules about these kinds of things! There's enough of the classic flawed hero about him to sustain many more stories.

And yes, I agree completely re Sam and Cas. Not dislike, and interested enough in what they bring to the table, but no, not enough to spend extra-curricula time with them!

[etoile444]

The marriage analogy is a good one. Weve known Dean for a long time, and he is the constant. But thats getting a little dull. I find myself enjoying the episode, but not needing the rewatch. These episodes arent going to be classics.

Honestly, I think Dean needs to be the variable. He was in season 5 when we and he waivered with the Michael thing. And strangely, as I was typing: "Dean needs to be......" the suggested word from my phone was Michael! That might shake things up for us all.

[corbyinoz]

Oooh. I do like your mind. Yes - I think we need something that would shake up what and who Dean is, but it needs to be something that is supportable in terms of the character's known and potential parameters. I mean, sudden Serial Killer Dean would be shitty. I need to be able to sympathise and follow the journey, in the way that I could with the will he/won't he Michael question.

[arabia764]

I may no longer have all those butterflies and heart pounds that come with the first blush of romance, but I do have fondness and appreciation and respect.

This is very much how I feel. I'm awfully fond of Dean (and the show) but the passion has gone. I'm rather sad about that.

[corbyinoz]

Yes, me too. But I do think there's an inevitability about this, and the best we can hope for (in my experience) is a gentle fading away into fondness and reminiscence rather than a violent dislike due to PTB decisions.

[arabia764]

You're so right. I don't want poor writing or plot developments to ruin my love for the show or characters.

[matchboximpala]

Nicely said.

[corbyinoz]

Thank you. A fond memory is better than a hate session to justify discarding a show or character.

[a_phoenixdragon]

That sounds about what I feel...of course, I put it down to the showrunners making it so impossible to broaden the character of Dean -

That's a whole nother rant and it can get ugly...

*Headdesk*

[corbyinoz]

In fairness, he's a rich character, with many aspects - but I don't see where he can go that would surprise without trashing him horribly. I think the Jensen RPS AU has sustained my interest longer than it otherwise would have.