Agreed on the MOTW SL this ep providing some hope, for both the boys. I appreciated that.
About Dean...hmm. The one thing I agreed with Frank on is that, right in the here and now, there's a need to "hold things together" as you say just so that they can make it from day to day.
I want to see him keep it all together. That's his reason for living and makes him who he is. And surely that's the whole point of his character.I agree that we've seen Dean being completely stoic most of the time we've known him. And I would want, above all else, for him to remain in character. However, I still feel like there's evidence on the show that Dean himself is not dealing with all his issues. He buries things, doesn't deal with them, acts stoic...and that's not really working for him anymore. The drinking alone is proof of this. And there's also the way he acts out, his less than healthy behavior at various times. He even tells Chrissy in this ep - "Normally I'm awesome, but I'm not in the mood." And really, how long has it been since we've seen
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I suppose my thinking on this is this. Like you said, Dean's never dealt with his issues and his behaviour reflects this, stoic, cheeky, womanising etc. and it's not working any more, especially since he's been back from Hell and the crap keeps coming! But...in real life he'd now be a basket case...or the very least be in rehab
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Well, I agree that people are changed by their experiences, particularly Dean. Yeah, maybe he would just be a well-adjusted guy. Which...I don't know. I used to hate the thought of the boys ever not hunting; but, now, it seems like it's hurting them both more to keep going than otherwise. I don't know. I used to wish they could see the good in hunting - that they really are helping people, not just killing things, etc. Which I guess I still sort of wish for. I'm really not sure what the big picture is at this point...it's all quite foggy! But that's okay. I'm willing to stay in it for the ride, anyway.
I'm partly glad they didn't drag out Sam's wall breaking...but it's clearly still an issue. So I don't know. Maybe they're going to bring it back up at some point; that'd be best, I guess.
Masochism is definitely a requirement for this show ;) No, but really, I love angst as much as anyone (and you'd have to to enjoy this show I think) but I don't know why this season's been getting to me. I'm hoping for the best, though!
You can never tell what these writers will come up with. Fingers crossed, maybe all will turn out well for them both. :)
Thanks for letting me air my views on the ep and especially Dean. I usually get poked with a stick for how I view him, despite the fact I love the guy! Even though I love Sam more! :D
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About Dean...hmm. The one thing I agreed with Frank on is that, right in the here and now, there's a need to "hold things together" as you say just so that they can make it from day to day.
I want to see him keep it all together. That's his reason for living and makes him who he is. And surely that's the whole point of his character.I agree that we've seen Dean being completely stoic most of the time we've known him. And I would want, above all else, for him to remain in character. However, I still feel like there's evidence on the show that Dean himself is not dealing with all his issues. He buries things, doesn't deal with them, acts stoic...and that's not really working for him anymore. The drinking alone is proof of this. And there's also the way he acts out, his less than healthy behavior at various times. He even tells Chrissy in this ep - "Normally I'm awesome, but I'm not in the mood." And really, how long has it been since we've seen ( ... )
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I'm partly glad they didn't drag out Sam's wall breaking...but it's clearly still an issue. So I don't know. Maybe they're going to bring it back up at some point; that'd be best, I guess.
Masochism is definitely a requirement for this show ;) No, but really, I love angst as much as anyone (and you'd have to to enjoy this show I think) but I don't know why this season's been getting to me. I'm hoping for the best, though!
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Thanks for letting me air my views on the ep and especially Dean. I usually get poked with a stick for how I view him, despite the fact I love the guy! Even though I love Sam more! :D
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