Supernatural 5 x 04: The End

[krislaughs]

First. YAY BOYS!

Second. I'm so glad Sam called Dean first when he found out. This already marks a huge change from the last season. I'm glad Dean said 'no' even when he heard (although what a change that marks from Salvation and the first season).

Dean on Dean was intense. Whew. The looks he gave himself, the subtle differences in the way he played the two (future!Dean was *harder* right down to the jawline that *popped*), that he always knew when he was lying, that he saw in himself all the ways he'd changed.

I'm glad they brought the Croatoan virus back! That was always such a loose string to me; that if the demons had this weapon, why the hell hadn't they used it. Apparently they're just biding their time.

Future!Cas was LOVE! OMG, so broken and so relaxed and still such a loyal friend.

I thought it was interesting that future!Dean played right into the angels' agenda, in begging Dean to say yes to Michael, whereas present!Dean figured out the obvious missing link in the timeline in about two seconds: that he wasn't there in Detroit. *draws little hearts around them*

Sam in a white suit. Hee!

Although after we had just seen him playing Lucifer, I couldn't quite shake that image when we finally saw him as himself. Part of me was wondering, in that whole final scene, whether he had already said yes.

Perfect timing, Cas. I LOVE the way he just *fits* into the mythology. I second Dean, Never Change.

Speaking of that final scene, that was the only part, to me, that was lacking in the whole ep. It just felt... too easy and also too awkward. "We keep each other human," yes, Dean, you finally figured it out (it only took the end of the world *g*) However, Sam's 'thank you's seemed out of place. Handing the knife over was a great gesture, but it was, I dunno, I'm going to have to watch that end again. This may have to be rectified in fic.

In conclusion: I ♥ my show.

Comments

[drvsilla.livejournal.com]

I ♥ it too, and you so tidily outlines so many of the reasons why. :D

One aspect of the final scene I did appreciate was how understated it was. This wasn't an epic "wow I sacrificed/tried everything, you/I died anyway, homg you're back I'm whole/really guilty again!" desperate clinch. Just-- looking into the trunk and agreeing they've got work to do, so time to get going.

[krisomniac.livejournal.com]

Yes, I did like the understatement... Not sure if I wish it was even more so? I dunno. I think it was mostly Sam's profuse thanks that threw me 'cause, if they're both in this together, why is he acting like he's grateful to be let in the club. Or something. Like I said, I dunno. Mostly I'm just thrilled that it *happened* :D :D