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.

[mellaithwen]

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.

YES. omg the way jared was SMILING as lucifer. I was like dude! and then as sam he seemed strangely awkward in the role? I dunno, but it must have been intentional because sam is human and worried etc whereas lucifer is like all powerful etc.

still want michael to be played by dean as jensen would be awesome.

AND CAS.

all cas haters must surely see this and go 'oh yeah he rules' surely

[vichan.livejournal.com]

I absolutely LOVED the end. I liked the lack of an anvil, how it was subtle and clever. The "we keep each other human" is what's important to me, considering that what started the destruction of their relationship in the first place was being overly self-sacrificial for each other - being martyrs for each other. "We keep each other human," to me, means that their reason for being together is for themselves, and not to take care of the other. It sounds like it's the same thing, but it's not, and I'm so freaking PROUD of Dean for finally figuring out that Dean needs Sam to help HIM - he doesn't need Sam so Dean can take care of him.

Um.

/ramble

[topaz-eyes.livejournal.com]

...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.

That's the first thing I thought, that Sam had already accepted Lucifer when he met up with Dean.

Loved the meaning of this arc. They really are better off together even if they are each other's Achilles heel.

[girlmostlikely.livejournal.com]

I think you're right about the final scene. As much as I hated it, I think Sam and Dean NEEDED to be apart, to make a clean break of things for a time, in order to fully cleanse their emotional wounds and stop them from continuing to fester.

While I think they're now back together PHYSICALLY, it's going to take time (and maybe something big happening) for them to reforge that amazing EMOTIONAL bond.

[ignipes.livejournal.com]

It took them like THIRTY SECONDS in tv-time to realize they can't live without each other. Yeah, two episodes, but whatever. That separation sure didn't last.

[framlingem.livejournal.com]

Finally saw it!

And I have to say my favourite part? Castiel going "Well then, I'll just wait here."