Supernatural: "Point of No Return"
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violetrose1922My main thoughts on the 100th episode were Wow, Yea, Yippee, and other words of fangirl glee. I loved it.
I have no idea if this is valid or not, but I really feel like this episode was totally for the fans. Thinking about how all of the parties interviewed at the 100th episode party kept thanking the fans; I think that was a major point of this episode. And I personally found it much more satisfying than other "lighter" fan shout-outs. I am also really impressed that they gave us such a rich addition to the overall story. They did not just put in lines/characters/references the fans could squeal about, they gave us an episode that focused on the brothers and their bond. That is what I (and so many others) love so much and has been so missing lately-seems like forever. There is nothing they could have done that I would like better or appreciate more. They also used Castiel and Bobby (and the Impala) really well; something I have not always felt this year. I cannot remember the last time I was smiling at the end of an episode.
I have had this idea for the last few episodes that Dean's loss of faith was a mirror of Sam's last season. That what both brothers always had faith in was each other. When Sam lost Dean he lost his anchor and the only thing/person he had ever believed in and that led to his downfall. I think that still holds for me; what changed this time was that when Dean lost faith, Sam was still there. His belief in Dean was what pulled him back from the edge.
I found Dean's actions totally believable throughout the episode. I believed him when he was determined to say yes and I believed him when he came to his senses. I loved the wink and I exclaimed loud enough to scare the dogs when he stabbed Zach. I am not sure about killing angels. I have read that earlier it was established that only an angel can kill an angel. I don't remember for sure and couldn't easily find it. But it seems that the brothers thought that Sam could kill Zach-or at least he charged him with the angel killing knife. I also don't know about the light...maybe there is some deep meaning why Dean could use the knife and his eyes were not burned (but neither were Adam's or Sam's, I know maybe they weren't looking-but is that enough?). I just cannot imagine what the end result here will be, which explains why I am not a writer ;) .
I have no idea why Zach would claim that Sam and Dean were erotically co-dependent. That was clearly what he said though. I just have no ideas here. Maybe the point was to get people (fangirls like me) to talk about it?
I thought the scenes between Dean and Sam were really well done. I was heartbroken when Dean told Sam he had lost faith in him. I loved how Sam took it, though-he was finally acting the way he wanted Dean to treat him-like a full equal partner . I also teared up when Sam explained why he was taking him to try and save Adam. That he believed in Dean even when no one else did. And the scene in the car was just perfect. I loved that it was in the car, that Dean apologized-even when Sam gave him an out, that they seemed to have found faith again. I keep coming back to the role of faith in the series this year. Is that what it would take to bring God back into play-evidence of real faith? (probably too easy)
A picky point, but the only place I missed music was at the end of the car scene. I am not as into the music as some, unless it is a plot point or a favorite song, but I missed it there for some reason.
But didn't people report from on of the Cons that one of the boys talked about a big Sam/Dean fight? I am a bit afraid that this brother bonding may not last. Of course it can't-this is Supernatural. I also find myself really wanting this season to end with at least some kind of positive outcome. I totally appreciate the amazing season ending cliff hangers they have written before-and will likely appreciate something similar this year. But right now I keep wanting some more happy.
I have no idea if this is valid or not, but I really feel like this episode was totally for the fans. Thinking about how all of the parties interviewed at the 100th episode party kept thanking the fans; I think that was a major point of this episode. And I personally found it much more satisfying than other "lighter" fan shout-outs. I am also really impressed that they gave us such a rich addition to the overall story. They did not just put in lines/characters/references the fans could squeal about, they gave us an episode that focused on the brothers and their bond. That is what I (and so many others) love so much and has been so missing lately-seems like forever. There is nothing they could have done that I would like better or appreciate more. They also used Castiel and Bobby (and the Impala) really well; something I have not always felt this year. I cannot remember the last time I was smiling at the end of an episode.
I have had this idea for the last few episodes that Dean's loss of faith was a mirror of Sam's last season. That what both brothers always had faith in was each other. When Sam lost Dean he lost his anchor and the only thing/person he had ever believed in and that led to his downfall. I think that still holds for me; what changed this time was that when Dean lost faith, Sam was still there. His belief in Dean was what pulled him back from the edge.
I found Dean's actions totally believable throughout the episode. I believed him when he was determined to say yes and I believed him when he came to his senses. I loved the wink and I exclaimed loud enough to scare the dogs when he stabbed Zach. I am not sure about killing angels. I have read that earlier it was established that only an angel can kill an angel. I don't remember for sure and couldn't easily find it. But it seems that the brothers thought that Sam could kill Zach-or at least he charged him with the angel killing knife. I also don't know about the light...maybe there is some deep meaning why Dean could use the knife and his eyes were not burned (but neither were Adam's or Sam's, I know maybe they weren't looking-but is that enough?). I just cannot imagine what the end result here will be, which explains why I am not a writer ;) .
I have no idea why Zach would claim that Sam and Dean were erotically co-dependent. That was clearly what he said though. I just have no ideas here. Maybe the point was to get people (fangirls like me) to talk about it?
I thought the scenes between Dean and Sam were really well done. I was heartbroken when Dean told Sam he had lost faith in him. I loved how Sam took it, though-he was finally acting the way he wanted Dean to treat him-like a full equal partner . I also teared up when Sam explained why he was taking him to try and save Adam. That he believed in Dean even when no one else did. And the scene in the car was just perfect. I loved that it was in the car, that Dean apologized-even when Sam gave him an out, that they seemed to have found faith again. I keep coming back to the role of faith in the series this year. Is that what it would take to bring God back into play-evidence of real faith? (probably too easy)
A picky point, but the only place I missed music was at the end of the car scene. I am not as into the music as some, unless it is a plot point or a favorite song, but I missed it there for some reason.
But didn't people report from on of the Cons that one of the boys talked about a big Sam/Dean fight? I am a bit afraid that this brother bonding may not last. Of course it can't-this is Supernatural. I also find myself really wanting this season to end with at least some kind of positive outcome. I totally appreciate the amazing season ending cliff hangers they have written before-and will likely appreciate something similar this year. But right now I keep wanting some more happy.
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