7.13 Insta! reaction

[ash48]

OMFG!!

Ok. So I figure they'll be a mixed bag of fan reactions to this one (I'm sure that touched on a few issues that may upset some) but I really REALLY enjoyed it!

Talk about angst overload. Jeezeee SPN. How many times can you tear my heart out and stomp on it?!

OH BOYS!!! That final scene. :((((( Whaaaaaaaaaaaa "Don't get killed". *SNIFF*

I adored ADORED the camera work and the editing!!! \o/ The intercutting between Dean having sex and the guy being chopped up was amazing. As was the scene with Dean and Lydia. All those fabulous close ups on the eyes and lips... GUH!! Great directorial debut from Jerry Wanek.

The ep was really nicely paced. I was on the edge of my seat pretty much all of the time.

SAMMY IS SO WORRIED ABOUT HIS BIG BROTHER. Awwwwww All those little looks of concern, frustration, and worry. Dean's barely coping. Sam's barely coping.

HOW DO THEY GET UP IN THE MORNING!?!

I really liked the turn about. Sam having to kill Emma. The call back to Dean killing Amy. Loved the continuity and that that one moment, from so many eps ago, still holds so much importance.

GHOST!BOBBY \o/ COME ON... is that canon now??? He's looking out for them beyond the grave. He is isn't he?! *NODS*

DEAN WAS A DADDY. My god. Just add another level of angst why don't ya Show.

They really are seeing how far they can push Dean before he completely snaps. I have no idea what Dean snapping would actually look like though. We've seen it before - after John died. A death wish. Maybe, drinking until he can't move? Carelessness to the point of getting himself killed? (which, nah...there were references to him staying around for Sam. I think Dean WILL try and not get killed for Sam's sake). *shrugs* I don't know. I have to say I prefer Dean when he's not so morose and downbeat but I get that it's part of his character journey this season so I'm curious to see where they take it).

Something I can never figure though. Why on earth do the boys leave the window open? Surely they know things can get them through an open window. Sam must remember being taken in Long Distance Call. (I know... adds to the tension and all that. Well, it did for me).

*yikes* gotta dash. Busy weekend is god damn busy! Glad I was able to squeeze that in. Another awesome ep.

Whatcha think? I have no idea what the reaction has been/will be to this one. Don't worry about harshing my squee. I'm cool with that. Though feel free to squeee along with me. :DDD

Comments

[sothcweden.livejournal.com]

As usual, I'm way behind on viewing the ep, since yesterday I couldn't get the CW stream to work.

I agree with pretty much everything that's already been said in the comments, but have one additional concern about Dean's imminent collapse: he has an amazing ability to take on guilt for things he's not responsible for, as seen in early Season 2, after Ellen and Jo died, etc. They're all adults who made their choices, however that isn't how Dean sees it.

The moment when Dean's pointing a gun at Emma and she says that she "wouldn't even be here if it weren't for [Dean]." Dean already told her he's really not a good man, which he's believed for some time now, but I can see him deciding that he's actively letting evil loose now, that him being alive actually makes the world worse, and just not be able to function effectively as a hunter anymore. To let something hurt him bad enough to die, even if it's not a conscious decision, since I don't think he'd intentionally leave Sam.

[ash48.livejournal.com]

ACK! I think I'd die if I had to wait that long to watch an ep!

And YES. What a good point. Dean really, really does not rate himself. And it's so interesting because if any one was going to feel that they were "bad" it would be Sam. Sam could so easily take on that level of guilt (considering his demon blood etc.) But instead it's Dean. I wonder if it's because Sam has always had Dean to make him feel worthwhile, whereas Dean has mostly had to rely on himself. Sure, Sam CAN make Dean feel those things but it's not always been plain sailing.

I wonder what could possibly make Dean feel worthy of living. He's saved so many people - including Sam. It's probably going to take more than that. No quick fix I should think. I know Dean wouldn't "leave" Sam as such, but if he continues to have no self worth it's going to get harder to stay safe. (maybe)

Oooh, very thinky. Thanks for that.
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