9.13 Review recs (for those who aren't sick of reading about it!)

[ash48]

I want to share this great review of 9.13 at SpoilerTV: The Problems with Saving Each Other

It's an even handed and well observed look at the final scene (was there actually anything else in that ep? I seem to remember a tank top and a hair net…) and might actually make you believe Carver has a plan (ok, so it might not convince you, but I think there are some valid points). It also confirms my belief that he started this direction (but stumbled) in S8.

I'm still trying to get over the fans' reactions toward Sam. This review helped me understand it a bit better, but to be honest I am still left shaking my head. To not have a shred of sympathy for a character who has been through and suffered so much leaves me speechless. But. I don't want to rehash that. I know everyone has different views on the brothers - but I gotta say I never realised there was such a divide for some. I have no idea how anyone can actually watch the show with such a deep level of hatred for one of the main characters.

I thought this post by bittersweettwit on why Sam's behaviour isn't OOC is interesting too. I've seen some comments (not on my journal) that suggest that Sam must still be possessed, or have Lucifer still inside him to say something like that. O_o This is a good argument for why he is actually in character.

And fangasm has written an interesting and well constructed review that also looks at why fans have reacted so passionately about it - namely that we don't like change. I agree with much of it, but some I'm still pondering. I get that one of the reasons we love the show is because of the brothers unhealthy, messy, codependent relationship and we don't like the idea of that changing, but I for one would like to see them working toward a less destructive relationship full of positive love rather than the cycle of sacrifice and resurrections. The fact that they are addressing this now, could mean we are heading toward change. Personally, I think we can have a show about brothers who have a healthy(-er) relationship and it still be engaging and capture our hearts like it's done for years (or, you know…not ;D)

And if you're still feeling down or worried (or pissed) you've just gotta see the promo for 9.14. I'm pretty easy to please so just seeing the boys on the screen together makes me pretty damn happy (even when they are working through a rift). Shame we have to wait until the 25th to see it!

Comments

[cassiopeia7.livejournal.com]

While I'm definitely not sick of reading thoughtful, analytical posts, as I want to understand both sides, I'm done with the vicious bashing (of Sam and Dean) that's been going on in public forums. IDK, maybe because I tend to stick with my smallish circle of bi-bros, Dean-friendly Samgirls and Sam-friendly Deangirls, I'm unaccustomed to behavior as venomous and hurtful as that which unfolded after 9.13.

I never realised there was such a divide for some. I have no idea how anyone can actually watch the show with such a deep level of hatred for one of the main characters.

Dear God, THIS. SPN is a show about two brothers. How do people like that even WATCH? Me, I'm never giving up on Show and my boys, but am definitely taking three giant steps back from fandom-in-general. (But not you, bb, never you.)

just seeing the boys on the screen together makes me pretty damn happy (even when they are working through a rift)

This times a million⁹⁹. Thanks again for all the links! ♥♥♥

*edited for html-fail :(

[ash48.livejournal.com]

It puzzles me with a show like this because if you actually hate one of the brothers it must make it very difficult to watch. It's not like when you watch an ensemble show and a character you might not like is on every now and then - the brothers are pretty much on all the time. *Head scratch*. I can't imagine disliking either of them. Even though are pretty screwed up THEY SURE ARE PRETTY they are still amazing characters.

xx