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[ash48]

I fucking ADORED that episode. I cried (real tears!) for the first time in ages. I realise that's because I am Sam sympathetic (I've decided not to call myself a Sam!girl because I fucking adore Dean too, but I DO sympathise with Sam massively) and that episode spoke to me on levels I can't render into words at the moment.

I have so much I want to say about that ep (about Dean's characterisation, Sam's headspace, Sully and other important stuff) but I can't at the moment. But I will - at some point.

In short - great acting, directing and script. So much heart and soul poured into it all.

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[ash48.livejournal.com]

Hey there. I'm sorry to hear it didn't work for you, but I know we all react differently to episodes.

I also accept those issues. I thought Sam was too young for an imaginary friend - but given the context I let that wash over me.

But totally agree about young Dean! Such a shame actors have to grow up. Clearly they still wanted to use him, but he's getting out of the age range. I still think he did a great job of portraying Dean - but yeah. Too old.

I really liked the kid playing Sam. I mean yeah, he's no Colin and Colin is a very hard act to follow, but I thought the casting was solid. He had the right yeps and emotion. I credit that to Dick for the directing. But I know this young!Sam didn't work for many.

Sully was awesomesauce and it would be wonderful to see him back. He worked so well with both Jared and Jensen. Such a lovely character too.

Baby would be a high point for me only it felt like a stand alone and not part of the current SPN 'verse. In that - it almost felt like an alternate reality. It shouldn't have done, but as we were seeing quite a lot of "Jared and Jensen" and not SamnDean, it didn't feel "real" (weird way of putting it I know). I definitely put it on my re-watch list!

[casey28.livejournal.com]

I thought Sam was too young for an imaginary friend

"Nearly 65 percent of 3 to 9 year olds have an imaginary friend."

"Experts say it’s normal for a child as old as 12 to have an imaginary friend."

http://connectwithkids.com/090708_friend/