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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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[amberdreams.livejournal.com]

It was a good un! ♥

[daisychains1957]

Great ep, best so far this season :)

[cuddyclothes.livejournal.com]

Both Edlund and the Great God KRIPKE loved it!!

My first rewatch of the season, besides "Baby".

[cassiopeia7.livejournal.com]

Agreed, 100%!

I will - at some point.

*lurks in wait*

[debbiel66.livejournal.com]

It was awesome, and Jared somehow looked like he was 9 years old throughout the episode - hard to do when you're 6'100" and all.

The goofiness felt earned and somehow true to the entire run of the show, and despite being a Colin Ford fan, I really loved the dorky exuberance of this little Sam.

Is it just me, or is season 11 turning out to be...kind of...good?

[chomaisky.livejournal.com]

For me it's the best episode in three seasons. I also love all the work that went into creature design.

[killabeez.livejournal.com]

You know what's super awkward? Talking about families that shower together when you're standing next to your brother. Just saying, Dean! :D :D

[sam-dean-lover.livejournal.com]

i had problems with the episode, i did like some scenes Sam and Sully scenes, but there were more problems in it that override the good

[harrigan.livejournal.com]

* likes* ♥

[ficwriter1966.livejournal.com]

It didn't work for me. There were some good moments, but there was too much that threw me out of the story.
- Kids who look like they've 10 years old, playing with imaginary friends. Isn't the "imaginary friend" stage around 4-ish?
- John and Dean leaving Sam (who had just learned that monsters were real a few months prior) ALONE.
- A 20-year-old actor playing 13-year-old Dean (when 2 years ago he played 16-year-old Dean).
- The kid who played Sam looks nothing like Colin Ford, the established Young Sam.

I did like the actor who played Sully and his interaction with the boys. Loved the boys in their "Bert and Ernie" sweaters, Dean's reaction to the mermaid, and his response to Sam's loneliness.

Was this the high point of S11? Not for me. I thought "Baby" was terrific, worthy of many re-watches, but not this one.

[ash48.livejournal.com]

Indeed!

[ash48.livejournal.com]

I would have to agree! Though there's been quite a few I've loved this season. :)

[ash48.livejournal.com]

Yay! That's awesome. I saw Kripke's tweet. I loved that he felt it captured the boys. :)

[ash48.livejournal.com]

haha…I hope to later today…;)

[ash48.livejournal.com]

Jared was A-MAZING! He made me cry dammit!

And I liked this Sam too. I mean, he had big shoes to fill after Colin, but did a great job I thought.

I'd say VERY good! More Sam than we've had in FOREVER! :))

[ash48.livejournal.com]

Yep. Right up there as a fave for me for many years. Why did it take so long to give us something about Sam?! This was a lovely exploration of his fear and how he works out what he feels he *needs* to do.

[ash48.livejournal.com]

Haha! Yes! Actually, there were some great one liners. And Dean doing the angry bath robe tie. Hilarious! I actually enjoyed Dean a lot this episode - especially his realisation at the end.

[thursdaysisters.livejournal.com]

Sam killed me. This is probably the scariest undertaking he's ever considered since he knows EXACTLY what's in store for him.

[ash48.livejournal.com]

I'm sorry to hear that. But I know every one reacts differently to episodes. ;)

[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!

[ash48.livejournal.com]

*nods* His fear was palpable. So wonderful they're allowing us to see it.

[madebyme-x.livejournal.com]

Loved loved loved it! I especially adored how one minute I laughing and then in the blink of an eye, it suddenly wasn't so funny anymore, and I was tearing up with feels.

I loved how Sam opened up to Sully about the cage, that whole scene really made me think about the magnitude of what this means to Sam, about what 'God' is telling Sam to do. I want Sully back. I might need him to come back for Sam. Come back Sully!!!

I think Richard did a wonderful job, and I hope he comes back for more.

\o/ I love to love you Show!!!

[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/

[casey28.livejournal.com]

I loved it! It's amazing to finally get a Sam-centric ep.

I have so much I want to say about that ep

Yay, can't wait to read it. :)

[amypond45.livejournal.com]

Wow, this episode was weird. But I used up half a box of tissues before it was over and another during the day as I kept thinking about it, so that must be worth somethng!

All the incest innuendo...I'm still pretty new to this fandom, so I'm a little innocent in this regard, but didn't the references feel a little intense? The family shower joke, yeah, but also the Bert & Ernie reference? Didn't Dean already mention that B&E are gay? So, D&S are presenting as a gay couple in this ep? Okay, I guess, but obviously this is a cover they're pretty used to.

This whole ep felt more like something out of Season 1 (Bugs!) Again, is this a conscious choice?