5.10

[ash48]

So. They did it again. Maybe it wouldn't truly be Supernatural if they didn't kill off some beloved characters (or even un-loved characters) somewhere in the season. So much for making a vid at the end of the season for all those characters who survived. So far I have Bobby and Rufus.

I cried. I admit it. Particularly being a mother of a daughter who looks like a younger version of Jo (well, she's blond and innocent looking!). I actually really felt that scene. Though I don't usually like being manipulated to tears quite as much as that (I hated "Marley & Me" for that very reason)- but I accepted it because at least Show gave them a sending off. Not a sudden, you're dead! (Like poor Ash and many others).

Cas is growing on me bit by bit. I liked him in this. And I loved Lucifer. Mark P. friggin' oozes that charisma and he totally sells Lu for me. I liked that we really got to see some of his nastiness. Ooh and his decaying vessel. I can just imagine how awful that must be for the host.

And Sam and Dean? Oh boys. They are still at odds with each other aren't they. Though at least they were able to share a smile about it. I figure they (Show) need to keep their relationship unresolved so they have something to work with at the end of the season. It's all I can imagine. Gone are those moments of great concern when one on them is hurt. When was the last time we actually saw that? Dean's death end of season 3? Though I am glad that Sam at least checked his pulse. (yes, yes... I live for those bro!moments. It's what makes this show so special).

Oh and I'm sorry. I couldn't by wooby, panic stricken Dean. He's concerned, I get that but this is a man who's been to hell, who's fought god knows how many monsters, lost many loved ones and was very recently the man who kept his game head on in Good God Y'all when Sam was in peril. Or am I being too hard? Maybe this was a moment for Bobby and Dean to share a kinda father and son bonding moment? .... Nah. I'm not sure I can buy that just yet. I would love to have seen both of them harden to the situation, show how professional they are and then maybe have a brief glimpse of their inner turmoil.

I enjoyed this ep though. Great to see Show close the 4th wall and show us a hunt and some cool shots (LOVED reaper shots). And something about having a cross roads on an underpass?! Yeah, that was cool.

And I LOVED seeing Ellen and Jo again. Just when fandom seems to have warmed to them (I think), they get rid of them. A shame.

R.I.P Ellen & Jo. :( Think you might need your own special vid. <3

Comments

[emeraldsedai.livejournal.com]

I thought Dean's general tone throughout the hardware store scene was spot on, when I take into account that he was completely and utterly activated and in PTSD mode (well, tee-vee hero version thereof) by the hellhounds. Jensen's acting choices made perfect sense to me. The way he was triggered by the hellhounds was extremely well done and a big part of what made all that followed so emotional for me.

I was soooo relieved at the firm fourth-wall closure. It was a strong ep, and I'm struggling with its genderfail aspects. I can't say that killing Jo and Ellen, per se, is misogynistic, but it was sure of a piece with the long arc of female sacrifice in the show, and I no longer know what to make of it.

As a standalone scene, however, it was very moving and yes, tear-jerking and emotionally manipulative, and I loved it.

[ash48.livejournal.com]

The way he was triggered by the hellhounds was extremely well done and a big part of what made all that followed so emotional for me.

Ah yes. This is a good point. I have to say I didn't make that connection - maybe seeing the hell hounds again really threw him and then to see Jo ripped apart like he had been... I have to say then, I wish Sam had had the same reaction - as in being as terrified. After all he's also witnessed what they can do. I would love to have seen him blast into them the way Jo did...

but it was sure of a piece with the long arc of female sacrifice in the show, and I no longer know what to make of it.

Yeah - it's getting more and more obvious. It's such a shame really because they could have really turned the tide on all that by keeping these 2, strong, female characters. It seemed to me like they were heading that way...giving them more "meat" as it were, but then they just had to go and destroy that. *head scratch* I wonder if we'll ever find out why they feel such a need to keep killing off major characters...? Especially out sassy women. Though Tamara's still around. I wonder if they'll re-introduce her?

it was very moving and yes, tear-jerking and emotionally manipulative, and I loved it.

Oh yes. I love a good cry and SPN often brings me to tears. This one possibly the most. I just adored Ellen and I think I was bawling more because I knew these characters were leaving us. But the acting was very believable and I thought, on the whole, those scenes were the most powerful in the episode.

I really didn't mind it. It was great to see them back to the myth arc. And now we've got the long, looooonnnnng wait unti the next one. *sigh*

xx

[emeraldsedai.livejournal.com]

Lots of time for fanworks! \o/

[ash48.livejournal.com]

Indeed! That could be one of the best things about the hiatus! :D