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dizzojayWow, what a finale! I've got to say the ending was pretty much what I'd been steeling myself for but that in no way diminished the impact of it.
Against a backdrop of the Angel War, it was nice to see Metatron get his comeuppance and even better that it was Castiel that handed it to him with a fantastically sneaky trick. He's obviously been hanging around those Winchesters far too long!
But where said Winchesters were concerned the show piled on the angst thick and fast. Where do the boys go from here? I think the ending was a natural progression of what the mark has been doing to Dean over recent weeks, and although it's been painful watching the sweet soul that we know Dean Winchester is turning darker and more murderous with every episode, it sets up a fascinating dilemma for season 10.
It's been great watching Dean get a strong storyline of his own, and Jensen has gone to town on it like a starving dog with a bone - every week he's brought heart and soul to Dean's diminishing humanity, and there were times in this episode where he looked positively demented!
It was wonderful closure to see Sam's cold-hearted declaration mid-season that he would let Dean go if Dean died, go clean out of the window when the chips were down. When he left Dean's body to head straight down to the dungeon with the intention of practically throwing his soul at Crowley, I went from sobbing with devastation to sobbing with joy that deep down underneath all the snarking and bickering that has, at times, been quite wearing, the brotherly love that we all crave still burns.
All in all, I'm overwhelmed and thrilled by this finale. Whilst I hate the thought of Dean being a demon, I'm excited by the prospect of Jensen portraying it, and can't wait to see how they pick it up in October.
On a more shallow note, there was one scene in this episode that mesmerised me utterly. It was a combination of brilliant acting and clever direction/filming, and that was the showdown in the old factory between Dean and Metatron. With the subtle golden light reflecting on his face, Dean looked almost otherworldly; sinister but ethereal, like something greater than human. I don't think I've ever seen him look more stunning.
Sorry guys, but I've just got to spam that scene ...
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Date: 2014-05-21 10:18 am (UTC)Re: the above scene contained one of my favorite moments too, but for different reasons. I LOVE that Dean PUNCHES Metatron, Captain Kirk style. So satisfying.
I'm with you... things had to go this way. It's not like they could end the season how I wanted, with Sam and Dean snogging on the couch watching Dr. sexy re-runs, so I guess I'll have to settle for the interesting ending they chose instead.
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Date: 2014-05-28 08:38 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2014-05-21 10:42 am (UTC)'It's been great watching Dean get a strong storyline of his own, and Jensen has gone to town on it like a starving dog with a bone - every week he's brought heart and soul to Dean's diminishing humanity, and there were times in this episode where he looked positively demented!'
I 100% agree here and I'm excited for S10, more than I was for S9, it's going to be interesting. I think the brothers will always have their deep love for each other, no matter how pissed off they get, no matter what hurtful words they say and no matter what happens, even demon!Dean!
I think the only way to turn Dean back will be for Cas or Sam to kiss him, take him to bed and fuck the bad right outta him! I don't mind which, just someone do it!! Sorry, got cartried away, off to have a cold shower!
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Date: 2014-05-21 02:14 pm (UTC)DEAN IS A DEMON?! ARGH! -scrambles to find viable Internet connection to watch-
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Date: 2014-05-28 08:41 pm (UTC)Did you enjoy it?
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Date: 2014-05-28 08:45 pm (UTC)owhhhhh!
Date: 2014-05-21 03:15 pm (UTC)B xxx
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Date: 2014-05-22 12:29 pm (UTC)This season has been brutal on both us and the boys, and I hope that season 10 brings back a little light (not just the hellfire varity).
I have to say they all brought their A game to this episode, Jensen was totally mesmerizing as Dean, and Jared gave his all in return as we finally got the brother moment we've needed all year.
I'm looking forward to seeing where they will take Demon Dean, I want to see what he is capable of. But more importantly I want 'our' Dean back. He's always been the light in the darkness of the show, and i don't think I could cope if that was snuffed out forever. Perhaps it will be a case of the greater the fall, the great the redemption. Plsu we should remeber episosde 5 will be the 200th one, so fingers crossed hey!
Now before I go, I hope you have a wonderful time in Rome, and let's celebrate one of the best pieces of dialogue ever in Supernatural.
"I lied."
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