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caranfindel) wrote2013-10-09 09:02 am
caranfindel) wrote2013-10-09 09:02 am
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Initial thoughts on 9.01
Spoilers ahoy!
First, I'm having DVR issues and I couldn't get the TV remote to work, so even though it was recording, I couldn't actually tune into the CW until 15 or 20 minutes into the show. There was much cursing. But it ended up being a good thing because I was able to skip all the commercials.
Second, I tried to remain unspoiled, which was obviously futile (because, hello, Internet), but I only knew vague things. Which led to several delightful things I didn't expect...
When we opened on a seemingly-healthy Sam in the car with Dean, I thought they were going to have him collapse later in the episode, which would have completely ignored his fragile state at the end of Sacrifice and I was not happy. So the fake-out completely faked me out and I loved it.
I was also faked out by the Bobby spoilers. I was not happy about Bobby coming back as a character. Not that I don't adore Bobby, but the impact of Bobby's death decreases every time he comes back. So having him come back simply as a figment of Sam's mind was perfect and beautiful and thank you, writers. Because of course Bobby's going to be in Sam's head.
I knew Dean was going to do something inappropriate to save Sam, and like many fans, I assumed it was going to involve demon blood. I absolutely did not see that twist coming.
Other things I loved...
Things I was confused about...
I didn't watch the previews for next week, if there were any, so I'm still relatively unspoiled. So let me make my prediction here... I believe Ezekiel is going to turn out to be a bad thing. Not just that Sam will be angry that Dean tricked him into becoming a vessel (because, oh yeah, that's definitely coming), but that Ezekiel himself is going to be a villain. Let's see what happens.
Bottom line... Show is back, and there was much rejoicing. \o/
First, I'm having DVR issues and I couldn't get the TV remote to work, so even though it was recording, I couldn't actually tune into the CW until 15 or 20 minutes into the show. There was much cursing. But it ended up being a good thing because I was able to skip all the commercials.
Second, I tried to remain unspoiled, which was obviously futile (because, hello, Internet), but I only knew vague things. Which led to several delightful things I didn't expect...
When we opened on a seemingly-healthy Sam in the car with Dean, I thought they were going to have him collapse later in the episode, which would have completely ignored his fragile state at the end of Sacrifice and I was not happy. So the fake-out completely faked me out and I loved it.
I was also faked out by the Bobby spoilers. I was not happy about Bobby coming back as a character. Not that I don't adore Bobby, but the impact of Bobby's death decreases every time he comes back. So having him come back simply as a figment of Sam's mind was perfect and beautiful and thank you, writers. Because of course Bobby's going to be in Sam's head.
I knew Dean was going to do something inappropriate to save Sam, and like many fans, I assumed it was going to involve demon blood. I absolutely did not see that twist coming.
Other things I loved...
- Crowley is in the trunk. Oh my f-ing god, Crowley is still in the trunk. (But where did the weapons go?)
- Death's respect for Sam. Now, can we assume that this really is Death talking, and not Death as a figment of Sam's imagination? I hope so.
- Dean surreptitiously marking the angel banishing sigil on the floor. I love you, badass Dean.
- Castiel surreptitiously fastening his seatbelt and grabbing the steering wheel. I love you, badass Cas. (I also love you clad only in boxers. Just saying.)
- The fact that Dean (via Ezekiel) was able to hear Sam's wish to die, and stay dead, so that he wouldn't cause any more harm to others. Dean, please see how fucked up your baby brother is. Please see what you do to him when you sacrifice yourself for him.
- I liked Bobby pointing out that Sam saved the world and deserved a break, but it was really Sam speaking to himself. I'd really like someone other than Sam to give him this affirmation.
- No more trench coat.
- When Dean confronted Sam in the cottage, was that really Dean? Or was it Ezekiel posing as Dean? I desperately hope it was Dean, because I want him to see that Sam was completely ready to check out until his brother asked him not to. I want him to really understand what Sam did for him. I want Dean to see how much Sam loves him and what he'll do for him, because he just doesn't always get that.
- Why are angels after Dean? I can see why they'd be after Castiel, but why Dean? Are they aware of his plot to close Heaven?
- Why can Sam eject Ezekiel? Is it because he didn't give true informed consent, or can any vessel eject their angel (because if that was the case, it certainly would have solved some issues for Sam)?
- For God's sake, please, someone cut Sam's hair. How is it that Jared can look so awesome with that hair in real life, but it looks like crap on Sam?
- Seriously, boys, how long are you going to leave Crowley in the trunk? And where *are* the weapons?
I didn't watch the previews for next week, if there were any, so I'm still relatively unspoiled. So let me make my prediction here... I believe Ezekiel is going to turn out to be a bad thing. Not just that Sam will be angry that Dean tricked him into becoming a vessel (because, oh yeah, that's definitely coming), but that Ezekiel himself is going to be a villain. Let's see what happens.
Bottom line... Show is back, and there was much rejoicing. \o/