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Initial thoughts on 9.01
Oct. 9th, 2013 09:02 amSpoilers 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...
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.
Bottom line... Show is back, and there was much rejoicing. \o/
