SPN 6x01 SPOILERY
Sep. 25th, 2010 07:51 am![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
growyourwings[I should warn that this is not my typical squeeful reaction post. I still love the show and I liked a lot about this episode (and I also talk about that here), but I have to work some things out, so if you are avoiding any discussion of dislikes/worries about the episode, you should likely move on.]
I'm getting ready to jump into the fray and read others reactions of the ep last night. I'm almost too nervous to do so because I have such mixed feelings about this episode.
It's Sam that has got me so torn about this episode. After a 2nd viewing and some reflection I have to say this, "Good on Jared." No, maybe, "Great on Jared." I'm sure what was happening with Sam was intentional on the part of the writers/director. And assuming that is true, that means that Jared did an outstanding job because, quite frankly, I'm pissed and angry at Sam right now.
I'm mean I really am! Plus I'm worried about him! What the hell happened to him?!! There is like *nothing* of the Sam I fell in love with in the character I saw last night.
I re-watched a second time and thought about it over night. And it occurred to me that the Sam I saw last night was similar to the Sam we saw in Mystery Spot after Dean died. The only difference was that there was (seemlying) no anger or drive to get Dean back. But the coldness that MysterySpot!Sam had was there in droves last night.
And I don't like it!
And I am not sure I can again go through yet another season of watching the boys slowly come back together.
I've never been one of those who harkens for and complains about wanting to go back to S1. In fact S1 is not one of my favorite seasons (although I definitely like it!) But now I want S1! (And I don't like that I want it!)
However, back to my comment about Mystery Spot. Last night Sam said that "it was better with [Dean]." And I remember Dean saying how the brothers being together "keep each other human." Sam without Dean turns into this cold, unfeeling man. So I suppose that does demonstrate how much they belong together.
I guess this shows that Show actually got to me last night. It certainly made me feel something! (ha!) And I supposed that indicates some level of success. But anger at one of the brothers is not what I wanted to feel! I just want to slap him upside the head!
There was a lot I did like about the episode.
Loved Lisa and Ben. And how Dean was with both of them. In fact, Lisa's conversation with Dean about how it was the best year of her life just made me want to hug her. (And maybe slightly wish that Dean *could* have such a life with her--but only slightly--Dean and Sam must be together!)
I love (not the right word, but hopefully you know what I mean) how Dean missed Sam so much. How he obviously didn't really want to go to Lisa & Ben except that he promised Sam. How he searched for ways to bring him back. I love how Dean rushed to save the neighbors even though he likely new they were already dead. Basically I just loved Dean.
Hey, don't get me wrong, while I am angry at Sam it is because I love Sam that I'm angry/sad/worried at him. This is not a "hate Sam" / "love Dean" kinda of thing. (oh man, I'm hope the episode didn't ignite (explode?) a Sam vs. Dean wank war!)
I'm not sure how I feel about the Campbells. Didn't like the female cousin at all--she seemed almost evil to me! Loved how Dean and that one cousin (can't recall any of their names) didn't hit it off (almost like he was a professional indeed!)
And while I love having grandpa Campbell back--I'm not sure about the method of bringing him back. I know that's the point--the mystery of it. But it just seems a bit too contrived. I do love Grandpa Campbell overall of course, but also of course, am unsure about what he's up to.
Oh and Dean/Jensen, Sam/Jared were gorgeous of course!
I'm sure there's more on both sides of the like/not-so-much-like spectrum. But I'm exhausted just writing this!
Edit: Oh! And I have to add that the YED and Dean interaction kind of freaked me out! I was actually a little truly scared during that! And it's been a long time since Show has actually *scared* me! I could *feel* Dean's internal freak out. (yay! Jensen!)
Edit 2: Oh! And I really loved the opening montage showing Dean's current life against his old life. It made my heart hurt (but in a good way! heh.) It was very well done.
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I'm getting ready to jump into the fray and read others reactions of the ep last night. I'm almost too nervous to do so because I have such mixed feelings about this episode.
It's Sam that has got me so torn about this episode. After a 2nd viewing and some reflection I have to say this, "Good on Jared." No, maybe, "Great on Jared." I'm sure what was happening with Sam was intentional on the part of the writers/director. And assuming that is true, that means that Jared did an outstanding job because, quite frankly, I'm pissed and angry at Sam right now.
I'm mean I really am! Plus I'm worried about him! What the hell happened to him?!! There is like *nothing* of the Sam I fell in love with in the character I saw last night.
I re-watched a second time and thought about it over night. And it occurred to me that the Sam I saw last night was similar to the Sam we saw in Mystery Spot after Dean died. The only difference was that there was (seemlying) no anger or drive to get Dean back. But the coldness that MysterySpot!Sam had was there in droves last night.
And I don't like it!
And I am not sure I can again go through yet another season of watching the boys slowly come back together.
I've never been one of those who harkens for and complains about wanting to go back to S1. In fact S1 is not one of my favorite seasons (although I definitely like it!) But now I want S1! (And I don't like that I want it!)
However, back to my comment about Mystery Spot. Last night Sam said that "it was better with [Dean]." And I remember Dean saying how the brothers being together "keep each other human." Sam without Dean turns into this cold, unfeeling man. So I suppose that does demonstrate how much they belong together.
I guess this shows that Show actually got to me last night. It certainly made me feel something! (ha!) And I supposed that indicates some level of success. But anger at one of the brothers is not what I wanted to feel! I just want to slap him upside the head!
There was a lot I did like about the episode.
Loved Lisa and Ben. And how Dean was with both of them. In fact, Lisa's conversation with Dean about how it was the best year of her life just made me want to hug her. (And maybe slightly wish that Dean *could* have such a life with her--but only slightly--Dean and Sam must be together!)
I love (not the right word, but hopefully you know what I mean) how Dean missed Sam so much. How he obviously didn't really want to go to Lisa & Ben except that he promised Sam. How he searched for ways to bring him back. I love how Dean rushed to save the neighbors even though he likely new they were already dead. Basically I just loved Dean.
Hey, don't get me wrong, while I am angry at Sam it is because I love Sam that I'm angry/sad/worried at him. This is not a "hate Sam" / "love Dean" kinda of thing. (oh man, I'm hope the episode didn't ignite (explode?) a Sam vs. Dean wank war!)
I'm not sure how I feel about the Campbells. Didn't like the female cousin at all--she seemed almost evil to me! Loved how Dean and that one cousin (can't recall any of their names) didn't hit it off (almost like he was a professional indeed!)
And while I love having grandpa Campbell back--I'm not sure about the method of bringing him back. I know that's the point--the mystery of it. But it just seems a bit too contrived. I do love Grandpa Campbell overall of course, but also of course, am unsure about what he's up to.
Oh and Dean/Jensen, Sam/Jared were gorgeous of course!
I'm sure there's more on both sides of the like/not-so-much-like spectrum. But I'm exhausted just writing this!
Edit: Oh! And I have to add that the YED and Dean interaction kind of freaked me out! I was actually a little truly scared during that! And it's been a long time since Show has actually *scared* me! I could *feel* Dean's internal freak out. (yay! Jensen!)
Edit 2: Oh! And I really loved the opening montage showing Dean's current life against his old life. It made my heart hurt (but in a good way! heh.) It was very well done.
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