SPN - 8.03

[feliciakw]

Well, that was a little bit of a let-down the first time through. I was hoping for more backstory.

The case was pretty darn interesting, though. And Geo recognized the name of the actress who played Eleanor/Betsy, who played the Bad Seed when she was a young actress (creeeeepppyyyyy in that movie she was). And watching Jensen and his dad snark at each other was rather amusing.

Oh! And I'm going to have to start keeping track of Dean's heart issues again, aren't I. We were up to, what, six instances of heart-related issues at last count? Also, I couldn't help but think, when Evil Chick told him she could show him his heart while it was still beating, "Been there, done that, lady. Dean was tortured in Hell. I'm sure Alistair did that one on more than one occasion."

And that final scene with Sam and Amelia--glaringly similar to Dean's dream of Lisa and the picnic.

This new Dean makes me wonder if he remembers anything about his hopes and dreams before. Though it's good to see him enthusiastic rather than resigned about the hunt now.

I'm tired right now, and if I don't sign off, I'm going to get snarky.

So, good night.

Comments

[gluisa88.livejournal.com]

I agree- I was expecting something with a little more substance but now, knowing what to expect, I need to go back and watch it again.

Because it wasn't a *bad* episode, I was just disappointed because I was expecting more.

There was one part, and I can't for the life of me remember what it was- guuh. It was so hilarious!

And Jensen and his dad were perfection- I loved that part!!! And I gotta admit, I felt bad for Sam at the end- I could empathize. To have something that you've always wanted, to think that this is something you can have and then to have it taken away so suddenly. I can see why Sam would want to do anything to get it back.

[gluisa88.livejournal.com]

And I can I just mention how amazing Jensen was looking? A little orange but still... he looked really good :)

Just stating the obvious.

[feliciakw.livejournal.com]

Yes, "amazing" is Jensen's natural state of being. I imagine his coloring was partly because he'd just gotten back from summer hiatus. Don't know why the color correction (which I think happens in post-production) would make him look orange, though.

[feliciakw.livejournal.com]

I might write in a little more detail about a couple of things when I re-watch. Like how the soft focus of Sam's memory gave it a dreamlike quality, and I can't help wondering if maybe he's remembering things better than they really were. Or how he seemed rather panicked when he couldn't find Amelia, like he thought she might have been snatched by a supernatural nasty.

The end left me feeling a little weird. A little sad for Dean, because the part of him that has always wanted a family (not "normal," but a family of his own) seems to be . . . forgotten. Don't get me wrong. I'm all for Dean's enthusiasm at being behind the wheel tracking a case. It's just . . . there's always been more to him than that, and I miss those multiple facets right now. But I'm sure that's probably just me.

And Sam . . . well, part of me kind of wants Dean to tell Sam to go back and have his normal life, and go on about the hunt. Wouldn't that be angsty, if Benny is the one who out of the blue shows up at Sam's with the Impala, explaining that returning it to Sam was Dean's last wish, and that Dean was mortally wounded on a hunt because he was flying solo. He called Benny, but Benny couldn't get there in time. Dean bled out, you see. Benny conveniently neglects, however, to tell Sam that Benny offered to turn Dean, and though Dean refused, since he was going to bleed out anyway, he told Benny to have at, because if there's one thing Dean Winchester does well, it's bleed so his family can survive.

Obviously, I'm not feeling too bad for Sam right now. :-/

More (hopefully positive) thoughts after I re-watch.

[gluisa88.livejournal.com]

Yeah, I'm not feeling too bad for Sam right now- it's just I have a little bit more... understanding... you might say.

I always feel sad for Dean- The Show just can't let him be happy- lol! And Sam's always ready to ditch him! *sigh*

Makes me wanna hug him- him and his abandonment issues :P

[feliciakw.livejournal.com]

Okay, you might be reading this later in a separate post, but I gotta get it out now.

I'm a little perturbed that so many, many people insist that Dean is a warrior only. Let me see if I can explain.

Dean has never wanted "normal." He's always been a hunter. But he's wanted a family, too. He's a protector, and if he weren't a hunter, he'd be a firefighter (or a cop, or a soldier). All are dangerous jobs, and all certainly have the potential to include a family. Dean has never said he wanted "normal," but he confessed under the spell of Veritas that he wanted a family. Part of me still wishes he could have made it work with Lisa.

Sam, otoh, has always wanted "normal" and "safe." His idea of "normal" and "safe" is a wife, a college education, holiday dinners, etc. (I find it interesting that his version of apple pie is a dog rather than a child, while Dean's included a son.)

Now, each of the boys have had a go at "normal." Sam wants his back. Dean gave his up. The big difference? Dean knew what his brother was going through at the time. He never forgot, and even when he gave up looking, it was still with him every day.

Sam, otoh, turned his back and walked away. As far as we know right now, he wasn't worried about Dean. It didn't haunt him. He had no ties to his past. At all.

In that regard, I think they both want the same thing, to an extent. Dean recognizes that he's at his best when hunting. He's always known this, but that doesn't mean he doesn't (or didn't) want a family, too.

Where they differ is that Sam wants "normal" and to leave hunting. Perhaps he wants "easy," too. (Firefighters, cops, soldiers all have a LOT of challenges in holding together a family life.)

Anyway, I think I'm going to have to stop reading the boards. It's just too depressing to see so many people complaining while at the same time rejoicing in the disregard for a part of Dean that I actually really liked and could relate to. A part that might be gone forever.

[gluisa88.livejournal.com]

Yeah, I'm finding fewer and fewer reasons to go back to the boards.

I don't know, I'm fascinated by this side of Dean but now you're making me depressed! :P lol!

[feliciakw.livejournal.com]

I will be more fascinated by this side of Dean when we start seeing him have to balance it with the rest of him. Right now, I get the sense that it's another diversionary tactic so that he doesn't have to face himself. I'm sure there's more going on and something's gotta give.

[gluisa88.livejournal.com]

Well, now you've cheered me up :)