Ok I've been avoiding all online communities like the plague for the last 24 hours purely in a bid to have my own reaction be completely non preempted and devoid of any or all possible influences from friends on LJ who often make me go...OH YEAH THAT'S WHAT IT ALL MEANS!
So here I am reacting to what I just watched (after re watching final S6 episode The Man Who Knew Too Much and yeah Jared still totally whacked that one outta the park acting wise and this is like the 6th time I've seen it).
701 The New Boss let me give you the Middle School treatment of Shares, Cares, Concerns and Compliments.
SHARES
I need to share that I found this episode very stressful, angst ridden, and gloriously mesmerizing at the same time. I mean I could not look away and yet I could literally feel my blood pressure rising with each scene.
CARES
I cared GREATLY about Sam's plight, more so than Castiel's. I cared a lot when Dean didn't instantly run off to go find Sam. Not cool Dean so not cool. I care that Castiel had nothing but good intentions to be a better God. This is important. I care that Death likes pickle chips. This is not as important. I care that Dean is awesome at fixing cars and the impala is back together. I care that he is tired and a little maudlin and is taking pleasure in the little things now such as Asian animated porn. I care that Sam wants Dean to have something good and that something is Sam upright and doing okay.
CONCERNS
As mentioned already, I was highly concerned when Dean, the second he saw Cas was okay didn't just run off to find Sam. That did not feel right at all. I was momentarily concerned when Cas un-binded Death and all of a sudden there was NO leverage. Luckily Death being the uber cool character he is completely allayed that concern for me. I am massively concerned, and will continue to be, about Sam's utterly messed up psyche right now. I think for me this is what made this episode so stressful. Sam's storyline just does my head in. Sam Winchester is a good man, with puppy dog eyes and an earnest, heart felt compulsion to DO THE RIGHT THING he does not deserve this steaming pile of Hell dung being heaped on him right now. Fix it writers! Fix it NOW!
COMPLIMENTS
What Godstiel was doing received loud applause from this corner of the sofa. I loved it and didn't care that show was being about as subtle as a battering ram, it must be nice to have a vehicle to share your views with millions of viewers.
Second compliment Sam Winchester, just for being Sam and for never giving up and for being a stubborn ass who loves his brother more than his own life. For trying to give his brother just one good thing.
Third compliment Death....how so awesome? Julian Richings will forever be the embodiment of Death for me no matter what story or tale I hear told. Here have an eclipse on me...but don't be late!
Fourth compliment - Crowley has got to be the most charismatic king of Hell ever. So pleased he's still snarking and kicking.
Ok that's it .... That's my instant reaction on one viewing definitely gonna sit and watch tomorrow again. Now the question is we will be in the air flying to NY when the next one airs....would 7.02 be played anywhere on any channel Saturday night? Cant wait to see the next one!
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