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It’s incredible that the show is giving Lucifer more of a storyline than Cas, that they’re being more sympathetic to the actual fucking devil than Cas. I can’t believe they're trying to make us feel for Lucifer when there's already an angel we love right there. I can’t believe I have to watch them try to ‘humanize’ Satan at the expense of Cas.
Lucifer has gotten to vent his frustrations with God (including actually talking with God) numerous times, but Cas has never been given that chance. It was so frustrating to watch the season 11 finale where God and Cas proceeded to ignore each other when we know that there is a lot of built-up emotion there, and now we have to watch Cas be pushed aside again. Instead of trying to build up another character in attempt to make them relatable, why not just use a developed character that is familiar and loved by the audience? I cared hell of a lot more when Cas raise his head to look above and uttered the single line of “you son of a bitch. I believed in...” expressing his disappointment in God all the way back in season 5 than any of Lucifer’s venting monologues.
Cas would’ve been the perfect character to explore this ‘God’s abandonment’ storyline. His struggle with his faith—in his Father, in heaven’s authority, in the angels—has been a central part of his character since Cas was first introduced on the show. Giving Cas this story arc would’ve brought some much-needed emotional release for Cas as a character, and it would’ve been satisfying for the show’s audience as well. But since the show insists on granting Lucifer this particular story arc, the very least they could do is give Cas the same chance for catharsis.
Exploring these emotions with Cas wouldn't even need the big stage/fanfare like the show did for Lucifer—an intimate but intense conversation would've sufficed as the meat of that storyline with more smaller moments interspersed throughout the season. The show's been able to show how Mary’s absence is affecting both Sam and Dean, why not parallel that with how Cas feels at God leaving?
When will the show treat Cas as an actual character, and not just a placeholder? There’s so much untapped potential in Cas if the show would have the courage and smarts to develop his character effectively.