British people...interesting concept.
Hey so I actually ended up taking about a month long break from watching Supernatural. I'm kind of glad I did because I've never been more excited to return. Especially remembering there are alternate realties now to explore in Supernatural (My favorite trope in fiction). Plus I'm ready to move on from the British Men of Letters storyline.
-Jack Kline. I am so happy to meet him finally, honestly his introduction has given me hope for next season. I actually knew about him before I even watched the show because of an edit I saw in 2023. Nothing else to say other than god knows there needs to be a new character introduced after losing so many this season.
-The psychic kid episode titled "American Nightmare" surprised the hell out of me in such a good way. This show hasn't discussed anything to do with the psychic children since season 2 so this was something I never expected them to revisit, especially this far along. The way Sam clicked so well with the psychic girl made my heart melt. His earnest attempt to help her, ugh it was like I was watching season 2 again. I'm not saying it's character regression but rather it's the show remembering the core of what makes up Sam Winchester. Also, he admitted he was psychic! Out loud! In season 12! I would have preferred the focus just go back to psychic abilities this season then the BMOL plotline but I know it was just a far fetched dream. Also shoutout to Sam and Dean as priests again what a sweet throwback episode.
-Sam and Dean are finally on the same page for an entire season! What made this season feel worth it is seeing the brothers have each other's backs and are facing everything together. It's a shame that they're put into the background for what seems like the entirety of this season.
-Jay Z and Beyoncé. I didn't realize how long it took to get consistent buddy duo episodes between Castiel and Crowley. It's a good thing we got them before they shot them out back yk (I'm bitter).
-Mary Winchester. Okay I have a whole page written out for her separately but what I'll say for now is that she is much more complex than I think some fans give her credit for. With that said, I still side with Dean and Sam regarding their feelings towards her even if I understand where she's coming from. I don't downright hate her and I honestly think her coming back was a great choice even if the show fumbled with pacing her arc out a bit. Also side note, does she know about Adam? Does this show know about Adam?? We've gone through this show with only one mention of Adam in like season 6 and it's really sad but funny to me.
I think that's all. Major spoilers next.
-Everyone is fucking dead. Eileen, Rowena, Crowley, Castiel, and hey even Mick gets a mention here as a foul character death. I have no clue what the next seasons are going to be like with all these deaths. I guess this is a clean slate? I'm aware this show always had this issue but with the deaths of two major characters I'm found questioning even more so how they're going to pull the next seasons off.
-Mick along with all the other British Men of Letters death's I saw coming from a mile away. I think it was still an unbelievably dumb decision because it really meant the whole BMOL plotline was for nothing with no development. That's as much as I'm willing to say about them, next!
-Rowena kind of surprised me because I didn't think she was an option as far as killing off characters go. I'm not really bummed just more so confused because I really have no clue what will happen going forward. She still had her witch healing abilities right?
-Crowley's death was not his. It was so unlike him to strike out like that. I was so upset watching a character like Crowley lose his spark overtime. I'm not too surprised since the parts that made him human were never embraced within the show. I will miss seeing Mark Shepard's name in the intro title card though :')
-Eileen's gruesome death had me leaving the room in frustration cause I had completely fallen for her. I THOUGHT HER AND SAM WERE ENDGAME! I don't know why I thought she was immune from this "killing every interesting character" trope. I'm so disappointed, this felt similar to when Charlie died why do they keeping doing the women of Supernatural like this??
-Castiel. I need to make a separate post for Cas cause his arc and death this season will haunt me. I didn't cry during his death scene but a few nights after I found myself tearing up over him. His storyline towards the end of his life was so sad I don't have any fancier words to describe it, it was just sad. Seeing Dean's reaction as well really moved me and it's totally not because this show has made me a big ol mush of sensitivity.
Anyway my one month Supernatural break is over and I'm actually hyped to start the next season despite these faults listed. I know from this point forward it's going to be all or nothing. From what I've seen it gets lore heavy, though I could be wrong. I mean when has tackling dimensions in storytelling ever been easy. Oh yeah my favorite episodes were, Regarding Dean and Who We Are.
