Supernatural 5.14 "My Bloody Valentine"

[thegrrrl2002]

First of all - yuck. The opening was rather gruesome. I sort of didn't watch once I realize where it was going.

Secondly...CASTIEL. I will never ever get tired of Castiel on a cell phone. It's so...incongruous. And strangely adorable. Especially with "I'll hang up now." Clearly, he's still trying to figure this human stuff out. And with Cupid, okay, that scene was a hoot, because again, I will never get tired of hilariously deadpan Castiel.

Can you tell I full of Castiel-generated joy right now?

But Castiel-inspired glee aside, I really enjoyed this. Another horseman! Famine! I loved the portrayal. Loved seeing Sammy fall prey to demon blood again. And I can't help it, I LOVE seeing Sam trashing demons with his mind. There is something awe-inspiring about that kind of power, no matter where it comes from. I felt bad for him, and I know there are consequences, but it's so much better than watching demons kick his and Dean's asses.

Also, Cas/hamburger FTW.

Interesting that Dean didn't feel any hunger - I wasn't sure if we were supposed to buy Famine's explanation for that. Broken!Dean seems kind of shoehorned in with the way the storyline has been going so far this season, but I guess I'm not taking into account what happened last week. Still, the ending scene with Dean outside calling out to god seemed a bit out of proportion to what had happened - I think it would have made more sense to me if it had happened last week. Or after "Abandon all Hope". Because this ep felt like a victory of sorts - they vanquished Famine, and Sam, even though he fell prey to demon blood again, had enough control over himself to use it to their advantage. So yeah, while the aftermath sucks, but they're all still alive and relatively unscathed. (I'm sure Cas has a bellyache though).

Still, I enjoyed it. A lot.

Comments

[tabby333.livejournal.com]

Castiel having to comfort Cupid? I couldn't stop laughing. I adore Castiel, though I keep wishing he could be effectual just once in one of these confrontations. His moment is coming, I know it. Until then, he's too adorable to ignore.

A victory? I hadn't thought of it that way, but you're right. It makes me feel better after such a bleak ending.

[tex.livejournal.com]

I, too, was completely grossed out by the beginning. And certain other parts of the show (all that ravenous eating? Yuck.) But still, great episode. This is a great show. As for the end, maybe listening to Sam losing it (and being unable to help) was the cause of Dean's plea for help?

[destina.livejournal.com]

Usually I'm not even noticing the gore level, but this time I did. It was kind of x-treme. *g* It was good to see Sam exercising choice in his use of his powers, without being manipulated by Ruby etc. I forget sometimes that he stopped when she died, literally, so there's been no exploration of that since he was no longer a pawn in the game to that extent.

[thegrrrl2002.livejournal.com]

Castiel comforting Cupid was awesome. So. Uncomfortable. I like that he still hasn't gotten the hang of human interactions.

I also love that angels have ranks. Cherub, third class. Hee!

[thegrrrl2002.livejournal.com]

Upon rewatching, yeah, I agree, listening to Sam probably put Dean over the top. That would be hard to take after going through it once already.

Parts of the show were definitely hard to watch, although I did enjoy Castiel eating the hamburgers. I'm pathetic that way. *g*

[thegrrrl2002.livejournal.com]

It was definitely good to hear Sam say "no" to famine, without any hesitation. Kinda sexy, too. *g*

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[name_les]

I think so too. Plus, wasn't Sam calling for Dean?

Cupid's revelation RE ensuring that John & Mary fell in love, also contributed to Dean's breakdown. The realization that Angels were screwing with them even before birth, coming right after Michael's spiel from last week must've left Dean feeling trapped... not by destiny but by manipulation from Angels and Demons to conform to their plans. I'm thinkin' the Angels better hope God doesn't show up [this is the FIRST time Dean has called on God] cuz the ongoing subversion of the Winchesters' Free Will would be enough to really piss God off. Stupid Angels.

If John's bloodline made Sam and Dean suitable as vessels, wonder what Mary's bloodline contributed?

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[thegrrrl2002.livejournal.com]

Good point. I'm really interested in seeing how the show handles god and god's presence. Should be interesting. *g*

wonder what Mary's bloodline contributed?

Good question. I was thinking that it was her being a hunter that was important, but then again, I'm sure there were other female hunters around. It would be interesting if it was something deeper than that.

[pennyplainknits.livejournal.com]

I love the Dean/Cas hour! I've missed Cas so much, and I love him interacting with the boys. I'm torn about his appetite- I had assumed Jimmy was in Heaven, that Cas was just reborn into a familiar figure like Anna was, but if Jimmy's liking for burgers surfaced, does that mean he's still in there :(

Sam was terrifying. And hot *hides*

The last scene, I just saw it as the last straw, after Jo and Ellen, and his mum and dad, to have to put Sam back on cold turkey and hearing him call out for him. But I worry that asking for 'help' will be all the invitation Michael needs.

[tonicollins.livejournal.com]

I'm of the opinion that Dean's hunger is to avert the apocalypse -kill/imprison Lucifer. Not exactly on Famine's menu. Sorry.

Of course, I also think that the apocalypse is a test for the angels, one that they are failing miserably.

Destiny, my ass. If it were so damn predetermined then why are the angels trying so very, very, hard to make it happen?

[thegrrrl2002.livejournal.com]

Ah, I like the way you think! Agree on all counts. It never occurred to me that maybe the angels are the ones being tested. That would be AWESOME.

[thegrrrl2002.livejournal.com]

I like to think that the cheeseburger craving was something like a memory of Jimmy, rather than Jimmy himself. Either that, or like me, Cas has PMS. I could totally devour 17 cheeseburgers right now.

Oh yes yes yes, Sam was ridiculously hot all hopped up on demon juice.

I don't think Dean was talking to Michael at all at the end - I think he was calling out to god, who he refuses to believe exists. Very interesting.