To be honest, I didn't really realize that we were that close to the end of the season. I mean, I wrote the episode numbers, but I didn't really make the mental-connection. So, yeah, I can see your point about how this episode would have perhaps better fit a little earlier in the season, along with the spin-off pilot, and whatever happens in the last three episodes (which I've heard are going to be super intense) would perhaps benefit from being spread out over more than just three episodes.
That being said, I've kind of gotten used to SPN cramming all their mytharc into the first 2 episodes, the 2-3 episodes before christmas, and the last 3 episodes - so yeah, at this point, I just shrug and don't expect anything else, so I'm able to enjoy the MOTW episodes when their good (like this one) and not get too annoyed that they aren't mytharc episodes.
Now, to address the Dean-Monster thing... I agree with you that Dean's taken pleasure in his kills before, and that he ALWAYS has enjoyed that aspect of the job to some degree - but, taking THIS much pleasure has always been a sign that things are not good with him. It was concerning to Sam back in S2 when it was connected to Dean's issues with John's death, and it's concerning to Sam now when it's possibly MoC related or perhaps it's just emotional related again...
In terms of the comment made by Dean about how Sam wouldn't save him - I don't think Sam realizes that Dean actually believes that. I think Sam thinks that Dean is kind of... reminding Sam of what Sam said to hurt Sam, if that makes any sense. It probably doesn't make sense. But I don't know how to explain it...
How about, I just say that yes, I agree that Sam needs to explain better to Dean what he meant by that remark, because Dean is obviously still hurt by it and confused as to the EXTENT of what it means - because Sam WOULD, of course, save Dean from vampires. Sam at the end of this WAS suffering from sudden bloodloss when Dean said that comment - and moreover, he was suffering from sudden bloodloss while he knew that Jody was missing and also needed to be saved, so I'm not even sure if he really heard Dean, and Dean said it in such an offhand manner, that I'm not sure Sam thought he was serious.
I know you've been in need of a brotherly bond fixing scene since the mid season mark, so yeah, I can completely understand how disappointed you must be that you once again didn't get one. At this point, I think it's unlikely to happen before the finale - if even then. (Sorry to be cynical about it!)
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Date: 2014-04-24 06:49 am (UTC)That being said, I've kind of gotten used to SPN cramming all their mytharc into the first 2 episodes, the 2-3 episodes before christmas, and the last 3 episodes - so yeah, at this point, I just shrug and don't expect anything else, so I'm able to enjoy the MOTW episodes when their good (like this one) and not get too annoyed that they aren't mytharc episodes.
Now, to address the Dean-Monster thing... I agree with you that Dean's taken pleasure in his kills before, and that he ALWAYS has enjoyed that aspect of the job to some degree - but, taking THIS much pleasure has always been a sign that things are not good with him. It was concerning to Sam back in S2 when it was connected to Dean's issues with John's death, and it's concerning to Sam now when it's possibly MoC related or perhaps it's just emotional related again...
In terms of the comment made by Dean about how Sam wouldn't save him - I don't think Sam realizes that Dean actually believes that. I think Sam thinks that Dean is kind of... reminding Sam of what Sam said to hurt Sam, if that makes any sense. It probably doesn't make sense. But I don't know how to explain it...
How about, I just say that yes, I agree that Sam needs to explain better to Dean what he meant by that remark, because Dean is obviously still hurt by it and confused as to the EXTENT of what it means - because Sam WOULD, of course, save Dean from vampires. Sam at the end of this WAS suffering from sudden bloodloss when Dean said that comment - and moreover, he was suffering from sudden bloodloss while he knew that Jody was missing and also needed to be saved, so I'm not even sure if he really heard Dean, and Dean said it in such an offhand manner, that I'm not sure Sam thought he was serious.
I know you've been in need of a brotherly bond fixing scene since the mid season mark, so yeah, I can completely understand how disappointed you must be that you once again didn't get one. At this point, I think it's unlikely to happen before the finale - if even then. (Sorry to be cynical about it!)