Seven stars because I do think the cast has true talent. Jensen-Well played Michael. Jared-Awesome as always...
But oh my Chuck, who was in charge of that fight scene? And why is Castiel so beaten down? The show has lore, has history, and has fans because of what has worked and what is expected. Supernatural, though has it's fun quirks, is not a kung foo movie. The usual fight sequences are thought out, seamless, and have a sensible realism that allow me to suspend disbelief. Demons do not run on walls like this... Or at least haven't in the past. Was this a new kind of Demon? Mary has more determination and strength, and can hold her own with a demon (at least she has in the past)... And Cass is not a meak, easily overpowered being. He is an angel with the power to exorcise demons. He can do this because the writers, director, and many others have created this powerful character. He is not so easily physically beaten by demons. Who allowed those in charge of writing and showing Castiel's ability in this episode with so much disrespect to the character's history and ability? Am I missing something? Like why he wouldn't heal himself, Sam, Jack, Bobby, and etc?? This writing and portrayal of the characters deviated way to far off the beaten track; it was disconnected from the characters development as designed by the creaters. I don't mind change; I don't even mind the other-worlders. I do get frustrated when character and world development are not consistent with the developed history. Which is what I perceived happened here. I am not going anywhere. I wouldn't go anywhere-Sam, Dean and Castiel are as real to me as the actors who play them. I love the show because it has grown with a realistic sense of human maturity. I re-watch past episodes and more recent- The characters have always acknowledged their past experiences and it works because they have learned their lesson. This episode ignored that history with this fight scene, Castiel's encounter with the demons, and Mary seeming so much less than what she usually is... Please, who ever it is that was the over all decision maker on this episode, reconsider where these characters have been and return to character growth that acknowledges their history.
My apologies for the novel size rant. If I am off the mark or didn't consider a previous point that could change my reaction to this show, please let me know. I would not leave the show and I have so much respect for the amount of work that goes into this. I guess because of this respect, the deviation and portrayal of Mary, Cass, and the demon fight scene seemed like there was complete disregard for the usual standards that I perceive the show developers usually have. I don't think this pertains to the actors though. I just don't know enough about behind the scenes work to say who I would want to read and consider the reviews similar to this.
I am hopeful and continue to have respect for the real people behind the series. Happy watching y'all.
But oh my Chuck, who was in charge of that fight scene? And why is Castiel so beaten down? The show has lore, has history, and has fans because of what has worked and what is expected. Supernatural, though has it's fun quirks, is not a kung foo movie. The usual fight sequences are thought out, seamless, and have a sensible realism that allow me to suspend disbelief. Demons do not run on walls like this... Or at least haven't in the past. Was this a new kind of Demon? Mary has more determination and strength, and can hold her own with a demon (at least she has in the past)... And Cass is not a meak, easily overpowered being. He is an angel with the power to exorcise demons. He can do this because the writers, director, and many others have created this powerful character. He is not so easily physically beaten by demons. Who allowed those in charge of writing and showing Castiel's ability in this episode with so much disrespect to the character's history and ability? Am I missing something? Like why he wouldn't heal himself, Sam, Jack, Bobby, and etc?? This writing and portrayal of the characters deviated way to far off the beaten track; it was disconnected from the characters development as designed by the creaters. I don't mind change; I don't even mind the other-worlders. I do get frustrated when character and world development are not consistent with the developed history. Which is what I perceived happened here. I am not going anywhere. I wouldn't go anywhere-Sam, Dean and Castiel are as real to me as the actors who play them. I love the show because it has grown with a realistic sense of human maturity. I re-watch past episodes and more recent- The characters have always acknowledged their past experiences and it works because they have learned their lesson. This episode ignored that history with this fight scene, Castiel's encounter with the demons, and Mary seeming so much less than what she usually is... Please, who ever it is that was the over all decision maker on this episode, reconsider where these characters have been and return to character growth that acknowledges their history.
My apologies for the novel size rant. If I am off the mark or didn't consider a previous point that could change my reaction to this show, please let me know. I would not leave the show and I have so much respect for the amount of work that goes into this. I guess because of this respect, the deviation and portrayal of Mary, Cass, and the demon fight scene seemed like there was complete disregard for the usual standards that I perceive the show developers usually have. I don't think this pertains to the actors though. I just don't know enough about behind the scenes work to say who I would want to read and consider the reviews similar to this.
I am hopeful and continue to have respect for the real people behind the series. Happy watching y'all.