It's about time Supernatural does an episode on Halloween, I can't believe it took them that long to make a homage to one of the most important American holidays that has been addressed on countless Hollywood horror movies, being a horror show itself!
Sam finally gets to meet Castiel but after an awkward and disappointing meeting with the angels Sam's faith is shaken, and it's nice to see Dean asking him not to give up on his faith because of some bad judging uncaring angels.
The episode throws a new light on Castiel's character, the angel who appeared previously to be intimidating, is now more compassionate, gentle and a bit confused with human behaviour. You can see in his eyes on the final scene that his is beginning to show some respect for Dean and some level of admiration, that would be interesting to see later I think.
The episode also introduces a new character Uriel the scary and arrogant angel with a very different view on humans than Castiel.
On the upside :
1- The scene with Sam exorcising Samhain, we see how much Sam is in agony having to get back on his promise and use his power to the extent it hurts him, with headaches and nosebleeds. While disappointed and worried Dean watches as his brother struggles and he is unable to help but he is not angry this time. The silent conversation that goes between the brothers was brilliant.
2- Dean's defiant attitude towards the angels and his decision to save innocents, not caring that he is facing two far more powerful angels than he is, was terrific.
3- The two final scenes with Sam vs Uriel and Dean vs Castiel were nice. Uriel continues to be a threat and tells Sam to ask his brother about what he remembers of Hell, raising the question what secret is Dean keeping about the time he spent there and is it connected to why Dean was infected with the ghost sickness last episode? On the other hand, Castiel shares his doubts with Dean who in turn (though still worried about Sam's powers) tells him that those people in town are alive because of him and his brother and if time goes back again he would make the same decision. It was also good to see the worry in Dean's eyes as Castiel says he doesn't envy the weight on Dean's shoulders.
On the down side:
1- The Samhain story line could have been better used. I found the high leveled Daemon not that intimidating.
2- I think Castiel's declaration to Dean about testing him in battlefield conditions was way too lame, since Dean seems to be in a battle on every day basis and in no need for further testing.
The writing and directing were average but the acting makes up to it and a whole new bunch of questions are raised. Certainly a must watch.
Sam finally gets to meet Castiel but after an awkward and disappointing meeting with the angels Sam's faith is shaken, and it's nice to see Dean asking him not to give up on his faith because of some bad judging uncaring angels.
The episode throws a new light on Castiel's character, the angel who appeared previously to be intimidating, is now more compassionate, gentle and a bit confused with human behaviour. You can see in his eyes on the final scene that his is beginning to show some respect for Dean and some level of admiration, that would be interesting to see later I think.
The episode also introduces a new character Uriel the scary and arrogant angel with a very different view on humans than Castiel.
On the upside :
1- The scene with Sam exorcising Samhain, we see how much Sam is in agony having to get back on his promise and use his power to the extent it hurts him, with headaches and nosebleeds. While disappointed and worried Dean watches as his brother struggles and he is unable to help but he is not angry this time. The silent conversation that goes between the brothers was brilliant.
2- Dean's defiant attitude towards the angels and his decision to save innocents, not caring that he is facing two far more powerful angels than he is, was terrific.
3- The two final scenes with Sam vs Uriel and Dean vs Castiel were nice. Uriel continues to be a threat and tells Sam to ask his brother about what he remembers of Hell, raising the question what secret is Dean keeping about the time he spent there and is it connected to why Dean was infected with the ghost sickness last episode? On the other hand, Castiel shares his doubts with Dean who in turn (though still worried about Sam's powers) tells him that those people in town are alive because of him and his brother and if time goes back again he would make the same decision. It was also good to see the worry in Dean's eyes as Castiel says he doesn't envy the weight on Dean's shoulders.
On the down side:
1- The Samhain story line could have been better used. I found the high leveled Daemon not that intimidating.
2- I think Castiel's declaration to Dean about testing him in battlefield conditions was way too lame, since Dean seems to be in a battle on every day basis and in no need for further testing.
The writing and directing were average but the acting makes up to it and a whole new bunch of questions are raised. Certainly a must watch.