The overall episode is competent at wrapping up the various plot threads. Both Zeke and Metatron get appropriate endings. I also like the reveal of the very long game that Crowley has been playing. But the coincidences are stacking up and the randomness of things show the cracks in the writing-i.e. the random angel at the homeless camp. The writer acknowledge this with Crowley's speech pointing out the predictability of it all. Being self-aware that the show has become predictable is not good enough to save it from feeling tired. Fortunately, I think the show course corrects with the big twist in this episode.
Season as a whole:
Average Episode score: 8.2174
This season ends up being right between season 7 and season 8 for overall quality. It is also the most consistent season since season 5. However, the main reason for this is Carver manages to cut out the real lows by being less daring and experimental with either one off episodes or the season arch on the whole. The resulting season ends up being middling and because the writers are repeatedly careless-with tone and lore- the show really feels tired in this season.
Top 3 Episodes
1. First Born 2. Slumber Party 3. Alex Annie Alexis Ann
Bottom 3 Episodes
21. Bloodlines 22. Sharp Teeth 23. #Thinman
Season as a whole:
Average Episode score: 8.2174
This season ends up being right between season 7 and season 8 for overall quality. It is also the most consistent season since season 5. However, the main reason for this is Carver manages to cut out the real lows by being less daring and experimental with either one off episodes or the season arch on the whole. The resulting season ends up being middling and because the writers are repeatedly careless-with tone and lore- the show really feels tired in this season.
Top 3 Episodes
1. First Born 2. Slumber Party 3. Alex Annie Alexis Ann
Bottom 3 Episodes
21. Bloodlines 22. Sharp Teeth 23. #Thinman