Whilst not the best, this episode has a good story line. It provides a bit of background as to why Abadon is a threat and where she comes from. Henry Winchester is great as usual, he is a very lovable character. and this episode makes him even more so. Be prepared to see a strong Sam at last (really refreshing) and holding his own. His interaction with the nun is great. And then of course there is Dean struggling with his demons and the mark of Cain. Overall an episode that has a bit of everything, action, drama and a solid story line. Pretty good.
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Good origin story for Josie, Henry
CubsandCulture21 September 2020
I am really glad that they decided to give Josie a little bit of backstory and the writing of it fits in with a lot of characters. Like so many of the other characters love drives some poor choices that Josie makes. With that said this episode also gets some high marks by having the brothers separate for an A and B story that work well with each other. This is an engaging way to flesh out what could have been a one off character.
Engaging and Abaddon backstory
shwetafabm30 June 2020
Sam is on a case alone. The opening has been done a thousand times in the show but it was something different and tied into the storyline.
Dean and Crowley feels a tad forced to me. I also don't completely understand when Crowley became so obsessed with Dean but its fun viewing.
Very good episode
Shane318225 March 2014
I was actually fairly impressed with this episode.
I was unclear what the episode would even be about, but I knew that Henry Winchester (played by Gil McKinney) was making an appearance along with Abaddon (Alaina Huffman) this episode; I also knew that Dean and Crowley were 'hanging out' again, which sort of spells trouble all around. There was a lot of hype leading up to this episode because it was Misha Collins' first time directing an episode on Supernatural, and I didn't doubt his directing skills, but the question was whether the episode (written by Adam Glass) would be good for his first directing.
Adam Glass has written episodes I enjoyed, but so far in season 9, the episodes he penned were not ones that I particularly loved, so I was worried that I would not enjoy this episode. However, I was pleasantly surprised from beginning to end, because my attention was held and at no point did I get bored.
We start off this episode with our typical Supernatural murder, and Sam approaches Dean about the case. Dean refuses to go with him, saying that he needs to keep researching, and so the brothers split up for the time being. Sam goes to investigate the murder, while Dean stays at the bunker to read. Right off the bat, I was a little peeved that the brothers were separated /again/ because we haven't had /that/ drama enough all season. To my surprise, Sam and Dean being apart did not play out like I expected. I was waiting for the brotherly angst to ensue, and have them cry over their problems again, but instead they actually communicated fairly well. The phone calls between them were enough to keep them 'together' and talking for the majority of the episode, and them being apart didn't end up being a bad thing. They both had important things to do, and /both/ sides were equally relevant to the plot.
Yes, I was shocked as well. I expected this to be a one-shot episode that was not at all important to the plot, but in fact it was. While Sam is off facing a new threat, a new piece of information regarding Abaddon arises. This information will most likely be crucial for whatever is in store next.
The actors all did a great job, and the dialogue they were given was well written. The pacing and tone of the episode were also something I really enjoyed, there were several 'dark' moments that I've missed seeing in the show. Supernatural used to be quite a blood-fest, but as of lately it's like they're allergic to the mere mention of more than a few drops of blood. This episode wasn't like that, and in fact did have some of that older-Supernatural style of blood and a few gruesome deaths. So this episode appealed to me in more way than one.
All in all, a very good episode.
I was unclear what the episode would even be about, but I knew that Henry Winchester (played by Gil McKinney) was making an appearance along with Abaddon (Alaina Huffman) this episode; I also knew that Dean and Crowley were 'hanging out' again, which sort of spells trouble all around. There was a lot of hype leading up to this episode because it was Misha Collins' first time directing an episode on Supernatural, and I didn't doubt his directing skills, but the question was whether the episode (written by Adam Glass) would be good for his first directing.
Adam Glass has written episodes I enjoyed, but so far in season 9, the episodes he penned were not ones that I particularly loved, so I was worried that I would not enjoy this episode. However, I was pleasantly surprised from beginning to end, because my attention was held and at no point did I get bored.
We start off this episode with our typical Supernatural murder, and Sam approaches Dean about the case. Dean refuses to go with him, saying that he needs to keep researching, and so the brothers split up for the time being. Sam goes to investigate the murder, while Dean stays at the bunker to read. Right off the bat, I was a little peeved that the brothers were separated /again/ because we haven't had /that/ drama enough all season. To my surprise, Sam and Dean being apart did not play out like I expected. I was waiting for the brotherly angst to ensue, and have them cry over their problems again, but instead they actually communicated fairly well. The phone calls between them were enough to keep them 'together' and talking for the majority of the episode, and them being apart didn't end up being a bad thing. They both had important things to do, and /both/ sides were equally relevant to the plot.
Yes, I was shocked as well. I expected this to be a one-shot episode that was not at all important to the plot, but in fact it was. While Sam is off facing a new threat, a new piece of information regarding Abaddon arises. This information will most likely be crucial for whatever is in store next.
The actors all did a great job, and the dialogue they were given was well written. The pacing and tone of the episode were also something I really enjoyed, there were several 'dark' moments that I've missed seeing in the show. Supernatural used to be quite a blood-fest, but as of lately it's like they're allergic to the mere mention of more than a few drops of blood. This episode wasn't like that, and in fact did have some of that older-Supernatural style of blood and a few gruesome deaths. So this episode appealed to me in more way than one.
All in all, a very good episode.
Wow
rich-fouts28 May 2019
The role of nuns was so fascinating. And, what a treat to see the wonderful Jenny O'Hara ! She is fantastic as always.
Sam's constant judgement of Dean is getting old. Everything Dean says creates this crinkly judgmental face. He can't just let Dean be Dean.
Get over your self already!
Sam's constant judgement of Dean is getting old. Everything Dean says creates this crinkly judgmental face. He can't just let Dean be Dean.
Get over your self already!
Bleh
danajs2414 September 2016
Warning: Spoilers
Rating 7/10: Not awful, but not great either. I liked the flashback at first, but after a little bit it didn't really take off. Sure it explained Abbadon and how she got into the men of letters to wreak the massacre, but not so much in an interesting way. The stolen souls were almost a side note at the end, as they didn't really quantify how many souls she had taken by showing her army, or prove that they were loyal at all by showing one in action. Wish they could have sent someone back in time like Sam, because that's always an interesting gimmick when they do so. I like that they were able to keep the same actor as Henry Winchester, as he did well the last time as well as this time. Still bugs me that young Sam and Dean are constantly shifting.
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