My attempt at a review.

[roguem]

Supernatural - 201 - In My Time Of Dying.

I've seen this episode 3 times and it still hasn't fully sunken in. It's hard to explain, but that's usually what happens when I wait this long for something big. It becomes kind of distant, so when it's finally here it's more like I'm actually watching from a far than actually experiencing it. What can I say? I'm weird.

Anyway, about the episode.  I loved that it picked up at the end of the last season. I was so worried that they would fast forward 2 or 3 months or something with them leaving the hospital or something. So yeah, very happy about that part. 

I don't want to go to much into detail about everything right now, I'll leave some things open for discussion. I really enjoyed the episode, it was good, and also gave the guys some challenges acting wise that they handled really well.

The scene where Dean is yelling at John for not doing anything kills me. If you look at John you can kind of see his mind working, and in a quiet way saying 'good bye' to Dean. Knowing what he would have to do.

I did notice a few aspects of it being a new season, and a different network. The show still had it's greyish look, but I felt it looked a bit more glossy than season one, though that might just be the download I got. I didn't mind though. 

Despite what the episode was about, it seemed kind of serene. Don't know if anybody else felt that, or if it was just me, but yeah, serene. 

I don't really know how much else to write, so I'll jump to the punchline.
I refuse to believe that John is dead. I saw it coming the second the Demon told him he had to 'sweeten the pot', but that doesn't mean I'm okay with it. To quote Dean 'He's not dead, he can't be!' I know that's been my reply to most of the reviews I've read so far, but I'm serious. I will not accept that he is dead.
It was the ultimate sacrifice for John, and it had to hurt him to have to go to the Demon to be able to save Dean. If there was ever any doubt, now you finally have proof, he really loves his boys, and that he'd do anything for them.

He made his peace with Sam during the 'let's not fight' speech. I loved what he said to Dean, I could totally picture Dean doing that as a kid. 

I hope Dean will remember these events at some point, that he'll get those memories back in some way, because I think he ultimatly needs to know what happened. 

I can't really write anymore right now, but lets discuss. What do we truly feel?
We finally have our beloved show back.

Comments

[roguem.livejournal.com]

Yes, that's what I've been thinking too. I think it's Kripke's way of giving Dean more depth, and we know Jensen can handle those tormented scenes beautifully. I'm looking forward to those scenes even though I know they'll tear me apart.
We all know the demon is going to tell Dean the truth the first chance it gets. Just to hurt him.

Yes, that's a good point. About why the episode felt so serene. I agree with your assesment. ;)
It felt like an episode that was made with love, and I rarely say that about anything on TV. I think Kripke and everyone involved were so happy to have a new season, and this was their way of showing that.

I haven't seen Jim in anything else, but I like Bobby.

Oh, yeah. Couldn't agree more. I didn't want to put that in the review because then it'd go on and on. I loved him in those clothes. I hope he steals them with him and wears them again sometime.

Yes, and I can't wait for next week. :D

[m-agda.livejournal.com]

Too true.

Thanks. Gave my best ;)

Yeah, it really feels like Kripke is truly invested in that show and is as much of a fan as we are. There are no words that could express how awesome I think it is.

Oh, he's one of my 'Deadwood' boys. Sorry, I'm not really done with the grieving on that one yet and everytime I see one of those glorious actors somewhere my heart hurts from joy. But, Jim Beaver aside, Boddy is a great character on his own. I hope we'll see him around. He feels so wonderfully, I don't know, grounded.

Good avoidance tactics, I approve. And did you noticed how these clothes made him look kinda younger?

[roguem.livejournal.com]

it really feels like Kripke is truly invested in that show and is as much of a fan as we are
That's what I think too, and that also adds to the joy of watching it. It very rare that I feel that the creators are themselves that into what they're making.

Ah, 'Deadwood'. I never got around to watching it. Have been thinking of downloading it. Does it have an open or closed ending... I mean, did the show get a warning before being cancelled?
Always nice when fandoms collide. :)

No, I didn't. I was to busy looking at his arms, and how nicely that t-shirt complimented his body, and...
yeah, I'll stop now. ;p

[m-agda.livejournal.com]

You do that. Download 'Deadwood', I mean. A magnificent show, I tell you. The major plotline was closed, though somewhat hastily. There are a couple loose endings still, though. There are going to be - supposedly - two television movies yet that will probably take care of that.
I love it, too. Even a small cameo from an actor from another show can make my day. I'm really easy to please like that.

I think I get ;) Damn, now you got me thinking about those arms and those hips. Evil woman.

[roguem.livejournal.com]

Cool, will have to start the search for downloads. Have heard many good things about the series. All I really knew is that it's set in western times and Brad Douriff has a part in it.

Cameos by people from other fandoms are good. Always something I enjoy.

Haha, my work here is done. ;p

[m-agda.livejournal.com]

Just don't get put off by the language. First they all talk in a pretty flowery way, that's sometimes a bit of a hardship to fully unravel and second they use more swear words that I ever EVER heard on television. No mistake, this show is hardcore. But, then again, it's not like you don't know what you can expect from cable ;)
Yeah, Brad Douriff was the only one I knew when I started watching. You got a glimpse of Powers Boothe in 'Sin City' that I know you've seen, but it was a pretty small role (I discovered it by looking at his filmography, not by my sharp recognition skills, by the way).

Oh, as for cameos, do you know that the chick that played Sarah in 'Provenance' also played a stripper on an episode of 'Numb3rs'? I went mad with glee, when I saw it.

[roguem.livejournal.com]

Oh, bad language never bothered me.

There are one or two others I know I've seen before, but I only remember Brad Douriff.

I've heard she played a stripped somewhere, didn't know it was 'Num3rs', never seen that show either. It's on my download plan though.