By Kaylynn Kasandra
I’m not even going to lie, I was a little suspicious going into this episode. It seemed a little too easy for Michael to up and leave Dean. But, once other world Kaia confirmed Michael had evacuated Dean’s vessel, I realized maybe for once things were that simple. I am pretty impressed with the lack of severe emo-ness going on this season. I have become accustomed to at least one of the guys falling victim to emotional turmoil at the start of each season, but this season it hasn’t been as bad.
I mean, yes, Sam was mopey without Dean, but it didn’t get too out of hand as it has in the past. So that was a nice change of pace. Because those of you familiar with my reviews probably have noticed, I am not a big fan of over-emotional Sam. Castiel hasn’t gotten too worked up either. Jack has been tempted, but as we seen in this episode, he changed his mind.
I like watching Jack as his character develops. He still has that whole naive, new-to-the-world nephilim vibe, but he is maturing. It was nice to see him catch himself before running away again. I wonder what it was about Lora and the curse she had over her that drew him in.
Perhaps we will never know. But, still, I am grateful we won’t have another season of one of the main characters having a melt down and taking off. It is quite concerning that he is sick now though. It makes me wonder how long he is going to keep that a secret. I mean, he was raised by Cas, Dean, and Sam. So it’s not like he is going to be forthcoming with such a big revelation. But, who knows, he may surprise me.
It was nice to see Jody make an appearance in this episode. Considering her connection to Kaia, it seemed appropriate that she would have assisted when the reveal of other-world Kaia was made to the guys. I do however worry about her since now she is weakened by the broken arm she received from that vampire. Let’s hope that doesn’t mean something bigger won’t happen later in the season regarding her girls. I mean, for the most part, they are pretty self-sufficient, but with Jody injured I just feel like something will happen she won’t be able to help them with. Jody has been in the game longer though, so who knows.
I am kind of excited to see where other-world Kaia will fit in now that she kind of made friends with the guys. I’m sure she is still going to want to be solo in her mission to destroy Michael, but it never seems to work out that way in this show. So I’m sure an alliance will be made between her and the guys. I can’t lie, I enjoyed watching her call Dean out. He always tries to play the tough guy role and not confront his demons, so it’s good when someone presents them to him.
I have a feeling his opening up to Sam was just the beginning in what we are going to see from Dean this season. There is no way he could have been used as a vessel by other-world Michael and not have some severe trauma associated it with it. Seeing him admit it was a good start though. I’m just hoping it doesn’t turn into some long drawn out emotional thing, as we have a tendency to see in the show.
As always, the season seemed to start a little slow, but I am glad to see it’s starting to pick up the pace once again. I was slightly concerned I wasn’t going to be as invested this season. Luckily, that doesn’t seem to be the case.
Written by Kaylynn Kasandra. Awkward hippie who enjoys helping people, creating things, reading, sci-fi, fantasy, and Thor. Find more from her at kaylynnkasandra.com and http://www.youtube.com/c/tiedyesmurf