Review for 5x05 'Fallen Idols'

In typical Supernatural fashion the angst heavy mytharc episode The End is followed by a more light-hearted monster-of-the-week type standalone with the obligatory brother development on the side. In short, exactly what I needed at this point. I really miss the typical S1 casefile episodes – the brothers alone in a random small town, siblings banter, research and Sam and Dean whumpage - a lot. Anyway, Fallen Idols by Julie Siege explores the effects of Sam and Dean’s ongoing trust issues on their working, as well as their personal, relationship in the wake of their tentative reconciliation from last episode and culminates in a major step forward towards healing. ♥ The episode has a couple of weaknesses, but I think the character development more than compensates for that.

( You gonna have to let me grow up. )