Review for 6x01 'Exile On Main Street'

I have to admit, I expected to hate Sera Gamble’s S6 opener Exile On Main Street thoroughly – I was spoiled for many developments in the episode and those spoilers left me disappointed and anxious – so I found myself surprised at how much I actually liked it. It is a character driven episode, which is always a plus in my book, and it sets up a lot of potentially intriguing plotlines and developments for the upcoming season. Now, I would be lying if I would say that the episode put me at ease, quite the contrary, actually. While I think that Dean’s storyline was handled pitch perfect, it’s Sam’s storyline that worries me greatly, not to mention that the state of the brotherly relationship is disconcerting to say the least. However, the characterisation is set up in a way that feels deliberate, rather than sloppy writing, and that makes me cautiously optimistic that this storyline heads towards a pre-planned resolution that will satisfy my inner Sam'n'Dean girl.

( It’s just better with you around. )