No, I didn't necessarily expect tension after their negotiations in 'Fallen Idols', but I expected further development rather than regression. After 'Good God, Y'all' I was really convinced that the writers would have the guts to actually move the characters into a new place, to allow them to learn from their past problems and become more self-aware about where their misconceptions/fears about each other weaken them as a team. The complete and utter lack of open confrontation over what happened between them in S4, now that they are able to actually talk about it without resentment, is unacceptable for me.
Well, yeah, I don't find the humour funny, but I could live with that, if the characters would feel right, but they don't! Dean is not the person we've seen throughout 4.18-5.05. The man is 30 years old and he went to hell and back, I think it's time to let him grow up. It's not that you can't make him lighthearted, but this was a caricature, even compared to his S1 persona. Plus, the interaction between the brothers doesn't feel good-natured and that buzzer incident is just soooo wrong, I dont know what to do with it. :(
But yeah, the rest is excellent and I love the whole anti-christ storyline. A lot of good stuff in it. Compared to some of the later episodes, 5.06 at least makes an effort to tell a good story.
Personally, I have given up the hope that the writers will ever address Castiel's culpability. It's really a permanent thorn in my side when it comes to the character. :(
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Date: 2010-01-02 11:19 am (UTC)Well, yeah, I don't find the humour funny, but I could live with that, if the characters would feel right, but they don't! Dean is not the person we've seen throughout 4.18-5.05. The man is 30 years old and he went to hell and back, I think it's time to let him grow up. It's not that you can't make him lighthearted, but this was a caricature, even compared to his S1 persona. Plus, the interaction between the brothers doesn't feel good-natured and that buzzer incident is just soooo wrong, I dont know what to do with it. :(
But yeah, the rest is excellent and I love the whole anti-christ storyline. A lot of good stuff in it. Compared to some of the later episodes, 5.06 at least makes an effort to tell a good story.
Personally, I have given up the hope that the writers will ever address Castiel's culpability. It's really a permanent thorn in my side when it comes to the character. :(