Ah, lovely. I read the whole thing in one go with a huge grin, nodding all the time.I agree with most of your points and I really like that you pointed out ...
... Sam (and Dean) had concluded that Adam got the better end of the deal of John’s parenting, simply because John made an effort to give his illegitimate son a shot at a 'normal' life, when, in fact, John’s sporadic appearances in Adam’s life only served to emphasise the fact that in the end John left him and his mom to fend for their own. Similarly, Adam, who lacks any insight in Sam and Dean’s complicated childhood, simply concludes that John’s more permanent presence in the brothers’ lives must have been a blessing for them – an understandable conclusion, after all, he only got to know John, the father, but not John, the drill-sergeant.
I thought that bringing Adam into the picture threw a fabulous monkey wrench into the whole game. I love it that they didn't make it into a cutesy three-Winchesters-in-the-Impala thing; the whole interaction felt real and resonates with the deep emotions they harbour.
However ...
I can’t help but feeling frustrated at Castiel’s continuing lack of self-reflection and inability to take responsibility for his own actions, putting all his issues squarely on Dean’s shoulders instead.
If you were to consider that Castiel had spent thousands of years as an obedient angel, answering to a voice of authority and following a set of rules, this is not surprising. When he lost faith in God and decided to throw his lot with Dean, he wasn't expecting to be failed like he was before. He was used to a leader who did not give up, did no wrong and most importantly, did not fail. As much as he is fascinated and has a basic understanding and appreciation of humanity, he forgot that humans are frail and have lapses.
But I agree with you that it is all proceeding towards a magnificent climax; I am fearful of what they had in store for the remaining three episodes. I find myself seeking spoilers when I used to be quite a spoiler-phobe and all because I am at the edge of my seat awaiting for the culmination.
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... Sam (and Dean) had concluded that Adam got the better end of the deal of John’s parenting, simply because John made an effort to give his illegitimate son a shot at a 'normal' life, when, in fact, John’s sporadic appearances in Adam’s life only served to emphasise the fact that in the end John left him and his mom to fend for their own. Similarly, Adam, who lacks any insight in Sam and Dean’s complicated childhood, simply concludes that John’s more permanent presence in the brothers’ lives must have been a blessing for them – an understandable conclusion, after all, he only got to know John, the father, but not John, the drill-sergeant.
I thought that bringing Adam into the picture threw a fabulous monkey wrench into the whole game. I love it that they didn't make it into a cutesy three-Winchesters-in-the-Impala thing; the whole interaction felt real and resonates with the deep emotions they harbour.
However ...
I can’t help but feeling frustrated at Castiel’s continuing lack of self-reflection and inability to take responsibility for his own actions, putting all his issues squarely on Dean’s shoulders instead.
If you were to consider that Castiel had spent thousands of years as an obedient angel, answering to a voice of authority and following a set of rules, this is not surprising. When he lost faith in God and decided to throw his lot with Dean, he wasn't expecting to be failed like he was before. He was used to a leader who did not give up, did no wrong and most importantly, did not fail. As much as he is fascinated and has a basic understanding and appreciation of humanity, he forgot that humans are frail and have lapses.
But I agree with you that it is all proceeding towards a magnificent climax; I am fearful of what they had in store for the remaining three episodes. I find myself seeking spoilers when I used to be quite a spoiler-phobe and all because I am at the edge of my seat awaiting for the culmination.