But what's the point in getting attached when I can see where this is going?
Yeah, the predictability of Benny's storyline really impacts my enjoyment of it. But, hey, maybe the writers will surprise us and move it into a different direction entirely. I mean, I think Benny is fairly popular in fandom, and we all know that the writers/producers are influenced by public opinion, so maybe the writers will decide to keep him, like they did with Castiel.
I find it hard to understand why they're so invested in closing off hell
Well, demons did kill pretty much everyone Sam and Dean ever loved, so I can see why they would have an investement in closing the damn place down. Not to mention that Dean has been a VIP guest in the place himself for quite some time, so making sure nobody else can book a stay in the location should be high on his list. I get that, I do. The writers just really need to sell it better by tying Sam and Dean's history explicitly to the mytharc this season - and not only in one throwaway line at the beginning of a season, but by making it truly relevant to the story. They just completely fail to do that. :(
What are the demons trying to achieve?
Yeah, that is a bit of a puzzler. I mean, okay, I understand why they don't want the gates of hell closed. It would stop the flow of souls and lock them away forever - and where's the fun in that. But why don't they just destroy the damn demon tablet then and be done with it. Game over. THAT is what I don't understand. Okay, maybe it's indestructible, but they haven't even established that. It at least isn't impervious to damage, that much we know. I can understand their interest in an angel tablet though. Closing the gates of heaven, while at the same time keeping the gates of hell open, would give the demons the absolute advantage for the rest of eternity.
What's really annoying me, is that it's sapping my motivation to do other stuff.
Yeah, I can understand that. I really, really want to read that Dead Man's Blood review though, so I hope the next episode gives you some motivation to continue with that! :)
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Date: 2013-01-23 11:13 pm (UTC)Yeah, the predictability of Benny's storyline really impacts my enjoyment of it. But, hey, maybe the writers will surprise us and move it into a different direction entirely. I mean, I think Benny is fairly popular in fandom, and we all know that the writers/producers are influenced by public opinion, so maybe the writers will decide to keep him, like they did with Castiel.
I find it hard to understand why they're so invested in closing off hell
Well, demons did kill pretty much everyone Sam and Dean ever loved, so I can see why they would have an investement in closing the damn place down. Not to mention that Dean has been a VIP guest in the place himself for quite some time, so making sure nobody else can book a stay in the location should be high on his list. I get that, I do. The writers just really need to sell it better by tying Sam and Dean's history explicitly to the mytharc this season - and not only in one throwaway line at the beginning of a season, but by making it truly relevant to the story. They just completely fail to do that. :(
What are the demons trying to achieve?
Yeah, that is a bit of a puzzler. I mean, okay, I understand why they don't want the gates of hell closed. It would stop the flow of souls and lock them away forever - and where's the fun in that. But why don't they just destroy the damn demon tablet then and be done with it. Game over. THAT is what I don't understand. Okay, maybe it's indestructible, but they haven't even established that. It at least isn't impervious to damage, that much we know. I can understand their interest in an angel tablet though. Closing the gates of heaven, while at the same time keeping the gates of hell open, would give the demons the absolute advantage for the rest of eternity.
What's really annoying me, is that it's sapping my motivation to do other stuff.
Yeah, I can understand that. I really, really want to read that Dead Man's Blood review though, so I hope the next episode gives you some motivation to continue with that! :)