Somehow, for a million reasons, I can't see that happening. But I don't find it narratively satisfying either.
Saffron: You're a good man. Mal: You clearly haven't been talking to anyone else on this boat.
'Our Mrs. Reynolds'
Supernatural 2: Why is it our job to save everybody?
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§ ita § - Dec 11, 2010 2:26:34 pm PST #16520 of 30002
Well not canonically, no, but this is transformative fiction.
Amy - Dec 11, 2010 2:26:50 pm PST #16521 of 30002
Because books.
It also goes back to Faith. I don't think there's an easy reset button in this universe, and I don't think for a minute the writers want to get rid of Castiel or other newer characters, either.
ehab - Dec 11, 2010 2:31:24 pm PST #16522 of 30002
...all my words have been taken by my work. - Mala
But I don't find it narratively satisfying either.
I personally wouldn't either. It just read to me as tying a neat narrative bow on their theme this year.
For the most part, I do agree, I see it as a very unlikely scenario.
Morgana - Dec 11, 2010 2:40:20 pm PST #16523 of 30002
"I make mistakes, but I am on the side of Good," the Golux said, "by accident and happenchance.” – The 13 Clocks, James Thurber
I would stomp my foot and pout, I assure you.
§ ita § - Dec 11, 2010 2:45:09 pm PST #16524 of 30002
Well not canonically, no, but this is transformative fiction.
Well, since they're not planning on ending with this season, currently, I can't see how they could make that choice.
ehab - Dec 11, 2010 2:48:30 pm PST #16525 of 30002
...all my words have been taken by my work. - Mala
I know there has been speculation here before about how the show should end and I can honestly say at this point, I don't know what would be a satisfying end for me.
In some ways, the way Angel didn't end seems right for a show like this. In other ways, these boys have been fighting for so long, seeing them freed from that would be such a joy. And yet, I don't see how it can happen in the world they're in.
Beverly - Dec 11, 2010 2:48:55 pm PST #16526 of 30002
Days shrink and grow cold, sunlight through leaves is my song. Winter is long.
Theresa, my brains aren't very spicy, I'm afraid.
I'm staying at a remove from show this season. I don't know what to think about it, much less how to feel about it. I'm still invested in Winchesters and to a lesser degree in Mr. Singer. I haven't really recognized either brother this season so far, other than Dean in 6.1.
I'm waiting for the payoff when Sam wakes up with his soul. I hope we get our delayed reunion scene, just a little one. I hope Sam's grateful to be out of hell. I don't have any faith at all he's going to avoid scratching at that wall, but by the same token, I don't think we'll see what happens to him onscreen when the wall comes down--I think we'll see Dean's reaction to it.
On a meta level, I'm tired of Jensen carrying the emotional weight of the series. I think it's high time--past time--they gave Jared a pivotal, relevant, cathartic emotional scene. I want to see what he does with it. Jensen's a really good actor; I think Jared's good and getting better all the time, but he needs opportunities to stretch.
I dislike Samuel intensely. I am captivated by the idea introduced here lately that JDM-John should come back and give his father-in-law whatfor over dicking over his grandsons. If Samantha-Mary comes with him and rips a strip off her dad's hide for the same reasons, that would be icing on my cake, I could probably coast a long while on that happy. Not gonna happen, but it's nice to dream.
I have no idea and not much interest what happens to or with Meg. I'm over her. To be frank, I really would like it a lot if the demon identified itself so we could stop calling it the name of the blonde college girl it possessed in S1. I think Miner(Minor?) has done an excellent job with the character, but she doesn't have Aycox's onscreen presence, and thus is less than interesting for me.
I think we've wandered far afield from show's roots and original purpose. I maintain interest and some investment in the course of the Winchesters, but there's some distance there now, too. I'm waiting till I see how the season ends before I come to any final judgement on it.
§ ita § - Dec 11, 2010 2:59:37 pm PST #16527 of 30002
Well not canonically, no, but this is transformative fiction.
he needs opportunities to stretch.
Interesting. I think he's gotten much more chances to do different things than usual this season, and I've been hoping it's fun for him. I've certainly enjoyed RoboSam, both his funniness and his scariness and just the sheer emptiness of him.
Lee - Dec 11, 2010 3:51:50 pm PST #16528 of 30002
The feeling you get when your brain finally lets your heart get in its pants.
I'm tired of Jensen carrying the emotional weight of the series. I think it's high time--past time--they gave Jared a pivotal, relevant, cathartic emotional scene.
I don't think S1 or S2 JP would have been capable of RoboSam, acting ability-wise; the fact that he really has improved is what makes RoboSam possible. I also think the non-con resouling was pretty darn relevant and emotional, even without a soul.
§ ita § - Dec 11, 2010 3:57:26 pm PST #16529 of 30002
Well not canonically, no, but this is transformative fiction.
I just watched the MTV 10 on Top, and I have no idea what context to place that in in general pop culture, but Show basically earned its mention there with the TV Guide cover. It was a short interview with JA, and he mostly talked about JP and killing the characters on True Blood and Vampire Diaries.
Which makes me realise, I haven't seen as many crossovers with either of those fandoms as I might have expected.