I'm not sure, but...damn. Dean is hot when he's killing angels.

Heh.

Also why did Castiel have to give up everything for Dean? If God forgave Sam wouldn't Castiel be forgiven too?

"We'll get em'" The boys are back together.

But... that's more or less the same speech from how many episodes ago?

edit -- I mean, yes, I'm always relieved when they're actually talking to each other instead of fighting, and getting along, but they didn't really progress.

One thing that bugs is that whenever they say stuff like "we're taking the fight to them" there is a slew of just more MOTW eps that have nothing to do with the apocalypse/demons being released from hell. It makes me not excited, as awesome as the moment of ass-kicking declarations are.

But... that's more or less the same speech from how many episodes ago?

But now Dean knows he can hold the ring and resist the temptation. He passed the test. He will diminish and go into the West and remain Galadriel.

And now Sam knows he really can trust Dean.

I had a Princess Bride flash there at the end:

Vincini: Inconceivable! Fezzig, put the girl down, she'll come with me. You take care of the man in black your way!

Fezzig: Oh, good. My way. ... What's my way?

Vincini: Pick up a big rock, hide behind that boulder. When his head comes into view, smash it with the rock!!!

Fezzig: My way is not very sportsman-like!

Seriously, in what way are Traditional Winchester Methods going to be even remotely effective?

JA as always was top level performing tonight. JP continues to reach places that surprise me. I should just accept that he is good, but he keeps reaching just a little bit higher. Good job from everyone tonight!

Traditional Winchester Methods

Sammy will wrinkle his manly brow as he looks up The Lore on his computer, Dean will be stubborn and make inappropriate wisecracks and hit people/celestial beings while he tries to do the right thing and keep as many people safe as possible, Bobby will choke on dust while he researches, and hopefully Castiel will still be around and retaining his awesome fight mojo.

But... that's more or less the same speech from how many episodes ago?

YES. I said the same exact thing to Beau.

One thing that bugs is that whenever they say stuff like "we're taking the fight to them" there is a slew of just more MOTW eps that have nothing to do with the apocalypse/demons being released from hell.

You all are in my head. I said this as well after looking at the preview for next week. I almost feel like these are being aired out of order.

But now Dean knows he can hold the ring and resist the temptation. He passed the test. He will diminish and go into the West and remain Galadriel.

I giggled at this. Just giggled like a giggling fool.

But... that's more or less the same speech from how many episodes ago?

I disagree. I think it's a lot different when you actually believe what you're saying.

One thing that bugs is that whenever they say stuff like "we're taking the fight to them" there is a slew of just more MOTW eps that have nothing to do with the apocalypse/demons being released from hell.

Shows always do this, not just SPN. Think about Earshot with Buffy. They need to take a breather because four more episodes at that level of intensity isn't possible, not in terms of story-telling.

I disagree. I think it's a lot different when you actually believe what you're saying.

Yes. This.