Supernatural Rewatch - 2.09
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shinysylverDate watched: Tuesday, August 4
Episode: 2.09 Croatoan
Croatoan is an extremely important episode when it comes to the overarching mythology of the show. The demon virus introduced here comes back to play a vital role in season 5. We also continue the development of Sam’s special powers (he’s immune to the virus) and Dean’s instability.
Perhaps most importantly we get a taste of how absolutely devoted to Sam Dean is when he’s determined to die with Sam rather than accept any alternatives without Sam in them.
This is an episode where our heroes don’t lose, but they don’t win either. They make it out, but the demons have still accomplished their goals. I like ambiguous resolutions like that when used well like it was here—especially since they do revisit it later.
Random thoughts:
-It’s kind of annoying how long they’ve drawn out the reveal about John’s final words to Dean. On top of that the cliff hanger where Dean was about to come clean was a low blow.
-LMAO—Dean’s history knowledge is based off School House Rocks. I have a mental image of cute little Dean watching it in the hotel room and singing along when no one looks.
-Ahh…this is the episode where Dean says he’s never been to the Grand Canyon…something I’m pretty sure the writers forget later.
Episode: 2.09 Croatoan
Croatoan is an extremely important episode when it comes to the overarching mythology of the show. The demon virus introduced here comes back to play a vital role in season 5. We also continue the development of Sam’s special powers (he’s immune to the virus) and Dean’s instability.
Perhaps most importantly we get a taste of how absolutely devoted to Sam Dean is when he’s determined to die with Sam rather than accept any alternatives without Sam in them.
This is an episode where our heroes don’t lose, but they don’t win either. They make it out, but the demons have still accomplished their goals. I like ambiguous resolutions like that when used well like it was here—especially since they do revisit it later.
Random thoughts:
-It’s kind of annoying how long they’ve drawn out the reveal about John’s final words to Dean. On top of that the cliff hanger where Dean was about to come clean was a low blow.
-LMAO—Dean’s history knowledge is based off School House Rocks. I have a mental image of cute little Dean watching it in the hotel room and singing along when no one looks.
-Ahh…this is the episode where Dean says he’s never been to the Grand Canyon…something I’m pretty sure the writers forget later.
