"I'm staring down eternity alone."

[llywela]

This week's Supernatural is definitely going go go down as an all-time favourite. So much awesomeness to squee over and pull meaning out of, from Gordon's willingness to embrace his worst nightmare to the brothers' walls of denial finally coming down. The writing is so tight and the character dynamics perfect. The recap came to 25 pages this time - and I'm pretty sure if I'd let myself, I could have gone on a lot longer!


To read the recap, just click the link:
"It's my job, right? Show my little brother the ropes?"

Graphics made by me using caps from Screencap Paradise and marishna.

Comments

[littlepunkryo.livejournal.com]

Ah, I was almost crying! Definitely one of my favorite eps of all time.

I just wanna know, who's been in control of the gore this season? Because there's been more in like 7 eps than the whole rest of the show.

Gordon...I love to hate Gordon. I'm not sad that he's gone, but he did bring out something in the boys. I think, in Dean, he was an example of what Dean doesn't want to become. Their dad, to me, was filled with pain and anger and a need for revenge. Gordon was just...empty. And I think Dean sees a lot of himself in Gordon. He identifies with Gordon in a way that I think Sam's can't, at least not yet, because Sam hasn't lost everything like Dean has. (Even if he got it back, and Sam may just lose Dean yet).

There's something tragic about Gordon, too. Seeing things like he does, so black and white, he never had a chance after he became a vamp. That really was the worst thing anyone could have done to him. If he'd been able to see shades of gray, he could have been like Lenore, making the choice every day NOT to be a monster. But, if Gordon believes HE could choose, then he would have to believe he killed his sister before she had a chance, and I don't think he could live with that, either.

As for the car scene - I think everyone in SPN fandom has a thing for the Impala. Big or small, it's there, because, no matter how you look at it, that car is a part of Dean, a very personal part, tied no doubt to Dean's sense of "Before the fire." It's something his dad managed to keep for his whole life, so naturally it's something Dean wants to keep. And to kind of start to pass it to Sam, while incredibly sad, is also incredibly touching. I just want to cry thinking about it.

...wow I can go on. Sorry about that. ^_^

Psst...how's your cat, by the way? ;D

[llywela13.livejournal.com]

Hee. You ramble on as much as you like - there's so much scope for it!

Gordon was a fascinating character, really. I don't think I've ever really analysed him enough in these recaps - my focus tends to be elsewhere ;-)

Psst...how's your cat, by the way? ;D
*whispers* She survived your flambé-ing attempt by the skin of her teeth, thanks *G*