tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5468827929342532499.post2526598052718666658..comments2024-01-14T20:10:35.255+11:00Comments on sweetondean: Review: Supernatural 10x01 "Black" - Sinners and Heartbreakers.sweetondeanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01521111526235603389noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5468827929342532499.post-33250453617142516922014-10-19T11:09:12.042+11:002014-10-19T11:09:12.042+11:00I knew from the outset that I would have a problem...I knew from the outset that I would have a problem with watching Dean as a demon, and I was right about that. Upon first viewing of this episode, I didn't care too much for it. It left me feeling empty and flat. But then, after reading some reviews and letting it all settle a little bit more, I found myself liking the episode a lot more. I did enjoy the character setup in this episode. Watching Dean in this new incarnation was difficult, and yet, I did love Jensen's performance. Like you, I felt conflicted and wondered if there was still a little bit of humanity left in Dean. Watching Dean defend Ann Marie's honor, at first it seemed like a good thing, but then the Mark took over and Dean was just a cruel demon when he beat that guy to a bloody pulp. I do think from the outset Dean was doing good, but the Mark wants what it wants and that was for Dean to kill, or a close facsimile of killing. Watching Dean as he softens when Crowley mentions Sam, or when he tells Cole that he will find him someday and kill him, despite his statements to the contrary that he could care less whether Sam was alive or dead. These were all actions of a man that looked like he might still have some humanity in him. But then, you see that dead, cold, evil face at the end and there is no doubt 'what' Dean is. I also wondered about the carousing and sexing that DD did in excess. That is a typical HD move, to hide his true feelings behind booze and women. <br /><br />I loved it how Dean more or less placated Crowley. Crowley may have manipulated Dean to this end in Season 9, but what Crowley doesn't truly understand about Dean, is that Dean marches to his own drummer. He may have towed the line with his father, but that was a totally different scenario. Dean has always been his own man, and he will not stand by and let someone else call the shots, and he just tow the line. For Crowley to think that Dean was just going to stand with him, let Crowley rule, and he be his errand boy, well, Crowley really is sorely mistaken and doesn't understand our boy in the least bit. <br /><br />I have never felt so much sympathy and empathy for Sam than I did in this episode. To learn that his brother is a demon, and has become the one thing he feared the most back in S4, and that they both have fought against their entire lives has to be a rude awakening to this little brother. It is interesting how the shoe is on the other foot now, and we now find Sam in Dean's role of going to the ends of the earth to save his brother. I think this experience will lend credence to how these brothers will finally be able to mend themselves and their relationship and come to a better understanding of each other. I do think that Jared's shoulder injury has played well into this whole scenario. I think the injury, and then watching Sam as he desperately searches for his brother really plays well into the desperation that he feels to find and save his brother. It will be interesting to eventually find out how dark Sam really went in his journey to save his brother.<br /><br />All in all a good start to the season. Thanks for your review. Always enjoy reading what you have to say.Evelyn Wollerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11711659511115068466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5468827929342532499.post-17056868065598207392014-10-18T13:18:04.783+11:002014-10-18T13:18:04.783+11:00I'm a little late, catching up on reviews now....I'm a little late, catching up on reviews now. I can't fault your impressions at all. I agree with everything. LOVED this episode. it was such a kick-ass start to the season. Totally adored Jared and Jensen's portrayal of the brothers this week, and Mark S is always fabulous as Crowley.<br /><br />As for Cas and the angels... I see that whole storyline as simple filler, allowing us an emotional break from what the brothers are going through. I have totally lost interest in the whole bit. I'd hoped to get a level of interest back in Cas this season but I'm just not feeling it. I'm hoping that will change.<br /><br />Thanks again for sticking with doing the reviews. Yours is the only review I bother to read. :0)<br /><br />KimKimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02006846029581532229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5468827929342532499.post-47897943735544789402014-10-13T21:35:04.595+11:002014-10-13T21:35:04.595+11:00This is the first episode I've ever been able ...This is the first episode I've ever been able to see in the same week as it originally aired. I mean, I watched the first few seasons on TV over here (South Africa) but I doubt very much that the air dates here were even in the same month as the CW air dates. It looks as if season 10 will be premiering here tomorrow, but I don't get the channel it'll be on (I get 3 and a half channels currently, coz I just don't watch TV unless it's Supernatural)... It may be time to start re-evaluating my television priorities. <br /><br />But no matter! I saw Black on Wednesday evening last week, because I have friends who love me and share my obsession and live in America and subscribe to awesome American technology. I know there are various ways to go about getting the episodes, but I've never really looked into them, being content to survive on spoilers and sulking until the DVD release. NO MORE! I'm thrilled to be able to participate in Season 10 flailing in practically real time, and I can't wait for the next episode.<br /><br />Thanks for you review, and your squeeing all over the place! Sometimes, one just needs to see that other people are as crazy for this show as you are :)Nixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02448754282405955233noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5468827929342532499.post-91048138264135538742014-10-12T13:35:54.577+11:002014-10-12T13:35:54.577+11:00I understand what you're saying about Sam, but...I understand what you're saying about Sam, but I'm afraid I can't agree. Dean, before he died, voiced that was it better this way, he was becoming something he didn't want to be. Sam wasn't hearing any of that, not in the moment and not since, just as Dean wasn't hearing any of Sam being ready to die. Especially as Sam had voiced so much hope in Trial and Error for a life beyond hunting, and especially as he did make the choice to live in that church. That was Sam's choice in that moment. I have always held that opinion and always will. I'm not saying that Dean not being forthcoming with his plan for Sam or the aftermath of that plan was in any way right, far from it, but I am saying I understand his reasoing and I see clear parallels here.<br /><br />Regardless of what Sam believes his brother wants, his brother has specifically stated otherwise. But Sam, just as Dean has done on more than one occasion, can't hear that through the noise of his loss and grief. I think this is very much about understanding and I think this will and if it doesn't, it should, give Sam a greater understanding of Dean's past actions, having been in a desperate and grief stricken state himself. <br /><br />Thanks for reading, and thanks for your thoughtful comment :)<br />-sweetondeansweetondeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01521111526235603389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5468827929342532499.post-81112779650046134862014-10-12T13:22:16.942+11:002014-10-12T13:22:16.942+11:00First off, Amy, I just wanted to tell you how much...First off, Amy, I just wanted to tell you how much fun the WOL podcast is! I love listening to you and Jules squee about The Little Show That Could. Good stuff. <br /><br />Now, fade to ‘Black’, HAR. Overall, I jive with your review. Demon!Dean is a hoot. His sociopathy is showing. This new devil-may-care Dean does what he wants, when he wants it, but that freedom is clearly wearing thin already. He seems to get bored in a New York minute, and that’s no fun for him. He’s gonna be tough to entertain in about, oh, 3.5 seconds. Nothing matters anymore, and even the stuff he used to take pleasure in falls far short of expectations. He has to poke harder and harder to get his blood pumping.<br /><br />The angel business is kinda meh. I totally get why it’s good to have a storyline that doesn’t depend upon a Winchester, but I’m afraid this ain’t it. I do dig Hannah, though, so I hope they flesh her out a little more and give her some quirks, personality, let her use contractions, etc. ;)<br /><br />And yes, Gas n’ Sip guy rules. He needs to be reoccurring somehow. Like, a fixture at every retail establishment across the US. He was that good!<br /><br />The one thing I really have to beg to differ with you on, though, is the theory that Sam’s situation here in the beginning of S10 mirrors Dean’s in S9. Okay, there are some cursory similarities, but ethically, it’s a whole ‘nother can of worms. Despite that brief note left behind, Sam knows damned well Dean (when he’s in his right mind) doesn’t want to be a demon, wreaking havoc on the world. Freeing Dean of that situation is Priority One. If Sam decides he has to kill Dean to accomplish this, I think he would. (And then probably fall on his own blade, but let’s not dwell on this, ugh!)<br /><br />It might be more appropriate to compare the situation to Soulless!Sam.<br /><br />Demon!Dean is broken and dangerous. Soulless!Sam was broken and dangerous. Sam on his deathbed, however, was following the natural order of things by dying when mortally wounded, in his right mind, and was a danger to no one. So you see, the situations are gravely different. Not really comparable, and I hope this gets discussed on the show. I think it’s important, in terms of honoring autonomy in valid ways. If Carver wants to grow the boys up a little, this is a good start!<br /><br />Speaking of good starts, I think 10.1 qualifies! It’s not the most surprising season premier, but it established the three storylines solidly and leaves me jonesin’ for more. Mission accomplished! <br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5468827929342532499.post-5810390270110896582014-10-11T14:49:55.215+11:002014-10-11T14:49:55.215+11:00Oh yeah, I didn't think Dean was being nice to...Oh yeah, I didn't think Dean was being nice to Sam. I didn't think he was being "hey buddy have a drink on me', I doubt if it was about sticking him with the bill either. Dean was just being a smartass. But the point was, how he was on the phone - as in he wasn't attack first. It made it more apparent that there's definitely a lingering of Deanness.<br /><br />Yep know what happened to Jared! Maybe the backstory should be he was attacked by a Ninja! :D<br /><br />I think Crowley considers this new life for Dean a favour. Getting him out of the burden of his own life. He's not seeing Dean at all. Like you, I think he's mistaken! And it's going to be fun seeing that play out!<br /><br />Thanks for the comment :)sweetondeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01521111526235603389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5468827929342532499.post-58737241460906126282014-10-11T12:47:37.227+11:002014-10-11T12:47:37.227+11:00Excellent review as usual. A couple of minor clari...Excellent review as usual. A couple of minor clarifications:<br />- I'm pretty sure Dean left Sam the open bar tab to stick him with the bill...not as an act of kindness. But that works for me, he's still pulling pranks...just kinda-demonic ones.<br />- I presume you know how Jared hurt his shoulder in real life (if not, ask) and are talking about the mysterious "what happened...happened". I'm 100% convinced we will find out EXACTLY what happened... via flashback or exposition.<br /><br />I don't know what to say about the Angel story. I WANT to like it. But I fast forward too. *sigh*<br /><br />But overall? Excellent meaty episode. There are so many many layers. The entire bromance between Dean and Crowley is a lot more complicated I think. I believe Crowley has been doing more than just being the buddy. I think this has been one long (failed) seduction to get Dean to go to work with him. But I don't think Dean can simply walk away. He needs a minder. That's why Crowley insists that he's doing Dean a favor.<br /><br />I also note that Crowley said the favor started back with GETTING the Mark. It's like Crowley believes (and may very well have) he has some special insight into what makes Dean tick. Pre-demon Dean. I think he now considers himself a Dean-authority. I think he's mistaken. But WHY was getting the Mark a favor? This really has me curious.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5468827929342532499.post-17779089782823726072014-10-11T07:28:08.311+11:002014-10-11T07:28:08.311+11:00To describe Black in one word. Wow! And your revi...To describe Black in one word. Wow! And your review was so spot on! Sam so desperate to find his brother yet not calling out for his help when Cole held up the phone.. an attempt to fill Dean wish maybe? Or knowing Dean wouldn't bother to help anyway, so sad. And Cole? WTF is he a hunter? Doesn't he know of the Winchesters history? And how badly this could end for him. I am thoroughly and utterly looking forward to his encounter with Dean! Whatever form of Dean it may be. <br />The angel storyline also left me a bit flat, but I know the writers have good reasons for their story so I am hopeful we will see soon. But I would have rather watched Metatron being tortured in heaven for a way to restore Cas's grace than fishing angel. Just me? <br />The final scene still gives me chills! The look on Deans face is hauntingly exciting! <br />But overall this episode DID NOT DISAPPOINT! oh and if you ever find out what that thing with the thing is.. please let me know! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5468827929342532499.post-8505041202068930882014-10-11T06:01:32.652+11:002014-10-11T06:01:32.652+11:00Thanks so much! I don't think you have to worr...Thanks so much! I don't think you have to worry, I'm pretty sure the demon story line is fairly shortlived, it's the aftermath of that and what Sam did that will be examined and that's the interesting stuff really, and of course, learning to live with the Mark of Cain!<br />Thanks so much for readng!sweetondeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01521111526235603389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5468827929342532499.post-88295847657364985092014-10-11T05:58:54.080+11:002014-10-11T05:58:54.080+11:00I love Cas too and I'm hopeful that because of...I love Cas too and I'm hopeful that because of that, his story will still engage me.<br /><br />The whole Dean thing, the more you see it, the more you think of it, the sadder it is. He's still putting up a front. Geesh, he can't catch a break from himself even when he's a demon!<br /><br />Thanks for reading, Sylvie :)sweetondeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01521111526235603389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5468827929342532499.post-81770747336920792792014-10-11T05:55:43.936+11:002014-10-11T05:55:43.936+11:00Thank you :) and thanks for reading.Thank you :) and thanks for reading.sweetondeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01521111526235603389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5468827929342532499.post-37773744560275142602014-10-11T05:55:08.233+11:002014-10-11T05:55:08.233+11:00Nah, that tatt looks the same. Can't see how i...Nah, that tatt looks the same. Can't see how it could change when it's in his skin! But the pentagram being upside down in the titles was cool. The way up the boys have it (and so many of us), it for protection, upside and it represents the devil. <br /><br />Isn't it cool that after all this time we're still so in love, or even more in love, with out show!<br />-thanks for reading, Sue!sweetondeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01521111526235603389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5468827929342532499.post-37320559884248501632014-10-11T05:51:02.592+11:002014-10-11T05:51:02.592+11:00Jared's physical appearance and disability def...Jared's physical appearance and disability definitely added to the overall look of the lost Sam for sure. He just needed such a cuddle! Just a gentle one! ;)<br />-thanks for reading!sweetondeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01521111526235603389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5468827929342532499.post-88235493269386351892014-10-11T05:49:02.521+11:002014-10-11T05:49:02.521+11:00I'm hoping the angel storyline perks up as we ...I'm hoping the angel storyline perks up as we start to examine Cas more and his place in this world and/or Heaven.<br />-thanks for reading!sweetondeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01521111526235603389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5468827929342532499.post-71168224401896360802014-10-11T05:47:36.361+11:002014-10-11T05:47:36.361+11:00I agree Ash, where this differs for Sam is that he...I agree Ash, where this differs for Sam is that he believes Dean wouldn't want to live his life as a demon...of course he hasn't seen him doing karaoke! :D But there is still that element of I'm going to do this no matter what. I think like Dean, his reasons are all mixed of with gried and fear and panic. It's for Dean, but also for Sam. I always thought what Dean did in season 9 was for both Sam and for Dean. If feel like this is where everything has been heading, giving the boys a chance to see the story from the otherside. I'm also hoping it will be explored and yep, it's looking promising! This personal arc, this examining and accpeting who you are is who you are is something that could make both the Winchesters lives way less angsty! Where buddies of the supernatural kind wind up and if there's room for them in the reexamined Winchester's lives will be interesting.... <br /><br />Thanks for reading!sweetondeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01521111526235603389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5468827929342532499.post-69485297177548917052014-10-11T05:35:29.471+11:002014-10-11T05:35:29.471+11:00Hi - enjoyed your review - agree with lots but hav...Hi - enjoyed your review - agree with lots but have to say I really am not on board with the Castiel story - again ! It just didn't sit well and on second watch I found myself FF a lot of the Angel stuff - hoping that the Angel/Castiel story becomes more relevant to the brothers story or I will probably dislike it as much as I did last season. I didn't really like Demon Dean on first watch - I love the character of Dean and I guess it upset me to see him as so unlikeable but on second watch I enjoyed it much more but gotta say hope Dean and Sam get back together sooner rather than later. Loved having this Sam back and agree that the Crowley comment about the dog was probably the PTB giving a nod to the fandoms dislike of that story line. Very much enjoy your blog and will continue to follow you on twitter and catch your reviews.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5468827929342532499.post-5393968634297031612014-10-11T05:28:24.600+11:002014-10-11T05:28:24.600+11:00First of all, thanks for the great review. I'm...First of all, thanks for the great review. I'm so happy that SPN is back! And with a bang at that. Demon Dean is funny, scary and very sad. He's just this guy that's self-destructing, but because he can't die, he's just destructing (the word may not exist, but I'm using it). Who knew Crowley could be such a whiny little bore? Dean is happy playing foosball, drinking, singing really bad Karaoke and bedding women, and Crowley wants him to leave all that? And what to say about Sam? It's so bloody hard for him to know that his brother is out there with the King of Hell, and he's powerless to do anything about it(for now anyway). The scene where he was torturing that demon was just scary. Here we have a man who is willing to do anything to find his brother, and I hope there is no soul selling involved! <br /><br />I agree with many people that the angel part of the programming was a little meh. But I love Cas, and I'm confident the writers will have good storylines for him coming up. They had better not make me eat my words!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16323498435852784005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5468827929342532499.post-71044220506000122152014-10-11T04:54:39.523+11:002014-10-11T04:54:39.523+11:00Nice review! I don't need actually to write th...Nice review! I don't need actually to write that much than what you wrote as I had the same view on the episode. It didn't start with a huge hit on your face but it offered so much new paths the story will go. I just want to know already where it is going! Can't wait for the next episode.<br /><br />You will be definitely on the list of reviewers that I will read. Good work. :)<br /><br />- LilahAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15750045315538775297noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5468827929342532499.post-51243535569937388332014-10-11T03:26:19.218+11:002014-10-11T03:26:19.218+11:00Great review Amy as always! I love your interpreta...Great review Amy as always! I love your interpretation also of the parallel between what Sam is doing now concerning Dean and what Dean did in Season 9 concerning Sam. These boys will always do whatever it takes to save the other brother so this is no surprise to me. I did notice on another posting in FB that someone thought the anti-possession tattoo on Dean was different but I didn't think so. I did notice the title card has it upside down so I find that interesting. I am with you in that I am just loving, loving this season already and have no disappointments. I was less interested in the angle story this time and I also did not care for Hannah's part in this episode. She was always a black and white kind of angle but I found her being exceptionally hard and almost ruthless. Anyway, I am 100% on board with this show, writers, cast, crew and all those affiliated with my favorite little show and so happy they are back. 1 down 22 more to go and still in love!!!<br /><br />TruckladyAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18383069604433243015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5468827929342532499.post-66987018189257287322014-10-11T02:18:10.354+11:002014-10-11T02:18:10.354+11:00Great review. I am so filled with anticipation an...Great review. I am so filled with anticipation and excitement for this season. The boys are finally walking in each other's shoes! A life lesson all of us sometimes miss. We can NEVER really know what it's like in another's shoes until we are there.<br /><br />I think this will open up the 'mature' relationship that JC has been talking about since he came back. We are who we are will play out very mysteriously I think. We will all be analyzing every scene and piece of dialogue. I know I will. But I'm not sure why, they are so good at surprises. HA<br /><br />Demon Dean is all of the things you said. What a mixed bag. Dean is still in there somewhere. So complex. Kudos to JA and the writers. And poor Sammy. JP's loss of weight and arm in a sling really makes Sam look more worse for the wear. Sorry JP had to endure it, but I think it lent to a true image of what Sammy is going through.<br /><br />I think I'm gonna love S10(X) whichever.<br /><br /><br /><br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18391274483069566302noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5468827929342532499.post-83703083440245721202014-10-11T00:15:09.847+11:002014-10-11T00:15:09.847+11:00Hi! I really liked your interpretation of Sam doi...Hi! I really liked your interpretation of Sam doing what Dean did in S9 to Sam and ignore what Dean wants. I hadn't thought of that and considering how much that part of the story line took a lot of my thinking last season, it sounds promising. I mean, I'm still torn that Sam was more "sam" in the beginning of S9 than Dean is "dean" - though it could be argued that Sam had just finished the trials and was ready to kill himself - so he's probably not all "Sam". Sam would know that there's no way Dean would want to live life as a demon - so he's having to make that call and ignore the "let me go". (and now that note makes more sense in terms of the narrative - not just for the feels). More than anything I want the lines they cross for each other to be explored, so this is looking very promising for that. Great, positive review. Thanks hun.<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5468827929342532499.post-71761467824399345202014-10-11T00:00:41.665+11:002014-10-11T00:00:41.665+11:00Loved everything about Demon Dean, Sam and yes eve...Loved everything about Demon Dean, Sam and yes even Crowley. What annoyed me was the stupid Angel story line that shouldn't of been even in the episode. Seriously it was so boring, I couldn't wait until it was done. I'm excited to see the up coming episodes.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17310019039205959329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5468827929342532499.post-46882135903004349812014-10-10T23:10:19.576+11:002014-10-10T23:10:19.576+11:00Totally agree Karen, I'm sure that's why h...Totally agree Karen, I'm sure that's why he did it. But i was still like, dude you could have just driven cross country, why open up that channel. I think it's part of the clashing of who he is inside.sweetondeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01521111526235603389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5468827929342532499.post-63917645470674001082014-10-10T23:09:20.784+11:002014-10-10T23:09:20.784+11:00Thank you! I can't wait either!Thank you! I can't wait either!sweetondeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01521111526235603389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5468827929342532499.post-67677839794262142922014-10-10T23:09:00.087+11:002014-10-10T23:09:00.087+11:00Thanks Nancy :) Nope, don't mind at all.Thanks Nancy :) Nope, don't mind at all.sweetondeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01521111526235603389noreply@blogger.com