Last spring, when watching season 2 of Hannibal, I discovered a new level of excitement I had no idea I was capable of: the episodes just floored me with their awesomeness, so much, in fact, that I started crying. And that is what happened with 'Reichenbach'. There are so many moments in this episode that made me so giddy, so excited that at one point I realised I was crying. Lets start from the beginning.
We learn why this dude, who's apparently called Cole, wants Dean dead: he's sure Dean killed his father like 10 years ago. But we don't see what actually happened, so I see two options: 1) Cole's father was some sort of monster and Dean killed him because he had no other choice or 2) there was a monster in the house who killed daddy and Dean was after the monster. I really don't see Dean killing an innocent person, since this happened in 2003. Wait, at this point, was Dean hunting on his own or with John? Cos if it's the latter then maybe John had something to do with this...
I like that Sam is still loyal to Dean, even though he is most likely protecting Cole himself by refusing to answer his questions. Sam is not letting anyone else get to Dean and try to harm him, but at the same time he knows that Dean is a danger to others. And that Cole would be in some serious shit if Sam told him how to find Dean.
Turns out Cole has no idea what he's actually dealing with. He may have seen human monsters, but he is in no way prepared for the world the Winchesters live in. But after torturing Sam, he realises Sam is not going to give it up and decides on a different tactic; following Sammy.
Meanwhile Dean is indulging in two of his favourite pastimes: sex and violence. Dean, while you're frigging scary when beating someone, can you stop objectifying this dancer? My headcanon is that he was being an asshole so the bouncer would interfere and he could start a fight, because, Dean, that was gross.
Hannah is still hanging out with Cas, for some reason. At least she was nice enough to heal his wound since he does not have enough mojo left to do it himself. And then we get the thing I have been waiting for since season 9 finale: Cas learns that Dean is a demon. And Cas is not happy. I was hoping we would get more of Cas' reaction to the news and the situation, but even this tells that he is not taking the news well.
Hannah, are you sticking with Cas to talk him out of his friendship with Sam and Dean? Because that is not going to work, others have tried and failed before you. But looks like Cas is becoming more and more human each day. Now he requires sleep and falls asleep on the wheel. Not a good sign.
Crowley wants to have a word with Dean and get him back in the game. He reasons that since Dean needs to kill to keep the Mark satisfied, then he should work with Crowley and kill the people on his list. Dean does not really look co-operative, but he is in for this one time deal.
Wow, Hannah, you are so clueless about humanity, but at least you got to see a different side to the Earth. Maybe it will help you be less judgemental. Luckily you have Cas to help you with human interactions (never thought I would type that sentence) and stop you from smiting the nice lady for making a joke. Cas falls asleep the second the nice lady lets them into her house. His grace seems to be fading fast.
Dean is skulking around Mindy's house, but is interupted by Lester's arrival. Lester is being extremely gross and horrible towards women, but at least Dean calls him on that. I really don't feel bad for Lester and I'm kinda happy Dean killed him. What a horrible human being.
Cas apparently slept all night and is enjoying food as well. He does not seem to have a lot of angel left in him. But his interactions with the little girl are cute.
Crowley has demons working on how to improve Hell, but he does not look very happy with the results. He also does not seem to share my gladness for Lester's death. I absolutely love this scene between Dean and Crowley. To me, Dean radiates power and danger and Crowley is starting to understand that Dean is not going to follow him in any way and is maybe more trouble to him than anything else. And so crumbles Crowley's dream of ruling Hell with Dean. I'd say that for once Dean is a free agent and does not carry the weight of the world on his shoulders, so he's gonna enjoy it and do whatever he wants, so he breaks up with Crowley.
Upset with the break-up, Crowley goes to Sam. He cannot control Dean and it probably would be bad for business if all demons knew their king could not control one, tiny Winchester, so what can he do? Lead Sam to Dean, because he knows Sam can do something about Dean.
While Castiel has been sleeping (again), Hannah has driven them to the door that leads to Heaven. She seeks out Metatron in Heaven's jail to see if he has any answers for her. He offers a deal for Castiel's grace, which Hannah would have agreed to if Cas had not stopped her. Which is not a good thing. Hannah, do you really think you can trust Metatron, that he wouldn't screw you over. But Cas knows better; deals do not lead to anything good. Also, Metatron, you are still an ass.
And then Sam finds Dean. And it's so amazing. Sam wants to save Dean, thinks that Crowley forced Dean to leave the bunker, but now that Sam's there, Dean will come with him and they can cure him. But Dean tells Sam that he does not want to be cured, that's why he left in the first place. Sam, however, does not give up and tells Dean that they can fix everything. Dean does not think so and tells Sam that he is actually struggling not to kill Sam right this second, so Sam should go now and leave Dean be. I think in this moment Dean is itching for a fight, does not matter with who, and he is taunting Sam, telling him that he probably deserves to be killed. But Sam's not having any of it and was apparently prepared for Dean to be difficult, since he brough handcuffs with him.
But of course that's the moment Cole catches up with Sam. It is so chilling to watch Dean and Cole talk and eventually fight when you know Cole has no idea what he is facing and that Dean is bound to win. But Cole is the prefect distraction and allows Sam to surprise Dean. Dean is not happy to be cuffed.
Oh my god, a Princess Bride reference! That was so amazing. I love that film.
Crowley says he is going to destroy the Blade, but I kinda have a hard time buying that. Dean may be trouble now, but I don't think they are going to cure him in the next episode. He's gonna get free and maybe that will push him back to Crowley somehow, were the Blade will be waiting for him. Maybe he took the Blade so Sam and Cas could not destroy it, so in a sense, he's keeping it safe for Dean. Because come on! That scene in the bar (with the best song choice ever) shows that Crowley is not over the break-up and I'm sure he has a plan.
Sam tries to rationalise Dean's actions, thinks there is a part of him that cares. But Sam, you should listen to the way he speaks of Baby, if he's not appreciating Baby, then he definitely was not showing mercy to Cole either. And Sam's face.. Oh my god, he is just so shocked to hear Dean explain his reason for letting Cole live. But Dean, did you really think Cole would not come after you again? Or were you sure that if you told him what he was dealing with that he would do research and try again? Did you let him live so you could have a rematch that was a lot more even? Because a guy who has been chasing you for ten years is not going to give up that easily, and you should know this, Dean, you spent like 20 years chasing Azazel and did not give up.
Jensen Ackles is really kicking ass with his acting as Demon Dean. The character is so recognisable as Dean but at the same time it's so different and it is just such a pleasure to watch. The way he's taunting Sam and Cole and Crowley is just so... I don't even know what word to use. It is so well acted, it gives me chills, it's so powerful, it makes me cry, it's just exactly what I wanted to see this season. I'm way too excited for this.
I wonder now that Sam has Dean, and Dean is not really in a position to kill freely, is Dean's bloodlust going to make him snap? Just like Crowley said it would.
Hopefully in the next episode we get another scene I have been waiting for since last May: Cas meeting Demon Dean, I really want to see that. I have a feeling this season is going to kick some ass. I can't wait for next week!
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