This week on Supernatural, I'm enjoying Misha Collins' performance as Lucifer a lot. There might also be Nazis, submarines, and emotional drama.
I really like this episode. There's a lot going on in this episode and, at the same time, nothing happens. The Bluefin sank like it always did and the Hand of God is lost to future generations. The only thing that changed is that now the Winchesters know Lucifer is out of his cage.
First off, I'm really not that thrilled that this show brought back the evil Nazi necromancers. Since the plot goes back in time to the era they were active, it is understandable that the show would use a villain they have already established, but their last appearance wasn't exactly memorable and this episode doesn't really flesh them out either. Also, Nazis were bad enough without adding magic and supernatural to their actions, so I'm not a fan.
But I really like Delphine. She is very focused on her mission and she is willing to do just about anything to accomplish her goals. She also knows Dean is her best shot at getting the Hand of God to safety so she is willing to entrust it to him. It's nice to see that there were at least some kick-ass women allowed into the Men of Letters.
Now, let's talk about Lucifer. He has always been my favourite villain on this show and I'm still enjoying his character a lot. And Misha Collins is simply amazing in the role. It's interesting to see that while he was taken over Hell, at least at the moment, he has no interest in ruling it. He is focused on Amara and finding something that will give him the advantage. Also, holy shit, what did he do to Crowley?? Yes, Crowley deserves to be put down a little, but this is very extreme. We'll see how this develops.
It was hilarious to watch Lucifer try to stay in "character" and failing at it. While Sam and Dean argue over Dean going on-board the Bluefin, Lucifer is clearly both amused by the situation and thinking how to play it in his favour. Also Lucifer rolling his eyes and looking so exasperated after Sam decides that they can still do something to help Dean. And then he just loses it. I love that moment when Sam tries to convince "Cas" to use his soul to boost up by saying he trusts Cas and Lucifer just starts laughing.
Poor Cas. I'm glad he was able to control Lucifer enough to stop him from killing Sam, but the fact that he still refused to cast Lucifer out is so sad. I mean, it is perfectly in character for Cas to feel useless and to think this is the only way he can help. How many times have the Winchesters called him just because they need someone with angelic powers? How many times has Dean called Cas a liability when he is powerless? It is sad to see their words have had such an effect on Cas that he feels sacrificing himself is the only way he can help. Also seeing Dean in denial over this is sad. He can't accept that his friend would ever feel like this was the only option left.
I really love Dean's interaction with everyone on the submarine. He is so honest and open, which is rare for him, and it works. He wins Delphine's trust and even some of the crew believe him. Of course it is difficult for Dean that he cannot save these people and I guess this ties to the way Dean is feeling this season. As he says at the end of the episode, he was just a witness to the events on the Bluefin. He couldn't alter the events and he couldn't save anyone. Which parallels his position in the fight against Amara. He can't kill her, so he is sidelined. He is feeling useless and I hope the writers will explore this more and hopefully it will lead to some character growth. I think that would be an interesting development.
What a great episode. Even if it didn't really move the plot forward, I really enjoyed that.
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