Two reasons. First there is the meta reason, it would ruin all of the tension on the show if the Angels just Deus Ex Machina'ed all of the problems away.
The more important in universe reason, Angels didn't earn the nickname "dicks with wings" for nothing.
Also, it remains to be seen how certain items work on certain species. I'd like it if the more powerful weapons weren't as effective on other supernatural beings besides the maker's own type, humans, or the maker's opposed type.
This has been
for a while: if the Winchesters were smart, they'd have kept at least one of Fergus McLeod's (Crowley's) bones. I mean, they knew he was the King of Hell, and all. Although I haven't seen tonight's episode, I don't know for sure if they did or didn't.
edited 12th Nov '10 8:16:37 PM by wanderlustwarrior
The sad, REAL American dichotomyWell it was Sam who encouraged giving up the bones... because he has no instinct any more.
Also, sure Angels are "dicks with wings" but they're now disorganized. We already know Castiel has "gone rogue", how many more might suddenly get the idea to start smiting? Remember, Uriel was a big fan of it but was held back by perceived orders from "on high". Now there's no such restraint.
And where's the Colt btw? They should have the bloody thing on hand!
Well, Castiel is no longer "rogue" as much as fighting a civil war. There are at least two sides in it, his and Raphael's. Other angels, including his former garrison-mate, have gone rogue, and some have taken their biblical weapons for use, including as arms dealers.
Those last two points classify rogue angels as being a whole new sort of "monster" out there.
The sad, REAL American dichotomynever heard of painkiller. The episode was alright at best.
To no surprise, and not that it's a bad thing, but the best characters of the season are Castiel, Crowley and Bobby.
Samuel sucks.
The sad, REAL American dichotomySamuel COULD be a lot better if they let him be the surrogate father that he should be. I find it funny that they complain about the roadhouse and explained why they destroyed it (among the reasons: unrealistic) but then have grandpa basically remake the roadhouse on steroids.
Painkill is here:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Painkiller_%28video_game%29
http://www.painkillergame.com/
It's one of the very few games Yahtzee has given a positive review.
And skinwalkers spreading by bite is so retarded.
you don't know this about me but I really don't give a damn about what Yatzhee thinks, and I think he's over-referenced and not very funny. So referencing him is more likely to make me stop caring about something.
My problem with him isn't that he should be a surrogate father. He shouldn't. Bobby is. My problem is that he's playing a secret-holding prick too convincingly. He's doing too good a job at being a character I shouldn't like. So actually, I'd say the execution of him is great.
The sad, REAL American dichotomyYou're right, I don't know anything about you, but Painkiller is such a little known game that about the only reference to it in the modern world is Yahtzee. I was just bringing him up to jog your memory in case you had seen it. If not, no biggie.
Now it could be interesting drama between Bobby & grandpa (though Bobby's always struck me as more of an uncle than father to them, though he's stepped more into the role lately). That's the other thing that bugs me about grandpa though, it's the worst writing of season 3 Ruby. Like they WANT to wave around a sign saying "don't trust me!!!" instead of actually trying not to be suspicious. I hoped during the first vamp episode that it had all been an illusion, that grandpa was actually shooting straight, it was Sam that was off (and by consequence, making grandpa look "off") but then vamp episode 2 came 'round...
Ugh, so far this season is piling up on the discontinuity side of my scale.
edited 14th Nov '10 8:53:10 PM by NateWinchester
you know what I'd like to see? some spring episode in which after the case, they're out in the sunlight and all quiet and about to have one of those earth-shattering arguments. And then one just looks at the other, furious, and says "april fools".
The sad, REAL American dichotomyThat'd have to be a trickster episode. (actually... wasn't that the opener to "Changing Channels"? XD)
The flaws in earlier seasons bugged me at times, but I could often over look them but this one...
I mean, in one episode they set up a ring of holy fire that would require a prophet to know beforehand (and no call to Chuck) but now we have yet to see that Dean's concealed and stole away at least one or two of Crowley's bones "just in case"? Guys, are you crazy prepared or not?
I'd also like to see situations where the solution is present, but the execution is challenging, something more along the lines of the "evil clown" episode. Like... they have to kill a monster but during the day when it's weak and the thing's hanging out around an amusement park... I want to see more of the boys using their heads than just their brawn, strength of will, or dumb luck.
Changing Channels' opening was sitcom-esque. Remember, "I'm gonna need a bigger mouth"
The sad, REAL American dichotomyThat whole "hate crime" thing was really out of place for Supernatural, but still kinda funny. Best lines were definitely "I hear the fourth kind's a butt thing" and "you ass."
Hippie chick was hot.
The sad, REAL American dichotomyYeah... you can tell that whole set up needed some more work. I wasn't as much of a fan of the "Dean losing it" portion of this episode (well... some bits were ok).
EDIT: 1 other complaint? They needed more Robert Picardo!
Definitely. I can't even really put my finger on it, but she's gotta be the hottest girl that's been on there since Julie (at least, the one most appealing to my tastes).
Also, who wants to place bets that "fey-dom" (aka Avalon, aka Oberon's kingdom) might be purgatory? It would explain how the Doctor Robert Picardo could get Sam's soul back without breaking the show's power scale much more.
edited 21st Nov '10 6:15:55 AM by NateWinchester
If you mean Julie Mcniven, actress of Anna, I think we just have a thing for redheads.
edited 21st Nov '10 10:09:35 AM by wanderlustwarrior
The sad, REAL American dichotomyI thought something similar while watching that episode, which I btw found hilarious.
You lost!![]()
Of course we do. That's just good taste.
THOUGHT!
Oh I just had a rockin idea after finishing up the episode review for my blog
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1) I'm going to assume that Robert Picardo IS Oberon just because, he should be.
2) What if Oberon took over as the new trickster? After all, the last one was played by a guy named Robert...
Nah, I think the trickster should end with Gabriel, otherwise it'd cheapen the character.
Also, I don't see why some people believe that fairies are more powerful than certain other things. Can't they just be differently powered?
edited 22nd Nov '10 7:38:14 AM by wanderlustwarrior
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Agreed on the "different powers" thing, but that's what I meant by the trickster comment too. I don't mean Picardo would be the trickster all over again, just... when they need someone to do something particularly wacky or wild or non traditional, they now have a character that can fill those roles. I would certainly hope they give Oberon his own style and flavor and not just copy Gabby.
edited 22nd Nov '10 9:42:52 AM by NateWinchester
Am I the only one who can't stand Sam's new characterization? I mean, it's hilarious, yes, but I feel like in the last three or so seasons Sam's character has been continually going downhill. He seems to only be there now to serve as a comedic tool (like Castiel in season 5), or in order to make Dean seem even more like the hero. Not only that, it's coming to the point, in my opinion, where he's becoming completely unlikable and has absolutely no redeeming qualities.

Yeah, but that gets to be part of the problem. Angels have such good weapons, why can't they just wipe out all vamps at once, etc etc.