It was like a candle tips over and a little fire starts to break out you could put out with your hand, yet Sam runs through the house screaming: "We`re all gonna die. We`re all gonna die."
That was my feeling about Sam as well (I didn't put it quite so colorfully :) He seemed so uncertain in this, fearing what he is, what he is becoming, desperately wanting to not turn into something evil. So it was preventive measures, over-worrying to head it off before it happens *pats Sam calmingly* Poor guy.
Back in "Devil`s Trap" he gave Dean a get out of jail free-card for offing Tom, and he seemed genuine about it.
Good point. I've heard others asked that question too--what was the cause of the change?
The Demon could visit you every night in your dreams and talk till he`s blue in the face, doesn`t mean you HAVE to go evil.
My current take on the twins is nature vs. nurture. Maybe Andy had a more loving family while his twin a colder, emotionally distant one. The reason why Sam won't become like Anson (or whatever his name was, I can't seem to get it right and everyone is using a different variation) is because of Dean, and, if you're me, you'd include John in that as well to some minor degree.
Since my theory is that the Demon escaped from a demonic insane asylum where he was put because of his nonsensical plans, that doesn`t bother me. His whole plan makes no sense anyway.
That's one of my favorite theories ever. *g*
My feeling about Andy is he was creepy, and I'm giving the show enough credit to take the humor they portrayed him with as ironic. Ha ha, look at the adorable geek boy, except if you look closer, no, he's downright disturbing. As you said, Andy looks good only compared with his sociopathic brother. Andy is redeemable and appears capable of change; his twin wasn't. (Be kind of neat to see Andy come back and doing more damage.)
I think you're not being fair to Ellen. The woman runs a roadhouse and has managed all kinds of tough situations, raised a daughter alone, knows what the hunters are up against. She CARES about Sam and Dean, maybe because they're John's sons, who knows, but she does care. God forbid these boys have anyone concerned enough to kick their asses when they need it and not be afraid to meddle when necessary.
I do agree that Sam shouldn't have spilled the beans and would have felt the way Dean did. My statement above re: the Winchesters need allies doesn't mean the Winchesters are suddenly going to stop needing to block others out. Ellen just kicks down that door and I kind of love her for it.
Interesting point though how coldly she regards the PK's, as something to hunt. Sam is someone she knows personally which makes him different, perhaps.
My take on Jo is in my ep reaction but I see some potential in her character as an individual. No comment on her as a love interest for Dean; I'll wait and see what the show actually does first. But I find his resistance to her amusing and the weaknesses of her portrayal appear to be purposeful, part of the point--she's not enough for Dean, she's not getting through to him, and it would be interesting to see her become important to him, romance or little sister.
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Date: 2006-10-29 01:00 am (UTC)That was my feeling about Sam as well (I didn't put it quite so colorfully :) He seemed so uncertain in this, fearing what he is, what he is becoming, desperately wanting to not turn into something evil. So it was preventive measures, over-worrying to head it off before it happens *pats Sam calmingly* Poor guy.
Back in "Devil`s Trap" he gave Dean a get out of jail free-card for offing Tom, and he seemed genuine about it.
Good point. I've heard others asked that question too--what was the cause of the change?
The Demon could visit you every night in your dreams and talk till he`s blue in the face, doesn`t mean you HAVE to go evil.
My current take on the twins is nature vs. nurture. Maybe Andy had a more loving family while his twin a colder, emotionally distant one. The reason why Sam won't become like Anson (or whatever his name was, I can't seem to get it right and everyone is using a different variation) is because of Dean, and, if you're me, you'd include John in that as well to some minor degree.
Since my theory is that the Demon escaped from a demonic insane asylum where he was put because of his nonsensical plans, that doesn`t bother me. His whole plan makes no sense anyway.
That's one of my favorite theories ever. *g*
My feeling about Andy is he was creepy, and I'm giving the show enough credit to take the humor they portrayed him with as ironic. Ha ha, look at the adorable geek boy, except if you look closer, no, he's downright disturbing. As you said, Andy looks good only compared with his sociopathic brother. Andy is redeemable and appears capable of change; his twin wasn't. (Be kind of neat to see Andy come back and doing more damage.)
I think you're not being fair to Ellen. The woman runs a roadhouse and has managed all kinds of tough situations, raised a daughter alone, knows what the hunters are up against. She CARES about Sam and Dean, maybe because they're John's sons, who knows, but she does care. God forbid these boys have anyone concerned enough to kick their asses when they need it and not be afraid to meddle when necessary.
I do agree that Sam shouldn't have spilled the beans and would have felt the way Dean did. My statement above re: the Winchesters need allies doesn't mean the Winchesters are suddenly going to stop needing to block others out. Ellen just kicks down that door and I kind of love her for it.
Interesting point though how coldly she regards the PK's, as something to hunt. Sam is someone she knows personally which makes him different, perhaps.
My take on Jo is in my ep reaction but I see some potential in her character as an individual. No comment on her as a love interest for Dean; I'll wait and see what the show actually does first. But I find his resistance to her amusing and the weaknesses of her portrayal appear to be purposeful, part of the point--she's not enough for Dean, she's not getting through to him, and it would be interesting to see her become important to him, romance or little sister.