13.2 "The Rising Son"

[SoCal]

Looks like this episode follows two story lines: 1. The boys try to deal with Jack; 2. Mary and Lucifer deal with a new Michael in Apocalypse World.

[AntiArbitrator]

A new Michael? - Very interesting.

[SoCal]

Here's a "sneak peek" at episode 2. Jack imitates Dean. Sam is amused.

[SoCal]

“If I’m right, and it comes to killing you, I’ll be the one to do it.”
-Dean to Jack



Perfect episode. Period.

[AntiArbitrator]

I totally agree. 

This was another good episode and my eyes were focused on the screen wondering what would happen next. The way Sam and Dean talk to each other in their big brother-younger brother dialogue still amuses me. Sam said they had a long drive and did Dean want him to drive. Dean responded “When have I ever wanted you to drive?” Later, when they went to the motel, Sam said Dean was hallucinating sheep on the road.

They brought the prophet back! No one has to stay dead on this show and that bodes well for me seeing my beloved angel soon, I hope.

I thought it would be a good idea for Sam and Dean to stop arguing about Jack when he can hear them. Then, just as I was about to snap at them to stop it, Jack teleported away. It could have been worse; he could have welded their mouths shut, but I am glad Jack is a good boy and would not do that.

I enjoy the contrasts between Drexel and his drunken buddy. Enter Amadeus, 4th prince of hell, and a white-suit wearing southern despot. Luci-Sam wore the suit better, in my opinion. But I do enjoy Amadeus because demons are supposed to be bad, and he certainly is heartless. It looked as if he chooses to shape-shift rather than inhabit the bodies of people.

I am baffled that he still wants to release the Shedim. If God and Lucifer fear them, he should leave them alone. Jack is able to open the deepest parts of hell, and that hand creeping out of the ground was scary. That scene gave me a flashback to when the Impala pulled up to the gates of the cemetery when Michael and Lucifer were getting ready to battle.

Dean’s confidence is downright sexy! When the demon attacked Donatello, Dean’s direct hit with the knife was thrilling. Also, Dean is the bravest person ever! That conversation he had with Jack about Sam believing Jack can be saved, but Dean does not, ended with Dean saying if Jack is evil, Dean would be the one to kill him. Uh, maybe that is not something you want to say to someone who is that powerful. But I loved that scene.

We saw Mary and Lucifer in the other realm. Lucifer is much stronger than the other angels, but seemed to be no match for Michael.

[novemberschild]

This was enjoyable and I liked it for the most part.
The only quibble I had was Asmodeus who was dressed as Col. Sanders, I would expect the 4th Prince of Hell to be a little more badass looking and maybe wear boots or something.

I liked seeing Donatello again, I have always liked that actor since I saw him on Angel, he is kind of quirky but kind of fun. I would have like to see more interaction between him and Jack but I do understand we need to see the Jack and boys relationship working out.

I am almost afraid to like Jack in fear he will turn evil, I like this guy, I found the scene where Dean asks him how would you get back in the room and he calmly goes out and walks back in with that small sweet little smile (reminiscent of Cas)it was very Cas like, and I like how they keep talking about Cas also.
I just wish the guys would explain more about the world and what he may face as he continues to exist on Earth, before something really bad happens.

The shadim looked scary from what we saw.

Deans seems very determined in what he thinks he needs to do, but I think some of that may be grief, we all know Dean doesn't let go and share often.
Sam is doing what he can but so far (to me) he seems more bent on getting Dean to understand why he wants to help Jack and why he may be important, rather than try and talk to Dean and help him.
It was funny to see Jack imitate Dean, the Winchesters are not role models.

[AntiArbitrator]

Yes, I also liked the way Jack responded to Dean's question regarding the way he would get to the other side of the door. That was so cute.