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Supernatural 5x05 - Fallen Idols
Aug. 22nd, 2010 04:56 pmWeirdly, this is one of my fave eps of the season, in spite of Paris Hilton. Weird because it's mostly a monster-of-the-week kind of episode, which don't usually make it onto my faves lists, not to mention the kind of cracktastical nature of the plot, which also rarely make it onto my faves lists.
It actually confused me for a while why I loved it so much (it's still my most-watched of the season, even), until I realized that a) 99% of it was seen from Sam's POV, which seems rare these days, b) there was SO MUCH character development for both boys here, and c) Sam and Dean finally had The Conversation and THINGS CHANGED because of it. For the better this time! That had been a looooooooong time coming.
( More detailed thoughts, nothing particularly spoilery beyond this ep )
Randomness -
*Sam speaking Spanish! *loves him*
*Sam said they'd never encountered a famous ghost before, but what about H.H. Holmes? Bloody Mary? Hookman? Aren't they pretty famous?
*Wax museums are inherently creepy, so I'm glad they finally worked one into an episode. And the House of Wax mentions were HILARIOUS. It's a good thing Dean has never watched it, or he'd know about Sam's secret double life as Jared Padalecki. ;)
*Sam's ultimate hero is Gandhi. Awww!!
*I've said it a million times, but... the huge "137" on the motel room door HAD to be a nod to FlashForward. IT HAD TO BE. Motel room numbers are never that big, let alone zoomed in on like that, and the number 137 was a major plot point in FlashForward. And our very own Genevieve (aka Ruby 2.0, and now Mrs. Padalecki) had a recurring role on FF. Hellooooo?
*Sam in scrubs is one of my very favourite things.
*I'm pretty sure Danielle, kidnapped girl, was wearing the same shirt Tara Benchley wore in Hollywood Babylon. Could have been wardrobe recycling, or maybe a purposeful nod or inside joke to show that the girl was also a Tara Benchley fan?
Quotes -
Sam: *pops head under car* Need a flashlight?
Dean: *jumps out of skin* No. Don't... do anything, just go away.
Sam: You... o...okay.
Dean: Don't speak! Alright? In fact, don't even look at her. She might not like it.
Sam: *silently stands up and averts his eyes*
Sasm: That's a lot of research.
Dean: Well, I guess I just made your afternoon.
Sam: Dean, are you in a bar?
Dean: No, I'm, I'm in a restaurant.
Bartender: Here's your beer.
Dean: Thanks. That happens to have a bar.
Sam: I've been working my ass off here.
Dean: Hey, world's smallest violin, pal. I spent the afternoon up Christine's skirt.
( More quotes )
It actually confused me for a while why I loved it so much (it's still my most-watched of the season, even), until I realized that a) 99% of it was seen from Sam's POV, which seems rare these days, b) there was SO MUCH character development for both boys here, and c) Sam and Dean finally had The Conversation and THINGS CHANGED because of it. For the better this time! That had been a looooooooong time coming.
( More detailed thoughts, nothing particularly spoilery beyond this ep )
Randomness -
*Sam speaking Spanish! *loves him*
*Sam said they'd never encountered a famous ghost before, but what about H.H. Holmes? Bloody Mary? Hookman? Aren't they pretty famous?
*Wax museums are inherently creepy, so I'm glad they finally worked one into an episode. And the House of Wax mentions were HILARIOUS. It's a good thing Dean has never watched it, or he'd know about Sam's secret double life as Jared Padalecki. ;)
*Sam's ultimate hero is Gandhi. Awww!!
*I've said it a million times, but... the huge "137" on the motel room door HAD to be a nod to FlashForward. IT HAD TO BE. Motel room numbers are never that big, let alone zoomed in on like that, and the number 137 was a major plot point in FlashForward. And our very own Genevieve (aka Ruby 2.0, and now Mrs. Padalecki) had a recurring role on FF. Hellooooo?
*Sam in scrubs is one of my very favourite things.
*I'm pretty sure Danielle, kidnapped girl, was wearing the same shirt Tara Benchley wore in Hollywood Babylon. Could have been wardrobe recycling, or maybe a purposeful nod or inside joke to show that the girl was also a Tara Benchley fan?
Quotes -
Sam: *pops head under car* Need a flashlight?
Dean: *jumps out of skin* No. Don't... do anything, just go away.
Sam: You... o...okay.
Dean: Don't speak! Alright? In fact, don't even look at her. She might not like it.
Sam: *silently stands up and averts his eyes*
Sasm: That's a lot of research.
Dean: Well, I guess I just made your afternoon.
Sam: Dean, are you in a bar?
Dean: No, I'm, I'm in a restaurant.
Bartender: Here's your beer.
Dean: Thanks. That happens to have a bar.
Sam: I've been working my ass off here.
Dean: Hey, world's smallest violin, pal. I spent the afternoon up Christine's skirt.
( More quotes )
