Oh Sam, you aren’t too far gone. You couldn’t kill an innocent little girl. Despite all hints this season that he was going dark, he still could draw a line at killing children. Of course he would have if Dean hadn’t stopped him, but it was good to see that hesitation again.
One minute to midnight, and I couldn’t stop fidgeting like a baby duck on a hot plate (WKRP reference), watching with bated breath as Dean’s time was up. Sam wanted to give in to his dark side, but Dean accepted it was his time. We got a very satisfying goodbye scene of no hugs, no sappy moments, just tears and resignation. “Take care of my wheels”. Oh crap, I wanted to hold out on weeping until this was over. Too late. How did this show turn me into such a wimp?
More continuity, this time using goofer dust to hold back the hounds. So they did learn something from that episode. Nope, I didn’t catch on that Ruby was Lilith and Dean was able to wisecrack all the way to the end. “You all look the same to me.” No time for laughter though because Lilith opens the door and, oh no, DEEEEEAAAAANNNNNN!!!! I’m screaming louder than Sam, yelling at the TV, begging for his life as his blood spurts everywhere, hellhounds ripping into him like he was tissue paper. Dean gasps his last breath and Lilith goes for Sam, and then… it’s an outrageously long commercial?!? Damn you, CW!
Actually, the commercials weren’t too bad, because I hit the rewind on the TiVo about six times. Each viewing of Dean’s graphic and horrible death was equally disturbing. I was too overcome by grief to even contemplate how Sam was getting out of this. I’m glad I didn’t either, because whoa. Lilith was powerless against Sam! Ruby was right, he can defeat her. Who didn’t sit with mouth hung open as the almighty Lilith pleaded for mercy while one very pissed off Sam Winchester came after her? Of course she escaped in time before Sam could use the “demon killing Ginsu” on her, but we don’t care because it’s time to cue the sad music and give us the heartbreaking shot of Ruby and a carved up Dean sprawled on the floor right when reality hits Sam hard. Jared nailed this scene, and he should to be very, very proud of how much his acting abilities have grown this season. This was a perfect parallel to Dean weeping over Sam’s body in last year’s finale, and every bit as emotional. To see Jensen’s turn as a corpse, it was bittersweet and far bloodier. Sam got off easy with his death.
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— go to most recent comments1 - Aishwarya
Damn you Kripke! lol Best season finale ever!
2 - Tahirire
"Damn you, Kripke!!!"
*bows*
*has been sobbing for 3 straight days*
*loves*
3 - Sam
Damn you Kripke, I started saying it half way through the show and I'm still saying it!
4 - Kayla
DAMN YOU KRIPKE!!!!!!!!!!!!
Although I only got to see the last half of the finale live, I was crying when there was 20 minutes left in the show.
*bows to Jensen Ackles* Boy, you are the most talented actor I've ever seen! HOLY COW! *cries*
*bows to Jared Padalecki* Same goes for you! WHOA!
Katie you just plain rock!
*worships the genius* Kripke, I hate you but I love you! You killed DEAN! DEAN! I balled like a little baby without it's binky. You officially broke me with this episode. Brilliant! Simply amazing!
5 - Kat
Damn you, Kripke! I've been saying that since Devil's Trap, and I was screaming it at my poor tv the other night as well. You do know how to make us both hate you and love you at the same time.
Kudos to both Jensen Ackles and Jared Padalecki. Amazing job, fellas. You embody your characters, and you both are so underappreciated by everyone except us fans.
Kat
6 - Sean
Damn you, Kripke!!!
7 - Stacey
Damn you, Kripke!
Though I still wonder if the reason why Dean flinched after seeing Ruby was not because he saw a demon, but because he didn't. Ruby already admitted that she's different from most demons, so maybe that's what he saw, or rather didn't see.
Just an idea.
8 - katie
Damn you, Kripke!!!
9 - Mystery Girl
Damn You Kripke...
DAMN YOU YOU HELL!!
..........................
Love The Show!!!:)
10 - Jake
Damn You Kripke!
I was shaking for nearly an hour after the episode ended - this episode reduced me to a quivering wreck - and I STILL love the show.
11 - Katie
Damn you, Kripke!!!
12 - Sophia
Damn you, Kripke!!!
13 - Joan
Damn you, Kripke! He killed Dean! He killed our DEAN!!!!!!!!!! I was so in shock at the end of the episode that I didn't cry until 30 minutes after it was over. Full body heaving crying! My heart aches and it is broken. Watching that final gut-wrenching scene brings to mind Sartre's book 'No Exit'. His idea of Hell is a person's own worst fear. Dean, being alone..without Sam...is his own worst fear personafied.
14 - marenamoo
Damn you Kripke
15 - mileya
Damn you, Kripke!!!
16 - Courtney
Damn you Kripke!!!!
The wait is always worth it though
Thanks for an awesome season 3!
17 - Ed
damn you kripke
18 - Nightowl
Damn you, Kripke!!! Fabulous season finale. Fabulous shows. Yes, indeed, this is the series the CW *should* be promoting!
19 - GreenWoman
Damn you, Kripke! I triple dog damn you! (But in a good way.)
Jim Beaver is the best. Dean grounds Sam; Bobby grounds Dean. More of that, please.
You guys, fore and aft of the camera, rule. Many many thanks.
20 - Laura
Damn you, Kripke!!! A HUGE THANK YOU to you, the cast, and writers for giving us a wonderful show! It is our whole family's favorite show of all time!
21 - GreenWoman
Damn you, Kripke! I triple dog damn you! (But in a good way.)
Jim Beaver is the best. Dean grounds Sam; Bobby grounds Dean. More of that, please.
You guys, fore and aft of the camera, rule. Many many thanks.
22 - Anita C.
Maldito sea, Kripke! Or, damn you! (in Spanish).
All I can say is, bring back Dean. Bring him back. Bring him back!
23 - Shadopath
Super-cool review. This finale was beautiful torture. It wrecked me, and I loved every second!
Double damn you, Kripke and your Supernatural brilliance!
Same goes to Jared and Jensen. You guys killed me!(in an awesome kind of way, Thank you!) You make Sam and Dean so damn REAL, how the hell can we make it until October?
OMG Dean! And poor Sammy. The switch is flipped-Yeay! I am beyond THRILLED about impending Sammy powers!-Sam will bring Dean back!
24 - britany k
Damn You Kripkie!!!
I'm in awe of your amazing powers.
25 - Robin
Damn you, Kripke, you Magnificent Bastard, you killed me right along with Dean!
Poor Sam!
Poor Dean!
Alice, you are made of win!
Love, Robin