Ah, but we’re not done! Kripke must deliver the big “muhahaha” to fans, knowing that he now has to watch his back at all times while in public for the next several months. I never thought we would get a glimpse of Hell (or as many have speculated, not quite Hell) because I didn’t think the budget allowed it. Dean, in chains, in peril, for all eternity, or at least for all summer. I feel it coming on again. DAMN YOU, KRIPKE!
I’m Left With Incoherent Thoughts
Did I mention that this episode was directed by the always fantastic Kim Manners? I noticed in the very first scene with the close-up shots of those pretty faces. What’s great about his episodes is that they are consistent and each scene flows seamlessly. He manages to bring out the most emotion and tell the story effectively by just taking the right angle and bringing out the best these two actors have to offer (which is a lot). Emotional episodes are his forte and once again, he delivered in a spectacular way.
I noticed one more piece of continuity, this time coming from often forgotten “Nightmare” from season one. Sam got out of the closet in that episode because he saw Dean die in a vision and “a freak adrenaline thing” took over, aka telekinesis. The same thing happened here. He saw Dean die (this time sadly for real) and those abilities kicked in, saving him from Lilith. Someday, I’d like to see what could happen if he actually controlled those powers. I suspect that control is going to be the key to getting Dean back.
Ruby told Sam, “You don’t like being different. You hate the way Dean looks at you sometimes, like you’re some sort of sideshow freak.” Notice how Sam didn’t protest, not even with those brooding eyes. Dean tells him not to buy into what’s she’s saying, but he is. He’s desperate, and imagine what’s going to happen when Dean’s not there to keep him in check. Kripke made it known that ever since John made the deal for Dean, it’s been a bad chain of events that keeps getting them into deeper trouble. Dean wants to put an end to this madness but we know Sam is too obsessed and stubborn. He’ll forget everything his brother told him once grief tears him apart. The possibilities for character tests in season four are now wide open.
Here’s a burning question for debate all summer. Is Sam Winchester the anti-Christ? Dean saw what Bobby calls “hell’s bitches”. Since he saw Sam as one, could we argue that he really saw demon Sam and not a hallucination? I’m sure a few of you are going “uh duh!” considering he was able to overcome Lilith, but what got me was how Dean didn’t deny or ignore Sam’s power this time, especially when Ruby brought them up. He instead warned Sam not to give into it. I’m sure this is not the last we’ve heard of the anti-Christ thing.
Article comments
— 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!!
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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