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1.12 Faith Dean: "You're not going to let me die in peace, are you?" Sam: "I'm not going to let you die, period." This was the episode that hooked me. The whole thing just worked. Maybe it was old-fashioned revival faith healer scenes intercut with the reaper stalking his victim. Maybe it was the moody photography, or the old tent in the mud and the rain. Maybe it was because they incorporated the darker aspects of Christianity, the intolerance and bigotry of the far right. Whatever. It was a powerful mix, with surprising depth. The performances were excellent, too. I particularly liked the way Jensen Ackles handled Dean's resignation to his approaching death, and his anguish over Layla. Dean didn't run from the reaper that last time. I think he was ready to die in Layla's place. Dean has said that he's not afraid of what they hunt. I don't think it's bravery, or recklessness. Is it possible that Dean has no fear because at a basic level, he wants to die? It occurred to me for the first time during this episode that the supernatural we see on this show is pretty much always evil. Is there a god in the "Supernatural" universe? Angels? White magic? Bits and pieces: -- Roy Le Grange appeared to be a good man, and he was exactly that. He sensed what Dean was and wanted to help him. ("I didn't pick you, Dean. The Lord did.") -- Was that one dark, weird motel room, or several? Green striped curtains, and black wallpaper with roses on it. Multi-colored spots like camouflage. In the final scenes, the motel room was blood red, and hard to see. -- Julie Benz (Layla) had a long-time recurring role on both "Buffy" and "Angel" as an evil vampire named Darla. She can play evil as well as she played good. -- Sam used the alias Burkowitz. I have no idea what that's in reference to, or if it refers to anything. Except maybe the famous serial killer. -- This episode took place mostly in Nebraska. Quotes: Dean: "That fabric softener teddy bear. Oooh. Gonna hunt that little bitch down." Dean: "Hey. Better take care of that car, or I swear I'll haunt your ass." Sam: "I don't think that's funny." Dean: "Aw, come on. It's a little funny." Sam: "We still have options." Dean: "What options? We got burial or cremation. I know it's not easy, but I'm going to die and you can't stop it." Sam: "Watch me." Dean: "I'm not going to die in a hospital when the nurses aren't even hot." Dean: "I bet she could work in some mysterious ways." Dean was dying, and he still managed to flirt with Layla. Sam: "But you said you saw a dude in a suit." Dean: "What, you think he should have been working the whole black robe thing?" Dean: "God save us from half the people who think they're doing God's work." Dean: "I'm not much of the praying type, but I'm going to pray for you." Layla: "Well. There's a miracle, right there." Excellent. Four out of four stars, Billie |
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