I would have to agree with everything that you stated. The episode seemed disjointed and kind of all over the place. I was incredibly greatful for the backstory on Benny. I thought that was intriguing and look forward to more depth from him. Hey, it's depth period so I'll take it. But the dual flashbacks were messy, I thought. I never think major or continued flashbacks are a good idea for any show. Watching this season unfold, I realize now I would have preferred one ep about Dean's purgatory experience so I could get carried away on the adventure with him. And one ep about Sam's normal life experiences, so I could get emotionally involved in it all. Presented as they are, I can't get drawn in or attached to anything. Bits and pieces don't open my heart.
I agree also in how Sam has been treated as opposed to Dean. And I stated as such on my Tumblr right after this aired. Dean has Cas, Benny, and was Bobby's favorite. Sam has had no real friends who know the truth about him. His perception of happy, I think, is so skewed by how horrible Lucifer made it for so long. Therefore, less than polite and pleasant Amelia. And the writers lack of effort to give Sam friends I think is reflected in the fandom.
I don't trust Benny yet (burned by Ruby). I think Dean is being a douche too. And agree he could be a better big brother. I do think Cas made amends by taking on Sam's pain. Or at least has begun to make amends. But I think more friendship towards Sam this season by, hell anyone, will be necessary for me to trust where the writers are taking me. If they do not give Sam basic human rights (like his own music, friends, and an opinion that isn't silenced), I will be forced to take Sam's side and think he should leave Dean. I'm sick of Sam getting crumbs in life and in the fandom.
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Date: 2012-11-02 01:32 am (UTC)I agree also in how Sam has been treated as opposed to Dean. And I stated as such on my Tumblr right after this aired. Dean has Cas, Benny, and was Bobby's favorite. Sam has had no real friends who know the truth about him. His perception of happy, I think, is so skewed by how horrible Lucifer made it for so long. Therefore, less than polite and pleasant Amelia. And the writers lack of effort to give Sam friends I think is reflected in the fandom.
I don't trust Benny yet (burned by Ruby). I think Dean is being a douche too. And agree he could be a better big brother. I do think Cas made amends by taking on Sam's pain. Or at least has begun to make amends. But I think more friendship towards Sam this season by, hell anyone, will be necessary for me to trust where the writers are taking me. If they do not give Sam basic human rights (like his own music, friends, and an opinion that isn't silenced), I will be forced to take Sam's side and think he should leave Dean. I'm sick of Sam getting crumbs in life and in the fandom.