I really hope you're right, because I think this would make Castiel a much more interesting character - but then I kind of like morally ambiguous characters.
As for the Castiel arc... I thought it was interesting that in the "O Death" promo, they showed the Siren - the only MOTW anywhere in that vid - and then cut to Dean with Cas in the background.
I thought it was interesting that in the "O Death" promo, they showed the Siren - the only MOTW anywhere in that vid - and then cut to Dean with Cas in the background.
This is fascinating meta. It doesn't occur to me that there is so much deliberation behind the sets and shots, until someone like you points it out. Thank you.
The side by side pictures of Dean with Castiel on his shoulder and Sam with Ruby on his shoulder are particularly striking. Traditionally, when someone spills salt they throw it over their left shoulder, because that's where the devil sits. Ruby is quite clearly on Sam's left shoulder. But the Dean/Castiel image is in the mirror, so there is not quite the correspondence that the pictures immediately suggest: Castiel is in reality on Dean's right shoulder.
I'm going to hold on to this as saying that Castiel is one of the good guys.
Ruby is quite clearly on Sam's left shoulder. But the Dean/Castiel image is in the mirror, so there is not quite the correspondence that the pictures immediately suggest: Castiel is in reality on Dean's right shoulder.
Huh! Interesting. I wonder if they did that blocking on purpose.
I'm going to hold on to this as saying that Castiel is one of the good guys.
Welllll, okay, but remember, the image in the mirror is the underlying truth of the matter.
But, still, I know what you mean. I like Castiel. I think he has a much greater capacity for empathy and compassion than Ruby ever had. Witness how torn he was over betraying Anna. Even if it does turn out that he's working a hidden agenda here, I think he has great potential to be a "good guy."
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As for the Castiel arc... I thought it was interesting that in the "O Death" promo, they showed the Siren - the only MOTW anywhere in that vid - and then cut to Dean with Cas in the background.
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I thought it was interesting that in the "O Death" promo, they showed the Siren - the only MOTW anywhere in that vid - and then cut to Dean with Cas in the background.
*gasp*
HEEEEEEEEEEEEEE. *rubs hands gleefully*
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Which then recalls all the other names that have been repeated or tweaking the littlest bit, including 'Cas'!
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*working on the 5.02 review*
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I honestly don't trust Castiel as far as I can throw him! :/
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Wouldn't it? I can hear the collective dismayed gasp arising from the fandom already. *sigh* We can hope.
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The side by side pictures of Dean with Castiel on his shoulder and Sam with Ruby on his shoulder are particularly striking. Traditionally, when someone spills salt they throw it over their left shoulder, because that's where the devil sits. Ruby is quite clearly on Sam's left shoulder. But the Dean/Castiel image is in the mirror, so there is not quite the correspondence that the pictures immediately suggest: Castiel is in reality on Dean's right shoulder.
I'm going to hold on to this as saying that Castiel is one of the good guys.
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Huh! Interesting. I wonder if they did that blocking on purpose.
I'm going to hold on to this as saying that Castiel is one of the good guys.
Welllll, okay, but remember, the image in the mirror is the underlying truth of the matter.
But, still, I know what you mean. I like Castiel. I think he has a much greater capacity for empathy and compassion than Ruby ever had. Witness how torn he was over betraying Anna. Even if it does turn out that he's working a hidden agenda here, I think he has great potential to be a "good guy."
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