This episode has a lot to love inside of it, from the solid werewolf storyline to the great dialogue between Dean and 'Ashley'. Werewolves haven't always been big favorite episodes of mine, as I've also found them to be kind of dull and not really scary... more annoying than anything. However, this episode is probably the show's best use of them since "Heart" from season 2.
I'm still not a big fan of how enemies seem to be able to defeat the boys so easily, for example, last week with the family of vampires, that situation was easy to get out of... Perhaps the boys believe that the situations that they're in aren't interesting enough for them to permanently die (Chuck wouldn't allow them to die like this). Lilith mentions that the werewolf brothers have to die like this to 'foreshadow' whats to come for the Winchesters... however, it still feels like a situation that could've been avoided when it came to Sammy getting held at gunpoint.
I am so happy that they've brought back Lilith, although... I remember from Season 13 being told that God couldn't interact with the empty, so how did he do this? Well... writers lie I guess. Her reveal scene was completely out of nowhere and was not expected at all... fantastic writing especially for that scene... regardless of the retcon...
I'm impressed that with each of the latest three episodes, the writers have been making what could be seen as filler "Monster Of The Week" content into actual important development for our characters. I'm extremely excited to see what new ancient foes are coming back.. especially if Lilith is back into the playing cards. A villain I never thought we'd see again, even in this final batch of episodes. I'm still crossing my fingers for Azazel to make his way back into the show, I want to see that son die twice.
Another note, I absolutely adore the "Alternate Endings" stuff that Sam seems to be seeing for the end of "Supernatural". It's a really fun way to bring back elements of past seasons, like the Mark of Cain, and make them relevant again in a new way. Extraordinary work on this front.
POSITIVES:
- Fantastic Lilith reveal
- Great use of "Monster Of The Week Content"
- Great dialogue between Dean and 'Ashley' (AKA Lilith)
- Good direction, and stunt work
- Good ending "How are we supposed to fight God?"
NEGATIVES:
- Slow build up could've been a bit faster regarding Lilith
- Retcon of the empty was a little bit frustrating
- Castiel needs to come back soon (thankfully, he seems to be in the next episode), this drama needs to stop eventually
Score: 8.5/10 (Great)
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