Supernatural Season 5 Episode 2 - Good God, Y'all!

I'd like to think of this episode as a prelude to the bad news. You know how it is when you set a person up when you've got to give him or her the bad news? You start with a check on the current status of said person, you try to convince them to sit down or at the least, find a place where they can faint safely. Then you premise everything as something that's not too big of a deal and then give the death blow - hoping that it wouldn't be too harsh.

All that? That's how I summarize this episode.

This is the starting line, my friends. Apocalypse was given the green flag and the first in line is War. Honestly speaking though, I find this episode as a catalyst for a lot of philosophical discussions. Think about it: we are supposed to be the most intelligent of all God's creatures here on Earth. We're gifted with higher brain functions that allow us to analyze and anticipate actions and situations. This higher brain function, logically speaking, makes us the best candidate for being a vanguard to the planet and all its creatures. But what do we do? We've somehow managed to not only slowly destroy our planet but we've taken it upon ourselves to kill each other as well. What War said was so true - he didn't have to do anything, all he did was plant a few strategic thoughts and it was all about us. Oh and the Mustang? Nice touch - although you gave the twist far too early.

Once again, the tension between the brothers has us fans at the edge of our seats, nibbling on our nails. It's the end of days and it could be the end of the brotherly love between the surviving Winchesters. Although, you could still see the kind of attachment and love Dean has for Sam when Castiel asked for the amulet. The sentimentality that represents that amulet runs deep than just a Christmas present. But you can't help but be rendered hapless seeing them like that. As a parent, I'm very affected by the entire situation.

God, or at least his presence and existence has been introduced. I wonder who they'll cast...

I'd have to say as well that this episode tackled some pretty serious issues. Sam's addiction to demon blood and the way he was acting is pretty much how an alcoholic or a drug addict would act. For those who had some experience in the matter (just like yours truly) it was quite heart wrenching to see all the common reactions and actuation Sam was manifesting. I seriously wanted to just hold him in my arms (for the right reasons, I swear! Sheesh...) Hats off to the researchers and writers who've managed to incorporate that in the story. Kudos to Jared who gave a very realistic and emotional representation.

Damn you, Kripke for making us cry. That ending has probably caused a lot of alcoholic consumption. I heard that tissue sales also went up.

Another great episode. I give it five Castiel feathers.