Mostly because it was hardly a two-parter.
Who We Are and All Along the Watchtower were standalone episodes crammed together to gain that all night status.
Really, I wouldnt have minded waiting a week in between these episodes.
Or even a summer.
It was almost like watching the finales of two different seasons.
Dean becomes emotional in that scene: vacillating between angry and heartbroken.
I hate you…but I love you.
It encapsulates the complicated relationships everyone in theSupernatural-verse seem to have with their parents.
Back in his glory, so to speak, after being imprisoned by Crowley and nearly re-caged by Rowena.
This alternate reality that they visit in the finale is very Mad Max/Phantom Zone-y.
The colors of this world are drab, but kind of beautiful in their simplicity.
Missed opportunity to not have John Winchester make an appearance, though.
Several of our recurring greats met a sticky end this episode, and Im still trying to process it.
First off, Im surprised Rowena was dealt with so flippantly.
Goodbye Rowena, well miss your witchy sass.
Next off, Cass (whom I didnt mention first to avoid spoilation).
Is…is this real life?
Did my beloved angel really just get ventilated by Lucifer?
Im hoping theres a loophole when we return in Season 13, but it better be a good one.
Im getting tired of death scenes that dont meant anything anymore.
What in Chucks name are we going to do with that problem?
The King of Hell has been a mainstay ofSupernaturalsince he first appeared in Season 5s Abandon All Hope.
He took one for the team.
It was downright heroic.
Who would have thought Crowley would become so disillusioned by his station in life that hed do that?
We got to see character growth, impossible situations and nostalgia galore.
Plus, weve got that creepy image of Lucifer Junior to haunt us until next season.
Thats really the gift that keeps on giving.
Looking forward to lucky number Season 13 (thirteen!)
for an insane continuation of Sam and Deans wacky adventures.
Rating:
2.5 out of 5
