SPN 5x19

[starrylizard]

So what did people think? I have to say I was rather relieved about something...

So a while ago I was having a nice lunch with charis_kalos and I was lamenting the fact that SPN had now gone all out Christian. Where their bad guys had previously hailed from many religions, suddenly they were talking Heaven and Hell, angels and demons, GOD and LUCIFER. But where were the many non-Christian Gods? They sort of had Loki (demi-God), so...

But suddenly they seemed to have restricted themselves. As someone who has decided religion isn't for me, but who is fascinated by them nonetheless, this was a big step backwards for the show in my eyes... and then they had episode 5x19! *flail*

I wonder that they appeared to make Lucifer stronger than all the other Gods.... hmmm. Killing them? Not sure about that. But that the writers had thought about it and rectified the situation made me very happy.

Also, finally the way in which the rings are important and how the guys will put Lucifer back in his box. Yay! Plot development finally. The last three episodes hail the end of the annoying filler eps for the season I hope.

Yet another minor character killed off. Definitely a trend there. I can't quite figure out why they never get around to killing Bobby. He certainly is bucking that particular trend... But anyway.

FINALLY!

Lizzie out!

Comments

[charis-kalos.livejournal.com]

I refuse to believe that Gabriel is dead. Or at least, he's only mostly dead, not all dead. He might be resurrected by an-occasionally-interventionist God like Castiel was, or he might be raised by blood magic, since he's still bound to Kali by blood. But he's not gone forever - because I like him!

I loved seeing the pantheon, but hated that Lucifer could kill them. He's only a fallen archangel, not a god himself. It could be one of those Pratchett Small Gods/Gaiman American Gods things where the strength of a god is based on the number of their worshippers, and lots of people do seem to believe in 'Lucifer as the Devil' (even though it's crappy Christian theology). But him killing Odin and Ganesh and almost killing Kali - very Western Imperialism.

[anniehow.livejournal.com]

He's only pining for the fjords? (sorry, sorry, couldn't resist)

Hey, here's an idea: Archangels can whiz around time, yeah? 'cause I was watching Dr Who just now, and...

[charis-kalos.livejournal.com]

Time travel, yes, that could be another way. Because GABREIL IS NOT DEAD and De Nile is a river in Egypt.

[starrylizard.livejournal.com]

*snickers* I love having you up to date! :)

Well God brought back Castiel, so why not Gabe too? His/Her non-interference policy is pretty interfering so far.

[starrylizard.livejournal.com]

even though it's crappy Christian theology
*smishes you* :)

But him killing Odin and Ganesh and almost killing Kali - very Western Imperialism.
Exactly!

[charis-kalos.livejournal.com]

even though it's crappy Christian theology
*smishes you* :)

Cannot ... switch ... theological brain ... off.

[starrylizard.livejournal.com]

But that's why I love ya! :)