This is by far one of my most all time favourite episodes. Not only due to it's heavy plot but also for some shocking heartbreaking moments. On this episode we say farewell to two of the most amazing recurring characters in the history of Supernatural. Samantha Ferris and Alona Tal gave yet their best performance making their death even more tragic and unforgettable. Ellen has always been the motherly figure on the show, she did her role with an amazing heartfelt care and tenderness. It was painful to see her grieve over Jo's death and you can only be glad it didn't last long for her because simply you care for that lady too much to see her suffer. And then there is Jo, starting out on Supernatural as an interesting character, I ended up hating the writers for deliberately screwing up her character when they got the chance, I don't know whether it was because many fans hated her or it is some kind of anti feminist view on the show. However, on this episode they finally gave the character what she really deserved, They finally had the juice to make her character as amazing as she can be. Jo started out as a young wanna be hunter girl more of an amateur than a hunter, but here we finally have seen how amazing she had grown over the years. Jo grew up a more skilled hunter, she handled her self in a fight as a true soldier and died for her love. She took her death with maturity and desire to make her self worthy even when dying. RIP Ellen and Jo Harvelle, you will sure be missed.
I can't talk enough about the brilliant performances of both the regular and recurring cast members. Mark Sheppard was a nice choice making Crowley cunning, classy and interesting. Jared and Jensen were as stunning as always. Jared's pained expressions holding Jo's hands made my heart ache. And I specially enjoyed Jensen's performance, it's fabulous how you can see all kinds of emotions just by looking in the man's face. I liked seeing how scared he was to face Hellhounds again but managed to control his panic, his shocked voice talking how bad was Jo's condition to Bobby was heart wrenching. And I wonder did he really have feelings for her or was he hurt over loosing a sister, another family member?
Rachel Miner was getting better as Meg, however I still miss Nicki Aycox. What makes Mark Pellegrino's Lucifer rise above all other villains and thus even more dangerous is that apart from being very powerful, manipulative, ruthless and arrogant is the fact that Lucifer believes his own lies thinking he is justified with every move he makes and that he is doing the right thing. His insistence on that Sam would eventually say yes to him made him all the more creepy and dangerous.
I can't talk enough about the brilliant performances of both the regular and recurring cast members. Mark Sheppard was a nice choice making Crowley cunning, classy and interesting. Jared and Jensen were as stunning as always. Jared's pained expressions holding Jo's hands made my heart ache. And I specially enjoyed Jensen's performance, it's fabulous how you can see all kinds of emotions just by looking in the man's face. I liked seeing how scared he was to face Hellhounds again but managed to control his panic, his shocked voice talking how bad was Jo's condition to Bobby was heart wrenching. And I wonder did he really have feelings for her or was he hurt over loosing a sister, another family member?
Rachel Miner was getting better as Meg, however I still miss Nicki Aycox. What makes Mark Pellegrino's Lucifer rise above all other villains and thus even more dangerous is that apart from being very powerful, manipulative, ruthless and arrogant is the fact that Lucifer believes his own lies thinking he is justified with every move he makes and that he is doing the right thing. His insistence on that Sam would eventually say yes to him made him all the more creepy and dangerous.