Note: Full spoilers for the episode follow.
The Winchesters are better together than they are apart. In theory. Tonight's Supernatural managed to highlight both the distance and the devotion between the brothers. It's a juxtaposition that almost works. Sam cares about Dean so much he's willing to do whatever it takes, and it's changing him. He's working with Rowena, and he's acting recklessly. It's only a matter of time before he faces an irrevocable turning point. The same concerns forcing him to take extreme actions also cause him to lie to Dean. Sam thinks it's for the best, but really, it's rarely a smart move to lie to the person you care about the most.
And that aspect is making the Mark of Cain more interesting. The curse is having a greater effect on Dean, sure, but it's transforming Sam by proxy. He's seemingly been pushed to the sidelines for most of the season, but he's actually wrangling his own demons. It's true Sam hasn't received as much screen time or development as Dean, but by the end of this road, I wouldn't be shocked to learn Sam carries as many scars as Dean from the experience. He's already crossed one line by working with Rowena.
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The Winchesters are better together than they are apart. In theory. Tonight's Supernatural managed to highlight both the distance and the devotion between the brothers. It's a juxtaposition that almost works. Sam cares about Dean so much he's willing to do whatever it takes, and it's changing him. He's working with Rowena, and he's acting recklessly. It's only a matter of time before he faces an irrevocable turning point. The same concerns forcing him to take extreme actions also cause him to lie to Dean. Sam thinks it's for the best, but really, it's rarely a smart move to lie to the person you care about the most.
And that aspect is making the Mark of Cain more interesting. The curse is having a greater effect on Dean, sure, but it's transforming Sam by proxy. He's seemingly been pushed to the sidelines for most of the season, but he's actually wrangling his own demons. It's true Sam hasn't received as much screen time or development as Dean, but by the end of this road, I wouldn't be shocked to learn Sam carries as many scars as Dean from the experience. He's already crossed one line by working with Rowena.
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