"Supernatural" Recap: "The Devil in the Details"

Written by Shae

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Can we just take a minute to appreciate Lucifer dressed as Santa in Rowena's dream!? Because that was utterly amazing. I don't care what anyone says, that's the best thing to ever happen. Crowley getting a Sam Winchester POP! figure, even better. It's the best Christmas ever! I always love how Supernatural caters to their fans in the best ways. This episode was basically a ton of fun with a lot of feels. Alright, that's basically every episode ever. But, really. Sam being in hell with Luci is kind of bad.

What I really liked was how the episode started with a bit of fun. Granted it's not all fun and games. Still, it was oddly nice to have a slightly lighter tone around the heaviness of the topic. Lucifer taking Sam down a walk of memory lane was kind of sad in a lot of ways. The constant belittling of Sam's previous actions was kind of cruel. But the devil is anything if not tricky like that. Beating Sam's will power down was just as easy as walking for the once beloved angel. Sadly for me, I didn't like any of it. Poor Moose! I will say, his amazing monologue on how he wouldn't give in to Lucifer was, well, magic! That's the moose we know and love! Even if it kind of back fired.....

The scene with Castiel meeting Ambriel was adorable. However, her getting eating by Amara was more than just sad. The little angel had only been on screen for a short time, but she made a lasting impression. At least Amara didn't hurt our Cas! Could you even imagine losing Castiel for real? Me either. Let's be honest, that wouldn't happen. It's bad enough we lost Gabriel, which I'm still in denial over. Amara's little message being carved into poor Cas's chest....that wasn't very nice! But, you know, it did make the whole thing more ominous.

The highlight, aside from the opening, was definitely the fight between Sam, Dean, Cas, and Lucifer. Look, we all knew Lucifer was powerful and strong, and did I mention powerful? But damn! Two well trained hunters and one angel didn't even stand a chance! Crowley and the Witch catcher (thanks to Billy) saved the day! Also! Billy is back! Guys!!! I know I shouldn't, but I adore her. She's one of the few reapers. aside from Tessa, we actually get to see. Granted, she's so not on Team Winchester's side, but she's awesome in her own way. I love seeing her, even for the short time. And Crowley calling Dean and betraying Rowena? Kind of epic, but we know Crowley is friends with the boys, even if he denies it. They may fight, but Crowley is still one of my favorite characters, for this very reason. At least we trust he'll always take care of himself.

Geeking out about this episode just reminds me as to why I love this show. Sam and Dean saving the world with Cas and even Crowley? Okay, sure, but Amara surviving the mega smite, bad. But she's a fun antagonist. Plus, I feel there's a lot there we need to really....well, know. Either way! Holy cow you guys! That ending! I can't even with all the emotions! Cas is now Lucifer!? How does that work!! He's an angel! Right? Can an angel inhabit another angels body's!? Apparently! And Sam and Dean have no clue! And Crowley finally got to know why Rowena hated him, only to watch her be killed by Lucifer, who is now Cas! I can't! And we have to wait an entire week to find out what happens! Guys! No!

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