Happy Sunday TV fans! After watching the CW’s Supernatural season 13 episode 17 last night, I learned that even when you think you can’t be redeemed, fear and regret can lead you to try to do the right thing against all odds. That being said, there is always a catch…or Ketch involved. Please note spoilers are ahead if you have not gotten a chance to watch yet. In last night’s episode, “The Thing,” Sam and Dean are checking off their list of ingredients and are stumped by the Seal of Solomon, which causes them to track down a lead in Rhode Island. Meanwhile, Ketch gets schooled by Asmodeus and makes the decision to turn the tables on him. My top 5 moments from Supernatural season 13 episode 17 are:
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Dean gets creative with Post-It notes.
Sam has been investing a lot of time in his research and falls asleep on top of a book, which inspires Dean to have a little bit of fun with him. He carefully places post-it notes on the back of Sam’s shirt that read: “Dum Dum,” “Kick Me”and“Ass face.” Later on, Sam notices them in the mirror and is not amused, but Dean tells him they have other things to worry about now, but takes a moment to really appreciate his fine work.
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“I love books!”
As a refresher, Sam and Dean need four ingredients to open the door to the other world that Mary and Jack are trapped in. They begin making their list and checking it twice and are currently short two ingredients: The Seal of Solomon and the grace from an Archangel. Sam and Dean have been searching for information on the Seal of Solomon to no avail, which leads them to go through the archives which Dean finds very tedious. They eventually come across information from the Men of Letters who apparently discovered Solomon’s treasure. In the treasure is a “jewel of the cosmos,” which Dean refers to as “a piece of kryptonite.” They decide to head off to Rhode Island to track down the lead in another hideaway from the Men of Letters, as this is the only lead they have.
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“Kale is a garnish.”
When Sam and Dean stop in at a local diner in Rhode Island, Dean allows the waitress to bring him whatever is good. Sam makes the healthier choice, however; and orders a type of Kale dish which disgusts Dean. Sam begins talking about the importance of lowering his cholesterol. Dean is impressed but explains that he is also “watching his cholesterol…watching it go way up.”
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“It’s like a Hallmark movie…but with tentacles.”
After Sam and Dean go down to the underground Men of Letters bunker in Rhode Island, they find an unexpected guest. A woman named Sandy Porter is being held captive, but has been there for almost a hundred years. Sam and Dean are stumped by this but welcome her to the future just the same and let her know that they will protect her. They need to quickly make good on their promise, as followers of the Men of Letters begin surrounding the diner. After Sam is captured, he learns that Sandy died many years ago and the monster that fed on her inhabits her body. Sam quickly realizes that Dean is in a lot of trouble as apparently all the monster does is “feed and breed.” Luckily for Dean, Sandy chooses him as the host for her lover trapped in the other world. Sam and the other Men of Letters rescue Dean with perfect timing and send the monster back to its world, closing the rift for good.
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“What’s the catch?”
While Mr. Ketch tries to involve himself in Asmodeus’s plan, he quickly realizes that he is merely a servant in his eyes and not worth much at all. Asmodeus tells Ketch that he sees that he is filled with fear, regret, and pain and that he can’t be redeemed. He makes him feel even less when he simply tells him, “You’re mine.” Mr. Ketch refuses to let this be his fate and makes the decision to break out Gabriel and bring him to Sam and Dean as a peace offering. Sam and Dean are shocked to see Gabriel but are not about to turn Mr. Ketch away, especially since he possesses the last ingredient. In return, Mr. Ketch wants protection from Asmodeus and “dibs on the top bunk.” While Sam is hesitant, Dean quickly agrees and tells Sam that he and Mr. Ketch are going to go through the door alone. Sam is left to hold down the fort and watch after Gabriel, but clearly doesn’t like the idea of letting his brother handle this on his own. We know that the Winchester brothers are stronger together, but will this plan work the way Dean intends? While I’m not sure they will be able to find Jack and Mary so easily, it seems like this is their only option right now. What new threats will they find in the other world? What will Sam encounter with Gabriel? And it seems like we haven’t seen too much of Lucifer or Rowena lately, so you know that they will be re-surfacing sooner or later. Let’s hope it’s not when the Winchester brothers are apart.
I hope you enjoyed the list and feel free to post your own thoughts and theories on Supernatural below. Happy viewing!
Best,
Amy Koto, TV Fanatic Girl
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