#they didn’t rly do this in early seasons quite so much. you didn’t have sam drinking blood and also being a drug addict at the same time😭

[sammygender]

supernatural does this really fascinating/strange thing where they write a metaphor for something, but then also directly show the something at the same time. so you have john winchester raising his kids to be hunters (metaphor for abusive childhood) but also, aside from that, being flat out abusive. you have sam winchester repeatedly being possessed by things without his consent (metaphor for sexual assault) but also, aside from that, being sexually assaulted. you have dean winchester becoming more and more violent as result of a mark that makes him addicted to something (sort-of a metaphor for alcoholism? they’re clumsy about this one) but also, aside from that, being an alcoholic. it’s such a Choice. i don’t have anything else to say it’s just something i’ve noticed

[themanicgalaxy]

SPN 5X1 Sympathy for the Devil

THUNDERSTRUCK OPENS SEASON 5 OH HELL YEAH

aight, lucifer's back, i got six episodes to catch up on(two weekends) AND YOU'VE BEEN THUNDERSTRUCKKKKK

WHAT THE HELL WAS THAT EFFECT AHAHAHA

yeah I see why tumblr likes it, it's the mainstream version of itself

not that that made sense, but IT'S SEASON 5 TIME!

oh this is a NICE lighting effect?

oo interesting transition?

zachariah?

ok so the beam kills the plane ?

why are they on the plane ?

ah yes the late 2000s sure were a Fun Time

PLEASE FUCKING TALK TO EACH OTHER I SWEAR TO GOD I AM SO TIRED OF THIS

YES IT'S MY COPING MECHANISM TOO, BUT I'M NOT HUNTING THE DEMONS

CHUCK FUCKING SCARED ME DAMN

no Sam's Totally not a Demon it's Fine

Cas? Dead?

boy you sure can try

Exploded Cas HAHAHA HE HAS A MOLAR IN HIS HAIR

oh good it's zach

"it's apocalypse now" feels like a reference to...apocalypse now heh

the vessel oho the planting and payoff

O H TH AT WAS C L E V ER DEAN!

WHERE IS C A S WHERE IS THE ANGEL

does...Dean know about Ruby

hey they said the roll credits

o Dean doesn't know about the voicemail

ASFPHSIHF i hate you people

ah Dean the "let's move on let's move on let's move on"

Oh ok the vessel

WAIT THEY NEED CONSENT RIGHT THE POINTED SET UP

hoh that is a lot of blood

IS BECKY A W*NCESTIE SHIPPER WHAT THE F U C K

well this is a very nice portrayal of fans

jesus christ

i mean to be fair, there ARE some fans like this but still bad

what the actual HELL she's in the season premiere?

this is Strange

please god don't bring up the Fanfics

i do like the critique of their own show at least briefly

although it's being made fun of...?

"can you quit touching me?"

scene change scenE CHANGE

SWORD OF MICHAEL

ah macguffin plot

GO DO R E S E A R C H

Dean really wants to Not Think About it

Bobby..?

B O B B Y ?

it's not Bobby, it's not, it can't be

NO HE LOOKS SO SAD

look I get it they need support, but not being coddled is important

some middle ground ig

CLEVER DEAN ! C L E V E R!

yep! not Bobby!

felt WAY too out of character

MEG! HOLY HELL I DIDN'T KNOW SHE SHOWED UP THIS EARLY

MEGMEGMEGMEG

AND IT SOUNDS LIKE HER! OH MY GOD

oo villain hero banter god I love having that

the flirting thing is weird ok fine do your fetish thing

BOBBY?

B O B B Y ?

NO ! NONONO! ARE YOU KIDDING ME THERE'S NO WAY

goddamn i love Meg

what the FUCK happened to exorcisms yall

aww the baby crying woke mina awwwwww

she's a protective fucker

oh the bloody crib imagery is FUCKED it's VERY nice

oh thank GOD they take him to a hospital

I thought castle said CASTIEL lol

also NICE imagery

ok lots of dead guys

"oh thank god the angels are here" pfftahaha

yeah Dean's the michael sword whoopsie

DID YOU FUCK THE MICHAEL SWORD CASTIEL

"wad of insecurity and self loathing" pfft

why didn't they just say vessel

ANGEL CONDOM

oh the Bang and instant leg break is nice

AH CONSENT

C L E V E R D E A N

"it is written" free will babyyyy

ah uses Bobby as leverage

jeez

altho angel power is INTENSE

"are we having fun yet" OH HELL

seriously hbo spn would be INTENSE body horror what do you mean no lungs

C A S! CASCAS!!!

HE'S ALIVE! I MEAN I KNEW BUT CAS

INTENSE CURLY HAIRED CAS

S I G I L PROTECTIVE S I G I L

"no i carved it into your ribs" THE DELIVERY AHAHAHA

just doesn't answer ok then

~I'm an angel~

at least he flagged lucifer, I was hoping someone would

the angels rly do be "gaslight gatekeep girblossing"

i do find a lucifer plot line played straight interesting! who'd a thunk

ok seriously, it was TOO easy to find someone wronged by god

oo the don't lie thing, that's neat

jeez, they rly had the budget of Nothing

Bobby oh my God

THE GED QUOTE! THAT WAS THIS!

"I got no idea, but I got a GED and a give em hell attitude, we'll figure it out" HAHAHA I L O V E H I M

look at least SOMEONE doesn't cut them off

"I deserve a medal for this" pffttt

hey they're framing Dean taller

ALSO HIS HAIR IS A BIT FLUFFY! GOOD! IT LOOKS GOOD!

"I don't think we can ever be what we were"

this feels Real and I HATE it

and they split up with a SHOT OF THE LAMP

god the glass is chewy tonight

1. God+Disillusionment. Ok here's the thing: the whole scene where Lucifer didn't even have to do much to convince Nick? I think? to go against God feels important. Like it feels as if God has abandoned us, and we want to get back at him. Absent Father narrative, mixed with a bit of ye old exceptionalism(you're all mighty and all powerful, why didn't you help me). It...obviously I don't know who's idea it was to go this way, or what lens they were viewing this through specifically, but that convincing(and what Nick believed so he could let himself be convinced) felt important both in the context(vague 2009, after the crash) and in the story. I feel like this theme will show up later.

2. clever Dean. Dean got like three clever moments this episode, and a good pep talk. And I really like the trade off! The "let's not think about it until it blows over I'm totally fine ahaha" fucks him up when it comes time to deal with his relationship with his brother, but this desire to move forward(and the actual intelligence to think ahead like damn) helped them actually get to places. and at the end, he does a pep talk! he's learned how people work a bit! like the nuance and the showing off his good skills makes me happy.

3. lucifer played straight. So I realize this came out like...a decade before the Lucifer show. but having a Lucifer that has quiet daddy issues and have them be played entirely straight wasn't something I thought would be as compelling as it was. The actress for Lucifer was very good, which probably helped, but to have Lucifer be Sincere(seeming) and actually believe in his point was interesting and a bit refreshing

also i liked that the name was recognized, feels more realistic

4. probably need a callout. Like I get it, they're the main heroes, they did their best, but they DEFINITELY needed a call out or at least a chat that wasn't the End of the episode. They did their best, I get not siding with the angels, but SOMETHING has to be done. You can't build the "everything is shit" narrative and say idk we're probably gonna fix it lol in the framing device you have set up. Where's ur power fantasy? what are you gonna do with him?

5. Bobby. Listen, I love Bobby. I can tell how you know it's just a Bit off. And while they did need a bit of chewing out, I do appreciate how Bobby's like "priority one, make sure they know I'm not gonna leave" like it makes him a good dad, if a not great hunter, and I really like that. I like how Bobby's weak spot is surrogate kids, that makes me happy.

7. the confrontation. Ok listen, I need that in there. The framing(like I said, they're framing Dean as a bit taller than they would in later seasons(possibly as writers shift their focus from Sam to Dean, a trend that seems to Keep Going)), it puts him a bit higher. The dialogue felt real, like to the point of, whether or not it was accurate to the story or not, it felt like two real family members talking. Like "I can't get rid of you, but we can't be what we were?" heartbreaking. I love glass. And yeah, that final shot of Dean walking away from Sam is pretty obvious HOWEVER Dean is shot with a lamp. It either means Cas or just the angels in general, and whether that's a "he's the michael sword and Sam's lucifer(invoked in this convo)" type thing or a "cas is on Dean's side, and as Cas is in the right so is Dean" type thing, it's Interesting to look at. And it's SUPER deliberate, this cANNOT have been done on accident.

8. Second Meg supremacy, first Ruby supremacy

ighty night night time to go pry the kitty off of me

[ihositalianbread]

Rites of Passage

As we approach our finale in just a couple of days, we come to the fallen colosseum, though deteriorated by ware, it has been the site of marvelous battles for the entertainment of the crowd, just like you all have been this season.  So lets pay tribute to the many housemates lost this season...

Leah

Elijah-Leah I didn't expect you to leave the game this early? You're very well liked and extremely popular but I am sad I didn't get to work with you that much in this game bc we were in Trashy4 together and obviously we clicked there so I wouldn't see why we wouldn't work together until you started becoming a bit inactive in the community which I completely understand bc irl shit comes first but much love to you hun <3 I just couldn't help getting you out bc you're popular as fuck and the combo of you and Luke felt like a threat to me and my allies

Emily-

Logan-Leah! Robbed icon! I have no clue what happened here because I never got to know you, but I’ve heard you’re pretty rad. I hope you’re doing good!

Nick-You are an exceptional player in the games that youve played and it was sad (yet refreshing) to see you become a target so soon. I really wanted to have another chance to get to know you a bit better this time around. However, when I saw Christine walk through that door... I knew that everybody was going to be royally screwed with two of the most well liked people in the whole community in a popularity contest. All in all, I hope we eventually do get another chance to play together in an ORG and maybe in a situation where we can work together. Love you girl ♡

Victor-

Darian

Elijah-I wasn't really surprised when you were evicted I think you're fairly new to the community and it's really hard for people to get to know your name , but honestly ngl I thot you were kinda fake to me (lkflqkdkw sorry if I'm assuming) being that you wanted me out in (not using this an an excuse) this org and a different one which made me really question working with you this entire game but you fell short and I would've be willing to work with you and Casey at first but I don't really remember you speaking up other than asking for my vote to stay soz , I just couldn't risk me doing a favor for you for you to turn on me last minute and nom me/vote me out it was in my best interest to evict you

Emily-

Logan-We all know. That’s all.

Nick-Although I worked with you for the short period of time you were in the game, it has came to my knowlodge that youre basically the worst entity in this entire community. Not only do you perpetuate hate online, but you also bring it to the real world. You need a reality check, because if you think that any Ivy league is going to take a racist, transphobic, misgendering, problematic biggot to their university... you are strong mistaken. Do you really think that this world needs more hate and bullying than it already has today? You being a member of the LGBT+ community should be a beacon of acceptance and hope for everybody. I hope you wake up and start loving yourself and the people around you... realize that people actually have feelings and that your words do you have reprecussions.

Victor-

Luke

Elijah-Luke king! I'm super sorry you got evicted early in the game I really did enjoy talking to you even tho you backstabbed me in a different game (not an excuse to target you plus you're forgiven bc I like u as a person) alfkwkfjwj that was a long time ago so I forgot about it I honestly just tried my hardest getting you out due to the simple fact you were probably one of the most well liked out of this entire cast ,you would have an extremely amazing chance at winning this game if you were sitting where I am

Emily-

Logan-LUKE! MY LOVE, MY LIGHT, MY STAR IN THE DARKNESS! So you know how much I love you, and I’m so happy to have gotten to know you and be your friend - you are so amazing, and you’re gonna get a man who loves u to fucking death mark my got damn words. You kept me going and kept me playing in this game. Thanks for that, sweet pea <3

Nick-Working with you was both really messy, but really fucking fun. Now looking back, I really do think the only reason I wanted you gone is because youre gameplay reminded me a bit too much of myself. You appeared to talk to everyone and have many connections in the game. The one week where you legit gave Sam and I five different names of people that you wanted to have nominated for eviction not only allowed me to build trust with every person's name you threw out, but also let me see how much of a wild card you were going to be in the game... something I did not need. Overall, I had an amazing time playing with you and I hope we will eventually play again some time down the road.

Victor-

Emma

Elijah-MOM... that vote was so close for you to stay :( I wish you could've stayed longer bc I really enjoyed our talks (whenever we did talk lol we were both rly inactive) but honestly you're the sweetest and kindest person I've ever met in an org willing to put your BB life at stake for mine not 1 person I know would do that for me in this game other than you and I want to thank you for always being nice to me and helping me thru the game while you were here <3 love ya 

Logan- I never knew you, but you were sweet!

Nick-When I saw that you were cast for this game I was ECSTATIC. Not only are you one of my favorite people in the community, but you are also incredibly cute, funny, loyal, and smart. I was so happy that I finally got a chance to play with you in a game and I really do wish you made it further. You are fucking RAD. Also, can you do youre hair pinkish-purple next time?

Victor-

Michael

Elijah-I'm super sad we didn't get to work together in this game bc I know we're played other orgs together before and we did manage to work in those before and I was a bit iffy on whether or not to message you and offer you an alliance bc I wasn't sure if you trusted me or not in this game due to me backstabbing you in a different one but overall I'm super happy we got to be in another game together !

Logan-A sweetheart, a child, the face of young innocence. I adore you even though I never really got to know you.

Nick-You were one of the people I trusted the most in this game. I had an amazing time working with both you and Emily this season and I promised you when you got evicted I would watch out for her. You leaving in turn started the best alliance of the season..  the "Queef Queens" which included Samantha, Emily, Elijah, and I. I really wish we could have had this alliance start before you left, but you leaving deffinently drew some lines within the house and let me better secure Emily and Elijah's anti-Christian/Victor mentality... something that helped me and Samantha get further in the game without getting nominated every week.

Victor-

Jay

Elijah-tbh I didn't see myself working with you this game bc I hosted you in Johto and knew you weren't a person I could align myself with and depend on when I needed something ... you were expecting me to save you US week of this game but little did anyone know I had an alliance with Nick, Emily, Sam and myself and we diverted a major plan for your own alliance members to backstab you and somehow we managed to pull thru with it , I do love ya as a person but game wise I couldn't keep you!

Logan-Jay, honestly, you are one of my #faves. The week you went was so messy but it was sooooo much fun. You were sorta robbed but you gotta give Christine credit for the #moves she pulled.

Nick-Sadly, you just ended up being one of those people I straight up never spoke to. I found out partly throught intuition and party through Christine that you were somebody who was close to Christian and Victor... an asset if duos were to end. I worked with Christine and through her and Logan to make sure Jaiden put you up that week instead of people in my alliance (Emily and Elijah). I am truly sorry that we never spoke, something which is partly my fault. I hope that we may have another oppurtunity to play with one another because Ive heard good things about you.

Victor-

Christine

Elijah-icon? I think yes. TBH I wasn't sure about working with you in this game due to the simple fact I know you're so good at them and needed to get you out as soon as possible with the least amount of blood on my hands . I hope you can understand I'm super sorry :(

Logan-I like you as a person, and you were so strong in this game. #hateu in festive though. You scare the fuck out of me if I’m being quite honest.

Nick-ROBBED. I was soooooo beyond glad that I had a chance to work with you in this season and it was really sad to see you leave the way you did. However, without you leaving nobody in this game really had a shot at winning (or getting second because that's the new first place this season). I hope we can work together in another game. Also, I am super excited to watch you come back for Ultimate.

Victor-

Christian

Elijah-mom you wanted to work with me this entire game but you truly knew where my loyalties were . Again I'm super sorry for "backstabbing" you and Victor even tho we were never an official alliance . I am really just a loyal hoe and I couldn't backstab nick, Emily and Sam bc they had my back more than anyone else did. You tried getting me out but better luck next time ! Love ya 

Logan-YOU SCARE ME but you’re really cute and I guess you like me? So? Yay for that? I love friends.

Nick-

 You are rude as fuck, get over yourself.

Victor-

Jaiden

Elijah-king ilysm even tho others hate you , I waned to work with you but then again I did you dirty multiple times I'm so sorry I'm messy af qofjwofbajjd best of luck to you outside the house and I like you so much as a person you're funny and messy aka me 

Logan-My duo. All I have for you is love. Game wise, I’m glad you finally kicked that bucket, cuz I got farther, and I’m sitting at finales. I hope outside the community is treated you well, say hi to Kat for me.

Nick-I really do have no hard feelings torwards you. You played the best game you could and we just ended up on opposite sides of the game. You really should not say thigs that could possibly be misunderstood, such as calling a certain somebody a "sexual harassing hill billy", but I like to think youve learned your lesson. At least you arent an asshole to Logan.

Victor-

Casey

Elijah- queen of floaters? I think floating is an excellent strategy no matter what anyone says it got me my first and probably only ever org win! I honestly can't thank you even for the small talks we had about boys and weed it was quite fun and ngl if I ever go to Maine I'm chillin w you and Logan icon !

Logan-Queen! of floating truly iconic for making it as far as you did barely submitting anything at all. My 16% both votes I was up against you? Truly iconic.

Nick-Guns.

Victor-

Samantha

Elijah-another mom? Yes. TBH my loyalties were to you nick and Emily the entire length of the game and I wanted to thank y'all for being my meat shields! Y'all were so much fun and that was the best alliance in org history that ever lived we pulled big moves and all that mess! Either way gotta love ya Sammy <3

Logan-Also my love, my light, my star in the darkness. You were the most surprising evictee - I thought I was going to be here, at finals, losing to you. I can’t wait to talk to you tonight and hear all about your camp experience. I can’t believe you put points on me twice and admitted it so soon. Icon.

Nick-I fucking love you so much. We were such a power duo in this game and ended up being not only the last duo nominated, but also the lest dup standing. We worked and fought through every twist and turn Steffen laid out for us and prevailed. You should still be here in the finale and im really sorry that you had to leave like that. But I cant wait for you to comeback for Ultimate and win :), hopefully Christian will have finally retired by then. Love you tons.

Victor-

Thanks housemates evicted and finalists for making this such a great season, we will be posting the finale vote momentarily.