some thoughts on that one show

[alwaysenduphere]

Two things I keep meaning to mention and don't.

Everyone joked that Legion was like Supernatural: the movie, and it...kind of was, in a way. But in a terribly produced and executed way. Don't pay money to see it, really. It's terrible. I've read better bad fic of the apocalypse sort. Really. But anyway, there's one thing from the movie that has kinda stuck with me and made me wonder a bit about Castiel and even God's intentions.

The basic plot of Legion is that God ordered the angels to exterminate human kind, okay. But Michael rebels and goes to defend JessCharlie and her baby.



Gabriel of course comes to kill Michael for rebelling against God's orders, and does kill him. But right as Gabriel goes to kill Charlie and the baby, Michael returns. Gabriel of course is flummuxed, and their conversation is as such:

Gabriel:
This can't be.
You've disobeyed Him.

Michael:
You gave him what he asked.
I gave him what he needed.

SO. What if Castiel, by severing himself from Zachariah and heaven and choosing to protect Dean Winchester, is actually doing what God needs?



That was a lot of text to explain one little question. Whew.

Point number two:

one of my all-time favorite Whedon quotes ever:

Angel: Well, I guess I kinda worked it out. If there's no great glorious end to all this, if nothing we do matters... , then all that matters is what we do. 'Cause that's all there is. What we do. Now. Today. I fought for so long, for redemption, for a reward, and finally just to beat the other guy, but I never got it.
Kate Lockley: And now you do?
Angel: Not all of it. All I wanna do is help. I wanna help because, I don't think people should suffer as they do. Because, if there's no bigger meaning, then the smallest act of kindness is the greatest thing in the world.

I can't decide if I want this quote to pertain more to Sam or Dean. Because at this point, they're both trying for redemption in some form or another, Sam for the demon blood/lucifer freeing and Dean for torturing in hell.

I like how I can point out quotes that are relevant to me, but I totally fail at expounding on them in a good solid meta-esque way. But just. Food for thought.

Also! This article is an interesting read (at least the part about Angel was):
Spiritual Atheism: Buffy, Angel, House, & Doctor Who.

Happy Thursday!
Also, Happy April Fools. I don't think I can top last year's prank of convincing people my parents had bought me an impala, so I have nothing planned.

Comments

[dawnintheforest.livejournal.com]

Oh man! I remember that prank! It sticks out particularly clearly, since gullible me fell for it. *facepalm* ; )

I like your two points here. I know what you mean about thinking of something with meta-potential, and then not being able to expand upon the thought. But I think we, your flist, will be able to draw from what you've written here.

I especially like your first point, because I feel like the whole "Where's God?" question needs to be dealt with some more. Although I suppose Kripke is going to hold out on us until we get closer to the finale? That's what I'm thinking, anyways. Who knows, maybe somebody will at least mention God tonight?

I really think that Angel quote applies to both boys. You're right that at the end of the day they just want to save people, hunt things, family business. Dean especially, is always saying stuff along these lines.

[alwaysenduphere.livejournal.com]

Haha, I'm just that good.

I hope someone gets something ~deep~ from the shit I say, lol. I took time to post this shit!

..even when the show proves me wrong. Pooey.

YES.

[dawnintheforest.livejournal.com]

I wish I didn't have work tomorrow. Or that I wasn't so tired already. Then I'd rewatch the epi NOW. I've got most of my review/ramble done, at least. I love writing the posts while my reactions are still fresh and raw.

[blacklid.livejournal.com]

I do believe you have a good point, there.

We also know that Castiel is in no hurry to go back there and that the bigwig angels want a shot at Paradise... which means Heaven is no picnic.

Tonight is going to be interesting!

[alwaysenduphere.livejournal.com]

Well there goes my idea, lol.

[slayerkate.livejournal.com]

Yeah, I felt like such a sucker last year when you got me.

I seriously just got 2008 and 2009 confused. Wow. Um... yeah. I was going to write something about how I was pregnant and couldn't be held responsible for being so gullible. I'm kinda concerned for my sanity right now. Jeez.

[alwaysenduphere.livejournal.com]

Haha, you and like 15 other people.

I wrote 2009 on a check the other day, sooo. It happens.

[xxtornxxapartxx.livejournal.com]

I totally fell for your prank last year XD
It was brilliant though!

[alwaysenduphere.livejournal.com]

Bwahaha, it was definitely the best I've ever come up with. :P

[sparksflyout.livejournal.com]

*grumbles* That joke was.... was... well, it was rather good. Made me feel like a complete ass though.

Aw. NO! I WANT TO SEE LEGIONNNN! I HAVE BEEN WAITING TO SEE EEETTT!! IT CANNOT SUCK. :/

[alwaysenduphere.livejournal.com]

HEEEEHEEEEEHEEEE. Definitely my best prank ever.

It uh...has some problems. I wanted it to be good, I REALLY did. But uh...no.