Regarding Dean

I loved this episode! It's been a long time since we've been able to see Jensen's acting range. From comedy, to the poignant scene in the bathroom, Jensen shines! This is definitely in my top 5 favorite episodes of all time!

I liked this episode so much that I just had to write a review! It is light, and deep, entertaining and emotional. Especially Jensen shines in this one, showing all his range as an actor - a natural in comedic scenes, while academy award level brilliant in the scene where he is starting to lose who he is. In a way this episode is like a mini-movie on its own, and the montage at the end - which I loved - really ties a bow on this excellent "filler" episode. If filler episodes were all like this, we wouldnt dare call them filler episodes...

I find it so strange that some of the best actors live in the world of these type of sci-fi/fantasy shows, and they just fly under the radar never getting recognition for their talent outside of the fanbase. They wonder why Supernatural has so many diehard fans - it is because we get to see some of the best actors and some of the most fun writing out there. We get Al Pacino (just better looking !) and Shane Black for 41 minutes many times over in the year. Though they get no awards, and they dont get all that fame, but they get undying love and appreciation from the fans.

The Dean moments were great, hilarious and cute. I wasn't a big fan of the witch family or the convenient weapon they always manage to have. Sam's plan was too stupid to believe he went with it and Rowena just gives the book? Still fun, i haven't watched the last few seasons just wanted to see a fun new one and it's definitely spn still. Also why does Dean's voice get this deep? Man it just gets deeper and Deeper,i am concerned for this guy's throat.

The Rowena / Dean chemistry really works in this one although Dean has good chemistry with everyone. Sam is adorable in this episode looking after his older brother and taking charge. This episode has a bit of everything, sentiment, emotion, action, humor and a monster all wrapped up in one. Some great scenes whilst tracing Dean's steps, a cute bunny and a fun waitress. The scene where Dean saves the day based on post it notes is really great.

On its own this is a really strong monster of the week episode. It uses magic/witches to tell a compelling story that can act as a metaphor (i.e. Dementia) and it brings the brotherly melodrama home. The procedural elements are shuffled enough to seem fresh. Ackles manages to turn in one of his funniest *and* saddest performances of the show's run. Indeed, I most appreciate how the episode is able to use the central conceit equally for laughs and tears.

The episode is so much better than the brutal stretch of lackluster episodes it is in the middle of. It might not come across quite so well as among the best episodes.