Thursday, May 10, 2012
Edohotep
Director/writer: Ben Edlund.
Kevin Tran (Osric Chau) is more than your typical overachieving honours student prepping for his SAT. In "Supernatural's" latest, "Reading is Fundamental," he'll soon be the Chosen One, and that’s not because of what he knows. It’s in what he does not that makes this episode an interesting watch. His world is turned upside down because of all the supernatural forces chasing after him, Winchesters included.
But if the angels have their say, he's going to become a hermit and will have to discover the Word of God. Ever since last season's purge, their numbers are few and they are still leaderless.
The return of the angels and demons in the last few episodes should come to be no surprise. Crowley will no doubt appear.
Ever since the Winchesters cracked the clay seal that they have stolen from Dick Roman, they unleashed some kind of cosmic force that needed a keeper (Tran). What they pulled out of the rubble was a mysterious cuneiform tablet that looks like it’s written in Sumerian.
At the same time, Castiel awoke from his prison. He soon reveals that he has a new purpose in life. Instead of wanting to right all that is wrong in the universe, he's more settled in to become an observer, perhaps a Watcher from Jewish tradition. At the same time, he has become a gentler soul. Some may wonder if he's turned Buddhist. And Collins has done a great job in giving his character a new twist by being light-hearted.
This angel has a new goal, and that's not to return to the fold either. With Meg, who has broken ties with the demonic world, they can make for an interesting power-couple. They may end up being the new leaders for their respective races, and with an Asian-American prophet, the mix cannot get any more curious.
When the parents arrive, the arch-angels in Heaven will want answers for all that has happened in their universe. There is too much pride going on. Unlike Jesus, they are not ready to forgive Castiel for all that he has done.
With the Leviathans getting involved, this war over who commands whom will soon explode. In the food and power chain, they are the apex predator. Angels and demons are next on the list, demi-gods follow, and the monsters somewhere in between. On the bottom, all of mankind is treated like pond scum. When these sea dwellers make their move on Tran's guardian angels, some of the amoebae are considered useful as with how Dick Roman treated Charlie in the last episode, “The Girl with the Dungeons and Dragons Tattoo.”
But when considering how powerful these supernatural forces are, this episode makes an odd move by showing how un-omnipotent the angels can be. Do they suddenly become stupid when they assume mortal form? These heavenly messengers can smell a demon a mile away, but they cannot recognize the scent of Leviathan. Maybe these creatures shower very well.
But when they are ready to pounce, Tran's life is in danger. This seasons climax will depend on him discovering the word of god, and that may be “sacrifice.” Also, the weapon that can defeat the Leviathan has to be made from the bone of a righteous mortal.
Either the Winchesters will have to break into the crypt and steal the bone of a Saint or someone will have to give up a body part. Either way, as pond scum, humans have come a long way since the Planet of the Apes. Castiel lost the bet when he thought the Neanderthals would win out. But Homo Sapiens still have a long way to go before they can become a spiritually aware nation. As the prophet shows, ignorance is the better way to go.
Overall: 7.5 out of 10.
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