@Bryzarro - How many more episdoes are left - 7?  I agree that introducing Eve right now is late in the game, and that it appears they're cramming a lot into the season (although doing a good job of it).  Also hope they go at least a couple of more seasons; show doesn't appear to be running out of steam.  Can't see as how they could end the series with a "happy ever after" scenario, like they appeared to be giving Dean.  Death personally reaping them and walking off with God and Cass into Heaven seems to be the only way to truly close it out.

I really hope that they are building this up with an appearance by God in the finale; it seems to be the only logical way they can end the season.  Only God can end the war between the angels with any finality, and it seems that Eve is powerful enough that only by His hand can she be defeated.  Unless the show intends to go another season, don't see how else they can wrap everything up.

I had mixed feelings about the ep as well.  If this is all about "truth", then it stands to reason that it would only come about when a question is posed to someone, or, more generally, people's true thoughts about someone are reveled.  So it's logical for the waitress to hear all the negative comments about her from her boss and sister, but why would the old lady say she hit someone?  Not relevant.  Same with Bobby talking about Tori Spelling; nothing to do with Dean.  That's not a "truth" curse, but a "speak your mind" curse.  And then not really a curse because people are speaking their mind about what they're thinking, not necessarily about what they think of the cursed person. 

I think Dean was punching Sam out because with the revelation that Sam does not have a soul, he's not human and thus poses a threat.  If you're going to let your brother be vamped, what else is he capable of?  Perhaps Satan let him leave Hell, but kept his soul?  Also, why couldn't Cass detect he was souless.  Thought angels on the show could detect that sort of thing.

Good insight, again, Joe.

Joe - when Dean came back from Hell, it was revealed that time passes very quickly there, so for the four months he was gone on Earth, he spent about 40 years in Hell.  And while Dean was in Hell, he was tortured for years to the point that when he stopped resisting the "offer" to become a torturer himself, a final corruption of his soul.  I forget how long Sam was in Hell - a few days, I believe - so that would be a few months in Hell, at least. 

I think that Sam is Sam, but simply a colder, more hard-hearted Sam.  His goal was to find the uber-Vamp.  He knew that Dean being bit could help them accomplish that.  He also knew that there was a possibility that Dean could be rescued, but if not, hey, tough break.  He's all about the mission.  I also believe that there is a reason behind Sam's behavior - he was released with a mission, he has to perform certain tasks or be returned to Hell, etc.  Since it's the last seasion, I don't buy that this isn't "Sam" but someone inhabiting his body.

A potential clue, that would scrape my theory, is that when Sam appeared in last season's finale, he appeared as if he were a ghost.  Perhaps that's an overlooked clue, and that while it's Sam, it's Sam the Ghost or some other embodied spirit.  Hopefully it'll be an interesting reveal and a cop-out doesn't someone occur.

Spot on review, particularly about the writing for Hartley/GA.  At times I wonder why Hartley hasn't been attempting to branch out into movies or other shows (he was passable in the Aquaman pilot), while at other times he looks inept.  I'm with you that it's the writing.  Also, while I'm not that familiar with the comic book Cat Grant, she can't possibly be as annoying as she is on the show, can she?  And that's really the best actress they could find?

One huge nit that I'm sure that's been crabbed about before: the usage of the word "secret".  Why not "ability" or "powers"?  Much better fit.  "Secret" sounds like some high school lovesick retard.  But I digress.

Love the show, but can't stand Jeff and Lester.  Hit the fast forward whenever the Buy More scenes are on.  The characters and situation are so absurd that it takes away from the rest of the show.  Yeah, the concept of Chuck, his relationship with Sarah and Casey are leaps of logic, but in the world the show is created in, it works.  Buy More characters are too ludicrous and outlandish that I can't imagine a fictional world that their behavior would work.

Stupid question - I have the first 5 episodes DVR'd, but haven't watched them yet.  Is it worth my time?  Haven't read any of the reviews.

Any way of preventing these a--hole spammers from gaining access/remaining?  Annoying to have to scroll past.

Good review, and enjoy reading a newbie's take on the show.  People who have watched the show since Season 1 may have personal, jaded takes on the show because they're not happy where a character is going, wish certain things would be different, etc.  A fresh perspective helps remove some of those viewpoints and helps enjoy the show.

One snipe - no political references please!  Want my safe zones (unless the particular show, for some reason, discussed it).  Thanks.