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Supernatural Season 8 Episode 10

Torn and Frayed

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AIRED: Jan 16, 2013

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Naomi informs Castiel that Crowley holds an angel captive and he must save him so that Crowley doesn't learn their secrets. Castiel asks for Dean's help. Sam meets with Amelia, who asks him to chose whether to stay with her or never contact her again.

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Supernatural "Torn and Frayed" Review: We Need to Talk About Cas

Supernatural’s return served to streamline the overall story of this season by closing—however temporarily—some of the less immediate plots and therby freeing up time and resources to focus on the larger issues that have driven the season since the beginning.

By MaryAnn Sleasman, Jan 17, 2013

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torn and frayed

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By TrueTvWatcher, Jan 24, 2013

torn and frayed was an absolutely awesome exhilarating and riveting episode of supernatural. I really enjoyed watching because Castiel learned a little bit more about what was happening to him though I at a very high price. both Sam and Dean make changes and choices to their lives in the end and it was sort of sad to see the possibilities of what may happen to the people who they affected. I certainly look forward to watching what happens next.moreless
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Happy Supernatural is back!

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By germanpsychlady, Jan 22, 2013

When I'm seeing him, I have always that song in my head "Miiiister Crooowley, what went down in your heeeaaad". but that has nothing to do with the story, I guess.

Glad Amelia's gone (hope she is gone for good), such a boring and pointless storyline (what was her purpose again???). Keeping my fingers crossed Benny will be back soon (and that he won't get killed, because I'm pretty sure he will drink from the vein again). Loved Dean as always (Jensen Ackles' facial impressions are priceless!), found Sam boring and pathetic as always.moreless
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weird camera work

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By 131291, Jan 19, 2013

I really had a problem with the camera work I mean in film and tv you almost never zoom anymore especially the dramatic face zoom, that thing is almost only used to kind of make fun of the old way of doing tthings. It really bugged me and i actually just used the whole episode trying to figur out if this was some kind of theme episode.
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Torn and Frayed

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By hell693, Jan 18, 2013

This episode was the best episode of Supernatural in a long time. Loved the reveals and i can kinda see how the show ends if they decide to give both brothers a happy ending. Dean opening the laptop to porn was hilarious and old school supernatural Love this season and wish the show can continue to 10 seasons atleast as the ratings and quality have improved this season alot. I didn't want to spoil anything because this episode really deserves a 10 and more.moreless
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Sorry, but this had to happen.

8.5

By vodazz, Jan 17, 2013

I think that only now can this season really begin. Sorry but Benny was a mistake - every season the writers just have to make Sam and Dean fight. And this time Benny (and Amelia) were the reason for these pointless fights. Getting rid of them both will finally let things get back on track. Yes - they both have the potential to return (especially Benny) but I hope they will no longer have the influence they did until now.

One thing that really bugged me was very awkward camerawork. Especially the scene when Crowley's face was zoomed. It looked like it had been done with a mobile phone. Also, someone manipulating Castiel is getting a bit old - but it was done in a new and interesting way - much more "direct" then before.moreless
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Jared Padalecki	Sam Winchester
Jensen Ackles	Dean Winchester

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Tyler Johnston	Alfie/Samandriel	Guest Star
Vincent Gale	Viggo	Guest Star
Rebecca Rifai	Mother	Guest Star
Amanda Tapping	Naomi	Recurring Role
Misha Collins	Castiel	Recurring Role
Mark Sheppard	Crowley	Recurring Role

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- Amelia: Look, last night at the bar. I just wanted to make sure it was you. You know, peeping in my window.
  Sam: "Peeping." You make it so sound, so, uh...
  Amelia: Stalkerish.
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- Crowley: What on earth could you possibly need now, Viggo? I've given you every torture instrument known to man. Short of a Neil Diamond album.
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- Misha Collins is credited as Special Guest Star.
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- International Airdates:
  Canada: January 20, 2013 on SPACE
  Australia: January 28, 2013 on Eleven
  Norway: March 15, 2013 on FEM
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- Hinckley: Sounded like Klingon to me.
  Referencing the fictional race of aliens, the Klingons, created for the Star Trek franchise by Gene L. Coon. Originally villains, by the time of the Star Trek: The Next Generation they were reimaged as a warrior race with a strict code of honor. Their language has proven popular enough that it is the most popularly spoken fictional language in the world.
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- Crowley: Let's find out what makes this flying monkey tick.
  Referencing the 1939 movie The Wizard of Oz, based on the novels by L. Frank Baum. Margaret Hamilton plays the Wicked Witch of the West, the main villainess of the movie. The flying monkeys are her personal servants.
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