Hell's Angel (Supernatural)
"Hell's Angel" | |
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Supernatural episode | |
Episode no. | Season 11 Episode 18 |
Directed by | Phil Sgriccia |
Written by |
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Production code | 4X6268 |
Original air date | April 6, 2016 |
Running time | 42 minutes |
Guest appearances | |
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"Hell's Angel" is the eighteenth episode of the
The episode received positive reviews from critics, praising the new character development for Lucifer and Amara.
Plot
On the
Sam, Dean, Crowley and Rowena invoke Lucifer. They use a spell to communicate with Castiel, but Lucifer manages to regain control of the body. Crowley escapes and gets inside Lucifer's mind to talk to Castiel, but he refuses to expel Lucifer until the battle is over. Lucifer (Mark Pellegrino) arrives and attacks Crowley. Sam exorcises Castiel's body which frees Crowley. Rowena and Crowley then escape as Amara arrives. Amara confronts Lucifer and he tries to attack her with the Horn but fails. Amara then takes Lucifer with her.
Sam and Dean then discuss their next move with Lucifer, theorizing that since Lucifer had fallen he couldn't use a Hand of God's full power. Amara decides to torture Lucifer as a way to torment God and the episode ends as she uses her powers to torture Lucifer, who screams in agony.
Reception
Viewers
The episode was watched by 1.75 million viewers with a 0.7/3 share among adults aged 18 to 49.[1] This was a 20% increase in viewership from the previous episode, which was watched by 1.45 million viewers.[2] This means that 0.7 percent of all households with televisions watched the episode, while 3 percent of all households watching television at that time watched it. Supernatural ranked as the second most watched program on The CW in the day, behind Arrow.
Critical reviews
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Source | Rating |
TV Overmind | [5] |
Den of Geek | [6] |
"Hell's Angel" received positive reviews. Matt Fowler of IGN gave the episode a "great" 8.2 out of 10 and wrote in his verdict, "Seemingly, 'Hell's Angel' was going to be all about getting Cas back. With perhaps a little Darkness smiting on the side. Well, neither one happened and Amara took off with Casifer (deciding to use him to draw out God - a nice tease). So while there were certainly dangers and witticisms to spare, the end result was kind of hollow. We knew this wasn't the season finale, but there were parts of it that also felt like a waste of the cast."[3]
Hunter Bishop of
Samantha Highfill of EW stated: "Just as Supernatural does every year, this season has one overarching story line that is planted firmly in the beginning, sprinkled throughout most episodes, and then will finish things out (usually with a bang). And after taking a few weeks off from the Darkness and Lucifer and of it all, this episode saw a major return to the building battle. And, man, have I missed both Crowley and Cassifer."[8]
Sean McKenna from TV Fanatic, gave a 3.9 star rating out of 5, stating: "Will God appear on Supernatural? It's a question I'm sure many viewers have continued to ask, especially with what seems like the numerous mentions of the character on Supernatural Season 11. And with the way Supernatural Season 11 Episode 18 ended, it certainly feels more likely... right? On one hand, it just seems like the right time with God's sister showing up and causing problems that God would finally reveal himself and get involved. Granted, we've seen lots of bad things happen on Earth over the seasons from the apocalypse to the Leviathan arriving, etc., and we haven't heard a peep from him. So, would Amara using Lucifer to draw out God really work? That's what's going to get him to reveal himself? The idea sounds exciting, but I also worry that the execution of him arriving might be more of a letdown."[4]
Bridget LaMonica from Den of Geek, gave a 4 star rating out of 5, stating: ""I wish there had been more time to expand upon the Castiel/Lucifer/Crowley trifecta inside the same vessel. That could have been an episode in itself. I feel a missed opportunity. Imagine the bickering. The battle of titans. The hilarious moments of Crowley desperately trying to get Castiel to stop watching re-runs and contribute to the fight."[6]
MaryAnn Sleasman of TV.com wrote, "'Hell's Angel' positioned Supernatural for the Season 11 homestretch, proving to Sam and Dean once and for all that Lucifer won't be the key to their victory over Amara and cementing their dedication to saving Castiel from that meatsuit life. Heaven’s in shambles and hell probably isn't much better. Rowena's alive but who knows for how long this time, and my fluttering fangirl heart can't take any more dead-Crowley-fake-outs this season. I'm probably forgetting something. That's what happens when you cram half a season's worth of exposition into a single mess of an episode."[9]
References
- ^ Porter, Rick (April 7, 2016). "Wednesday final ratings: 'Empire' and 'Modern Family' adjust up, 'Nashville' adjusts down". TV by the Numbers. Archived from the original on April 8, 2016. Retrieved April 7, 2016.
- ^ Porter, Rick (March 31, 2016). "Wednesday final ratings: 'Empire' adjusts up, 'Survivor' and 'Beyond Borders' adjust down". TV by the Numbers. Archived from the original on April 8, 2016. Retrieved April 7, 2016.
- ^ a b Fowler, Matt (April 7, 2016). "Supernatural: "Hell's Angel" Review". IGN. Retrieved April 6, 2015.
- ^ a b "Supernatural". TV Fanatic. 7 April 2016.
- ^ TV Overmind. Retrieved April 7, 2015.
- ^ a b "Supernatural: Hell's Angel Review". TV Fanatic. 7 April 2016.
- ^ "'Supernatural' 11×18 review: The enemy of my enemy". Hypable. 7 April 2016.
- ^ "'Hell's Angel': With Amara back at full power and Lucifer in heaven, Sam and Dean have their hands full". Entertainment Weekly. April 6, 2016. Retrieved April 7, 2016.
- ^ "Supernatural "Hell's Angel" Review: Crunch Time". TV.com.
External links
- Official website
- "Hell's Angel" at IMDb