Preview and Episode Discussion - "You Can't Handle The Truth" (6.06)
Thursday, 28 October 2010 13:58 | Last Updated on Thursday, 28 October 2010 15:06 | Written by Sablegreen | 
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Preview - “You Can’t Handle the Truth” (6.06)
Spoiler Alert!!!!!
The situation between the brothers comes to what looks like a violent head on this week’s episode of Supernatural. Dean reveals to Bobby that Sam allowed him to be turned into a vampire, and then confronts Sam when the brothers stumble upon a truth curse. The brothers are investigating a string of suicides resulting from brutal truths that quite literally drove the victims to violence. Their research reveals the Goddess of Truth, Veritas, is responsible and her next target is Dean.
In Roman mythology, Veritas is a good goddess, but here…not so much. Affected by her, Dean is unable to tell a lie, and finally tells Sam how he really feels about Sam's year of hiding and his new attitude since his return from Hell. Well, maybe that is a good thing…getting things out in the open should help, RIGHT? …ah.. that doesn’t always work so well with honesty.
Cass is back and looking very sad actually. He very sympathetic toward Dean regarding Sam, but still has no answers for him, except that Sam is not Lucifer. (That to me is a BIG answer!) Does anyone believe the boy’s relationship will improve if the truth is out? Well, the first to step to solving a problem is admitting you have one, and, according to Michael Ausiello, Sam ‘faces a truth about himself’ this episode. Ausiello also stated, unfortunately, that this ‘truth’ will send Dean ‘reeling’. Given Dean in the preview clip, he is ‘reeling’ even before that truth is revealed.
If the ‘Soon” previews are to be believed, the brothers come to blows in this episode. Dean has questions for Sam, and wants some answers, and this time isn’t taking no for an answer. The photos that have been released for this week indicate Dean is not joking, as he brandishes a very big knife at Sam. From the look on Sam’s face, he is taking Dean very seriously, but he also appears very confused. Given his statement that he is now the ‘best hunter he has ever been’, he may feel the ‘ends justifies the means’.
Also, from Matt Webb Mitovich at Fancast, Serinda Swan, ‘Smallville’s saucy sorceress Zatanna, will guest-star as a news reporter chronicling the unsettling series of suicides, and her character may turn out to be in possession of information that could shed light on the brothers’ investigation.
The official synopsis: THE TRUTH HURTS Sam and Dean investigate a series of suicides and discover the victims were being told brutal truths that drove them crazy. They find out someone is invoking the Goddess of Truth, Veritas, forcing people to be cruelly honest against their will and Dean is the next victim. Dean is forced to tell Sam the truth about how he feels about his return from Hell. Written by CW Publicity
Jan Eliasburg directed the episode written by Eric Charmelo & Nicole Snyder with story by David Reed, Eric Charmelo and Nicole Snyder.
The cast (IMDB) includes (in credits order): Jared Padalecki, Jensen Ackles, Misha Collins, Jim Beaver, Serinda Swan (reporter), Michael Chase (Kenny) and Tristin Leffler (Olivia).
In case anyone is wondering if the ‘ass-kicking’ solves all….it doesn’t. In an interview with ZAP2IT, Jensen says, "In the trailer, there's a shot of me hitting him, and that wasn't edited to look as though it was; that actually happened," Ackles promises. "There are physical confrontations. There are verbal confrontations between the others. But they do have their common denominator, and that is that they're both hunters, so they get back on the right track eventually. There is still a strain in the relationship that has yet to be worked out [by episode 8]." How does Jared feel about this? When asked if there will be more physical fighting between the brothers, Padalecki laughingly says, "I hope so! It's fun."
The preview clip and trailer videos for the episode are below.
And Canada’s Space channel released their trailer and preview clip, which features some new scenes and a really comical clip between Dean and Bobby. LOL
Here’s hoping this week the boys dig up some leads on how to get Sam back to normal.
Happy viewing everyone! Come back and tell us what you think!
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But I don't know. My guess is as good as yours.
It is almost physically hurting me to see Dean and Sam this way. :cry::
Exciting stuff coming up. The most exciting, at least in my mind? In the promo, it seems we actually get a glimpse of real Sammy. Perhaps for the first time this season. He looked...Sammyish. And scared. Good.
Is it Friday yet?
cause you can see in the promo that Dean ask for the truth to Sam but then I watched the "space promo" and you can see that Sam doesn't tell the truth to Dean and I'm thinking maybe is cause the demon blood, well I don't know... but I thought that we were going to have answers in this episode and now I don't that its going to happen.
It’s looking good. Bobby, with your pedicures and Dean’s chick flick moments, honest, I don’t know what to say to you two... (you big girls blouses!)
Interesting, is Dean going with the ‘Sam is not actually Sam’ theory (ie he’s a case) rather than the 'he’s Sam but changed' theory? Hmmm, you in denial there, Deano?
Loving that Castiel is willing to help with Sam. However, ‘certain regrettable things...’ Castiel, we all know the last regrettable thing you did, don’t we. Don’t be doing something like that again, you silly angel. You’re still a cutie pie, though.
I don’t think we’ll get the whole the whole truth out of Sam this week, only the truth as he sees it i.e. that he’s okay and that he’s a better hunter than he’s ever been (and that part is true.)
Sam looks and sounds so earnest in the preview clips. I think he genuinely believes he’s better off now than he was before (Tim’s heart breaks a little....)
Saddest thing on this page for me is to hear that our boys won't solve their problem till ep 8. That is still so long. Can't wait till that happens
Dissociation is a disruption of the normal integration of a person’s conscious or psychological functioning. It can be a response to trauma or drugs and perhaps allows the mind to distance itself from experiences that are too much for the psyche to process. It is also possible to have part of your soul stolen according to Shamanic belief, if I am not mistaken...so there are also possibilities there.
So I am thinking this is Sam, but a torn broken version that has disassociated himself (fragmented soul) due to the trauma of his experience in the cage with Lucifer.
Sam probably does think he is a better hunter and all of that because the part of him that keeps this in check is missing. I don't think he will lie to Dean, but he will come off as a pompous jerk. In essence what makes Sam - Sam is missing.
Just my two cents, probably not worth half of that. javascript:void(0);
Wait, is it crying in frustration sad (like last week) or 'oh, my poor, wee boys' sad?
Either way, I'd better bring up a second box, just in case....
Raphael stole Sam's soul and he is SOULLESS and this epi broke my heart for Dean!!
Next epi looks awesome and I'm so upset I can't talk much right now.
OH btw .. I canceled my next dental visit /shivers
This was the epi I was waiting for. I feel so much better that Sam is redeemable and next epi I will definitely be on my edge again.
Of all the things that we talked about on the "Whats up with Sam" thread I never really thought that jerk angel Raphael would do something so underhanded and outright mean but OMG he went there. And that Sam admitted to Dean that he's been purposefully lieing to him and using him was bad enough. But when Dean put it all together and realized that Sam is why he lost Lisa and Ben and could have killed them both my heart broke for him.
And then he kicked that boys ass!! /fist pump
Bout time Dean hope it felt good because I was totally cheering for you!
There's going to be hell to pay this season and now that I know what is wrong with my Sammy bring it on Sera I'm AM prepared!!
Viva La SUPERNATURAL!!! :twisted:
And Booby didn't know? He virually raised Sam! Really I'd hoped for more. So dissappointed.
I am very excited about where they're taking this.I even wrote a fanfic about it and I've never written a fanfic in my life. I think this is an excellent idea. I would have been able to watch Sam all torn up about Hell. That boy cries, I cry.
Very excited for next week. And can't wait till Dean starts putting things together regarding Samuel.
Although the old goddess story was similar to the Paris episode I still liked the idea. Loved Cas as always - where'd you look (in 2 min)- Everywhere. LOL.
One thing - why do two experienced hunters continually walk into rooms knowing that the MOTW is somewhere near and ALWAYS get taken by surprise, tossed across the room & tied up?? The very least they could do is tie them up shirtless so I wouldn't notice!!!
I did not get next week's preview on my station - just as well - I'll be surprised!
Must go rewatch!
I mean think about it, Dean was going to kill Sam. He first believed Sam and everything was cool again. Then Veritas exposed the truth, Sam isn't human. Sam actually saved his life by telling the truth. But just like Veritas said, the truth didn't exactly make it better. Dean realized he couldn't kill Sam, but he couldn't let it go anymore either. He actually punched Sam 12 times! (I counted). That's all the frustration and anger coming out. Now we know from the preview he's keeping Sam under control until he gets more answers. It's so heartbreaking.
However, it's progress. It's step one to healing. Sam has confessed, the truth is now in the open. Where it goes is anyone's guess.
Sam's actions this season are totally related to going to hell to you know, save the world, but I guess that's irrelevant
Good grief. Anyone else punching the air while Dean was punching Sam? No?
Have to rewatch but wow. Just wow. Oh man, Lisa. Ben!
Already the line "I'm not a father, I'm a killer" is tearing my heart to itty bitty pieces.
So, now we know what's going on with Sam. I still believe he's totally redeemable.
I get that Dean was angry but I don't think it called for that kind of smack down.
And Lisa and Ben... I knew it had to end but... but... like this?? :cry::
And the preview for next week????? Crap! I need to stock up on tissues, again!
I'll be back later when I feel a little more coherent!
Once again, it's Sam the plot with no agency to be involved decisisons helping himself.
I'm still in shock. Last week's episode was shocking, but this one, it just leaves you broken. Dean is in a very very bad place right now. Sam is too but has learned to adapt instead of fix the problem. Will Dean be able to help him? Sound like Sam's going to need some serious emotional support once they get to the bottom of things. Just think, all those reactions by Sam was him acting the way he thought he should, covering the fact he can't feel anything. I'm still working on theories why he would let that go, but I have a feeling the upcoming episodes where we learn about their year apart will explain more. Not just about Sam, but Dean too. Judging from Lisa's truthful comments, it didn't sound like it was a picnic.
Crud, still rambling. I have my work cut out in writing this review.
I did liked this episode and the whole Veritas story line.
She really knows how to make one question the line of being too truthful.
Bobby was hilarious, however I have to wonder how he has the time to watch Tori and Dean when he couldn’t even sit down and have a peaceful bite of that peach cobbler dessert in Weekend at Bobby’s.
I feel so sorry for Dean. Since Sam has come back into his life, his world has been turned upside down. I do understand Dean’s frustration and wanting to lash out. Sam has lied to him, deceived him, sacrificed him and because of Sam’s actions he has now lost Lisa and Ben, the two people in his life that gave him stability and a somewhat of a normal life. How much can one person take without finally loosing it? I know beating Sam unconscious was brutal and was going overboard and believe me I wasn’t taking any pleasure in watching this. But I think at this point Dean had reached the end of his rope and it was either beat him or kill him.
As for Sam I also feel sorry for him. I really believe he doesn’t know why he is the way he is. I really believe that he doesn’t know who freed him or why.
I believe that when he first came back he didn’t even realised he wasn’t feeling things the way he should. With hunting on his own and being with the Campbells, there really wouldn’t of been moments to express his touchy feely side. I think watching Dean react to saving his neighbour Sid is when Sam realised not only that something was missing in him but what was missing.
And I believe that why he wanted Dean back into his life, maybe hoping being around him, that his ability to feel would be restored.
I know it took the Veritas to expose Sam that he was lying and having Dean wheeling a knife at him to finally come clean with Dean, but at least it was a step in the right direction.
I happy that the truth is finally coming out and hopefully this part of the drama can finally be resolved and put to rest.
That Sam, working strictly on (hunter’s) logic, allowed Dean to be turned makes sense. I’m not saying it was right – far from it – just that on a purely logistical level, it added up: Sam knew there was a cure, knew that Dean could handle himself against the vamps and that him infiltrating the nest would give them access to intel they sorely need (although why remains to be explained). What makes it so wrong is all tied in with all the emotions that make us human, all things we now know poor Sam is incapable of feeling.
At the other end of the torment scale, there’s poor Dean being torn apart by emotions. He’s lost his brother more than once, is terrified that what came back isn’t Sam and now (apparently) has lost Lisa and Ben. I think he got a tiny respite when it appeared Sam was telling the truth under the influence of Veritas, but it all quickly crashed and burned when she (and Dean) realized Sam was lying.
All this, to me, fed into Dean’s action in the final moments. I don’t think he made a conscious decision to beat Sam to a bloody pulp. I think conscious thought ended when he put down the knife. Dean has always lashed out when he’s angry and he knew he was about to snap. And snap he did, emotions overriding sense as he channelled all his fears and anger into each punch. Just like Sam’s actions, his were wrong but understandable in context.
I can’t wait to see where it’s all going.
I have to say, too, I really loved Lisa and Dean’s phone conversation. It was heart-breaking but, while her words were harsh, they were never unkind. She really came across as a protective mom and a woman who cares strongly about Dean, and wants what’s best for him, even if it’s not with her. I’ll give kudos to the writers; I haven’t always been impressed with how female characters are written on SN but I think they’re doing a fantastic job with Lisa.
How much more pain can one man endure? It just never ends for Dean! Although we knew things would never last between Dean & Lisa, that phone conversation just broke my heart. I'm hoping that Dean gets to say goodbye in person at some point, especially to Ben. I wouldn't want Ben's last memory of Dean to have been being pushed in the hallway like that. Lisa is a wonderful character. As others have commented, her words may have been harsh, but it is obvious that she doesn't want to hurt Dean but has to protect her son. And Dean confessing that he does want a family but thinks that he is a killer, not a father....my heart shattered into millions of pieces with those words.
Sam is still redeemable! I was so relieved to finally get some answers there. Now his actions begin to make some sense. My heart broke for him too, as he asked for help. As Karen said, I don't think he knows why he's back or what happened to him, & that he finally came to Dean to try to find what he feels is missing in himself, that being near Dean might bring his compassion & empathy back. I'm not sure why he never talked with Bobby or Gramps about this yet. Maybe Sam never really noticed until he was with Dean again.
The beatdown was brutal, & as hard to watch as Sam letting Dean get turned last week. Both boys have hurt each other so much. We need to see some healing for both of them soon!
Dawn
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