See, I liked the concept of Ritchie, because he completely fitted the mould of the kind of guy we've seen Dean bond with before now, however much charm he lacked. I could completely see Dean running across this guy while working a job and taking a shine to him in much the same way that he liked Ronald so much in Nightshifter or Andy in Simon Said. There's just something about the bumbling, unambitious loser that appeals to Dean. I have no trouble believing that he met Ritchie while working a job alone, because we know that he started working solo gigs while Sam was away at university, even if he and John remained together for the most part. If he didn't think Ritchie was much cop as a hunter, which he clearly didn't, he wouldn't have ever considered him a contact to call on for help or information ever, and it isn't much of a stretch to see Ritchie as out of the loop of the hunting community, just out there doing his own thing, much as the Winchesters have always been.
Religion on TV always makes me twitchy, as well. It's a large part of the reason Houses of the Holy is never going to be a favourite episode of mine. I'm willing to go with the show's take on demon mythology for now, although I don't want them digging any deeper into the nature of God and the Devil, thanks very much!
I actually like that Dean has more of an open mind on the subject of God now than he did last season, though. He's seen John climb out of hell and move on, hopefully someplace better. He's had all kinds of weight fall off his shoulders. I can see where he'd be a little more open to possibilities. Also, he was fencing verbally with a demon, so it figures that he'd play his cards close to his chest. No sense giving himself away.
That Sam so automatically trusts priests and vicars I think says a lot for the good experiences he's had - mostly Pastor Jim, who we know was the first port of refuge for them in an emergency while they grew up, and we had further evidence with Father Reynolds last season. Priests are definitely a blind spot for him! Although that might change a little after the demon priest here.
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Religion on TV always makes me twitchy, as well. It's a large part of the reason Houses of the Holy is never going to be a favourite episode of mine. I'm willing to go with the show's take on demon mythology for now, although I don't want them digging any deeper into the nature of God and the Devil, thanks very much!
I actually like that Dean has more of an open mind on the subject of God now than he did last season, though. He's seen John climb out of hell and move on, hopefully someplace better. He's had all kinds of weight fall off his shoulders. I can see where he'd be a little more open to possibilities. Also, he was fencing verbally with a demon, so it figures that he'd play his cards close to his chest. No sense giving himself away.
That Sam so automatically trusts priests and vicars I think says a lot for the good experiences he's had - mostly Pastor Jim, who we know was the first port of refuge for them in an emergency while they grew up, and we had further evidence with Father Reynolds last season. Priests are definitely a blind spot for him! Although that might change a little after the demon priest here.
*runs out of thoughts*