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| + | A young girl is playing with her dog Roosevelt as a child before Jack appears. The girl questions his identity as he introduces himself as her son Jack, the girl transforms into her adult self [[Kelly Kline]] and embraces her son. Kelly is confused on his appearance as he reveals he aged himself and asks if she knows her location as she remembers Roosevelt dying when she was in high school, leading Jack to explain that she is in Heaven and in her past memories. Kelly remembers that she died giving birth to Jack and realizes that he is dead too. Kelly is upset as Castiel was to protect Jack as he reassures an angry Kelly that [[Castiel]], [[Sam]] and [[Dean]] did their best to take care of him, but that things didn't go as planned and he needed to make sure she is okay. Kelly quickly realizes that something is wrong. Jack explains to Kelly about [[The Shadow|the dark force]] chasing him and they take cover in the house as they catch up. |
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| + | On Earth, the Winchesters summon [[Anubis]] and he recognizes them before questioning what they want. Lily steps forward and asks to know where her destination after death, he agrees to judge Lily's soul. Anubis' scales determine that Lily will go to [[Hell]] upon death and he insists that he can do nothing to change her fate. Anubis explains that a person's own choices during their life determine their final fate and the Winchesters are forced to let him go. Lily prepares to depart, but Dean begs her to stay and help them so that they won't have to suffer the loss of a child as she did. Lily finally agrees to stay and help. |
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| + | In Heaven, Castiel and Duma enter Jack's Heaven but find it empty as Naomi appears and tells them it is [[The Shadow]]. She elaborates to Castiel on it being the ruler of [[The Empty]], as he recalls his time there. Naomi reveals that the shadow easily broke through Heaven's defenses and has come hunting for Jack to drag him to its realm and she wants to comply with its demands since Heaven will crumble if they don't. |
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| + | In Kelly's Heaven, Jack notices something coming and orders his mother to run while he distracts it, but Kelly refuses to leave his side. To their surprise, Kelly and Jack are greeted by Castiel who embraces both. He apologizes to Kelly and assures him that he didn't fail her as Jack is wonderful. Jack inquires on Castiel's presence, as he explains that they have found a way to bring Jack home, relieving them until Castiel explains that they will need to use magic that draws on Jack's [[soul]] [[Enochian Soul Stabilization Ritual|to heal him]]. After learning that it will use up a small piece of Jack's soul in the process, Kelly voices her concern, forcing Castiel to explain that the Shadow has invaded Heaven to take Jack to [[the Empty]] because of his half-angel heritage but states if Jack is alive again, the Shadow will leave Heaven and the [[angels]] alone. |
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| + | At the moment, they are interrupted by The Shadow in the [[vessel]] of the angel [[Duma]] looking to take Jack to the Empty. The Shadow greets Castiel and tells him not to interrupt as its job is to take angels and Jack falls in that category obviously scared, Kelly stands between her son and the Shadow, glaring angrily at the being. As the Shadow beats on Castiel, Kelly steps forward in his defense, only to be struck to the ground by the Shadow. As Castiel makes a deal with the Shadow to trade himself for Jack, Kelly holds her son and watches in surprise, but doesn't otherwise intervene. |
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| + | After the Shadow is gone, Castiel explains that he did it because he made a promise, looking at Kelly who smiles at Castiel and because he loves Jack. Even though Jack feels that he didn't get enough time with Kelly, she tells her son to go and have a great life and she will be waiting for Jack when he returns someday. Kelly hugs Jack and expresses her love for him before stepping back. Wiping away tears, Kelly smiles as she watches Castiel [[resurrection|resurrect]] Jack. |
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Revision as of 17:14, 9 December 2018
Byzantium is the 8th episode of Season 14. It aired on December 6, 2018.
Summary
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When Sam and Dean join forces with an unexpected ally, the outcome will alter the course of two lives. Meanwhile, Heaven faces an attack from a dark force, driving Castiel to make an enormous sacrifice to make things right.
Plot
Jack is in Heaven, enjoying a memory with Sam, Dean, and Castiel before his memory flickers. This causes Jack to note something is out of the ordinary, he cancels the illusion and he wanders out his Heaven as black ooze appears and chases him.
A young girl is playing with her dog Roosevelt as a child before Jack appears. The girl questions his identity as he introduces himself as her son Jack, the girl transforms into her adult self Kelly Kline and embraces her son. Kelly is confused on his appearance as he reveals he aged himself and asks if she knows her location as she remembers Roosevelt dying when she was in high school, leading Jack to explain that she is in Heaven and in her past memories. Kelly remembers that she died giving birth to Jack and realizes that he is dead too. Kelly is upset as Castiel was to protect Jack as he reassures an angry Kelly that Castiel, Sam and Dean did their best to take care of him, but that things didn't go as planned and he needed to make sure she is okay. Kelly quickly realizes that something is wrong. Jack explains to Kelly about the dark force chasing him and they take cover in the house as they catch up.
On Earth, the Winchesters summon Anubis and he recognizes them before questioning what they want. Lily steps forward and asks to know where her destination after death, he agrees to judge Lily's soul. Anubis' scales determine that Lily will go to Hell upon death and he insists that he can do nothing to change her fate. Anubis explains that a person's own choices during their life determine their final fate and the Winchesters are forced to let him go. Lily prepares to depart, but Dean begs her to stay and help them so that they won't have to suffer the loss of a child as she did. Lily finally agrees to stay and help.
In Heaven, Castiel and Duma enter Jack's Heaven but find it empty as Naomi appears and tells them it is The Shadow. She elaborates to Castiel on it being the ruler of The Empty, as he recalls his time there. Naomi reveals that the shadow easily broke through Heaven's defenses and has come hunting for Jack to drag him to its realm and she wants to comply with its demands since Heaven will crumble if they don't.
In Kelly's Heaven, Jack notices something coming and orders his mother to run while he distracts it, but Kelly refuses to leave his side. To their surprise, Kelly and Jack are greeted by Castiel who embraces both. He apologizes to Kelly and assures him that he didn't fail her as Jack is wonderful. Jack inquires on Castiel's presence, as he explains that they have found a way to bring Jack home, relieving them until Castiel explains that they will need to use magic that draws on Jack's soul to heal him. After learning that it will use up a small piece of Jack's soul in the process, Kelly voices her concern, forcing Castiel to explain that the Shadow has invaded Heaven to take Jack to the Empty because of his half-angel heritage but states if Jack is alive again, the Shadow will leave Heaven and the angels alone.
At the moment, they are interrupted by The Shadow in the vessel of the angel Duma looking to take Jack to the Empty. The Shadow greets Castiel and tells him not to interrupt as its job is to take angels and Jack falls in that category obviously scared, Kelly stands between her son and the Shadow, glaring angrily at the being. As the Shadow beats on Castiel, Kelly steps forward in his defense, only to be struck to the ground by the Shadow. As Castiel makes a deal with the Shadow to trade himself for Jack, Kelly holds her son and watches in surprise, but doesn't otherwise intervene.
After the Shadow is gone, Castiel explains that he did it because he made a promise, looking at Kelly who smiles at Castiel and because he loves Jack. Even though Jack feels that he didn't get enough time with Kelly, she tells her son to go and have a great life and she will be waiting for Jack when he returns someday. Kelly hugs Jack and expresses her love for him before stepping back. Wiping away tears, Kelly smiles as she watches Castiel resurrect Jack.
Characters
Main Cast
- Jared Padalecki as Sam Winchester
- Jensen Ackles as Dean Winchester
- Misha Collins as Castiel
- Alexander Calvert as Jack
Recurring Cast
Guest Stars
- Courtney Ford as Kelly Kline
- Erica Cerra as Duma and The Shadow
- Amanda Tapping as Naomi
Co-Stars
- Veronica Cartwright as Lily Sunder
- Carmela Guizzo as young Kelly Kline
- Sean Amsing as Anubis
- Riun Garner as Zuriel
Featured Supernatural Beings
- Angels (Duma, Naomi, Zuriel; Metatron and Ishim, mentioned only)
- Archangel (Alternate Michael, mentioned only)
- Deities (Anubis; Osiris, mentioned only)
- Dreamwalker (Alternate Kaia Nieves, mentioned only)
- Ghouls (mentioned only)
- Nephilim (Jack)
- Primordial Entities (The Shadow; God, mentioned only)
- Reapers (Billie, mentioned only)
- Seraph (Castiel)
- Vampires (mentioned only)
Continuity
- Duma and Naomi previously appeared in Funeralia.
- Kelly Kline and The Shadow previously appeared in The Big Empty.
- Lily Sunder previously appeared in Lily Sunder Has Some Regrets.
- Heaven was previously featured in Funeralia.
- Mary Winchester was mentioned in this episode. She previously appeared in Nightmare Logic.
- Alternate Kaia Nieves was mentioned in this episode. She previously appeared in The Scar.
- Alternate Michael was mentioned in this episode. He previously appeared in a flashback in The Scar.
- Billie was mentioned in this episode. She previously appeared in Funeralia.
- Ishim was mentioned in this episode. He previously appeared in Lily Sunder Has Some Regrets.
- May was indirectly mentioned in this episode. She previously appeared in Lily Sunder Has Some Regrets.
- Donatello Redfield was mentioned in this episode. He previously appeared in Good Intentions.
- God was mentioned in this episode. He previously appeared in Alpha and Omega.
- Kevin Tran was mentioned in this episode. He previously appeared as a ghost in All in the Family.
- Metatron was mentioned in this episode. He previously appeared in All in the Family.
- Osiris was mentioned in this episode. He previously appeared in Defending Your Life.
- The problems Heaven is currently facing was mentioned in this episode. It previously happened in Funeralia.
- The meeting of Castiel and The Shadow was mentioned in this episode and featured in a flashback. It previously happened in The Big Empty.
Trivia
- The episode was watched by 1.53 million viewers and got a 0.5 rating.
- This is the most watched and highest rated episode of the season so far.
- This is the first time Supernatural got a 0.5 rating since Let the Good Times Roll.
- This episode marks the death and resurrection of Jack.
- As of this episode, all members of Team Free Will 2.0 have died at least once and were resurrected.
- This marks the first official meeting of Jack and his mother.
- Jack goes to Heaven for the first time.
- It is revealed in this episode that the entity that resides in The Empty is called The Shadow. Naomi also calls it the Empty in conversation.
- Castiel is confirmed to be the first ever being to escape The Empty.
- Castiel makes a deal for his life over Jack's with The Shadow, the latter agrees but will come for him when he is at his happiest since it wants his end to be painful.
- Castiel is shown resurrecting someone on-screen for the first time since Season 5's Swan Song when he resurrected Bobby Singer. While he still possesses this power, his ability to use it is limited. He was able to resurrect Jack, but stated that he could only bring him back briefly. Additionally, when Jack came back, he was still suffering from the illness that killed him. It was only when the ritual cured Jack's condition was he truly saved. To resurrect Jack, Castiel had to travel into Heaven to retrieve Jack's soul when he was able to resurrect Bobby simply by touching two fingers to his forehead.
- In order to save Jack, Castiel resurrects him from Heaven and Lily Sunder uses a ritual utilizing Enochian magic to cure Jack's condition and sustain his body. However, to power the magic, part of Jack's soul is burned away like Lily's was every time she used Enochian magic. Lily claims that under the circumstances of the magic use, Jack won't miss the piece of his soul and he displays no apparent personality changes afterwards.
- Anubis reveals that Death, the Reapers and even God have no say in a soul's ultimate destination. A person's choices in life decide their ultimate fate when they die.
- During this episode, Lily Sunder becomes one of the few characters on Supernatural to die of natural causes after she suffers a fatal heart attack following her help in saving Jack.
- Naomi reveals that 46 billion and 750 million souls exist in Heaven.
Gallery
Promotional Pictures
Behind the Scenes
Videos
Supernatural 14x08 Promo "Byzantium" (HD) Season 14 Episode 8 Promo
Supernatural 14x08 Sneak Peek "Byzantium" (HD) Season 14 Episode 8 Sneak Peek