Overall another mixed season. I am not so sure whether this is exactly better or equal to season 7.
I criticised S7 for having some of the worst episodes so far, meaning to that point in S7.
But S8 opens with even worse episodes than that, from 1 to 4. On the other hand, its best episodes are better than those from S7, so it kinda equals each other out again. S6 is the lowpoint of this show so far in my opinion.
However, stupidity seems to start reigning this show in general. There were so many scenes and plots that were based on frustrating stupidity that I partially lost interest in episodes. Leaving your tied up Leviathan alone because of a phone call for example is one of those and only done because a Deus-Ex-Leviathan is needed later in the finale. Heavy handed as it is, it makes Dean and Sam seam out of character here, especially Dean, who usually is übersuspicious in these things.
Another bad thing is Castiel who is a mindless puppet throughout, who gets abused again and again but would actually really be a good guy if Dean wouldn't push him away every time again (his annoying stubborness) instead of helping him for a change.
At least the constant whining and bitching between the two brothers was tuned down a lot this season.
Overall a better season than I anticipated it to be, despite those stupidity issues, though.
Favourite season cliffhanger, too.
