Despair - [s15e18]

Overall, "Despair" is viewed as a high-stakes, emotionally draining episode that successfully sets up the final showdown of Supernatural , according to Nerdbot and Reddit discussions . If you'd like, I can: Show you to this episode Compare this episode to the series finale Provide a recap of the plot leading up to this point

The defining moment of the episode is when Castiel confesses his love for Dean to trigger a deal with The Empty, allowing him to escape death—and immediately be dragged into it, according to Fanlore . This scene set off massive social media reactions worldwide. [S15E18] Despair

Other viewers felt the "Destiel" scene was a long-awaited, essential moment for the characters. Overall, "Despair" is viewed as a high-stakes, emotionally

Some viewers felt that while the emotional scenes were strong, the overall plot felt rushed or that the immediate aftermath of Castiel’s death was not handled well. Other viewers felt the "Destiel" scene was a