Crowley is one of my favorite characters in Supernatural, maybe even one of my favorite characters of all time. His idea of torture is waiting in line. He never goes back on a deal. Say what you will about his sadistic tendencies, but he is fair as well as smart. He's helping the Winchesters, not because he likes them, but because he wants to free himself. And they trust him (As Winchester trust goes, it's a lot to set a demon free and let him inside your brother.).
That step, allowing Crowley in Sam to save him, was a desperate one, and Crowley didn't take advantage of their weakness. He held his end of the bargain, helping Sam figure out he was possessed by an angel and kicking him out. How many "bad-guy" Supernatural Characters would do that? Isn't it a little scary that this king-of-hell-demon is actually more honorable than a lot of angels?
When Crowley actually possessed Sam, I was excited beyond belief. Not because I ship them (sorry, I don't!), but because Crowley was helping. I was, however, elated when Crowley saved Sam, appearing in his head and telling him he's possessed by Gadriel. That moment, when Sam realized he killed Kevin, Crowley is there to keep Sam focused on the objective: get Gadriel out. He was shouting to Sam so desperately to kick Gadriel out! He even tells Sam he is not responsible for Kevin's death. Hearing that from someone who isn't Dean or Cas is big, and hearing it from Crowley is bigger. Crowley, after all, does mention more than once how the Winchesters always get their friends killed. But Crowley doesn't bring that up. Instead, he gets Sam to leave, and even punches Gadriel in the face. A powerful angel versus a lowly demon? That's taking a risk.
He's smart. He doesn't let the fact that Sam and Dean have tried to kill him on more than one occasion shadow the situation, because he can compartmentalize. He knows how to survive, and that's to take advantage of opportunity to make deals. After all, he still is a crossroads-demon. I just love what the writers have done with Crowley this season. The addiction to human blood, the campaign for ruler of hell. He's crafty and smart, probably the smartest, most logical character on the show. He's still hasn't died, right? And as he's said before, he actually doesn't underestimate the Winchesters (reason he is still alive).
Crowley will forever be one of my favorite Supernatural characters, and this most recent episode only solidifies that stance. I am really looking forward to see more of Crowley next Tuesday! I'm anticipating some heavy character development this season...so...
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