Before Rowena can cast the spell, Castiel decides to say "yes" to Lucifer himself, a fact Dean does not find out about until much later. He soon teamed up with a vampire named Benny Lafitte to help him out. Castiel is not a character that plays into an insidious trope of exclusion in Hollywood. Castiel's actions however, worry Dean greatly. As the series concluded, they were living together and planning their future together. Supernatural season 15 controversially saw Castiel declare his love for Dean Winchester before dying. "Hi! "Sacrifice" is the twenty-third and final episode of the paranormal drama television series Supernatural ' s season 8, and the 172nd overall. Dean is visibly sympathetic to Castiel's feelings and looks as if he wants to comfort him but Castiel returns Dean his amulet, calling it useless before teleporting away. He later prays and Castiel appears while praising Dean for doing so since he is developing faith. The scene in question is the pivotal moment from Nov. 5's "Despair," in which the angel Castiel (Collins) says he loves Dean Winchester (Jensen Ackles).In the English version, Castiel says, "I . But you can't fight it forever. As Castiel teams up with Metatron to close the gates of Heaven, he never returns with the supplies and Dean believes he has abandoned them again. With this added problem, they lock Dean in the panic room of Bobby's basement to stop him from leaving. Castiel is forced to point out the Angel Tablet to Dean as it is angel-proofed and is ordered to kill him by Naomi. Sam watches quietly. They then have a heart-to-heart about the issues the Mark of Cain and Castiel's stolen grace have caused. Castiel believes Arthur is able to twist the truth, so he's not entirely honest. In Stranger in a Strange Land, Castiel contacts the demon Kipling in an attempt to locate Dean. Explore. Castiel eventually encourages Dean to wear leather and fit in, by calling him "a lumberjack". Dean gets angry when Castiel says he doesn't want to get involved and he angrily points out that they are cleaning up Castiel's mess. Castiel does not have a girlfriend. I love you. Your memories, your little feelings, yes. Understandably, the scene attracted criticism for perpetuating the "bury your gays" trope - a depressingly common pattern where LGBTQ+ characters are bumped off either early in the narrative or, in Castiel's case, shortly after coming out. After she tells them what she knows, she begs them to kill her, because the call of the Mother is forcing monsters to give into their baser natures. It is possible that she has strong feelings for Castiel, but whether or not it is love is subjective. In The Big Empty, after awakening in The Empty, Castiel tells the The Shadow that the Winchesters need him and demand for his release as he will fight it for all eternity if he has to until he is freed from the realm. Dean and Sam soon reach their location. Although Castiel finds out something and attempts to get this information to Dean, unfortunately Castiel is dragged back to heaven in The Rapture. The two had been enemies for millennia, but when it comes to the end of the world in The Good Omens, they discover their deep and abiding love for each other. The controversy still swirling around Castiel's death partly derives from the ambiguity Cass' "I love you" carries - somethingSupernatural's cast has since muddied further. Over the final two episodes, Dean doesn't even reference Castiel's parting speech to brother Sam, and this refusal to follow-up contributed to the backlash. Their attack on the hideout results in the death of Hozai, the capture of Kelvin, and Castiel escaping with Kelly. On the way to the battle field, Dean asks Cass what happened to him. He likes you," in the tenth episode of season four, "Heaven and Hell ," it's not only a bold statement, since it's in response to the whereabouts of Uriel's "boss," as Dean put it, but it highlights the fact that the angels are well aware of Castiel's fondness for the older Winchester. Dean rushes to Castiel's aid. As of The Spear, they are ready to face Michael and worked to gather the items needed to fight him. He even states he would allow her to reap his soul if she wanted as he is just tired. Sequel to "Held." Castiel is an angel once more, but things between him and Brooke are not as smooth as they once were. Later, Dean reveals Cass told him about how Sam used his powers to kill Alastair. Dean is distraught upon discovering that his friend has been taken by Lucifer, and despite Sam's insistence that Castiel may not want to come back because it was his decision, Dean resolves firmly to get Castiel back no matter what. Castiel continues to slowly and painfully die, until Crowley arrives and breaks the lance, much to Dean's shock. The couple grows closer from this event, but despite the promise of their relationship Lindsay ultimately decides to go to college and further her studies. Lucifer falls into the trap, and using Arthur's contraption and Rowena's spellcasting, they are seemingly able to send Lucifer back to his Cage, though they at least rescue the President. Castiel returns later when Dean tries to call Sam, notifying him that he's "outside his service range.". However, in one episode, he does possess the body of a man and uses it to develop a relationship with a woman named Daphne. "They checked his pockets. Castiel promises Dean to make some inquiries after telling him that he, Castiel, doesn't answer Dean's prayers when they're connected to Sam because he doesn't know how to help. In Are You There, God? Then just before he's killed, Castiel tells Dean: "I love you." Fans were particularly devastated by the death - as many are invested in the pairing of Dean and Castiel romantically. This Castiel appeared on Earth with Alternate Zachariah, who was angry about the fact that somebody's been messing with time. When he fails, and in fact indirectly assists in the future being set, Castiel takes him back to the future, and uses the experience as an example of destiny. He returns, much to his horror, to find not only Castiel gone, but The Colt as well, which he had kept under his pillow. Castiel: Because it is. While Sam was being carefully set up with a future family all season, Dean hasn't had any really significant relationships outside of Sam, Castiel, and Jack for years. Dean was worried when Castiel was teleported by the latter. As Castiel said himself, Dean changed him, and it was because of his love for Dean that Cass was able to see humanity in a . Castiel leaves with the tablet, saying he must protect it from Dean as well for a reason he doesn't explain. Needing Billie removed from the board, Castiel recalls the deal he made with the Shadow inSupernatural season 14's "Byzantium." Twelve years later, In the 18th episode of the last season (Season 15) titled "Despair," Destiel fans finally saw their suspicions become canon. Dean and I do share a more profound bond. They have a complex relationship emotionally, and their love and devotion to each other is unambiguous. Castiel also attempted to comfort Dean when they learn Benny was killed by vampires for his betrayal but Dean wouldn't have it. "If that's not something to celebrate, I don't know what is," Collins reiterated. "Castiel." In Lebanon, Dean mentions Castiel to John Winchester after he was pulled out of the past and he was amazed they live with an angel. On top of dealing with Castiel's imminent death from his fading stolen Grace, they must also deal with feelings of guilt associated with the death of Jimmy Novak and the destruction of his family. When Charlie asks if he could cure Dean, he sadly replied he couldn't. While Dean attempts to cheer Castiel up, he ultimately runs him off by blustering that he enjoys being alone, having parted ways with Sam earlier. Dean, Rowena and Crowley are in the middle of preparing a spell to send Lucifer back to his Cage, when suddenly they hear fighting. However, this Castiel has no recollection of Dean and attacks him on Zachariah's orders. Munroe Bergdorf denies she took part in a "demonic, full-moon blood ritual" at a Charli, Is Destiel canon? Maybe you could fight the mark for years. Dean prayed to Castiel to tell him of the ritual's readying. He waits six weeks in misery and despair until he finally gets a call from Dean. Castiel, much to his dismay, loses track of Kelly when she sneaks off on him at a diner. Castiel repays him by stopping Uriel from attacking Dean. After a man prays to angels for Dean, Castiel promptly appears and shoves Dean in a alley. Destiel shippers assemble. I wasn't going to mention it.Castiel. Having spent four painful months in Hell (40 years in hell years) after being dragged there by relentless hellhounds, Dean is miraculously rescued by the angel Castiel who later tells Dean "I'm the one who gripped you tight and raised you from perdition." When Castiel suddenly professes his love for Dean, all Dean can think . You changed me, Dean. Dean helps with locating the third trial by bringing the angel tablet he has retrieved from Crowley to Kevin, but is shocked by Castiel's strong-arm tactics with Kevin. Although their relationship has had its turbulent moments, it has been integral to the shows plot and it has grown over the years with Deans loyalty and belief in Castiel continually growing and the two becoming family. Their conversation soon gets interrupted by a call from Sam, informing them of a new plan. He gets worried when the angels states they have come for Anna Milton. Dean. Dean makes his way to the rift before he finds a wounded but still alive Castiel. Dean asks Castiel what happened, and reminds him that he was going to help him before. Castiel comes to Dean later on and says, "You have to stop it." Dean and Castiel have been through a lot together, and the bond between them has been growing ever since Castiel first fell from Heaven. In season nine, Dean confided in Castiel about his fear of growing old and dying, to which Castiel replied, I would stay by your side even then. Oh look Castiel smiled on the phone, It's canon now! Castiel then takes it one step further and admits not only his feelings but also that he wants to kiss Dean, which Dean hesitantly agrees to. Castiel reveals that he did abandon Dean, which causes Dean to get angry at this revelation. Despite trying to fend him off, Castiel overpowers Dean and beats him to a bloody pulp. In Inherit the Earth, Dean sadly tells Sam and Jack that Castiel is dead, clearly still devastated by the death of his best friend, on the verge of tears. In It's the Great Pumpkin, Sam Winchester, Castiel comes to Dean again with Uriel, Dean stops Sam from shooting him and lets him know who he was. In Shut Up, Dr. Phil Dean has nightmares of Castiel's death, showing that Dean still feels the loss of his good friend. Castiel comes when Dean calls him in The Third Man. Later, when Castiel admits to Dean that he is on the losing side of the civil war in Heaven, Dean assures his friend that if he needs help, all he has to do is ask. Reluctantly Dean agreed and the two traveled to the monster realm where they encountered a Leviathan but they were able to defeat him. With the help of a warding tattoo and Sam and Dean, Castiel managed to avoid Bartholomew's . Castiel said "I love you" to Dean and achieved his moment of pure happiness, completing the curse and the deal he made with The Empty to save Jack and take his . The endless normal behaviors attributed to Destiel are ludicrous.