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According to Repro Images, the episode 8.23, the Season 8 Finale, will be called “Sacrifice“.
The Season Finale will be aired on May 15th 2013
Source: Repro Images
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Set Pictures and Spoilers – Episode Stills – Episode Stills HQ
Huffingtonpost Carver Interview – CW Trailer – Clip 01 – CHCH Promo
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Episode Description:
WHAT MUST SAM, DEAN AND CASTIEL SACRIFICE TO FOREVER SEAL HELL? — With Crowley (guest star Mark Sheppard) poised to undo all the good they’ve ever done as hunters, Sam (Jared Padalecki) and Dean (Jensen Ackles) find themselves cornered. But with Kevin’s (guest star Osric Chau) help, the Winchester brothers bound into one last play against The Demon King. Metatron (guest star Curtis Armstrong) initiates a plan with Castiel (Misha Collins) to take on Naomi (guest star Amanda Tapping) and the bureaucracy of Heaven. Alaina Huffman and Kim Rhodes also guest star.
Phil Sgriccia directed the episode written by Jeremy Carver.
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“One of the things you evaluate when you talk about bringing someone back in a big way is, whether there are new ways to be telling stories with this particular character,” Carver says. “And I can’t tell you much, but I can absolutely, definitively say that with Castiel — yes, there’s a new way to tell his story. We’ll get a very large hint about that in the finale. I think fans are going to be really intrigued.”
Source: Zap2it
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Supernatural (The CW)
Airs: Wednesday, May 15 at 9/8c
With an episode title like “Sacrifice,” it’s clear that Sam and Dean’s mission to close the gates of Hell won’t exactly end with sunshine and rainbows. Besides dealing with Crowley and Naomi, the Winchester boys will also have to push themselves in directions they never imagined. “Things are starting to spiral out of control,” executive producer Jeremy Carver says. “They’re going to have to figure out, more than ever, how far they’re willing to go to get this revenge.” Meanwhile, Castiel will also resurface with Heaven’s best interests in mind. (Or are they Naomi’s interests?) Plus: Sam’s Season 1 love interest Sarah Blake (Taylor Cole) may not be the only familiar face returning.
Source: TV Guide
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Wrapped season 8 yesterdaywant! If u want a behind-the-scenes fun fact, here is what got me to my emotional place fb.me/1fG6I5fNd
— Jared Padalecki (@jarpad) April 19, 2013
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Carver on Sam doing the trials:
Being the one to complete the trials was essential for completing Sam’s arc of the season. It helps to establish his new perspective on hunting and, ultimately, living a happy life. “He started out reluctant to be even hunting at all, and he found this reconnection,” says Carver. “The discovery of the Men of Letters and his connection to a line of family hunters that he could really relate to renewed his interest. He’s really been on this arc, of not just reconnecting with is past, but reconnecting with his brother.
Carver on Sam not looking for Dean:
“I think first and foremost, it’s not put to bed yet,” Carver tells us. “It’s something that will be dealt with in one form or another again. It left an emotional mark on our fans, and I think it’s left an emotional mark on our brothers as well. That’s, I think, the point of it. I think the idea was two brothers that are maturing and changing, and may not always act or be the way that we would hope them to be. We as people are not as people hope we’d be, and just because we’re not what others hope we are doesn’t mean it’s wrong.”
Carver tells us that while we haven’t heard the last conversation about Sam’s year of living like a civilian, there aren’t going to be any big twists or revelations as to why he made the choice he did. We’ve heard Sam’s reasons, and we’re going to have to accept them.
“What has been put to bed, in many ways, is Sam’s rationale for why he did what he did,” Carver confirms. “He’s stated his reasons, and that’s why he did it. That said, it’s still an open wound of sorts. We’ll see that dealt with in ways that we aren’t quite expecting.”
Source: Zap2it
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The actress Alaina Huffman, who played the character Abadon in the episode 8.12 “As Time Goes By” will return for the Season Finale, 8.23 “Sacrifice”.
The information comes from her Tweet:
Thanks y’all! All is well with me. Kids/fam are gr8. #Abadon is back… Check out the season 8 finale of #SPN
— Alaina Huffman (@AlainaHuffman) April 15, 2013
@starminion thank you. She’s been fun for me too… It’s a double dose #Abaddon #SPN episodes 22 and 23
— Alaina Huffman (@AlainaHuffman) April 17, 2013
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Question: Got any scoop on Supernatural? Dying to get some since we’re on hiatus until the 24th! —Ali
Ausiello: Given what a winning introduction the Men of Letters received earlier this year, surely that’s not the last we’ve seen or heard of the secret organization, right? Right… ish. “We will absolutely see the positive and negative effects of being legacies,” says EP Jeremy Carver, adding that MoL “are involved in some capacity” later this season. Hmm, could this bit of casting have anything to do with that?
Source: TV Line
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MAY 15 SEASON FINALE
As the boys’ quest and the mytharc escalates, “There are a lot of intersecting plots and personal motivations that are going to come to a head,” teases Carver, adding that “several things will be changed forever.” Could one new mythology element introduced this season, the Men of Letters, be a part of the finale? After all, it seems Abaddon is back. Plus, Carver tells TVLine, “We will absolutely see the positive and negative effects of being legacies.” And yes, there will be “a few” cliffhangers, so prepare yourselves for a long summer.
Source: TV Line
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Carver dishes that the end of the current season will see some resolution to this season’s major arc, which in recent weeks has found Sam (Jared Padalecki) and Dean (Jensen Ackles) completing series of complex trials in order to close the gates of Hell.
“Inevitably, this is all leading to a big conclusion with Crowley,” he says. “I think we’re going to see Crowley rising to a new level of ruthlessness we haven’t seen before in order to defend himself and his kingdom, as it were.”
He adds: “I think we’re going to see Crowley presented with a new twist on things that will effect him forever, as well.”
Source: EW
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And…
Well #SuperNatural fans, the last scene with the boyz before school”s out. Don’t miss out on the final episode!!!! twitter.com/Steadistar/sta…
— Brian Rose (@Steadistar) April 19, 2013
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