During The Executioner's Song, Dean fights with Cain, the latter brought how Dean might kill his loved ones when he submits to the mark. Atropos then counters her promise by making her sisters go after them instead, which forced Castiel to prevent Balthazar from killing her and comply. An adamant defender of The Last Jedi and the series finale of Lost, he can be reached at sam.g@cbr.com or through his Twitter, @SamMgelman. The angel Castiel told Dean Winchester "I love you" in a way that was unambiguously romantic. In Survival of the Fittest, Dean is showing signs of forgiving Castiel and taking in Castiel's new mental state. In Sympathy for the Devil, Dean and Sam go to find Castiel but discovered he was killed, which shocks them. Dean is shocked by how loose Castiel is (Dean walks in on Castiel preparing to have an orgy). Are You There, God? All 15 seasons are streaming now on Netflix. Castiel attacks Dean completely out of his control as despite his indoctrination, Castiel himself still refuses to harm the real Dean. Oh look Dean had sex with a girl, again. That night, Dean was sent to an alternate world in the future by Zachariah and met a hippie Castiel. After the trickster appeared, he flung Castiel away and banished him once he greeted him and Dean was angry at this. Dean finds Castiel standing by a payphone and is shocked to see him alive again. viewers have speculated that the beloved character harboured romantic feelings for Dean (Jensen Ackles). Even with Sam." between best buds. Averroes and Ibn Arabi likewise listed Saturn as the planetary counterpart of the archangel Kafziel. Dean also labeled himself, Sam and Castiel as Team Free Will. While Dean is initially skeptical about Castiel becoming a hunter, after he proves vital to solving the case, Dean accepts it, even agreeing to let him ride "shotgun" in the Impala, something he'd previously refused. He proclaims himself to be the new, better God, and demands that they bow and proclaim loyalty and love, or be destroyed. Sam just tells Dean not to worry because Castiel is human now and, as a consequence, needs more time to travel when Ezekiel takes over and informs Dean about the angels organizing and Castiel being hunted. They fight the warriors but find the beings don't have hearts before they return and learn Donatello lost his mind. Castiel believes Arthur is able to twist the truth, so he's not entirely honest. In Clip Show, after reuniting with a severely wounded Castiel, Dean is angry with him and refuses to forgive Castiel for abandoning him again and not trusting him to the point that he fled with the angel tablet and got it stolen by Crowley. But he learns to cope, displaying a newfound determination and strength of character. I know what you hate. They want Dean to torture Alastair for information. In 'Despair', Castiel sacrifices his own life to save Dean. When Castiel and Balthazar go back in time to stop the Titanic from sinking, Atroposone of the three Fatesforces Castiel to capitulate and fix the timeline by threatening the Winchesters. Castiel helps Dean figure out it is the Staff of Moses doing the killing and the trail leads to a rogue angel and friend Balthazar. It's Me, Dean Winchester, Misha Collins blames 'rogue translator' for changed viral scene: 'I'm irked'. Dean and I do share a more profound bond. However, this may be as he knew they weren't really Dean. In Moriah, after Jack escaped, Castiel angrily confronted Dean over his attempt to trap Jack only for Dean to coldly tell him he wanted Jack dead. "Get the hell out of here. Destiel shippers assemble. When Lucifer empowered himself with Jack's power, they two were worried especially when Jack and Sam had been taken by him as well. The romance between Dean and Castiel was complex and surprisingly intimate. Ultimately, it is safe to say that Castiel and Anna form a strong, loving partnership that helps both of them progress on their journey. Dean was worried at the pain it caused Cass and let him rest. In the same conversation, Castiel admits to Dean that he has doubts about the orders of Heaven, and tells the older Winchester that he doesn't envy Dean's fate. The Shadow hints at Castiel's hidden, unrequited love. While fans were overjoyed that Castiel admitted his feelings to Dean in episode 18, viewers couldn't hide their disappointment on social media . Dean also understood that Castiel was serious in stopping Sam after he sees the dark path. Dean is still hurt by Castiel's betrayal, and reacts with hostility. The Fall. 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. The term "Destiel" has long been used by fans to refer to Dean and Castiel, mostly through innuendo between the two. Fans are using this as . When did Castiel fall in love with Dean? In Lost & Found, Dean briefly stood over Castiel's corpse, grieving, before heading inside the cabin. "That's a short list. Dean is angry at Castiel when he appears after killing Dr. Visyak. However, others were just happy to see their theories confirmed and now Misha has made sure that everyone knows that Castiel is gay and Destiel is canon. Misha Collins described Castiel as making a "homosexual declaration" during a Supernaturalconvention appearance soon after the episode aired. Misha Collins confirms Destiel is canon in Supernatural after his Castiel character confesses his love for Jensen Ackles Dean Winchester. 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. Initially, Dean suspected Sam as his deliverer, but when this proves to be wrong, the brothers, with Bobby Singer's assistance, seek the help of a psychic, Pamela Barnes. In Free To Be You and Me, Castiel and Dean team up to look for Raphael, the archangel who killed Castiel. Dean even defends Cass' possession of Claire's father, since that helped saved the world. Castiel and Bartholomew. Later, Dean realizes something is wrong after Castiel kills Samandriel and from the way he is acting. But I think I know now happiness isnt in the having. As the series concluded, they were living together and planning their future together. Dean fixes the truck while Castiel and Kelly meet with Heaven's new ruler Joshua at the Portal. During Advanced Thanatology, Dean talks to Billie who noticed the change in him as he went to list the loved ones that he has lost and his failure to save them. 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. Dean suggested Castiel to help the demon work on the spell but Castiel instantly refused to do it and when Dean asked why, Castiel said that he couldn't even look at the demon who was taking on Jack's body and Dean appeared to understand and watched somberly as Castiel left the car to help Sam instead. During a confrontation between the angels and demons, Meg sacrifices herself for Castiel. Dean is reluctant to leave Sam as he is so close to completing the Hell trials and suspicious of Metatron, but agrees after Sam insists. The group infiltrate the demon's house, intent on killing it, but Sam and Dean's attempts prove futile and Castiel ends up gravelly injured thanks to the demon's special lance. As the monsters come close, Dean notices that he is alone due to Castiel teleporting away. Though not confirmed as authentic by an official source, these pages include the direction "Dean can't reciprocate" which, if genuine, would confirm Castiel wasin love with Dean Winchester. During Nihilism, Cass helped the others capture Michael and return to the bunker (with help from Billie). Castiel also accesses his memories to find out why Michael left Dean and what left a strange scar on Dean's left arm. It's good to have you back, Cass.Dean to Castiel. As for when those feelings started, Collins claims he began deliberatelychanneling some semblance of infatuationthroughhis performances around a year before filming his final scene, which would roughly correspond to the back half ofSupernatural season 14 (though the actor concedes a relationship had been unconsciously building prior to that). When Michael took control of Rowena, Dean and Cass were tortured by him after they tried to stop him but were saved by Jack facing Michael. Castiel later returns in Two Minutes to Midnight and apologizes to Dean for not having more faith in him. Its now been confirmed that Destiel isnt something that existed only in fans minds, although there were definite times on Supernatural previously where Dean and Castiels relationship could be perceived as being romantic. He later goes on a suicide mission, stating that he would rather die than watch Dean crumble and fail. Castiel later appears before Dean in The Man Who Knew Too Much. Both are loyal to each other, but Castiel is drawn to her due to her intelligence, compassion, and faith in Gods plan. Castiel offers himself up in Jack's stead, agreeing to go with the Entity back . When Dean Winchester is sent to Hell at the end of the third season, it is the demon Alastair who tortures him, stopping only when he eventually convinces Dean to torture other souls himself.. Who got Sam out of Hell? Unknown to Dean, Castiel was captured along with Lucifer by Asmodeus. At first, Castiels strong admiration and connection to Dean was mostly fueled by their shared passion for the Winchester family and their mission together. When Dean tells him about Ezekiel, Castiel confirms that he is trustworthy and even calls him a good soldier. He is still haunted by memories of his lost love, but he is now a stronger angel and characters thanks to his experience with Meg. Destiel happened. After being overpowered, they help Dean lock Michael away in his subconscious, allowing him control of his body and stopping the Archangel's threat from spreading. In the end, Castiel is left with a broken heart after losing Meg. Castiel leaves with the tablet, saying he must protect it from Dean as well for a reason he doesn't explain. Dean is shocked by this and tells Castiel to shove it. Castiel (/ k s t i l /; nicknamed "Cass") is a fictional character portrayed by Misha Collins on The CW's American fantasy television series Supernatural.An Angel of the Lord, he first appears in the fourth season and is used to introduce the theme of Christian theology to the series. Castiel is not a character that plays into an insidious trope of exclusion in Hollywood. RELATED:Jensen Ackles Says His Supernatural and The Boys Roles Share One Thing in Common. But in the coming months, you will have more decisions to make. He convinces Castiel of leaving Hael on her own and coming to the Men of Letters bunker as soon as possible. Dean watches helplessly as Dagon moves in to strike Castiel, but the angel receives power from Lucifer's son and is able to incinerate the demon. In Season 8, Castiel was brain-washed by one of the more nefarious angels, Naomi, to kill Dean. When he does forget, he is shocked to learn that he actually has an angel as his best friend. Castiel also confides in Dean his fear that if he returns to Heaven, he will kill himself out of guilt after seeing what he has brought there. Castiel continues to slowly and painfully die, until Crowley arrives and breaks the lance, much to Dean's shock. Dean was shocked to see this Castiel, trying to get through to him. Castiel changes his mind when he sees Dean say goodbye to Bobby. The Fall (also known as the Great Fall) is the name of the event which took place on November 10, 2013 in which all the angels in the Host of Heaven were cast out by Metatron in an act of revenge for his exile at the archangels ' hands. Throughout the show, Dean falls in love multiple times. While on the case, Dean remarked it was good to have him back after he realized he missed being exasperated by Castiel's unfamiliarity with movies. The two part ways, but its clear that Deans love for Lindsay was real and it was true. They find Raphael's empty vessel and Castiel gets ready to face him, though he admits that the confrontation is likely to end with him dead. Castiel explained he was sent to The Empty as he describes his horrible experience in the void of nothingness. When asking for Dean's help, Castiel tells Dean that Dean is the only one who will help Castiel, implying that Dean is the only friend Castiel can trust. The trio thus return home to the Bunker. He also alludes to loving Dean. Despite that, however, the two were seen working and fighting the zombies that God raised from Hell off together with Sam. Castiel is one of the few people who understands Dean, and Dean is the only one who can truly empathize and understand Castiel. Castiel explains that he pretended to be Bobby to send the Winchesters after the seal. Their relationship is complicated, but Annas unyielding support makes Castiel a better person. Nevermore (Supernatural #1) - Not far from the house, two university students were beaten to death by a strange assailant. Oh look Castiel who joined team free will seasons ago is still on their side!Canon Canon !!! Their relationship is tested for the first time when Lindsay starts getting caught up in the new rebellious crowd shes been hanging out with and Dean doesnt approve. He drives Kelly to a motel when his truck breaks down, all the while trying to convince Kelly that her child is too dangerous to risk allowing to live. After a man prays to angels for Dean, Castiel promptly appears and shoves Dean in a alley. Castiel refuses to allow Dean to see Sam, and traps Dean in the Beautiful Room. That ambiguityis perhaps symptomatic of whySupernatural attracted suchcriticism with its Castiel declaration. Dean makes his way to the rift before he finds a wounded but still alive Castiel. That brings us to the Spanish language dub of Supernatural. Later on, an alternate version of Castiel is created as a result of John Winchester being pulled out of the past. Their plan does not work, and Lucifer escapes his vessel promising to wreak havoc due to his intensified anger towards God for abandoning him again. The feelings of betrayal come to a head when Dean escapes Bobby's home by banishing Castiel away and attempts to contact the angels. It quickly blossoms into a full-blown romance soon after. He apologized to Sam for it but Sam relieves him of guilt as he may have did the same to find Dean. They discuss their possible fates and Castiel admits he may be killed for turning his back on heaven and attempting to shut the gates. 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. You changed me, Dean. I have questions, I have doubts. "Dean and Castiel. Since joining the Screen Rant fold, Craig has been involved in breaking news stories and mildly controversial ranking lists, but now works predominantly as a features writer. He acts on his word in Hell's Angel, when the brothers decide to lure Lucifer into a trap and use the angel suppressing sigil to enable Castiel to take back control of his vessel, and give Dean a chance to convince the angel to expel Lucifer. When Castiel learns that there is no pie, he angrily grabs the minimart clerk, insisting that he needs the pie, but is interrupted by Metatron. In Beat the Devil, they journey to Apocalypse World and travel through a tunnel filled with vampires. Hey he wanted it to be Cas !! In the morning, Dean and Castiel are left in the Impala with Belphegor. In The Song Remains the Same, Castiel agreed with Sam and Dean's wishes to time travel to save their parents from the rogue angel Anna Milton. Dean pleads with Castiel to stop but it's too later and Castiel tosses Dean aside just before The Shadow takes him to The Empty while smiling, crying and accepting his fate. Castiel was the one who freed Dean from Hell and they have become best friends. He waits six weeks in misery and despair until he finally gets a call from Dean. Cass makes Zachariah return Sam and Dean to normal, and scares the angel off. (Whispers) I know who you love what you fear. His friendship with Dean truly develops as they work closer in fighting off their enemies. His love for Dean was unconditional and far-reaching, and will likely remain one of the most beloved relationships in the Supernatural universe. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it. As their friendship developed, it was clear that Castiels feelings for Dean were very deeply rooted and far from platonic. 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. 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. When the demon, Ramiel, catches up to them, the three Winchesters fight him off and manage to kill him using his very own lance. Castiel nearly joined them on the hunt but he had to take care of a matter at the bunker. Deans very own Guardian Angel, who lifted his soul from Hell in order to stop the Apocalypse, remains a fan favorite amongst the cast. In Byzantium, the two work together to resurrect Jack and are successful after bringing in Lily Sunder. In Caged Heat, Castiel exhibits more human urges, inadvertently watching porn, and later passionately kissing Meg, both to Dean's discomfort. Deans true love was Lindsay Weir. In last week's episode (Nov 16), Supernatural appeared to reveal the truth and now Misha has cleared up any confusion. Castiel sends Sam and Dean back to stop Anna. Dean bids everyone, including Castiel, farewell. While he has always loved superhero, sci-fi and fantasy films and TV series, it is only recently that he began reading comic books themselves. In his madness, Castiel badly bruised Dean, but Dean refuses treatment since he deserved it from last time, when Dean - under the Mark of Cain's influence - nearly killed Castiel. In other words, Misha gets the critiques surrounding Castiel dying right after he declares his romantic feelings for Dean. 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. Dean was later put off by Cass taking matters into his own hands as he painfully took the spell from the prophet. After Dean begs him for time, Castiel permits it and the brothers go. In season seven, Castiel falls in love with Meg Masters, a powerful female demon. Arthur Ketch makes a timely arrival and knocks the agents out. It is possible that she has strong feelings for Castiel, but whether or not it is love is subjective. As Lucifer suffers torture at Amara's hands, God reveals himself to the brothers and becomes an ally in the war. A part of me always believed you'll come back.Dean. Dean gets out of Purgatory through the portal they find, but Castiel stays behind, believing that staying there will be penance for his sins. 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. Dean almost dies when Zachariah gives him Stage IV Stomach Cancer. Cassiel is sometimes described as the angel of tears, the angel of temperance, or the angel who presides over the deaths of kings. Castiel: Goodbye, Dean. Sam and Dean arrive and try to stop her, but Dagon proves immune to their attacks and even destroys The Colt. It turns out that Dean is to become a bomb made out of thousands upon thousands of souls. Castiel refuses to believe this, and leaves the angry Raphael who is trapped in a ring of holy fire. I need you.Dean to Castiel. During Changing Channels, Castiel searched for Dean and Sam while they were dealing with The Trickster. Dean, though grateful, states that it doesn't change the situation, a statement that Castiel regretfully agrees with. In Swan Song, Castiel is shockingly human, displaying more emotion than ever. Supernatural season 15 - the long-running CW show's farewell season - proved controversial for a number of reasons, but the issue drawing most attention over a year down the line is undeniably Castiel's sudden declaration of love for Dean Winchester. Misha Collins has confirmed that Castiel was "homosexually in love" with Dean in Supernatural. 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. On the other hand, a cloud of ambiguity still hangs overpreciselyhow Castiel meant his final, "I love you" to be interpreted. You're the most self-less, loving human being I will ever know You know, ever since we met, ever since I pulled you out of Hell, knowing you has changed me. Their attack on the hideout results in the death of Hozai, the capture of Kelvin, and Castiel escaping with Kelly. Even when Dean says he can't, Castiel tells him that he will find Lisa and Ben, who have been kidnapped by Crowley. Supernatural is an American drama television series written and produced by Eric Kripke. I don't know what is right or what is wrong anymore, whether you passed or failed here. He gets swamped by demons easier than some of the human cast do he no longer has his teleporting super strength super speed able to heal himself/others angel radio or even smite. Fans have been shipping Dean and Castiel for years now. Dean's desperation continues to show even after Amara arrives and takes possession of Lucifer, who she proves is too weak to defeat her. Dean meets Castiel again in Hell after Amara teleports the angel there so he can deliver a message. Did Supernaturals Castiel Love Dean Romantically (& Since When), Supernaturals Dean Jr. Craig first began contributing to Screen Rant in 2016, several years after graduating college, and has been ranting ever since, mostly to himself in a darkened room. Dean tries to talk Castiel into releasing them. At the end of the series, Cass ends up with Harper, her former roommate. No, the showrunners for Supernatural, the television series in which Destiel (short for Dean and Castiel) are featured, have not confirmed Destiel. Dean is pulled out of Hell and resurrected by Castiel on September 18, 2008. The renegade angel Anna escapes from her prison in heaven. The two share a strong bond, and Anna is instrumental in helping Castiel grow and learn more about humanity. 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. Sam and Castiel join them as well as a hunter named Wally. 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. Fans disappointed Dean and Castiel didn't kiss. Castiel was horrified at Dean's act. However, he comes back in Journey to the Center of Mason and wants to get back with Alex, but she refuses, because she is still in love with Mason. Misha Collins has confirmed that Castiel was homosexually in love with Dean in Supernatural. Dean questions before he gets Sam's location and finds him using his powers, understanding Castiel's warnings. When Michael broke in the bunker, Dean was worried after Castiel fought Michael and was promptly overpowered by him. He also he refuses Castiel's repeated pleas throughout the journey to leave him be as he is drawing monsters to them due to being a Seraph. It is revealed Dean removed any angel proofing sigils from the bunker so Castiel could find and return to he and Sam. Castiel is a captain on board the pirate ship Fallen Angel. I cared about you, I cared about Sam, I cared about Jack, I cared about the whole world because of you. 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. Dean manages to kill April with the same blade she killed Castiel with, but it is too late because Castiel is already dead. I see inside you I see your guilt, your anger, confusion in paradise, all is forgiven. Oh look Dean glanced at Castiel It's LOVE! Lindsay and Dean developed a strong chemistry from the moment they first meet on of Lindsays jobs at the movie theater. Dean finds the rebel camps where he finds himself and Castiel, although Castiel is not what he used to be. Unknown to Castiel, Dean was released from Michael's possession. While Dean does not reciprocate this declaration of love in the American version of the episode, a Spanish dub hasDean respond,"Yo a ti, Cas," or "And I you, Cas." Dean, Rowena and Crowley are in the middle of preparing a spell to send Lucifer back to his Cage, when suddenly they hear fighting. In Despair, Dean witnessed Castiel's death, who was swallowed up by the Empty. In "The End," Dean was sent to the future to see that Sam saying yes to Lucifer was inevitable. Dean attempts to banish Ishim away with a sigil but Ishim points out doing so would most likely kill the weakened Castiel. Dean goes off to where Toni is, but instead he gets captured and threatened by Toni. So Castiel makes his homosexual declaration of love and then dies, which plays into a timeless Hollywood trope of 'Kill the gays'. I don't envy the weight on your shoulders, Dean. 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." (Seasons 10&11) When Dean reacts defensively, Castiel angrily tells him that Sam's soul felt "as if it was skinned alive", and tells Dean that if he wanted to kill his brother, he should have done it outright, making his stance on the matter clear. When Benny saves Castiel from a Leviathan, this seems to increase Dean's trust in the vampire, that he would help Castiel out despite all of his arguments against Castiel being with them. In this season, Castiel has rebelled against Heaven and sides with the brothers to stop the Apocalypse. 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. Later on, Dean joins Castiel in dealing with a garrison of angels Castiel once worked with, or more accurately, Dean tries to join. Castiel tells Dean he wishes he didn't have to ask him to do this, but it is necessary. "This isn't funny. During The Trap, Dean and Castiel worry for Sam until getting a call from Eileen and learning God captured them. Sam asked about his mother and Castiel can only reveal she's alive but knows very little of her wellbeing. . Ultimately, since Castiel is an angel and not a human, he did not have a baby with anyone. After succeeded in killing all of . When Charlie asks if he could cure Dean, he sadly replied he couldn't. During The Scar, Dean reunites with Castiel who was more than happy to see him and they hug. In fact, Castiel is opposed to romantic love in any form, believing that it detracts from the focus on the divine. In the series, Castiel brings Dean Winchester back from Hell and frequently helps him and his . Jensen And Misha. I cared about you, I cared about Sam, I cared about Jack. Dean's worries bother Sam who is unable to do anything about it. The four continue to search for Lucifer while Dean's dislike in Castiel's partnership with Crowley also continues. After meeting Alternate Kaia in The Scar, Dean is shown to have nicknamed the alternate Castiel "Bad Cass". It's unclear whether Dean returns Castiel's feelings, but he is left devastated by the loss of his best friend, not even able to answer Sam's call and tossing his phone away as he cries over Castiel.