Ep 18. Meta Fiction

In Supernatural season 9 episode 18, titled "Meta Fiction," the Winchester brothers find themselves dealing with a new player in the game - the angel Metatron.

As the episode begins, Sam and Dean are reeling from the revelation that the prophet Kevin has been killed by Gadreel. When they try to track down the angel, they are instead led to a motel room where they find a tablet containing a message from Metatron.

The message is cryptic, but it's clear that he wants to meet with the brothers. When they arrive at the designated location, they find themselves in a library, where they come face to face with Metatron himself.

Metatron is not like any other angel the brothers have encountered before. He is smug, arrogant, and seemingly all-knowing. He claims to have orchestrated the entire war between angels and demons, and now he wants to help the brothers take down Abaddon, the current leader of Hell.

But Sam and Dean are hesitant to trust Metatron - and for good reason. They soon discover that he has his own agenda, and that he may not be as helpful as he initially seemed.

Meanwhile, the episode also takes a meta-fictional turn, as it explores the relationship between fiction and reality. The subplot revolves around a writer named Metatron, who is struggling to finish his latest novel. As he works on the book, he begins to notice strange occurrences - characters from his novel are coming to life and interacting with him.

At first, he thinks he's losing his mind. But soon he realizes that he's not the only one experiencing these strange phenomena. He meets another writer who is going through the same thing, and together they try to make sense of what's happening to them.

As the episode progresses, it becomes clear that the two plotlines are connected. Metatron's novel is actually a metaphor for the larger story of Supernatural - the struggle between good and evil, angels and demons. And as the characters in the novel come to life, they also mirror the struggles of the real-life characters.

Overall, "Meta Fiction" is a complex and thought-provoking episode that delves into some deep existential questions. It challenges us to think about the nature of reality, and to explore the ways in which fiction and reality can intersect and overlap.

Despite its heavy themes, the episode also manages to be fun and entertaining. The banter between Sam, Dean, and Metatron is hilarious at times, and there are a number of action-packed scenes that keep the pace moving.

Overall, "Meta Fiction" is a standout episode in an already strong season of Supernatural. It's a must-watch for fans of the show, and a great introduction for newcomers.