Castiel was resistant of her plan to hand Jack over to save Heaven but when the threat takes over her, Naomi implores him to run. Having gained access to Heaven's 'back door' after Gadreel sacrifices himself, Castiel defeats Metatron and throws him into Heaven's prison. Castiel also found himself agreeing that Lucifer couldn't spread evil while trapped in Lucifer's Cage. After Sam and Dean avert the Apocalypse, Castiel is resurrected once more by God, now more powerful than ever as a seraphim. Despite what Castiel had did, unleashing the Leviathans after he failed to return them to Purgatory, God ressurects Castiel once again but while God brings him back with his powers intact, for some reason God buried Castiel's memories for some reason but he clearly didn't erase them, as Castiel was able to regain his memories by vanquishing demons. The Reaper tortures Castiel and kills him when the Winchesters show up to rescue him. He demonstrates this by healing a sick infant that won't stop crying. Anna was surprised at his change and loyalty to the brothers, even seeming proud of him for this. How Castiel was treated while used as a vessel is unclear. Instead, Castiel stays to watch out for Fred for a while, but accepts that he can no longer run from what he has done. Though he admitted remorse, Castiel told the Winchesters that Michael's arrival means to resort to any means to defeat him. Feeling that Metatron was too pathetic to kill, Castiel let him go. After Amara banished Lucifer from his body in Alpha and Omega, Castiel formally meets his father face to face for the first time as Chuck. Once there, Castiel expresses regret at having to kill Anna. When Jimmy is shot at the end of the episode trying to save his family from demons, Castiel returns, taking Jimmy's daughter Claire as his new vessel. Two angels from his former garrison arrive in pursuit of Kevin, a prophet who was awakened by the Word of God and drawn to it. With the angels expelled from Heaven, many of them begin searching for Castiel, whom they believe is responsible, and was knowingly working to enact Metatron’s plans. When Castiel refused to help them, Duma brought in two more angels to help her. The character of Castiel, the angel is basically queer as he eventually develops feelings for Dean Winchester in Season 4 and later for Meg Masters, a demon in Season 8, which shows the character's bisexuality. He gets Pastor Gideon so they can have him do it and tries to hold the Whore in place so the Pastor can stab her. Dean introduces Castiel to Mary, describing him as an angel with a harp, which Castiel denies having while she is shocked to see an angel. "[41], Fan response to the character has also been positive. During their time in the cells, Castiel also refers to Gadreel as his friend and tells him that he has redeemed himself before learning of Gadreel's intention to sacrifice himself. While Castiel and his peers, contrary to depictions of angels in popular culture, are not out helping people in need, Castiel still has a conscience and cares about the welfare of humanity—creatures whom he believes to be "works of art". Enraged, Efram kills Hannah. To Castiel's surprise, Bartholomew greeted him warmly, even hugging him, having apparently put aside his former anger at Castiel. Later on, Rowena formed an alliance with Lucifer, intent on helping the archangel escape his prison. The child seemingly instructs Castiel to become Kelly's new protector, and has somehow convinced Castiel that the child himself is indeed good. Castiel was shocked when he found out Balthazar had rebelled and was moonlighting as a crossroads demon. Metatron chose to demand God to help his creations from his rampaging sister, leading God to meet the Winchesters formally for the first time. Like her sons, Mary has taken to befriending Castiel, even calling him Cass like they do from time to time. After they were brought to the bunker, Castiel spoke with the Alternate Michael who expressed his bitterness in at how both his and the main God abandoned their creations. However, he is subsequently captured along with Lucifer by Asmodeus when Lucifer returns to this world to warn them about the Michael of the parallel universe, who seeks to rule this world as well. This is the last time they see each other before Anna is killed by Michael. However, Castiel believes that he is "already saved" and will not go to sleep, while demanding to be released. Claire came outside the house just after Castiel entered Jimmy, and was coldly informed that he was not her father. In Jack in the Box, Castiel attends Mary's hunter's memorial alongside the other hunters that were her friends and family. Samandriel's screams cause him to remember being tied down by Naomi who approaches his eye with a mysterious instrument and is unable to help Sam and Dean in breaking into the room where Samandriel is. While Naomi initially wants her killed to prevent that, Castiel is able to make a case to keep her alive. Sam and Dean remain ignorant of Castiel's fate, although Crowley is aware of Castiel's condition, at one point killing another angel to transfer her Grace to Castiel so that Castiel could help Sam cure the now-demonic Dean after he was transformed by the Mark of Cain. The two manage to track Lucifer down to a cabin in the woods, but fail to find him since Rowena had banished him away earlier. Castiel is mortified when he discovers Lucifer has also impregnated said president's lover, Kelly Kline, and makes an effort to try and convince Kelly to abort the child. Most of Castiel's relationships listed here revolve around betrayal, either Castiel betraying the other (Anna Milton, Balthazar, Bartholomew, Crowley) or the other betraying Castiel (God, Ishim, Metatron, Uriel). While Dean killed the Phoenix, Castiel brought them back before they could gather the ashes so it all appears for nothing and he lacks the power to send them back. Michael is eventually destroyed when Jack taps his remaining powers, but this results in damage to Jack's soul, with the Winchesters and Castiel becoming increasingly concerned about his future sanity. While Michael was detained, Castiel tried to speak with him of their father's betrayal but Michael refused to consider it and Castiel then admitted how he always disliked his eldest brother, which did not at all faze or amuse Michael, who remained calm and cold, but noted now he just pitied him for his continued misguided faith in trying to be the "good and favorite" son, while also berating Michael for not acknowledging he is just a puppet, which finally enraged Michael who then attacked his brother for his words. Castiel: I'm not a murderer. Dean refuses to remain idle, and continually requests to be able to see Sam, which is denied. She tells him it is time for him to start thinking for himself. Castiel had always followed orders to the best of his abilities, believing them to be passed down to him from God. This was the last time to two ever saw each other. When Mary chooses to work for the British Men of Letters, she is given the task of stealing The Colt from Ramiel. Castiel, Sam and Dean infiltrate Sucrocorp thanks to a distraction from Meg and he and Dean confront Dick Roman in the labs. It is unclear if Castiel remembers Daphne, or whether he cares about her at all. Their combined effort is not enough to defeat Lucifer. He decided to help him by killing Dean, as he saw Dean as Castiel's weakness but before he could kill him, he was interrupted by Lily. For a time, both Castiel and Mary split from Sam and Dean. Castiel agrees, and kills him. In the series, Castiel brings Dean Winchester back from Hell and frequently helps him and his brother, Sam, in their battles with various demons and angels along the way. Duma appeared to retain no memory of the experience and was surprised to find Castiel in Heaven. After helping the Winchesters fake their deaths to escape the secret service, Castiel attempts to find Lucifer's child, but is convinced to spare the unborn child by his mother, Kelly, who is certain that the baby will be good. He does this as a final act of friendship towards Dean though both admit it doesn't change the fact that they are now enemies. Their relationship becomes strained once Balthazar discovers Castiel's alliance with Crowley. It was Metatron too, who joined the rescue mission for Lucifer, who was by then in possession of Castiel's vessel. All three were blasted out of their location by Dean before things could escalate. Furthermore, Raphael intended to free both Michael and Lucifer from the Cage in order to restart The Apocalypse. Supernatural's Misha Collins Refutes Spanish Dub of Castiel's Confession to Dean, Confirms 'There Never Was an Alternate Ending' to Episode 18 Read full article Rebecca Iannucci He visits Mary's grave briefly when he and Sam bid Dean farewell during Dean's suicide mission in Season 11. Castiel typically displays very little emotion and always exhibits an extremely somber disposition. When Gadreel approached Dean and offered to heal Sam through possession, Dean called Castiel to ask if this angel was trust worthy. After learning that Naomi has been overthrown by Duma in Jack in the Box and locked up, Castiel is actually upset, to Duma's surprise as she is aware of the history between the two. In Exodus, Castiel was still shocked to see Jack but has Lucifer submit to Supernatural Handcuffs, he escorts him through camp. He later escapes with the aid of an army of angels sent to rescue him – having initially remained behind as penance for his actions to stop a duo of Leviathans that were trying to attack Dean and Benny as they left Purgatory – but the other angels not only erase his memory that they were responsible for his escape, but also erase his memory of their subsequent 'check-ins' to discuss the Winchesters' actions, with Castiel forced to tell them about the Winchesters' progress in the search for the tablet. In this time, he earns mockery from his siblings for the seemingly pointless search and becomes severely disenchanted when being led to believe God simply doesn't care about the state of things anymore after the Winchesters spoke to Joshua. In Let the Good Times Roll, when Michael invades the bunker Castiel and the others have Mary retreat even though she is reluctant. Charlie subsequently died after getting cornered by a Styne, but the task continued thanks to Charlie's notes. As he is weakened by the journey, Castiel does not get to meet Mary. The group arrived at Lily Sunder's house and murdered Akobel, while Ishim chose to kill the abomination himself. While the Winchesters search for other ingredients, Castiel searches for fruit of the Tree of Life in Syria. At the end of the third season of Supernatural, main character Dean Winchester is in Hell after being killed by the hellhounds of the demonic antagonist Lilith. Castiel was comforted by the fact that Mary was truly at peace in a shared Heaven with John Winchester. It is unknown if Castiel was even aware what Rowena was doing. With his powers restored, Castiel helps Claire find her long-lost mother, but although Amelia sacrifices herself to save Claire, Claire accepts that the Winchesters and Castiel meant well, even speculating that she will become a Hunter herself. During the talk, it is implied that Metatron genuinely wanted Castiel to live a full life as a human. Castiel attempts to assist Sam in healing a traumatized Gabriel, who is actually alive, after faking his own death and being captured by Asmodeus, who tortured him and extracted his grace for power for years. This set Castiel off into a fit of rage, stopped only by Dean's insistence that their priority was to free Sam. Girl catches boyfriend saying he wants a new girlfriend for Christmas on … Once Gabriel speaks and regains his powers, Castiel is relieved that he is back to normal. Castiel asked why he waited so long to take back control and is disgusted by Michael's desire to break Dean's spirit and locking him away to prevent his interference. They then decide to work with the British Men of Letters, specifically Arthur Ketch and Mick Davies. [34], Critical response to the character has been extremely favorable. After Lucifer is finally defeated, Castiel continues to hunt down Kelly and the child out of fear that the child will wreak havoc. Hannah is unsupportive of this plan, but ultimately fails to stop her friend due to Bobby's assistance from the inside. In "Party On, Garth", Dean calls Meg and she reveals that Castiel's in the same condition, which Sam feels guilty about. Supernatural star Misha Collins has reacted to the surprising events of last week's episode, confirming Castiel is gay in the process. Castiel is surprised especially when God reveals that the only way to stop Jack is to kill him. He is also made aware that the latter has Mary Winchester and is torturing her before he angrily cuts Lucifer off from telling him more, which clearly caused Castiel to develop a degree of resentment towards Michael. Once Gabriel's identity was revealed, he was forced to bring Cass back and the two brothers tensely greeted each other with Castiel showing annoyance after Gabriel mocked his search for their father. The other angel offers Castiel the chance to return to Heaven with him, but Castiel declines, explaining that he feels he no longer belongs there. Castiel distrusts this and handcuffs him, which Lucifer allows. Unlike the stereotypical portrayal of television angels, Castiel does not always help people, and is willing, at least when he is first introduced, to kill innocents if needed. With this, Michael became disillusioned with God enough to aid Castiel and the Winchesters. Castiel, disturbed by the news and by Naomi being alive, leaves Heaven. Unlike Dean, Castiel was unwilling to let him possess Dean as he, somewhat correctly, believes that Michael would take full control over Dean. Castiel heals Dean and explains what happened, but senses that he must now protect the tablet from everyone, even Dean. Castiel also prepared to fight the undead God set upon him and his friends. When demons attack the family, Jimmy pleads to Castiel to help save them. [44] According to him, "The enthusiasm that I've been met with is something new and not something I'm really prepared for. After being contacted by Dean, Castiel, now wearing a new suit and trench coat and driving a stolen car as he can no longer teleport, returns to the bunker where he comes up with the plan to have Crowley help expel Gadreel from Sam. Castiel watches as Sam and Dean burn Bobby's flask and put him at rest and later takes Dean to where he has stored the Impala and agrees to help. This led to a second civil war in Heaven, as Castiel tried to prevent this from happening. You killed Malachi's man for his Grace. In reality, his older brother the Archangel Michael was in charge of Heaven due to God's absence. However, Naomi orders Castiel to kill Dean and though he fights it, he has no control over his actions. Rowena completed it by performing the spell that removed the Mark from Dean. Naomi explained she faked her death and reveals she spent some years healing from Metatron's damage. Castiel became a part of the family on Supernatural, but he allowed himself to be killed by the Empty after professing his love to Dean. When Anna confronts him about letting Sam out of Bobby Singer's panic room, he betrays her trust and has two angels take her away. While Gabriel is shocked to hear of this, he considers it since he had previously abandon it centuries ago and Castiel gives him encouragment. In "The Born-Again Identity", it's revealed that Castiel survived. The group then go to the warehouse where the crypt is and before heading inside with Dean, Castiel reveals that Sam is damaged by his trials on a level that even Castiel can't fix. Castiel and Dean tell Michael of the situation, who is willing to help them defeat Lucifer, but cannot fight him due to the damage to his vessel. Since Gadreel was using the name of another angel, Ezekiel, as an alias, Castiel assured Dean that the angel could be trusted. Castiel ignores Raphael's pleas by smiling at his fear and kills Raphael in a similar manner he himself was killed two years prior, obtaining his revenge.