I had this long talk with perseid about Dean in 410. It was interesting because we both agreed that it was different from how Jensen normally acts as Dean. In fact on rewatching the episode 'Dean' was all over the place from an emotional level. I think it wasn't till 410 that I realised just how consistent Jensen plays Dean. That no matter how bad things were Dean was always Dean. And it was very strange seeing Dean different. By no means is it bad acting, just a very interesting choice that Jensen decided to deliver that scene and well the rest of the episode in such an emotionally open way. perseid said that it was a very brave and deliberate choice of acting and I agree with her 100%. For me, it was odd, because it made me become aware that Jensen was playing Dean differently. Not bad different, just different, and I think it made me realise just how good he is.

Yes, I tend to watch a lots of interviews and behind the scenes footage, and there was so much Jensen in that last scene that I did a double take. Jensen in interviews is much more honest and much more open than Dean ever will, and I the way Jensen played Dean in 410 makes sense but it was just such disconcerting moment for me.

ARGH! Hard to articulate, but it is a good performance, it is just something I wasn’t expecting, and as a consequence made me realise just how Jensen has been playing Dean for the past 3 and half seasons.

I have no idea whether this made any sense to you.