Dean investigates a case in Rexburg, Idaho, where people are seemingly exploding into pink mist. He discovers that a "Ritual Man" (a Rit Zien angel) is responsible.
The Rit Zien targets Castiel after sensing his internal sadness. Dean arrives in time to help Castiel defeat the angel, though the encounter serves as a grim reminder of the chaos currently reigning in Heaven. Major Themes [S9E6] Heaven Can't Wait
Castiel’s journey highlights the dignity found in "lowly" work. His pride as a former Seraphim is replaced by a genuine desire to be a "good" human. Dean investigates a case in Rexburg, Idaho, where
Heaven Can’t Wait is the sixth episode of the ninth season of the long-running dark fantasy series Supernatural . First aired on November 12, 2013, the episode marks a significant tonal shift for the character Castiel as he navigates the mundane complexities of human life while a new celestial threat emerges on Earth. Plot Synopsis Dean arrives in time to help Castiel defeat
The Rit Zien’s presence suggests that human suffering is so profound that even a celestial being can no longer distinguish between temporary sadness and a terminal soul-wound.
The episode explores the vulnerability of the supernatural when forced into a natural world.