In , titled " The Great Escapist ," the Winchester brothers search for the scribe of God, Metatron, to help them with the final trials to close the gates of Hell. Episode Summary
At the end of the episode, Metatron reveals the third and final trial required to close the gates of Hell: . As they leave to begin, they find a bloodied Castiel collapsed on the road, seeking their help. Where to Watch Supernatural Season 8 Episode 21 Recap: The Great Escapist Watch www xrysoi se Supernatural S08E21
Sam’s health continues to deteriorate due to the trials, but he begins "resonating" with the Word of God. This leads the brothers to a hotel in Colorado where they find Metatron (played by Curtis Armstrong), the reclusive scribe of God who has been hiding from the archangels for millennia by immersing himself in human stories. In , titled " The Great Escapist ,"
Castiel is on the run from Naomi and her angels, hiding in various Biggerson’s restaurants because their identical layouts make it difficult for angels to track him. Crowley eventually captures him and painfully retrieves the angel tablet hidden inside Castiel's body. The Third Trial Revealed Where to Watch Supernatural Season 8 Episode 21
Kevin is being held by Crowley , who uses demons glamoured as Sam and Dean to trick Kevin into translating his half of the demon tablet. Kevin eventually realizes the deception and is rescued by Metatron, who brings him back to the hotel.
The episode features three primary storylines that converge as the season nears its finale: