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|name= Uriel | |name= Uriel | ||
|actor= [[Robert Wisdom]]<br>[http://www.imdb.com/name/nm2092422/ Matt Ward] ([[5.13 The Song Remains the Same|5.13]]) | |actor= [[Robert Wisdom]]<br>[http://www.imdb.com/name/nm2092422/ Matt Ward] ([[5.13 The Song Remains the Same|5.13]]) | ||
| − | |dates= Before humanity | + | |dates= Before humanity – 2009 (killed by [[Anna Milton]]) |
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|occupation= [[Angel]] | |occupation= [[Angel]] | ||
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Introduced as a "specialist" by [[Castiel]], Uriel took a [[vessel]] and joined Castiel in trying to prevent [[witch]]es from breaking another seal: raising [[Samhain]]. [[Dean]] questioned what kind of specialist he was but received no answer. Uriel admits that the town he and Castiel are in isn't the first one that he has "purified."<ref name="four07">[[4.07 It's the Great Pumpkin, Sam Winchester]]</ref> | Introduced as a "specialist" by [[Castiel]], Uriel took a [[vessel]] and joined Castiel in trying to prevent [[witch]]es from breaking another seal: raising [[Samhain]]. [[Dean]] questioned what kind of specialist he was but received no answer. Uriel admits that the town he and Castiel are in isn't the first one that he has "purified."<ref name="four07">[[4.07 It's the Great Pumpkin, Sam Winchester]]</ref> | ||
| − | Within the [[Host of Heaven]], Uriel was originally supervised by | + | Within the [[Host of Heaven]], Uriel was originally supervised by Castiel. But Castiel was later demoted from his supervisor station and was placed under Uriel's authority due to his growing compassion for humans.<ref name="four16">[[4.16 On the Head of a Pin]]</ref> Castiel and Uriel are known to have fought alongside each other during numerous angelic battles waged by [[Heaven]]. He states to Dean Winchester that, "We raised you out of [[Hell]] for our purposes." Suggesting that Uriel may have been part of the legion of [[angel]]s, who went to Hell to rescue Dean.<ref name="four16">[[4.16 On the Head of a Pin]]</ref> |
| − | Soon after [[Alastair]]'s death,<ref name="four16" /> it | + | Soon after [[Alastair]]'s death,<ref name="four16" /> it was revealed that Uriel had been trying to break the seals the entire time. He tells [[Castiel]] that he was responsible for the deaths of some [[angel]]s that were once in their garrison, as he wanted their help to free [[Lucifer]], but denied him, which forced his hand. He wanted Lucifer to reign over Earth and assume leadership in Heaven because Uriel believes that God is no longer running things and that he must be dead. |
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==Episodes== | ==Episodes== | ||
===[[4.07 It's the Great Pumpkin, Sam Winchester]]=== | ===[[4.07 It's the Great Pumpkin, Sam Winchester]]=== | ||
| − | Uriel | + | Uriel arrives with [[Castiel]], and appears to be keen on obliterating the town in order to prevent [[Samhain]] from rising rather than let [[Sam]] and [[Dean]] attempt to prevent it -- an attitude later revealed to be against the [[angel]]s' true orders which were to follow whatever course of action Dean decided. After Samwain is sent back to Hell, Uriel castigates Sam for using his powers and makes it clear that he is dispensable. |
===[[4.09 I Know What You Did Last Summer]]=== | ===[[4.09 I Know What You Did Last Summer]]=== | ||
| − | Uriel appears with | + | Uriel appears with Castiel at Sam and Dean's motel to kill [[Anna Milton]]. |
===[[4.10 Heaven and Hell]]=== | ===[[4.10 Heaven and Hell]]=== | ||
| − | + | Anna manages to banish Uriel and Castiel temporarily with an [[angel banishing sigil]]. Later, when they are hidden by [[hex bags]], Uriel appears to Dean in a dream, demanding he hand over Anna, and revealing that he holds her [[grace]] in a vial around his neck. When Uriel threatens to kill Sam, Dean finally gives in. Anna agrees to go with Uriel and Castiel when they arrive, but [[Alastair]] also appears, having been led there by [[Ruby]], causing the angels and demons battle. Uriel easily kills Alastair's two minions, but Anna takes advantage of his distraction to snatch the vial with her grace back and smash it, allowing her to become an angel again and destroying Alastair's [[meatsuit]]. Uriel is furious and tries to attack Sam and Dean in revenge, but is stopped by Castiel. Unknown to Uriel and Castiel, this was Sam and Dean's plan all along. | |
| + | [[Image:Spn416115.png|350px|left|thumb|[[Castiel]] & [[Anna]] watch as Uriel dies.]] | ||
===[[4.16 On the Head of a Pin]]=== | ===[[4.16 On the Head of a Pin]]=== | ||
| − | Uriel has been promoted above [[Castiel]], after his superiors were concerned about Castiel's empathy for | + | Uriel has been promoted above [[Castiel]], after his superiors were concerned about Castiel's empathy for Dean. He, along with Castiel, kidnap Dean in order to have him torture Alastair and find out who's killing angels. During the interrogation, unbeknownst to Castiel, Uriel causes the [[devil's trap]] holding Alastair to be broken. Uriel is one of a group of angels who support the release of [[Lucifer]], and he wants to free Alastair and kill [[Dean]]. When Castiel works this out, he confronts Uriel who admits the plan. He has been trying to recruit angels to the cause and killing those who refuse. He asks Castiel to join him, but Castiel refuses. Castiel engages Uriel in battle, but ultimately proves no match for him. Uriel beats Castiel, enraged at his continuing belief in God. As Uriel is about to punch Castiel again, Anna appears and stabs Uriel through the neck from behind with his own [[angel blade]], killing him. |
| − | + | [[File:UrielDead.jpg|350px|right|thumb|Uriel lies dead.]] | |
===[[4.17 It's a Terrible Life]]=== | ===[[4.17 It's a Terrible Life]]=== | ||
| − | Zachariah | + | [[Zachariah]] implanted Sam and Dean with fake identities and memories and planted them into [[Sandover Bridge & Iron Inc.]] where people were being forced to kill themselves by the [[ghost]] of the company's founder; [[P.T. Sandover]]. Later, Zachariah restores Dean's memories and explains that after Uriel's betrayal, he had to get his ducks in a row and get Dean to understand that the path he's on is truly in his blood. |
===[[5.13 The Song Remains the Same]]=== | ===[[5.13 The Song Remains the Same]]=== | ||
| − | [[Anna]] travels back to 1978 intending to kill [[John]] and [[Mary Winchester]] to prevent [[Sam]]'s birth from occurring so that [[Lucifer]] cannot use him a [[vessel]]. When she learns that [[Castiel]], [[Dean]] and Sam have followed her, she recruits a young Uriel to help her with her mission. Uriel remarks that claiming a [[vessel]] is currently forbidden and recognizes that Anna isn't the Anna of 1978. In her defense, she tells him that she is after the people who killed him and he joins her. [[Michael]] arrives | + | [[Anna]] travels back to 1978 intending to kill [[John]] and [[Mary Winchester]] to prevent [[Sam]]'s birth from occurring so that [[Lucifer]] cannot use him a [[vessel]]. When she learns that [[Castiel]], [[Dean]] and Sam have followed her, she recruits a young Uriel to help her with her mission. Uriel remarks that claiming a [[vessel]] is currently forbidden and recognizes that Anna isn't the Anna of 1978. In her defense, she tells him that she is after the people who killed him and he joins her. After learning of Anna's plan, [[Michael]] arrives in 1978, kills Anna and sends Uriel back to [[Heaven]]. |
===[[12.10 Lily Sunder Has Some Regrets]]=== | ===[[12.10 Lily Sunder Has Some Regrets]]=== | ||
Latest revision as of 06:41, 30 August 2019
 
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| Name | Uriel |
| Actor | Robert Wisdom Matt Ward (5.13) |
| Dates | Before humanity – 2009 (killed by Anna Milton) |
| Location | |
| Occupation | Angel |
| Episode(s) | 4.07 It's the Great Pumpkin, Sam Winchester 4.09 I Know What You Did Last Summer 4.10 Heaven and Hell 4.16 On the Head of a Pin 5.13 The Song Remains the Same |
You haven't even met the man. There is no will. No wrath. No God.
– Uriel, 4.16 On the Head of a Pin
History
Introduced as a "specialist" by Castiel, Uriel took a vessel and joined Castiel in trying to prevent witches from breaking another seal: raising Samhain. Dean questioned what kind of specialist he was but received no answer. Uriel admits that the town he and Castiel are in isn't the first one that he has "purified."[1]
Within the Host of Heaven, Uriel was originally supervised by Castiel. But Castiel was later demoted from his supervisor station and was placed under Uriel's authority due to his growing compassion for humans.[2] Castiel and Uriel are known to have fought alongside each other during numerous angelic battles waged by Heaven. He states to Dean Winchester that, "We raised you out of Hell for our purposes." Suggesting that Uriel may have been part of the legion of angels, who went to Hell to rescue Dean.[2]
Soon after Alastair's death,[2] it was revealed that Uriel had been trying to break the seals the entire time. He tells Castiel that he was responsible for the deaths of some angels that were once in their garrison, as he wanted their help to free Lucifer, but denied him, which forced his hand. He wanted Lucifer to reign over Earth and assume leadership in Heaven because Uriel believes that God is no longer running things and that he must be dead.
Episodes
4.07 It's the Great Pumpkin, Sam Winchester
Uriel arrives with Castiel, and appears to be keen on obliterating the town in order to prevent Samhain from rising rather than let Sam and Dean attempt to prevent it -- an attitude later revealed to be against the angels' true orders which were to follow whatever course of action Dean decided. After Samwain is sent back to Hell, Uriel castigates Sam for using his powers and makes it clear that he is dispensable.
4.09 I Know What You Did Last Summer
Uriel appears with Castiel at Sam and Dean's motel to kill Anna Milton.
4.10 Heaven and Hell
Anna manages to banish Uriel and Castiel temporarily with an angel banishing sigil. Later, when they are hidden by hex bags, Uriel appears to Dean in a dream, demanding he hand over Anna, and revealing that he holds her grace in a vial around his neck. When Uriel threatens to kill Sam, Dean finally gives in. Anna agrees to go with Uriel and Castiel when they arrive, but Alastair also appears, having been led there by Ruby, causing the angels and demons battle. Uriel easily kills Alastair's two minions, but Anna takes advantage of his distraction to snatch the vial with her grace back and smash it, allowing her to become an angel again and destroying Alastair's meatsuit. Uriel is furious and tries to attack Sam and Dean in revenge, but is stopped by Castiel. Unknown to Uriel and Castiel, this was Sam and Dean's plan all along.
4.16 On the Head of a Pin
Uriel has been promoted above Castiel, after his superiors were concerned about Castiel's empathy for Dean. He, along with Castiel, kidnap Dean in order to have him torture Alastair and find out who's killing angels. During the interrogation, unbeknownst to Castiel, Uriel causes the devil's trap holding Alastair to be broken. Uriel is one of a group of angels who support the release of Lucifer, and he wants to free Alastair and kill Dean. When Castiel works this out, he confronts Uriel who admits the plan. He has been trying to recruit angels to the cause and killing those who refuse. He asks Castiel to join him, but Castiel refuses. Castiel engages Uriel in battle, but ultimately proves no match for him. Uriel beats Castiel, enraged at his continuing belief in God. As Uriel is about to punch Castiel again, Anna appears and stabs Uriel through the neck from behind with his own angel blade, killing him.
4.17 It's a Terrible Life
Zachariah implanted Sam and Dean with fake identities and memories and planted them into Sandover Bridge & Iron Inc. where people were being forced to kill themselves by the ghost of the company's founder; P.T. Sandover. Later, Zachariah restores Dean's memories and explains that after Uriel's betrayal, he had to get his ducks in a row and get Dean to understand that the path he's on is truly in his blood.
5.13 The Song Remains the Same
Anna travels back to 1978 intending to kill John and Mary Winchester to prevent Sam's birth from occurring so that Lucifer cannot use him a vessel. When she learns that Castiel, Dean and Sam have followed her, she recruits a young Uriel to help her with her mission. Uriel remarks that claiming a vessel is currently forbidden and recognizes that Anna isn't the Anna of 1978. In her defense, she tells him that she is after the people who killed him and he joins her. After learning of Anna's plan, Michael arrives in 1978, kills Anna and sends Uriel back to Heaven.
12.10 Lily Sunder Has Some Regrets
While explaining to Castiel about his actions, Ishim mentions how he had a hand in Uriel's death, calling both him and Balthazar great soldiers.
Uriel in Lore
Uriel, whose name means "Fire of God" is the angel of the month of September, and one of the archangels usually associated with the Apocalypse. He is often identified as a cherub, and an angel of repentance and is depicted as standing at the Gates of Eden with a fiery sword or as "the angel who watches over thunder and terror."Source: Wikipedia Uriel was also the angel who discussed the fates of the leaders of the fallen angels, among them Azazel. According to the Revelation of Esdras, he is among the angels who will rule at the end of the world. Source: Wikipedia
Uriel in Fandom
- urielcastiel - LiveJournal community
External links
- Interview with Robert Wisdom by TV Guide
