[s8e10] Torn — And Frayed

Crowley uses "angel hacking"—literally drilling into the angel's brain—to access divine secrets. This process forces Samandriel to reveal that there is a tablet that could theoretically "lock" Heaven forever.

After Samandriel is rescued, Naomi forces Castiel to kill him, claiming he was "compromised". Castiel is left horrified by his own actions but remains unable to resist Naomi’s psychological conditioning. Key Character Moments [S8E10] Torn and Frayed

After Sam leaves Amelia and Dean breaks things off with Benny (off-screen/mentally), the brothers agree to be "all in" on the mission to close the gates of Hell. Where to Watch and Learn More Castiel is left horrified by his own actions

Castiel is ordered by the angel Naomi to rescue Samandriel (Alfie), who is being tortured by Crowley for information on the "Angel Tablet." Cas recruits Dean to help, and eventually Sam joins after a tense confrontation about their recent paths. Naomi forces Castiel to kill him

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Their dynamic is strained as Dean senses something is wrong with Cas, but Castiel's memory-wiping by Naomi prevents him from explaining his erratic behavior.