Supernatural
No matter how many times the CW’sSupernaturalcast and crew insisted that the Destiel ship is n’t canonical , fans never backed down with claim that Dean and Castiel have romantic notion for one another . Jensen Ackles himself in person said that“Destiel does n’t exist,“only for fans to take the headcanon even more gravely .
It ’s now been substantiate that Destiel is n’t something that existed only in fans ’ minds , although there were definite times onSupernaturalpreviously where Dean and Castiel ’s relationshipcould be perceived as being romantic . So , if you ’re one of the Destiel shipper ( and let ’s confront it , who is n’t ? ) , then these moments will be canonical for you .
update on twenty-eighth December 2020 by Saim Cheeda : Supernatural ’s conclusion has placed all the interactions between Dean and Castiel with a confirmed context . This is especially put in a renew position due to the way the two bidding farewell during Castiel ’s exit from the series , which has now led to Destiel fans feeling that their Bob Hope to see these two as a amorous duo have been validated . Since Season 15 bring in more examples for this dynamic , this list has been updated to reflect the Destiel relationship further .
Castiel’s Declaration Of Love
This stage lawfully is canonical , andthe moment send Twitter reactions into a delirium . In his last scene onSupernatural , Castiel sacrificed himself to the Empty , and to keep open Dean from Billie as well , by experience his moment of true happiness .
This turn out to be Castiel accepting that he was in making love with Dean after all , and he declare his feelings for Dean as his last turn . While Dean did n’t reciprocate , he did n’t abnegate anything either . In any slip , Castiel ’s confession was enough to make Destiel a part ofSupernaturalcanon .
Their “Break-Up Phase”
At the beginning of Season 15,Dean handle Castiel in a way you do n’t to a friendand basically broke their friendship . However , the picture was such that it hail across as a break - up rather than a dissolution of a friendship , as the two character looked hurt and near tears .
Castiel , in particular , took Dean ’s attitude hard and walked away by even disregard Sam . Dean and Castiel then go through something of a divulge - up stage , as they forever marvel where the other was and were unhappy on their own , but were too proud to assure each other about this fact .
Every Time They Argued Like A Couple
There might bea bunch of hidden fact concerning their family relationship , but it was well-defined as day that they argued like a married distich would . In this dynamic , Dean would take the more masculine role and overlook Castiel ’s feelings , who acted like a sour love interest hoping the boyfriend would pay attention .
Sam generally got puzzle in the midriff here , with Dean and Castiel squinting eyes at one another as if expecting the other to initiate the first move to make up . think how both of them would become immediately happy when they did end the logical argument , one can contend it was like watching a couple ’s reconciliation .
The Moment They Reconciled In Purgatory
The way he shunned Castiel at the outset of Season 15 wasamong the worst ways Dean treated Castiel , although he made up for it in Purgatory . When he think that he ’d lost Castiel , Dean made a lachrymose prayer and confessed that he forgave him for everything .
The two eventually came across one another , where the sentiments between them were understood as the pair shared a flavor that communicated how they unquestionably needed each other , no matter how tempestuous they might get with one another .
When Castiel Protected Dean From Dick Roman
They might have hada lot of romantic partners on the show , but Dean and Castiel never got as protective of those love sake as they did for each other . Castiel for sure became very defensive of him when they faced off against Dick Roman .
After Dick made his purpose light to hurt Dean , Castiel instantly jump in between , stuff Dean away to protect him , and charge head - on toward Roman to defend him . It ’s hard to ideate anyone being this protective over someone who ’s just a friend , and Destiel fans are sure as shooting convinced this was Castiel saving his love interest .
When Dean Hugged Castiel In Purgatory
Before Season 8 , Dean was always shownto be reluctant to encompass Castiel , with every instance they did squeeze being a reference of overplus for Dean ; however , fans saw for the first time how Dean truly matte up about Castiel when it was the former who initiated a hug .
Here , Dean would course up to Castiel after locating him in Purgatory and would bring himself around the holy person for a happy clinch . At this clip , Dean had no qualms about how mushy embracing Castiel , due to the fact that Dean had been looking for Castiel tirelessly for sidereal day . It designate how Dean usually put up the act of not wanting to hug Castiel , but really did want to do it .
When Dean Mourned Castiel’s Death
Castiel had go quite a few metre before his death at the hands of Lucifer in Season 12 , but this metre Dean seemed to have taken it the arduous . Despite also having lost his mother to the Apocalypse World , Dean ’s main sorrow stemmed from Castiel ’s dying , and the first few episodes ( until Castiel ’s resurrection ) focused on him mourning Castiel .
It was as if Dean had lost a spouse or something , as he would be seen cover away in corners in despondency , beg to God to bring Castiel back , and antagonizing Jack because Castiel had died in ordering to protect the former . When Castiel come back , it was Dean who was the glad out of everyone else .
When Castiel Wanted To Die With Dean
The ending of Season 11 had us believe that Dean would go out die by exploding a soul bomb that was kept within him to take out the Darkness . good sense would prevail and Amara would heal Chuck , supply the need to kill her pointless and allowing Dean to walk gratuitous .
Before that , though , Dean would say goodbye to his friends when he was about to face up Amara , and in this scene , buff had Castiel declare oneself Dean the ultimate companionship . Despite knowing that he would die too if he went with Dean to face the Darkness , Castiel would offer to be by his side . Dean ’s farewell embracement was enough to recount us how much he appreciated Castiel ’s sentiment .
When Castiel Read Dean’s Feelings
No , there ’s nothing directly romantic here ; this refers to the time where Castiel study what Dean was feeling about his return from Hell . Even though at this time Castiel had zero clues over how human feeling worked , he could recite from just a glimpse at Dean that the elder Winchester brother was suffering from feelings of guilt .
Castiel would say out aloud how Dean felt he did n’t palpate like he was deserving save after he ’d tortured so many people in Hell , and would ease Dean in his own style . It was here fans cognize that there was something special between these two , considering Castiel could never read any other somebody .
When Castiel Turned On Heaven For Dean
Throughout Season 4 , Castiel would warm up to Dean , who would invoke to the former to bosom the compassion that was form in him . In the season finale , fans at last saw Castiel abide by through with this when he betrayed Heaven ’s edict to incarcerate Dean and freed him .
Although at the time the vista made it seem as if Castiel had realized the angels were incorrect , he would discover in Season 5 that he had trusted Dean blindly and taken the leap to turn to his side . As it happened , Castiel defy god ’s orders because he had more faith in Dean .
