: Dean was "raised from perdition" by an angel of the Lord named Castiel (Misha Collins). This introduced a new cosmic hierarchy, revealing that angels are not always benevolent; many are portrayed as rigid, "asshole" soldiers following divine orders.
: The season begins four months after the Season 3 finale, with Dean Winchester (Jensen Ackles) clawing his way out of his own grave after being tortured in Hell. Supernatural - Season 4
The fourth season of is widely considered one of the series' strongest, marking a pivotal shift from an urban legend-focused "monster of the week" format to an epic, serialized narrative involving angels, demons, and the impending Apocalypse. It originally aired on The CW from September 18, 2008, to May 14, 2009. Core Storyline: The Rise of the Apocalypse : Dean was "raised from perdition" by an