Curtis Armstrong may be best known to film audiences for playing a nerd, but to television viewers, he is the angel they love to hate. On The CW’s long running show Supernatural, Armstrong played Metatron, the scribe of God who sought to write himself as the hero in his own story. The problem was, it is nearly impossible to collect heroic accolades when you are behind your angelic brothers and sisters falling from Heaven, stealing another angel’s grace, orchestrating the murder of a good-natured prophet, or killing Dean Winchester.

When Metatron first appeared in the episode “The Great Escapist,” there was a somewhat eccentric quality about the character who was surrounded by books and happily absorbing stories. Sam Winchester (Jared Padalecki) dealing with the effects of the trials to close the gates of Hell resonated around Metatron. The younger Winchester was angry that Metatron was incognito seemingly oblivious to humanity’s suffering. Metatron did heal Kevin Tran. Yet, this kind hearted act was canceled out when he ordered misguided angel Gadreel to kill the young prophet.

Throughout his recurring role, Armstrong played Metatron’s dastardly machinations with delicious perfection. Viewers may hate Metatron, yet there is no denying that Armstrong succeeded in crafting a memorable character. His recent work opposite Rob Benedict was impressive. Seeing Chuck/God and Metatron interact accentuated both of the actors’ talents.

In the May 11 episode “All in the Family,” Metatron was a surprise addition to Team Winchester. The character met his demise at the hands of Amara.

Metatron wanted to be a hero. The only thing is Amara was the one who wrote his ending.