Preview and Episode Discussion - "Live Free or Twi-Hard" (6.05)
Thursday, 21 October 2010 13:21 | Last Updated on Thursday, 21 October 2010 14:28 | Written by Sablegreen | 
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We're trying something new this week. Sablegreen has been running spoiler recaps on the Spoilers Page for the upcoming episode, so we figured it would be great if we moved them to the discussion article and opened it up for both spoiler speculation and episode discussion. It's something we're going to do every Thursday. Up first, this week's Vampire spoof, "Live Free and Twi-Hard" (Episode 6.05).
In this episode the boys fight vampires who actually come out during the day. In case you’re not already aware, Dean is going to turn into a vampire and become a big threat to everyone, including Ben and Lisa. Jensen said in his Q&A at the Chicago con that this was a hilarious episode (sans ‘glitter’), however, some of the previews have been more on the serious side….but a healthy balance of comedy and drama is always welcome. It’s certainly not something the show hasn’t pulled off before, and very successfully I might add. (For me, I’m hoping it’s heavier on the comic side…. still basking in the warmth of ‘Weekend at Bobby’s’. :-))
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In this episode the boys fight vampires who actually come out during the day. In case you’re not already aware, Dean is going to turn into a vampire and become a big threat to everyone, including Ben and Lisa. Jensen said in his Q&A at the Chicago con that this was a hilarious episode (sans ‘glitter’), however, some of the previews have been more on the serious side….but a healthy balance of comedy and drama is always welcome. It’s certainly not something the show hasn’t pulled off before, and very successfully I might add. (For me, I’m hoping it’s heavier on the comic side…. still basking in the warmth of ‘Weekend at Bobby’s’. :-))
Sam and Dean encounter a band of blood-suckers modeling themselves on Edward Cullen and co. The fun comes to an abrupt end when Dean is attacked and transformed into a vampire. The episode will take shots at a lot of popular vampire groups, including those who sparkle, and in an interview with Michael Ausiello, Executive Producer Sera Gamble talked about spoofing these vampires.
“I don’t think there’s currently a [Vampire Diaries] mention in the episode.” She continues, “But part of the thing is finding a balance between, say, [showing] a poster from the actual show and having Sam and Dean really speak their minds. We don’t want to offend.”
Besides, Gamble insists that mockery is the sincerest form of flattery. “I think The Vampire Diaries is a really good show,” she insists. “And I’ve seen all the Twilight movies. I’m certainly not coming at this from a place of feeling superior to them. I have great respect.”
The official synopsis: After a group of young girls go missing; Sam and Dean realize that a group of vampires have taken up residence in the small town. After a fight with two of the blood-suckers, Dean is bitten and turns into a vampire... Samuel (guest star Mitch Pileggi) tells Dean he can change him back but he’ll have to get the blood of the vampire who turned him. Dean infiltrates the nest and runs into the Alpha. Written by CW Publicity
Directed by Jan Eliasburg, it was written by Brett Matthews. A little trivia about Brent Matthews: he co-wrote the comic miniseries "Those Left Behind", which bridged the gap between the TV series, Firefly, and its feature film follow up, Serenity… some of the greatest SYFY adventures ever.
The supporting cast (IMDB) includes (in credits order):
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Cindy Sampson
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Lisa Braeden
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Samuel Campbell
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Elise Gatien
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Kirsten
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Gregory Fawcett
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Kristen's Father
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Chad Cole
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Driver
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Julia Rhodes
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Vampire Girl
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For photo stills of the episode, click here. Preview clips can be found on WFB here.
Canada’s Space channel has released another trailer and preview clip, which features many new scenes as well as lead-in scenes from the other clips already posted. For those clips,
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So, looks like we have another AWESOME episode on the horizon. Question is how much ‘awesome’ can they pack in 42 mins? Lots I hope!!!
Happy viewing everyone! Make sure to come back here after the episode has aired and tell us what you think!
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Comments
I agree that some of the previews so far have seemed a lot more serious than what the interviews have led us to believe. I'm straddling the fence right now. Having an inkling of what's coming next week, my vote is for a very humorous storyline this week. The jokes to be made are endless.
Also I'm looking forward to the freak tables being turned on Dean. With the exception of DALDOM, we've never seen a 'monster' Dean. It'd be nice for Sammy to be able to shake his head and say 'it's not so much fun being the freak, huh?'
What I do hope to see in this episode is more naked (figuratively speaking) emotion from either Sam or Dean, preferably both.
While Season 6 has been stellar so far, I find that both Sam and Dean were very muted in their emotions. It's all fine to be subtle and avoid over dramatization, but I do hope to see some flashes of emotion from the 2 leads - maybe not on the scale of "In My Time of Dying", but surely a flash akin to (say) "Houses of the Holy" would be welcomed.
Seperately, I wonder whether the "noir" look of Season 6 has something to do with the "muted" emotional protrayal.
My impression is that most "noir" films are stylish - and muted in emotional protrayal (you won't usually find a man crying his eyes out, like in "Heart", in a noir film :P).
Anyway, I'm looking forward to something different in this episode, at least in terms of emotional protrayal - I would personally welcome a little less subtlety.
Just my 2 cents worth.
Great episode! Now we know something is really wrong with Sam. Dean - so strong and cool - even as a vamp. Willing to be killed right away. Taking out the whole nest on his own - on an empty stomach yet!
The first thing I said to my husband was "How am I going to review and recap that?!" I honestly think I'm taking the week off. So much to process, so much out of the usual formula. However, it wasn't a bad episode by any means. It was actually quite great and out of the box. So not this show, but sometimes you have to dare to be different.
My heart is crushed for Dean. So crushed. I'm waiting for him to beat the living crap out of Sam next week.
On the plus side, it's the first glimpse that Samuel isn't evil! Even he was alarmed by Sam. I feel better about that. If this is Sam PTSDing, it's time to Dean and Castiel to deliver him back to Heaven. The boy is dead to us. I just can't defend him anymore.
Speaking of Castiel, he's back next week! That makes me very happy.
And can I just say that the montage of the psychic alpha vampire stuff was so insanely cool? Because it so, so was. And super creepy!
So looking forward to next week. In vino veritas, or so they say. I wish someone was getting drunk! Instead, epic man pain and a beat down. And Cass! Yay.
Theory 2: Because Sam is just going through the motions post-being-brought-back-from-Hell - he doesn't feel the pull to truly care and protect anyone, even his brother, like he did before.
These theories are not mutually exclusive. A complete lack of a moral compass, the inability to use compassion to make decisions - would strongly influence every choice he makes, including forming a strategy that involves putting his brother at risk.
That said, this is the first time I'll be fully behind Dean punching Sam in the face.
But hell ya Dean was kick ass as a vamp. If I wouldn't have sounded like a teenage glittery vamp-queen, I would have squealed in delight.
Can't wait for next week!
Right now I’m too heartbroken to give this episode a fair analysis.
That is NOT Sammy! It’s either Lucifer riding him or another demon, either way that was not Sam. At this moment I can’t accept any other explanation.
After two years of watching the brother’s relationship deteriorate and then to see the return of there love and devotion in Swan Song. Just to have it all tossed back into the garbage again. I don’t think I have the strength to go through another season of this.
I’m with you Sablegreen, I want the brother’s back.
Where's Sam, for God's sake!?
So, my theory is that as payment for being freed from the cage, Sam has to hand to whoever took him out of there all the alphas out there. The cage must have been something incommensurably horrible for Sam, our Sam, to risk Dean!
I have always been on Sam's side, but right now all I want to do is beat the crap out of him! Arghhhh
That is not Sam. That IS not Sam. That is NOT Sam. It’s not. No way. Not all off him.
He’s the perfect hunter. And a worthless brother. I’m all shaky and emotional over this show again. Forgot it could do this?! Sam! Sammy! If I want him back this badly, I can’t even imagine what Dean is feeling. (yes, I realize he’s fictional)
What if Sammy is still down there? In the cage? Now! And all that made it topside was a functioning meat suit? No…you’d think Cas would have noticed that. Right? Ugh, I’m a wreck and emoting and not responding to the episode.
Well done it seems. Vey well done.
Sad about Lisa and Ben. Dean shoved Ben. That’s gotta be tearing him up. Awful stuff. But the “Does that work?” comment was awesome?
Need a re-watch but don’t know if I can make it through again tonight.
I've been on board with the no soul theory since it appear and I'm getting more and more convinced that that's what's going on with Sam, no way the real Sam we know and love would allowed a thing like that to happen! WTH? Even Grandpa got suspicious and don't think he actually believed in what Sam said to get away with it!
See Yvonne? Told you Dean was going to Lisa to say goodbye, but like he so well put it it was a lousy idea! Poor Lisa and Ben, they must be freaking out right now, guess this is the end of it. Darn it! Why can't this guys at least have some place where they can have a little peace with their love ones?! Oh right, wrong show!
Anyway, need a rewatch but I really liked this one, the fun bits were priceless and the rest a complete emotional wreck (thanks a lot show!) but all things together made an 'seating on the edge of the couch completely stunned and shouting at the screen wanting to best the crap out of Sam's sorry but' amazing episode!
I'll be right there with him if Dean kicks his skinny ass up around his shoulder blades. Why that wasn't the last straw for Dean means he is a better person than I am.
Glad that gramps is suspicious of Sam too.
Dean was great by abstaining and then taking out the whole nest all by himself. I hope him and Lisa are not forever estranged by the events. She should be scared stiff really for herself and Ben. Dean deserves to have a peaceful haven with people who really love him.
Still can't get over my shock. What an episode!
Anyway, since you’ve got this SPN prediction thing going for you, why don’t you go ahead and predict that we get our Sammy back by next ep? Please? Pretty pretty please? With chocolate and cherries on top?
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