Why Supernatural 12.12 “Stuck in the Middle (With You)” Works

Hello and welcome to “Why _ works (or doesn’t)”, where I go over in detail why an episode of the show succeeded or failed.  If you like or hate this, let me know and feel free to shout out suggestions for episodes that should go on the chopping block or praise podium. Today I’m analyzing…

Sweet Sorrow of Forgetting: Supernatural 12.11 “Regarding Dean”

Editor’s Note: The WFB has a long tradition of welcoming guest writers. When Ashley first sent me a link to her review of “First Blood”, I couldn’t wait to share it with The WFB readers! This is her outstanding review of “Regarding Dean”. I hope you like it as much as I do! – Nightsky…

Inspired by Supernatural: Collectible Sam and Dean Action Figures

Inspired by Supernatural: Collectible Sam and Dean Action Figures

Editor’s Note: A fan alerted me to the existence of these Sam and Dean action figures. After reading the persistence and vision it took to create them, then seeing these pictures, I had to put this story together for you. Collectibles are a part of every fandom. These are homemade yet some of the best…

“How am I then a villain?”: Crowley as Supernatural’s Shakespearean Antagonist (Part One of Four)

“How am I then a villain?”: Crowley as Supernatural’s Shakespearean Antagonist (Part One of Four)

Part One: Seasons Five and Six “Cannot be ill, cannot be good.” – Macbeth, Act I, Scene 3 Villains and heroes share one important trait – they often act to build a better world, to right perceived wrongs, to bring justice to an unjust system. They diverge, many times, in motivation. Heroes tend to act from a…

Supernatural: Erasing the Past, Present and Future

Supernatural: Erasing the Past, Present and Future

Editor’s Note: Gail Z. Martin, a Supernatural fan and member of The WFB Family, recognized a very interesting theme (“thread” to those of you who follow my “Threads” review series) within the season 12 stories. As she considered her idea, a pattern for the entire Supernatural series emerged. Please join me in welcoming her and…