Thoughts on Supernatural 15.08 “Our Father Who Aren’t In Heaven”

Thoughts on Supernatural 15.08 “Our Father Who Aren’t In Heaven”

Whew. Where to even begin with this one? It was chalk full of Supernatural goodness from top to bottom, featuring old faces, reunions, phenomenal acting and serious cliffhangers, on two fronts. Some interesting moments of symmetry. What does it all add up to? One great mid-season finale. Let’s break it down.

Threads: Supernatural 15.08 “Our Father Who Aren’t In Heaven”

Threads: Supernatural 15.08 “Our Father Who Aren’t In Heaven”

The Morning After Finally! A myth arc episode! While I enjoy Supernatural’s lighter episodes, I am drawn to the deeper story, i.e. the mythology, the relationships between the characters, and whatever big stakes, supernatural battle is currently being fought by Sam, Dean and Castiel. “Our Father Who Aren’t In Heaven” (OFWAIH) delivered on all those…

Let’s Speculate: Supernatural 15.08 “Our Father Who Aren’t In Heaven”

Let’s Speculate: Supernatural 15.08 “Our Father Who Aren’t In Heaven”

THEN:  The flashback shows Adam (who was really a ghoul taking on his body and memories) calling the Winchesters and introducing himself, Cas calling Michael/Adam “Assbutt” and setting him on fire, Sam pulling Michael/Adam into the chasm into hell.  We see potential futures of demonic Dean attacking Sam, the God-wound, Eileen being brought back to…

Let’s Speculate: Supernatural 14.15 “Peace of Mind”

Let’s Speculate: Supernatural 14.15 “Peace of Mind”

THEN:  Jack handling the snake.  Flashbacks of Dean nervously freezing as giant yellow python glides over his shoulder.  Michael in Dean’s head.  Dean getting knocked unconscious.  Donatello the prophet getting his soul sucked out by Amara.  Rowena talking about the power of the soul.  Jack defeating Michael.  Jack’s eyes glowing and wings spreading their shadow…

Let’s Speculate: Supernatural 14.12 “Prophet and Loss”

Let’s Speculate: Supernatural 14.12 “Prophet and Loss”

THEN:  “Who are you?” “The guys who saved the world.”  Scenes of Donatello.  The guys says, “Whatever it takes.”  Nick on his killing spree.  Abraxas.  Dean about Michael – “I can feel him in my head.”  Dean and Sam on either side of the Ma’lak Box.  Camera zooms in on Dean’s hands on the box. …

Threads: Supernatural 13.14 “Good Intentions”

Threads: Supernatural 13.14 “Good Intentions”

The Morning After I LOVED Supernatural’s 13.14 “Good Intentions”! It was about relationships, choices, regrets, loyalties and a whole bunch of other gooey stuff that I love, all set in an action-packed hour of fantasy adventure! This was an excellent example of the emotional resonance that gives Supernatural its heart, preventing it from becoming a…

Threads: Supernatural 13.02 “The Rising Son”

Threads: Supernatural 13.02 “The Rising Son”

Four Days Later Following on the heels of a fabulous season 13 premiere episode, “The Rising Son” was a tense, suspenseful, thoughtful second chapter in the story of Jack, the misunderstood all-powerful-being child. Once again, Alexander Calvert’s nuanced portrayal of the most powerful creature on earth housed inside a naïve, well-intentioned 3 day, 17 hours…

Let’s Speculate: Supernatural 13.02 “The Rising Son”

Let’s Speculate: Supernatural 13.02 “The Rising Son”

This second episode of Supernatural’s season thirteen, called “The Rising Son,” begins with a scene in the hell throne room with two minions waiting for Lucifer to save them. A bright light appears through a door and Asmodeus appears, the Fourth Prince of Hell, who promises to purge hell of the corporate lackeys and bring…

Thoughts on Supernatural 11.21: “All In The Family”

Thoughts on Supernatural 11.21: “All In The Family”

Thoughts on Supernatural 11.21: All In The Family   Humourous and heart-wrenching moments, dramatic and intriguing; All In the Family was not without drama or lacking in some of the exposition we’ve been searching for over the season’s run. Season eleven has certainly been a new flavour mix for Supernatural. These past months have been…

Far Away Eyes’ Deeper Look Supernatural 11.21 “All In the Family”

Far Away Eyes’ Deeper Look Supernatural 11.21 “All In the Family”

“Don’t count on God. Okay? Count on us.” “God helps those who help themselves.” These two quotes have been key to Supernatural’s season 11, and they play a major role in the episode “All In the Family.” The Winchesters are finally confronted with God under the guise of Chuck—and they have many questions and need…