Supernatural Review 9.12 “Sharp Teeth”–If You Want to be Brothers . . .

Supernatural Review 9.12 “Sharp Teeth”–If You Want to be Brothers . . .

Well. Hmmm. This was a hard episode for me. I didn’t enjoy it. When I get a strong negative reaction to an episode, I try and let it sit for a bit, simmer in the background. What I’m hoping comes to the surface is a sense of which parts I’m not enjoying because the story…

Let’s Speculate: Supernatural 9×12 – “Sharp Teeth”

Let’s Speculate: Supernatural 9×12 – “Sharp Teeth”

Warning: If you have not seen tonight’s episode, “Sharp Teeth,” then beware spoilers ahead!  (From Alice – please take the snark you’re about to read in good humored fun.) Summary:  This episode opens with Farmer Jim plowing out of his house because someone’s tipping cows in his pasture. He shoots at the cowtipper, who runs…

TV Fanatic Supernatural Roundtable 9.11 – “First Born”

TV Fanatic Supernatural Roundtable 9.11 – “First Born”

We had so much to talk about this week with “First Born.”  Things like what in the world is Dean getting himself into and is Castiel being honest with Sam about not finding Gadreel?  Plus wasn’t it nice to see Dean kick some ass?  See what Carissa Pavlica and Sean McKenna of TV Fanatic plus…

Far Away Eyes’ Review: “Supernatural” 9.11- “First Born”

Far Away Eyes’ Review: “Supernatural” 9.11- “First Born”

“Stretching back to Cain and Abel. It’s in your blood, your father’s blood, your family’s blood.” —Michael, “The Song Remains the Same” Supernatural has explicitly laced Biblical lore through its mythology since season four—and season nine has shaped itself around that of Genesis. The Garden of Eden and the Fall of Man was a focal…

Gerry’s Supernatural Review: “First Born” – Changing Perspectives

Gerry’s Supernatural Review: “First Born” – Changing Perspectives

“First Born” is a powerhouse of an episode, showing off Robbie Thompson’s narrative skills and fuelled by compelling performances from both the regular and guest cast. Not only does the episode tell its own story beautifully, it weaves together strands from previous seasons to illustrate the overall arc for this one. Free will is the…

Supernatural’s Ratings For “First Born” The Highest Since 2010

Supernatural’s Ratings For “First Born” The Highest Since 2010

Yesterday the ratings were released for Tuesday’s episode, “First Born” and they were extraordinarily good.  They were up over the prior week, and overall viewership was the highest since 2010 for ANY episode.  However, it came with a caveat.  Seems that The CW in Baltimore, Norfolk, and Richmond pre-empted the shows for basketball.  They make…