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Supernatural Rewind: “Like A Virgin”

Are you there, Sam? It’s me, Dean.

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Can you feel that? Can you feel the warm tingling sensation in the pit of your stomach, that feeling of satisfaction? Yes. I think you do. Do you know what it is? Do you know what is making you feel like everything is right in the world again? Yes. Supernatural. Friday night marked the return of our favorite show and . . . wait for it . . . the return of Sam – the caring, sympathetic little brother we all missed and loved. In my favorite episode of the season (so far), Sam returned from his soul-less stint to find a secret-keeping brother and a new case. Like the sweet, sweet memory of a perfect day gone by, “Like A Virgin” brought us back to a place where everything just felt right. Now, Castiel told me to tell you, that the one’s who saw Friday’s episode may go onwards and downwards. The rest of you have to wait for your man-hug, because this is a SPOILER ALERT!

Night. A man and a woman are attempting to fly a small plane through a torrential thunderstorm. Yes, if it wasn’t a bad idea already, the man is yanked from his pilot seat and through the windshield by a mysterious flying being. Cue the sobs and screams.

Back in the panic room, Castiel uses his part-time status as a Soul Doctor to check on still sleeping patient, Sam. Rolling his sleeve down, Castiel breaks the news to awaiting brother, Dean. While Sam’s soul might be in its rightful place, its condition is less than exceptional. “It felt like it had been skinned alive.” Dean tries to reason that it was his only choice, but Castiel still had some choice words for Dean: “If you wanted to kill your brother, you should have done it outright.”

Tagged Bobby, Castiel, Dean, Jared Padalecki, Jensen Ackles, Sam, Supernatural, Supernatural Rewind, TV Recap, Winchester

Dec 06 2010

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Supernatural Rewind: “Caged Heat”

The Pizza Man

Source: Supernatural Fans Online

It was a drama filled episode this week for our favorite brothers. Though, isn’t that usually the case? We came closer to retrieving Sammy’s soul, – by trusting a demon . . . again (That’s so wrong) – but were shoved an equal length back. Is there no hope for Sam, after all? Lately, I’ve gown accustomed to New Sam. Yes, I’ve grown accustomed to his face. Yet, I still miss that smiling soul-filled face of yesteryear. Not to mention, we lost a dear friend this week. I promised myself I wouldn’t cry, but I’m going to miss *r*w**y. Let’s all have a moment of silence for our favorite demon. Okay that’s enough. It’s time for your recap and play-by-play. For those who’ve seen Friday’s fantastic episode, onwards and downwards. For all the card-caring demon meatsuits out there who didn’t, SPOILER ALERT!

This week we open with an old friend. Crowley. At least, he used to be an old friend. Now, not so much. He’s making good use of his demon torture skills on his most recent victim. Crowley. Wait. What? Yes. You heard me. Crowley is torturing, Crowley. At least, the shape-shifter version of him. He believes the shifter has more information on the location of Purgatory, but he wont give anything up. After unsuccessfully motivating the shifter – with a pipe to the head – to answer his questions, Crowley set upon using a magic knife to carve the information out of him. Didn’t work. His next attempt was to bargain. If the shifter drew him a map of Purgatory, he wouldn’t kill the several shifter babies in the nursery. The shifter wouldn’t budge, so Crowley sliced his (And his?) head off. “Kinda guess I lost my head.”

Tagged Castiel, Dean, Jared Padalecki, Jensen Ackles, Sam, Supernatural, Supernatural Rewind, TV Recap, Winchester

Nov 08 2010

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Supernatural Rewind: “Family Matters”

Please, Mister! Can I Have My Soul Back?

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Gah! Answers! Answers, answers, answers. We wanted them, and boy, did we get them. We got an explosion of truths and facts that was enough to singe our eyebrows and leave us stunned in bewilderment.

I sat slack-jawed the last half hour of the episode, trying to put all the pieces together. What just happened? Sam’s soul belongs to who? Christian is what? Grandpa Campbell is working for who? *ro***y is searching for, where?

Gah! Answers! I am more than pleased with the new direction of the season, but I’m still so baffled. I think the only way I’m going to get through this, is if we break this sucker down. For those who’ve seen Friday’s episode, onwards and downwards. The rest of you – you know the drill – SPOILER ALERT!

After that severe brother beat down last week, we find Sam bleary-eyed, appropriately tied to a hotel chair, and our favorite angel inspecting our broken boy. An eye-check, here. A fever check, there. Doctor Cas Medicine Man asks Sam how much he’s been sleeping since he got back. “I don’t.” Dean say’s what we were all thinking, “It didn’t occur to you, that there might be something off about that?” It seems our little Sammy-boys soul problem doesn’t come with an “ask questions” button, when it comes to self-preservation. Immediately, Cas knows what’s wrong (Can you clue us in?). Cas does his shove-hand-in-body angel cavity search and finds nothing. “It’s his soul. It’s gone” (Well, that’s not good!). Cue the synchronized head turns towards Sam.

Tagged Bobby, Castiel, Dean, Jared Padalecki, Jensen Ackles, Sam, Supernatural, Supernatural Rewind, TV Recap, Winchester

Nov 01 2010

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Supernatural Rewind: “You Can’t Handle The Truth”

Is that really you, Sam?

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Before we start, I have to apologize to someone. I’m talking to you, New Sam. I’m sorry. I had no idea. I guess we should have seen this coming, with Angel’s and Demon’s stealing soul’s and everything. Though, that still doesn’t explain who brought you back. I’m still waiting for that answer. I have to admit, even though I feel sorry for you – you tried your best to be honest – I still don’t trust you. After you betrayed Dean like that (Letting that vampire get bitey), it’s going to take some time to regain my trust. But, I have all the confidence in you, Sammy. Shhh . . . don’t tell Dean, but in seasons 1-3, you were my favorite. Yes, it was quite a surprise to this self-proclaimed Dean Girl too. You know what, Sam? We’re getting ahead of ourselves. Let’s back up this train to where the truth started spilling out all over the place. For those who’ve seen Friday’s episode, onwards and downwards. To the rest of you, SPOILER ALERT!

Truth. We always say we want it, but when we finally get it, sometimes we regret ever asking for it in the first place. This week’s episode deals with exactly that. No matter how much we want the truth, sometimes we just can’t handle it. Case in point, our first victim. A waitress with some already deeply seeded self-confidence issues, is having a rough day. She just want’s the truth and that’s exactly what she’s going to get. Truth after truth, her confidence falls into little tiny pieces on the floor, and it get’s worse. She call’s her sister, only to hear that she is a freak and a burden, and she should just kill herself. The girl takes a gun from the front desk and does as she’s told. I don’t know about you, but I think that this is probably one of the darkest openings in Supernatural history. Am I right?

On the home front, Sam and Dean are picking up a quick bite before heading out to find their next case. While Sam is retrieving their food, Dean makes a phone call to the one person he can rely on, Bobby. He voices his many, many, many concerns over Sam. He goes over his theories, – Lucifer, demon, etc. – but Bobby wants to keep it professional. They need evidence before Dean can do any shootin’ (No, Dean. No). As soon as Bobby’s side of the conversation is over, Sam appears with a case. 4 suicides in two weeks. The decide to check it out.

Tagged Bobby, Castiel, Dean, Jared Padalecki, Jensen Ackles, Misha Collins, Sam, Supernatural, Supernatural Rewind, TV Recap, Winchester

Oct 18 2010

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Supernatural Rewind: “Weekend At Bobby’s”

We appreciate you, Bobby!

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If there is one thing that Friday’s episode of Supernatural (Directed by Jensen Ackles!) taught us, it was that you shouldn’t take family for granted. Especially, If they can kill demons, bury a body, and take phone calls. In fact, being the person who handles all the drama the Winchesters – and a lot of other hunters – dig (Summon) up is a very hard job. He can’t even enjoy a nice slice of peach cobbler! I for one, dearest Uncle Bobby, appreciate you. And will do so, by recapping this episode.

Balls! I forgot to say SPOILER ALERT!

One year ago, Bobby sold his soul (It was during the impending Apocalypse. You can’t blame the guy for wanting to help) to our favorite demon, Crowley. With the exchange came a few insider details, a new pair of legs, and the promise to return Bobby’s soul after our boys defeated Satan, stopped the world from ending, etc. As the episode begins, the wounds are still freshly opened, Sam just swan dived into Hell, and Bobby is summoning Crowley. He wants his soul back. Only, Crowley can’t (Or rather, won’t) give it to him. He tells him, that a few minor points in their contract have been overlooked – like Bobby having only 10 years to live. So as the old adage says, “never trust a demon” (Even if he is charming, highly sarcastic, and very entertaining).

Now, the newly reunited Sam and Dean are hunting once again, but are stumped at what they find. A claw. A claw they’ve never seen before. So what do they do? They call Uncle Bobby for help. Dean takes a picture of the remains with his camera phone (I never thought I’d say those words. Who knew that 1 year as a normal person would make him so tech savvy?), and sends it to Bobby whose lack of up-to-date technology is hilarious (Dial-up. Ha!). I’m holding out for Sam to buy him a decent computer by the end of the season. Mostly, I just want to see the hijinks that would ensue if Sam and Dean ever walked into a Best Buy.

Tagged Bobby, Castiel, Dean, Jared Padalecki, Jensen Ackles, Sam, Supernatural, Supernatural Rewind, TV Recap, Winchester

Oct 11 2010

Cas Is Back After The Cut!

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Supernatural Rewind: “The Third Man”

Hello

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Only Supernatural could make me drool, laugh, cry, hurl, and fangirl uncontrollably, all in one episode. How do they do that? In a lab – somewhere in Vancouver – do they use formulas and lengthy notes to correctly combine the best jokes, lines, and tear drop moments, until they get it right? “Now add 2 heaping handfuls of Dean, 2 more of Sam (Shirt optional), 3 parts drama, 4 parts side-splitting lines, and 1 part Angel. There. I think we have it.” Yes, the inclusion of one trench-coat dressed, unintentionally witty Angel seems to be one of the ingredients needed in this recipe. It’s not like it didn’t work without him. It worked and it worked well. But ever since that day (Of season 4), when that ass-butt of an Angel walked (Flew? Magically appeared?) through our door, he became part of the family. We welcomed him with open arms and that’s where we want him to stay.

So it’s no secret, that when season 6 came around and no Angel appeared (In the first two episodes), something was missing. I don’t think we needed him to be in the entire first two episodes. Just a wink or a small scene would have been nice. Then on Friday (Some of us (*ahem*) had to wait until Saturday), came The Third Man. What happened, you ask? Well, that’s why I’m here. But, first there are a few warnings, cautions, advisory’s, etc .

Tagged Castiel, Dean, Jared Padalecki, Jensen Ackles, Misha Collins, Sam, Supernatural, Supernatural Rewind, TV Recap

Oct 04 2010

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Supernatural Rewind: “Two and a Half Men”

Welcome back, Dean. We missed you.

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Forgive me. I just have to do this. I have to sing . . . “The boys are back in town, the boys are back in town.”

Alright, I think I’m better now. “Two and a Half Men” had everything I wanted out of an episode of Supernatural. It had heart, mystery, a few WTF? moments, the boys together again, and a good dose of absolute hilarity. Not to mention, the final scene of the night that had me jumping up and down with glee and excitement. You know you let out a squee too. Last weeks episode was different. There is no other way to explain it (I would like to apologize for my heavy snark recap last week. This girl doesn’t do good with change, especially when it comes to the boys). This weeks episode, on the other hand, got Supernatural back to its roots. Sam and Dean in a car (the wrong car, but we can deal for now), hunting monsters (Shapeshifters, to be exact). Now there’s a lot to cover, so let’s get to it, shall we? For those of you who have seen Friday’s episode, onwards and downwards! To the rest of you SPOILER ALERT!

A few months have passed since Sam came and went. Dean and his surrogate family have moved to another home – Ben not liking the new adjustment. The run-in with the Djinn has made Dean overly concerned with the safety of Ben and Lisa (But who wouldn’t be). As Dean pulls the shotgun out of the still covered Impala, a look of yearning appears on his face (You were born to be a hunter, Dean. Don’t deny it). He puts it away as if he is being forced to. Later, he catches Ben handling the shotgun with awe on his face (I wouldn’t have done that if I were you). He knows what’s going on and tells Dean he also wants to be a hunter. Needless to say, Dean is outraged at the idea and tells (Or yells at) him that he will never shoot a gun in his life. Lisa confronts him and asks him what happened. He dodges her questions and as the scene plays out, seems not so happy with their situation anymore (Do I have to say, I told you so). The fact that he was forced (By Sam) to live that apple pie life is more apparent than ever to him. You can see he doesn’t want to be there anymore (Yet, I do think he wants to keep them safe. He does love them, but not enough to stay).

Tagged Castiel, Dean, Sam, Supernatural, Supernatural Rewind, Winchester

Sep 25 2010

More Of My Recap After The Cut!

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Supernatural Rewind: “Exile on Main Street”

What happened to you, Dean?

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Last night’s season premiere was too much to handle! I’m still recovering. And there is so much to discuss. Sam and Dean are together again, but their not the people they once were. Grandpa Campbell is back from the dead. Cas is M.I.A. Dean hasn’t spoken to Bobby in ages. Sam has been hunting since he got back a year ago, but he didn’t tell Dean (Sammy, that hurts). And Dean is just a whole other story that needs to be recapped and discussed right now, because I really need to say something about it or I will go crazy. So for all of you that watched, onwards and downwards! For the rest of you . . . SPOILER ALERT!

ONE YEAR AGO: Cemetery. Impala. Sam. Adam. Dean. Rings. Devils cage. Sam looks at Dean all bloodied and bruised and shakes his head yes. Dean looks at Sam . . . sorry, I cry every time I see this episode . . . we hear Sam say, “I’m not coming back” (Oh, really?). Sam and Adam fall into the deep depths of hell. Dean. Impala. Sam saying he wants dean to live a normal apple pie (“Get me some pie!”) life with Lisa (Yuck) and Ben.

NOW: Dean is in bed with Lisa and the clock strikes 7am (Horrible beeping sound included). To me Dean doesn’t look too happy. Or maybe he’s just thinking about how much he misses Sam (Aww).

Lisa: “You, okay?”

Dean: “Yeah. I’m good”

Sorry Dean, but I don’t believe you.

As Beautiful Loser (We can talk about the significance of that song title later) by Bob Seger plays, the normal apple pie life that Dean is experimenting with (Because I don’t think he’ll stick with it) starts to unfold. In a great montage, we compare Deans new life to his old one. Grabbing salt from the cabinet we see what he uses it for now (Making eggs) and what he used to use it for (Keeping away the demons and ghosts). Putting his tools in his truck (What? Dean doesn’t drive a truck) and putting the arsenal in the trunk of the Impala. Using hammers and saws for his job as a construction worker now, and using tools to kill vampires then. Having a beer at a BBQ and having a beer with Sam (Aww). Working on the truck (What?) with Ben, and working on the Impala with Sam (Aww). Everything seems to be going all right for Dean. He’s out of the hunter life. He has Ben and Lisa (No. You’re supposed to be with Sam, Dean). He has the life of someone normal. But what normal person keeps a gun and holy water under his bed? Someone who isn’t satisfied with his “normal” life. Someone who needs to be what he is destined to be: a hunter.

Glass breaks. The new Supernatural logo appears (So awesome).

Tagged Bobby, Castiel, Dean, Eric Kripke, Jared Padalecki, Jensen Ackles, Sam, Supernatural, Supernatural Rewind, TV Recap

Sep 24 2010