Supernatural

The camera focuses on this sign hanging on the door to the memory of Sam’s Flagstaff refuge. 1.) I’m reminded of the RENOVATION signs and automobile garages we saw earlier in the season. I’m wondered if Singer SALVAGE isn’t also related? Think of 5.15′s Dean standing outside and Karen inviting him in. Think of the [...]

I think this episode may have knocked my top ten rankings (which don’t exist) all out of whack. I loved it. From the terrific opening and all the way through, I was sure they were showing us a chapter in the story that would help clarify my speculations about what has been going on with [...]

I liked the episode a lot on first watch, and that satisfaction continues to grow.  I have a ridiculously long list of points I’m thinking about. As always, I’m unspoiled and have an unconventional read on the story. (Honestly, I do try talking myself out of it, but I’ve probably crossed a threshold where that’s [...]

I am late getting around to posting here, but it’s not for lack of love for the episode. I sampled some reactions (which is unusual for me) and jumped in with a little thinking about the episode in yourlibrarian‘s livejournal 5.08 meta this weekend. I love that most reactions to the episode have been heavily [...]

I thought there were a couple of very important ideas being brought forward with this episode. 1) I saw it as an illustration of the past couple seasons – if not the entire series. This time Bobby is recklessly suicidal (reminiscent of the Incredible Jay from 4.12 Criss Angel is a Douchebag) and creates a [...]