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Supernatural: There's Something About Mary (2017)
Really think people are exaggerating the flaws here.
Objectively, this is not any better or worse than the average episode from this season. Like with the episode where Charlie died, people have again jumped to attack it, pointing out supposed "flaws" that wouldn't have bothered them if they showed up in any other episode. I've seen reviews complaining about things like "why would Jody know who Eileen was?" or "why do Sam and Dean would have snail mail?" Those arguments don't make a lick of sense.
Let's look at those two arguments. The first one... just because we don't see characters going to the bathroom, it doesn't mean they don't poop. Jody was already shown to be in contact with other hunters before, and it's possible she or some other hunter she knew could have known about her. No suspension of disbelief even required. The second one... again we have no idea about every aspect of the boys' lives. They may have always been using snail-mail, and there's no reason they couldn't have provided Eileen with the address.
Honestly, if these are the things that bother you, then you shouldn't be watching a show where thousands of monsters supposedly exist in the street, and no one is aware of it even in the information age, or where people can just walk into crime scenes pretending to be the FBI, using the names of classic rock musician.
Supernatural: Stuck in the Middle (With You) (2017)
Feels like a classic episode.
I just watch and read things for entertainment, and if I really like something I may occasionally read a wiki, buy a t-shirt or discuss it with friends or on forums I'm already a part of. I don't get involved with hardcore fan communities, and I don't really get too deep into learning about things like production details or who wrote what episode and such, so I had absolutely no idea it was going to be a Tarantino-inspired episode. However, 5 minutes in (before the title card, after which it gets more blatant), I was already thinking to myself, "Man, I haven't watched Reservoir Dogs in over a decade." Granted, the episode title might have led me to think about it as well. So, as a homage, I think they pulled it off and it was a perfect way to get the Colt involved again, and even disregarding all of that, it's still one of the best they've done since season 5.
Also, love when franchises (like D&D) use the "Princes of Hell" concept, and the names of the other prices they dropped here (Dagon and Asmodeus) intrigued me. I hope there are more episodes exploring that.
Episodes like this are why I'll continue watching till the end, even though I rarely watch shows that have 20+ episodes a season, let alone one that's been on for so many years.
Supernatural: First Blood (2017)
I for one love when the boys fall under the radar of the authorities
Some of my favorite Supernatural episodes were those where the FBI were involved and I like that it brought back something similar to that, at least in the beginning.
Also, I don't understand why some people are so hung up on the fact that POTUS doesn't remember anything that happened while he was possessed. They used a completely new device and a powerful spell, not to mention that Lucifer is more powerful than the average angel or demon, so there's no reason why it wiping his memory should require much suspension of disbelief.
Supernatural: Dark Dynasty (2015)
Just proves that people don't pay attention
Seeing a lot of reviews mentioning that "angels can fly" or whatnot only proves that some of the most vocal "fans" aren't actually paying attention to what they're watching. Probably only there for their "shipping" fantasies. They've only mentioned that angels no longer have wings like a 100 times before.
Anyway, the episode was average. If Charlie hadn't been killed off, it probably would have averaged an 8. There were some interesting moments, and I like when the world is fleshed out more. Stuff like a family of Frankensteins is what I've always wanted more of from the show. We've had season after season mainly focusing on angels and demons, when there are so many other myths, legends and folk tales to explore. And it started with such promise with things like a "woman in white", a wendigo, Bloody Mary, etc., before it just became all angels and demons with the occasional "sidequest" MOTW, but I digress.
Supernatural: Halt & Catch Fire (2015)
Not the best episode, but...
Some of these reviews are pretty strange. Having a bunch of obnoxious teenagers in an episode doesn't mean that the show is trying to appeal to them. Though I definitely agree with the reviewers complaining about the college kids' dialogue. Definitely a bit of a "How do you do, fellow kids?" vibe there.
Anyway, I like the premise of a tech-based ghost, and was surprised it took them so long to get to it. I was expecting it by season t at least. X-Files did their "Ghost in the Machine" episode pretty early in its run.
The execution could have been a lot better though. I felt the concept was wasted, and the plot of teens having a secret seemed a bit too much like those teen internet ghost movies that were popular at the time.
Supernatural: Route 666 (2006)
Interesting Concept.
I like that the show is moving further and further away from the typical haunted house tropes and going into weirder places, which is what I was hoping since I began watching. It's not perfect by any means, but the concept is interesting enough to want to stick around to learn more about it, though it's still one of the weaker episodes of season one.
Also, I saw another review mention how the daughter couldn't have known how her father died, but it's obvious that the truck had been following him since before the incident, and she just speculated on the cause of death based on the dent on his vehicle.