Archive for the ‘Reviews’ Category
2012
Critical Myth reviewed the newest episode.
Written by Ben Edlund
Directed by Ben EdlundFans of “Supernatural” got a boost before this episode with the announcement of an impending eighth season. Not that this turn of events is particularly shocking at this point, but who ever thought that the show fans had to fight to keep on the air in the early days would make it eight seasons?
Article source: http://entil2001.com/blog13/?p=312
2012
Critical Myth reviewed the newest episode.
Written by Robbie Thompson
Directed by John MacCarthyIf someone would have told me, at the beginning of this season, that “Fringe” would be renewed before “Supernatural”, I’d have laughed myself silly. Not just at the notion of either show coming back (I was sure this was the swan song season for both epics), but at the thought that cancel-happy Fox would allow a loss-leader like “Fringe” to survive, despite its creative and critical praise, while the struggling CW would even consider letting one of its few successful shows to slip away. I still think that “Supernatural” is as sure a thing for an eighth season as it gets right now, but it’s definitely a symptom of how weird this season has been for the traditional networks.
Article source: http://entil2001.com/blog13/?p=309
2012
Critical Myth reviewed the newest episode.
Written by Eugenie Ross-Leming and Brad Buckner
Directed by Tim AndrewWith only a handful of episodes left to resolve the Leviathan problem, as one would assume they plan to do, it’s hard not to feel like they took a bit more time than necessary to delve into Bobby’s spectral status. Sure, it clarified quite a bit when it comes to how ghosts are supposed to work within the “Supernatural” mythos, but other than delivering a tale that harkens back to the olden days of the series, I’m not sure what it accomplished.
Article source: http://entil2001.com/blog13/?p=306
2012
Critical Myth reviewed the newest episode.
Written by Adam Glass
Directed by Phil SgricciaComing on the heels of the emotionally charged previous episode, it’s perhaps understandable that the writers would want to follow it up with something a little more light-hearted. They do eventually manage to give the episode far more heft with its final moments (even if they telegraphed the reveal to the hilt), but the core of the episode is a mixture of terror and outright hilarity.
Article source: http://entil2001.com/blog13/?p=303
2012
Critical Myth reviewed the newest episode.
Written by Sera Gamble
Directed by Robert SingerAnd now that secret that wasn’t much of a secret is fully revealed. Frankly, anyone who didn’t see this coming a mile away just wasn’t paying attention. That it happened to coincide with the return of another old favorite at the same time was icing on the cake. And since Head Lucifer is involved, that cake is probably on fire and trying to eat you.
Article source: http://entil2001.com/blog13/?p=299
2012
Critical Myth reviewed the newest episode.
Written by Robert Singer Jenny Klein
Directed by John F. ShowalterWith Dean still not sure where his mind is at, and Sam dealing with a very chatty and empowered Lucifer in his head, I suppose that it was the perfect time to revisit the Leviathans and Dick Roman’s plans for the human race. And sure enough, it’s more than just an excuse to find new and hilarious ways to toss out Dick jokes.
Article source: http://entil2001.com/blog13/?p=295
2012
Critical Myth reviewed the newest episode.
Written by Ben Edlund
Directed by Thomas WrightJust in case the enduring fandom thought that the writers couldn’t deliver some old-school “Supernatural” fare, this episode ought to disabuse them of such foolish notions. In keeping with the semi-nostalgic season arc, this installment reaches back into the history of the Brothers Winchester and their demon-hunting activities of the third season. In other words, back when they first learned about Lilith and were trying to save Dean from a sojourn in Hell.
Article source: http://entil2001.com/blog13/?p=292
2012
Critical Myth reviewed the newest episode.
Written by Andrew Dabb and Daniel Loflin
Directed by Mike RohlJust by the title, it’s easy to tell that this is going to be another trademark blend of the ridiculous and the creepy. The whole episode is filled with hints that the writers aren’t taking the situation all too seriously, even if it is meant to be follow directly on the heels of the previous episode. (Though the fact that they name-check the Amazons, yet do nothing to address the renewed tension between Sam and Dean, is a bit irritating.)
Article source: http://entil2001.com/blog13/?p=288
2012
Critical Myth reviewed the newest episode.
Written by Eugenie Ross-Leming and Brad Buckner
Directed by Jerry WanekIn the wake of Bobby’s death, the Brothers Winchester seem more than a little adrift. Some would even say that the show itself doesn’t have a clear direction just yet. Considering how often the writers use the tone of an episode or arc to communicate the psychological state of the characters, I can’t help but wonder if it’s all intentional.
Article source: http://entil2001.com/blog13/?p=285
2012
Critical Myth reviewed the newest episode.
Written by Robbie Thompson
Directed by Phil SgricciaThe guest appearance of Jason Dohring in this episode as Chronos, god of time, was revealed in a press release a few months ago. Even so, I had all but forgotten about it, so I’m glad that the nature of this story was apparent before the name flashed in the credits. Even given that realization, however, this episode was less about the “villain” and more about the fun to be had with “Dean Meets Eliot Ness”.
Article source: http://entil2001.com/blog13/?p=282