Now that's what you call an outstanding return! Supernatural, I am so glad I kept on believing in you and supporting you, and more often than not, you repay that with flawless entertainment and gripping story. This season's premiere is, well, a "premier" evidence of good returns.. Oh boy! This is some serious screenplay achievement, I would say. Eleven years in and still coming up with ways to hook the audiences in and inspire them.
Okay, so now let's delve into some details.
-Darkness. There was a general fear among the fans that it would be another example of "good concept, awful presentation" (looking at you, Leviathans!).. But guys, it's not. It's so not like that. In fact, the gloomy atmosphere, black vein zombies, pitch black smoke and an enigmatic portrayal by that woman.. They were all well executed. My only concern is that last bit where the darkness is implied to be "possessing" the baby. This is because, a) the woman in the smoke was very good and b) it reminded me of Lilith and season 4 finale and I frankly don't think that that child possession can be topped. Here's hoping it's just a temporary "stay" for the darkness as she plans to go on and do better, evil things.
-Crowley's storyline was funny and addicting and I enjoyed it thoroughly. And man, that Michael/Lucifer cage reference... I just can't wait!! Yayy!
-Castiel's storyline was arguably the least effective in terms of providing satisfying drama and seriously, this "evil angel on for revenge" stuff is antiquated by now. Take notice, writers!
-Whoa.. Talking about writers, Supernatural tonight showed how fan feedback can be implemented in the story without it being feeling forced or cheesy. We've all been saying how the brothers don't find a cure or remedy anymore and how they go on simply killing demons and the humans along with them. Well, it was great that Sam argued about it with Dean and I have a feeling we'll be seeing the long awaited return of the exorcisms and victim protection programs throughout the season.
-Sam got infected! Well, this would change things for sure. I have a feeling that it's Sam's turn this year to take the central stage after Dean had it for the previous season, and this black vein stuff might hold a key about further information on darkness and her history/nature/plan etc.
-Magic Mike reference delivery was spot on! Jensen is an outstanding actor in any situation, no doubt, but when comedy takes the stage, it genuinely feels like he's enjoying his stuff. And that raises the synergy of the show overall.
All in all, it was an accurately grim, suitably mysterious and genuinely engaging piece of television and here's hoping Supernatural stays like this always and forever.
Okay, so now let's delve into some details.
-Darkness. There was a general fear among the fans that it would be another example of "good concept, awful presentation" (looking at you, Leviathans!).. But guys, it's not. It's so not like that. In fact, the gloomy atmosphere, black vein zombies, pitch black smoke and an enigmatic portrayal by that woman.. They were all well executed. My only concern is that last bit where the darkness is implied to be "possessing" the baby. This is because, a) the woman in the smoke was very good and b) it reminded me of Lilith and season 4 finale and I frankly don't think that that child possession can be topped. Here's hoping it's just a temporary "stay" for the darkness as she plans to go on and do better, evil things.
-Crowley's storyline was funny and addicting and I enjoyed it thoroughly. And man, that Michael/Lucifer cage reference... I just can't wait!! Yayy!
-Castiel's storyline was arguably the least effective in terms of providing satisfying drama and seriously, this "evil angel on for revenge" stuff is antiquated by now. Take notice, writers!
-Whoa.. Talking about writers, Supernatural tonight showed how fan feedback can be implemented in the story without it being feeling forced or cheesy. We've all been saying how the brothers don't find a cure or remedy anymore and how they go on simply killing demons and the humans along with them. Well, it was great that Sam argued about it with Dean and I have a feeling we'll be seeing the long awaited return of the exorcisms and victim protection programs throughout the season.
-Sam got infected! Well, this would change things for sure. I have a feeling that it's Sam's turn this year to take the central stage after Dean had it for the previous season, and this black vein stuff might hold a key about further information on darkness and her history/nature/plan etc.
-Magic Mike reference delivery was spot on! Jensen is an outstanding actor in any situation, no doubt, but when comedy takes the stage, it genuinely feels like he's enjoying his stuff. And that raises the synergy of the show overall.
All in all, it was an accurately grim, suitably mysterious and genuinely engaging piece of television and here's hoping Supernatural stays like this always and forever.