Supernatural: Playthings (2007)
Season 2, Episode 11
10/10
A personal favorite
12 September 2019
I am not sure how well recieved this episode is-I seem to recall a dislike for it among the fans-but to me it is a wonderful riff on the traditional haunted house and/or the creepy manor estate. The references to The Shining-i.e. room number, the bar scene, the use of the two girls to make the viewer uneasy-are all fun to spot. Likewise, the direction leans heavily into the aristocratic trappings and this is one of the most stylized episodes of the first couple of season.

Yes I know Sam is unbelievably eagle eyed. And sure the resolution seems rushed but you have Sam being drunk and the laughs that entail. Likewise, you have some classic Dean moments-stick, the references to Scooby-that round out a very entertaining hour of TV.

Delightful episode.
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