Bloodlines 

Sam and Dean visit Chicago and find the city's underbelly is divided between powerful clans of monsters, including werewolves and shape-shifters.

Director:

Robert Singer

Writers:

Eric Kripke (created by), Andrew Dabb

Stars:

Jared Padalecki, Jensen Ackles, Lucien Laviscount

Cast

Episode cast overview, first billed only:
Jared Padalecki	...	Sam Winchester
Jensen Ackles	...	Dean Winchester
Lucien Laviscount	...	Ennis Ross
Nathaniel Buzolic	...	David Lassiter
Sean Faris	...	Julian Duval
Melissa Roxburgh	...	Violet Duval
Danielle Savre	...	Margo Lassiter
Stephen Martines	...	Freddie Costa
Bryce Johnson	...	Sal Lassiter
Erinn Westbrook	...	Tamara
Michael J Rogers	...	Irv (as Michael Rogers)
Larry Hoe	...	Butler / David Lassiter
Ken Lawson	...	Professor Graham / David Lassiter
Darla Taylor	...	Woman in Office
Noel Johansen	...	Maurice

Storyline

Sam and Dean visit Chicago and find the city's underbelly is divided between powerful clans of monsters, including werewolves and shape-shifters.

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Plot Keywords:

failed pilot | backdoor pilot | disguised human | shape shifter | monster | 

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Genres:

Drama | Fantasy | Horror | Mystery | Thriller

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Certificate:

TV-14

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

29 April 2014 (USA)

Filming Locations:

Chicago, Illinois, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Kripke Enterprises, Wonderland Sound and Vision, Warner Bros. Television

Technical Specs

Runtime:

42 min

Sound Mix:

Stereo DTS (Blu-ray release)

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

16:9 HD

Did You Know?

Trivia

The scenes alongside the elevated train line should be familiar to anyone whose watched Shameless, Chicago P.D. and other shows filmed in Chicago, as they have all used the same location.

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Quotes

Dean Winchester: [to Sam, after chopping off a vampire's head] Looks better with a little off the top, don't ya think?
[chuckles]

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Connections

References The Godfather (1972)

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Soundtracks

Little Black Submarines
Written by Dan Auerbach, Danger Mouse and Patrick J. Carney
Performed by The Black Keys

User Reviews

What Were They Thinking!?

This "spin-off" episode left a bad taste in my mouth. From the new characters to the weak story line, it all feels empty, forced, and amateur. All the Supernatural characters we've grown to love have always had a gritty edge that makes them believable. Now they're switching to overly attractive college aged, rich kids with blank stares? Sure, Sam and Dean are attractive, but they're much more than that. They are multidimensional, personable, and not afraid to get dirty. Bobby was a fan favorite for that very reason. Crowley, Cass, Garth, even Lucifer are examples of regular looking people that pack a punch. They each add to the story in a unique and organic way! I would take a character with heart and imperfections over some boring pretty boy with a score to settle any day.

Also, this episode forced Sam and Dean to break all their own rules. A shape-shifter riding in the back of the Impala without so much as a shakedown NEVER would have happened. EVER. If you recall, Dean wouldn't even let a dog ride in his car in season 8. A shape-shifter would have had a special place in the trunk. He probably would have a sore jaw as well.

This spin-off has come across as a weird excuse for a soap opera with comparable acting. The writing is juvenile (at best) with holes in the story that just don't add up. 5 monster families go unnoticed by Bobby, Cass, Rufus, Crowley, *and* Samual (the Grandfather). All these old, seasoned veterans/main players and they stayed under the radar? Hell no! Not to mention Dick Roman (the Leviathan). He would have known about them and used them as muscle! Chicago would have been the ultimate battle ground.

Bottom line is, I wouldn't have a problem with a spin-off if they changed 3 things: *Incorporate believable characters that are rough around the edges. *Stick to the rules of the game that YOU SET! *Don't leave holes in the story.

Samual Colt in the old west. He built the devil's trap around hell's gate! That would be a captivating story to follow!

If this is the spin-off that's set to come, you can count me out. It just feels like the writers are catering to teenage girls. Just my opinion...