The Big Empty

Episode aired Nov 2, 2017
TV-14TV-14
42m

8.6/10

S13.E4

When multiple patients of grief counselor Mia Vallens turn up dead, Dean, Sam and Jack investigate the mystery surrounding the murders and, each inadvertently, are forced to deal with unreso... Read allWhen multiple patients of grief counselor Mia Vallens turn up dead, Dean, Sam and Jack investigate the mystery surrounding the murders and, each inadvertently, are forced to deal with unresolved grief of their own.When multiple patients of grief counselor Mia Vallens turn up dead, Dean, Sam and Jack investigate the mystery surrounding the murders and, each inadvertently, are forced to deal with unresolved grief of their own.

8.6/10

2.6K

Director
- John Badham
Writers
- Eric Kripke
- Meredith Glynn
- Davy Perez(executive story editor)
Stars

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Trivia
John Emmet Tracy previously starred as Mercury in the season 5 episode "Hammer of the Gods".

Quotes
Dean Winchester: Problem?
Mia Vallens: You just upset your brother so much, he had to leave the room. And Jack? Look at him. He's terrified of you.
Dean Winchester: Nah. No, we're simpatico, right, kid?
Jack: [flatly] We're simpatico.
Mia Vallens: Convincing.

Connections
References Star Wars: The Clone Wars (2008)

Soundtracks
End Credits Theme
Composed by Jay Gruska

Top review

9/10

Reminds me of "Skin" from season 1

This episode uses shapeshifters as a plot mechanic to allow Jack some closure. It reminds me of season 1's Skin using shapeshifting as a parable about domestic violence. The emotional material really works for the relationship between the Winchesters and Jack but it feels a little to coincidental that the case of the week ties in so nicely to the family melodrama.

I also must say I adore Collins as the Empty and that sequence is a highlight of season 13.

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