Threads: 9.09 “Holy Terror”

As expected, Supernatural’s mid-season finale sent emotional shock waves throughout fandom. Plot twists and revelations that have taken days to process. Numbness, disbelief and horror over Kevin’s death. Anger and concern for the desperate situations overtaking Sam and Dean. Relief and celebration yet trepidation for Castiel. Revulsion for Metatron.  Confusion, hate and maybe some pity…

Plot of Azazel

(This is a modified repost of an article written by Nate on his blog back in 2009.  It still raises some interesting questions!) Looking back over the core Kripke years, one realizes that it wasn’t just about the brothers, but 5 years also battling their arch nemesis.  An arch nemesis so fiendish, he continued to…

Unicorns, Soulmates and Sacrifices – Part 1

Unicorns, Soulmates and Sacrifices – Part 1

Hello and welcome to Romance, Bromance and Reflections! Today we will be looking at that frequently tossed about phrase “soulmate” and just what exactly it means in the Supernatural world these days. The impetus for today’s discussion really began brewing way back when in Goodbye Stranger – Amelia was referenced as Sam’s unicorn and it…

From The Archives – Why Corporate America Will Never Be Like Supernatural

This is a repost of an article I wrote back in March 2009 instead of doing a real review for season four’s “It’s A Terrible Life.”  I wish I could say this was written back in a time of my life where I was really jaded with corporate life, but I’d probably still write these…

“They Did WHAT?!?!”

“They Did WHAT?!?!”

Those of you who’ve been reading my stuff know that I absolutely, positively LOVE Supernatural and respect everyone involved in its creation. This is my favorite show for excellent reason; it’s quality television, and everyone in the cast, crew, and writers’ room contributes to that.  I applaud and am grateful to them all! Despite that,…

Who Are Your Heroes?

Who are your heroes? The answer to that question depends on your definition of a hero. In the Supernatural world the answer is obvious.  It is Sam and Dean.  After all,  their family motto begins with “Saving People” and they mean that quite literally. Together they have saved countless individuals from nightmares beyond anyone’s belief. …

Dear Sam and Dean

Dear Sam and Dean

You don’t know me, but I really feel the need to write to both of you.  I know this can’t replace the support and guidance you would seek from Bobby, but there are some things you still need to hear. A few friends and I have been silently observing what you have been going through…