Nate’s Episode Review – Supernatural 14.06 “Optimism”
Boy, is the show on a good streak right now.
Boy, is the show on a good streak right now.
Whew. Where to even begin with this one? It was chalk full of Supernatural goodness from top to bottom, featuring old faces, reunions, phenomenal acting and serious cliffhangers, on two fronts. Some interesting moments of symmetry. What does it all add up to? One great mid-season finale. Let’s break it down. Share on FacebookTweetFollow usSave
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