Far Away Eyes’ Review: “Supernatural” 9.17- “Mother’s Little Helper”

Far Away Eyes’ Review: “Supernatural” 9.17- “Mother’s Little Helper”

There is a quote that captures a sliver of the human experience: “Everybody you meet is fighting a battle of which you know nothing about.” We all have struggles. Some of them are the stresses of every day life. Some are catastrophic, such as a chronic illness. Sometimes it is easy for us to become…

Far Away Eyes’ Review: “Supernatural” 9.14- “Captives”

Far Away Eyes’ Review: “Supernatural” 9.14- “Captives”

Everyone in “Captives” was held hostage at some point. This took physical form—restraints, holding cells, and locked doors. People were handcuffed or tied. Some were chained. Others were bound to the physical plane while being a spirit. In truth, however, everyone was held captive by the same thing in the end: grief. Each character seemed…

Far Away Eyes’ Review: “Supernatural” 9.11- “First Born”

Far Away Eyes’ Review: “Supernatural” 9.11- “First Born”

“Stretching back to Cain and Abel. It’s in your blood, your father’s blood, your family’s blood.” —Michael, “The Song Remains the Same” Supernatural has explicitly laced Biblical lore through its mythology since season four—and season nine has shaped itself around that of Genesis. The Garden of Eden and the Fall of Man was a focal…

The WFB Spoilery Lite/Speculative Preview – Supernatural Episode 9.11 – “First Born”

The WFB Spoilery Lite/Speculative Preview – Supernatural Episode 9.11 – “First Born”

Hi, I’m Percysowner and Alice is allowing me to drive the bus for this week’s Spoiler/Spec article. Abandon being spoiled all ye who enter here!! Previously: •    Dean gives Kevin a hunter’s funeral •    Dean connects with Cas and tells him that Dean is going to kill Gadreel, Cas reminds Dean that killing Gadreel means…

Far Away Eyes’ Review: “Supernatural” 9.10- “Road Trip”

Far Away Eyes’ Review: “Supernatural” 9.10- “Road Trip”

The first half of season nine explored Castiel’s experience as the new Adam, the fall of angels from Heaven, and the aftermath of the Trials—particularly that of Dean allowing Gadreel to possess his brother, Sam. We watched each of these stories reflect or weave around a particular center—the Garden of Eden and the Fall of…

The WFB Spoilery Lite/Speculative Preview – Supernatural Episode 9.10 – “Road Trip”

The WFB Spoilery Lite/Speculative Preview – Supernatural Episode 9.10 – “Road Trip”

It never fails whenever returning from a mid-winter break.  It’s that point in the season where we look backward with both fondness and scrutiny, yet at the same time hit that little “reset” button and move ahead with eager anticipation, just happy that we’re getting something different.  Judging by the previews, different seems about right….

Far Away Eyes’ Review: “Supernatural” 9.09- “Holy Terror”

Far Away Eyes’ Review: “Supernatural” 9.09- “Holy Terror”

The Garden of Eden has played a beautiful backdrop to the season storylines—and in “Holy Terror,” we realize that it has been the epicenter for which all the stories revolve around elegantly. The Garden and the Fall have been laced throughout the episodes leading up to this one in very particular ways. Supernatural wisely uses…

Nate Winchester’s Journal: Supernatural 9.09 – “Holy Terror”

Nate Winchester’s Journal: Supernatural 9.09 – “Holy Terror”

Nope, we’re not talking about Frank Miller’s comic story here. You know, I remember a time when I looked forward to Castiel’s appearances and furthering of the season arcs… Ok ok, to shake things up, I’m going to get all my complaining in FIRST, then end with everything positive I liked about this episode. …There’s…