tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post1958300127254279932..comments2024-03-28T23:03:57.917-04:00Comments on Doux Reviews: Supernatural: Bring 'Em Back AliveBillie Douxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17141769005175631213noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post-33561410547391830192021-06-12T01:13:54.841-04:002021-06-12T01:13:54.841-04:00I disagree with the idea that the alternate univer...I disagree with the idea that the alternate universe Charlie would have to have a different name, or even be missing the pop culture references. From my understanding the only difference in this alternate universe was that Mary didn't make the deal to bring back John which meant that Sam and Dean were never born. While that could eventually cause significant impacts (and clearly does here with the apocalypse happening), it likely didn't have a substantial difference until that point in time. Obviously they would've had to find another way to get Lucifer out of hell and another vessel for Michael and Lucifer but if the timing was the same (and if the timing reflects real world timing, I never paid super close attention), it would be like 7 or 8 years since that change happened. There could be a few extra or different people alive since Mary presumably would've continued hunting, maybe not saved some of the people the boys/John saved but saved others, ... If nothing significant changed in the timeline prior to that then it's likely that Charlie might be missing around 8 years of pop culture stuff but still have a lot of other stuff to build off (and Ray Bradbury died in 2012 and wrote his final novel in 2006 so that likely wouldn't have been impacted. There are plenty of things you can nitpick about being "realistic" with regards to the show but I strongly disagree with that being one.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post-47794915251369890702019-03-03T16:12:03.449-05:002019-03-03T16:12:03.449-05:00Yes! And to think we started it thinking "oh,...Yes! And to think we started it thinking "oh, it's gonna be fun, a filler series for when we have nothing else to watch" boy were we wrong.Louisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16430001183454572644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post-69272670497091949372019-03-02T18:07:14.587-05:002019-03-02T18:07:14.587-05:00Louise, LOL. There's no denying now that Super...Louise, LOL. There's no denying now that <i>Supernatural</i> has become the binge to end all binges.Billie Douxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17141769005175631213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post-44163248430031204372019-03-02T15:47:52.513-05:002019-03-02T15:47:52.513-05:00Ketch likes Mary, a lot. I think it's his all ...Ketch likes Mary, a lot. I think it's his all motivation right now, to be able to save her. But maybe she will kill him.. again.<br />I would have prefered that alt!Charlie's name was Celeste Middleton, it would have feel more true to me, but I love her character so much, I'm not complaining. Two of my favourites in one ep, what a treat! <br />And why the hell Sam and Cas are troubled with Gabriel leaving? That's what he always do! He saves his ass and hide, has been doing it for millenia. But I hope they'll find him again.<br /><br />I'm really liking season 13, solid myth arc, solids eps, fun, scary and questioning. And I can finally see the light at the end of these 6 months of binge, so yey!Louisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16430001183454572644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post-80518299251039873012018-08-06T01:03:13.476-04:002018-08-06T01:03:13.476-04:00This is kind of a quickie to cover a lot of episod...This is kind of a quickie to cover a lot of episodes; I just finished binge-watching Supernatural with my boyfriend (what a great guy!) and I'm a little bemused by some of the previous reviews. Why does everyone hate Asmodeus? He was no Crowley (who is?) but he was all right. I am a little more concerned with the lack of development on the alternate universe Michael. And I'm surprised by the fact that everyone is peachy with episodes like the Scooby-Doo one... Yes, they handled it well and had some amusing comments, but I was horrified to see my show once again taking itself so lightly that it loses some of its gravitas. I have disliked every episode where they tear at the fourth wall. (Except for the Looney Tunes one... that was great.) And the writers once again coming up with a spin off... not a big fan. At least they had Claire remove some of her eye-makeup, although the goldilocks look is ridiculously impractical. (I've got long hair, too, but if there was a chance on a regular basis that some ghoul could use it as a handle, I'd lop it as short as Dean's.) Ketch... well, the jury is still out. I liked the storyline on the Brits, although I would have liked a stronger arc. On the solid plusses: it's great to see Bobby again. Is there anyone out there who doesn't squeal with delight when he shows up? And it's nice to see Charlie, (and she's extra fun as Supernatural's Princess Leia). Hooray that Rowena's back! I loved her from her first appearance, and like the character development very much, although will like her just as much if she turns out to simply be playing the boys -- specifically Sam -- again. Lucifer is just better and better, although not exactly scary. (Hilarious scene with the Exorcist send-up.) And yea! We got our Trickster back! And I loved Gabriel taking a powder at the end of the episode, although I doubt that will be permanent. Finally, thank you to you and all of your readers. As I've commented before, it's so very wonderful to have conversations, so to speak, with other people who truly enjoy the show!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post-36447832998041887012018-04-19T15:25:59.302-04:002018-04-19T15:25:59.302-04:00I guess the explanation of multiple decoys is very...I guess the explanation of multiple decoys is very plausible so I don't mind they resurrected Gabriel. I also like that he's back to his usual out for himself thing.<br /><br />Great to see Charlie again, they should keep her this time. It was one of the worst Supernatural mistakes to kill her.Patrykhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13662838711958747484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post-66727146919996261092018-04-14T19:14:03.667-04:002018-04-14T19:14:03.667-04:00Its Clear Ketch liked Mary last season but people ...Its Clear Ketch liked Mary last season but people disliked Ketch and were annoyed with Mary for leaving Dean and Sam.<br /><br />There is no way alt world does not crossover at some point..Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post-8642245336602458342018-04-14T14:22:21.302-04:002018-04-14T14:22:21.302-04:00I squee'd so hard when I saw Charlie was back,...I squee'd so hard when I saw Charlie was back, and I loved the scene at the end where Gabriel killed Asmodeus. And Jack still technically has the power to open rifts, so all hope is not lost. <br />Did like this episode, and I've been thinking that Ketch actually does care about Mary ever since season 12, where it was kinda-sorta teased. Dragonfirehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00148473230888352390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post-62629363543289946662018-04-14T13:43:15.130-04:002018-04-14T13:43:15.130-04:00You are so right Billie. However, the idea that in...You are so right Billie. However, the idea that in a generation or two, the parallel/alternate world would be completely different makes too much sense for entertainment. Entertainment demands that we see our favourites with some differences. It's what makes it comforting and intriguing at the same time. But it is certainly a tough nut to crack, no doubt about it. It is a dramatic trick... an opportunity to see the road less travelled... not really a real world that makes cohesive and organic sense on its own. This was also an issue with the Terran Empire Universe on Star Trek. On Discovery, I enjoyed those episodes immensely... because they were opportunities to see how the Prime Universe characters would act, not because it made sense on its own. Heather1https://www.blogger.com/profile/09736870202194851186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post-29397058485246286922018-04-14T12:52:05.156-04:002018-04-14T12:52:05.156-04:00That's right, Heather1. Isn't Charlie'...That's right, Heather1. Isn't Charlie's real last name 'Middleton'?<br /><br />This plays right into my "why parallel universe stories really don't ring true for me" thing. If everyone makes different choices in other universes, wouldn't they get involved with different mates, have different kids? In a generation or two, wouldn't that world have completely different people in it? I mean, they sort of did that with Mary never marrying John or having the boys, but still.Billie Douxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17141769005175631213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post-5615864896530266342018-04-14T11:36:58.690-04:002018-04-14T11:36:58.690-04:00... oh, and they didn't bring back our Gabriel...... oh, and they didn't bring back our Gabriel (as we know him) for just a minute or two. That would be a waste. Gabriel will definitely be back. Yes... look for a trail of porn stars... or tempt him with the perfect trick. Sam, Dean and Castiel should make themselves bait for an irresistible prank.Heather1https://www.blogger.com/profile/09736870202194851186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post-58067108714312640262018-04-14T11:33:44.991-04:002018-04-14T11:33:44.991-04:00Loved the episode. A few things:
. I do think that...Loved the episode. A few things:<br />. I do think that Ketch loves Mary. I thought he would have sacrificed himself last season.<br />. I seem to remember that our Charlie took the name Bradbury (after writer, Ray Bradbury), that it wasn't her actual last name. So to me it's a mistake that Apocalypse World's Charlie is also named Bradbury. However, I'm sure that could be easily explained away by a mutual love of the writer (by both Charlies). I would love to see that addressed.<br />. I think the Asmodeus character could have been more successful if they had done more with him. He just seemed to be there for plot purposes, no character development. And of course, any character is going to suffer when compared with Crowley. I really want Crowley back.<br />. I hope there is a redemption arc for Ketch and that the catalyst is his feelings for Mary.Heather1https://www.blogger.com/profile/09736870202194851186noreply@blogger.com