Supernatural Rewatch - 1.01 & 1.02

So last night mom and I decided to start a massive Supernatural rewatch. It's been a couple of years since our last one and we were getting that itch. It helps that we enjoyed season 10 a lot more than season 9.

Anyway, I figured I should actually try to make a habit to use my livejournal again and what better way than by keeping track of the rewatch via episode reactions? Here goes:

Date watched: Monday, June 8th

Episodes: 1.01 Pilot and 1.02 Wendigo

The biggest impression these first two episodes give me is that the boys are so young I mean that both in appearance because it was ten years ago and also just in their attitude toward life. After watching recent seasons it’s strange to see Dean when he isn’t bitter, broken, and closed off. It’s also jarring to see him be the womanizer again after years of near celibacy in later seasons.

The cases for these episodes are not my favorite, but it’s fun seeing Sam and Dean reestablish their relationship. They really do have a big brother-little brother dynamic right out of the gate that feels entirely believable.

There is something very comforting to me about this show which is probably weird considering the content. But with the heavy metal music blasting and the Impala’s engine roaring I feel like I'm coming home.

Supernatural Rewatch - 1.03

Date watched: Tuesday, June 9th
Episode: 1.03 Dead in the Water

In my head this episode is always “the one with Fred from Angel.“ It’s a memorable episode for me though because in my opinion it’s the first one that begins to show the real potential of the show.

The episode managed to be genuinely creepy which I enjoy in my horror and the case is more complicated and nuanced than in the previous two episodes. Most importantly though, it allows us to see more of who Dean is as a person. His interactions with Lucas really adds depth and rounds out his character. The conversation about seeing his mother die and being brave for her particularly hits me in the feels (I’m pretty sure it hit Sam there too).

Also I couldn’t stop staring at Sam’s hair today. I miss the early Sam hair.