TV Review: ‘Supernatural’–“Fan Fiction”
Supernatural’s 200th episode, “Fan Fiction,” is a meta-marvel. Written by Robbie Thompson and directed by Phil Sgriccia, in this episode, Dean Winchester (Jensen Ackles) and his younger brother Sam...
View ArticleTV Review: ‘Supernatural’–‘Ask Jeeves’
Supernatural goes back to basics with this week’s “Ask Jeeves.” Directed by John MacCarthy and written by Eric Charmelo and Nicole Snyder, the Monster-of-the-Week episode’s homage to Clue is...
View ArticleTV Review: ‘Supernatural’ in-Depth –‘Girls, Girls, Girls’
Supernatural’s “Girls, Girls, Girls” uses several storylines to explore the power of the self-crafted stories that drive its characters. Written by Robert Berens and directed by Robert Singer, the...
View ArticleTV Review: ‘Supernatural’–‘Hibbing 911′
Supernatural‘s Monster-of-the-Week episode “Hibbing 911″ diverts from the usual formula to focus on the beloved Jody Mills (Kim Rhodes) and newly-returning Donna Hanscum (Briana Buckmaster) instead of...
View ArticleTV Review: ‘Supernatural’–‘The Things We Left Behind’
Supernatural’s fall finale, “The Things We Left Behind,” is easily one of the season’s best episodes. Written by Andrew Dabb and directed by Guy Norman Bee, the dialogue-heavy installment draws upon...
View ArticleTV Review: ‘Supernatural’–‘The Hunter Games’
Supernatural’s mid-season premiere, “The Hunter Games,” doesn’t exactly stack the odds in the main characters’ favor. Written by Eugene Ross-Leming and Brad Buckner, and directed by John Badham, the...
View ArticleTV Review: ‘Supernatural’–‘There’s No Place Like Home’
In Supernatural’s “There’s No Place Like Home” Charlie Bradbury (Felicia Day) returns from the Emerald City, but she’s found that getting “home” isn’t as simple as clicking her heels and chanting. The...
View ArticleTV Review: ‘Supernatural’–‘About a Boy’
Supernatural’s “About a Boy,” written by Adam Glass and directed by Serge Ladouceur, isn’t the usual Monster-of-the-Week fare. The episode begins in Pendleton, Oregon with an angry bartender throwing a...
View ArticleTV Review: ‘Supernatural’–‘Halt and Catch Fire’
Supernatural’s “Halt and Catch Fire” offers a twenty-first century take on the traditional ghost story. Written by Eric Charmelo and Nicole Snyder, and directed by John F. Showalter, the episode opens...
View ArticleTV Review: ‘Supernatural’–‘The Executioner’s Song’
Supernatural’s “The Executioner’s Song” sets a high bar. Penned by Robert Berens and directed by Phil Sgriccia, the exquisitely wrought episode serves up a delicious helping of angst that, ideally,...
View ArticleTV Review: ‘Supernatural’–‘Inside Man’
Supernatural delivers a strong ensemble episode with “Inside Man.” Written by Andrew Dabb and directed by Rashaad Ernesto Green, the episode features deftly handled storylines and nuanced performances....
View ArticleTV Review: ‘Supernatural’–‘Book of the Damned’
Supernatural‘s “Book of the Damned” is the type of episode that makes me give a damn. Written by Robbie Thompson and directed by PJ Pesce, the ensemble episode adds to the momentum as the show heads...
View ArticleTV Review: ‘Supernatural’–‘The Werther Project’
Supernatural delivers another memorable episode with “The Werther Project.” Written by Robert Berens and directed by Stefan Pleszcynski, the episode is rather unique: Dean Winchester (Jensen Ackles)...
View ArticleTV Review: ‘Supernatural’–‘Angel Heart’
Supernatural’s “Angel Heart” ranks among my favorite episodes of season ten. Written by Robbie Thompson and directed by Steve Boyum, it’s very much about heart – about love and the ties that bind...
View ArticleTV Review: ‘Supernatural’–‘Dark Dynasty’
Supernatural’s “Dark Dynasty” epically sinks the show’s recent streak of strong episodes. Written by Eugenie Ross-Leming and Brad Buckner and directed by Robert Singer, this dark disaster walks the...
View ArticleTV Review: ‘Supernatural’–‘The Prisoner’
Supernatural’s “The Prisoner,” written by Andrew Dabb and directed by Thomas J. Wright, regains some of the season’s momentum obliterated by last week’s “Dark Dynasty.” The episode opens with a young...
View ArticleTV Review: ‘Supernatural’–‘Brother’s Keeper’
Supernatural’s tenth season finale leaves the Winchester brothers mired in the mud, both literally and figuratively. Written by Jeremy Carver and directed by Phil Sgriccia, “Brother’s Keeper” has its...
View ArticleBlu-Ray Review: ‘Supernatural: The Complete Tenth Season’
Supernatural has been on the air for ten seasons, making it the longest-running sci-fi show in television history. This milestone tenth season is now available on Blu-Ray, DVD, and Digital HD....
View ArticleTV Review: ‘Supernatural’–‘Out of the Darkness, Into the Fire’
Supernatural kicks off its eleventh season with “Out of the Darkness, Into the Fire.” Written by Jeremy Carver and directed by Robert Singer, the episode broadens the show’s universe to include a Big...
View ArticleTV Review: ‘Supernatural’–“Form and Void”
Supernatural’s “Form and Void” infuses some welcome energy into the show after a somewhat routine season 11 premiere. Written by Andrew Dabb and directed by Phil Sgriccia, the episode’s revelations, if...
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