Supernatural 3.01
Oct. 5th, 2007 01:36 pm![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
wednesday_whimsyI've decided to do my weekly review now right after I watch the show and before I read any other reactions so my opinions aren't influenced by anyone else.
What I liked
1. Every member of fandom's idea that Dean would want to live out his last year having lots of sex and greasy food being 100% accurate. Oh Dean.
2. Every member of fandom's idea that Sam would want to live out Dean's last year trying to stop it being Dean's last year being 100% accurate. Oh Sam.
3. The new titles. I think changing them every season is a good thing. It signifies change. And they were nifty.
3. See below for my issues with the others "hunters" but Tamara, at least, didn't make me want to scratch my eyes out and throw them at her.
4. Bobby looking spiffy in his suit and being an all round awesome dude for the whole episode. I loved him putting his foot down and saying "I'm in charge. Do as you're told."
5. The idea of the Seven Deadly sins being demons was genius and I liked the idea of them influencing behaviour. I think more could have been done with those characters, but not in 20 minutes. I also think it was important that the "Envy Demon" pointed out Dean's own flaws, because obviously Sam hasn't been doing that and we all know that Dean goes a little too far sometimes and needs a restraining hand or word.
6. Dean being honest with Sam about what he did and why. There are more issues to it, but Dean has at least learned from last year's mistakes and isn't lying to Sam and trying to hide or sugarcoat things. Sam may not like it, but I think it's a good thing. It puts them on a more equal footing.
7. The knowledge that Sam isn't going to pay any attention to what Dean said, because Dean may not be able to live without Sam, but Sam also can't live without Dean.
What I didn't like
1. Dean using the fact that he's going to die at every opportunity. He can't have it both ways. If Sam's not allowed to feel sorry for him and try to save him, then Dean's not allowed to pout and say "But I'm dying and I did it for you, so let me do what I want."
2. TOKEN BRITISH PERSON. I swear to God my theory of US TV putting a token British person in every show is correct. The amateur hunters wanting to go it alone has been used before and generally ends up with the same problem. Because no one is as good as Sam and Dean. Yes they had back story and yes I'm interested but it was a little too much like Gordon. The pretty blonde girl turning up with a magic knife to save Sam just in the nick of time was the part I had the biggest problem with because it's so overdone it's not even funny anymore.
Overall rating
A good start to the season (nothing could beat In My Time of Dying so there's no point in comparing) with lots of potential. I give it a solid B for effort and the introduction of a hopefully kickass season.
What I liked
1. Every member of fandom's idea that Dean would want to live out his last year having lots of sex and greasy food being 100% accurate. Oh Dean.
2. Every member of fandom's idea that Sam would want to live out Dean's last year trying to stop it being Dean's last year being 100% accurate. Oh Sam.
3. The new titles. I think changing them every season is a good thing. It signifies change. And they were nifty.
3. See below for my issues with the others "hunters" but Tamara, at least, didn't make me want to scratch my eyes out and throw them at her.
4. Bobby looking spiffy in his suit and being an all round awesome dude for the whole episode. I loved him putting his foot down and saying "I'm in charge. Do as you're told."
5. The idea of the Seven Deadly sins being demons was genius and I liked the idea of them influencing behaviour. I think more could have been done with those characters, but not in 20 minutes. I also think it was important that the "Envy Demon" pointed out Dean's own flaws, because obviously Sam hasn't been doing that and we all know that Dean goes a little too far sometimes and needs a restraining hand or word.
6. Dean being honest with Sam about what he did and why. There are more issues to it, but Dean has at least learned from last year's mistakes and isn't lying to Sam and trying to hide or sugarcoat things. Sam may not like it, but I think it's a good thing. It puts them on a more equal footing.
7. The knowledge that Sam isn't going to pay any attention to what Dean said, because Dean may not be able to live without Sam, but Sam also can't live without Dean.
What I didn't like
1. Dean using the fact that he's going to die at every opportunity. He can't have it both ways. If Sam's not allowed to feel sorry for him and try to save him, then Dean's not allowed to pout and say "But I'm dying and I did it for you, so let me do what I want."
2. TOKEN BRITISH PERSON. I swear to God my theory of US TV putting a token British person in every show is correct. The amateur hunters wanting to go it alone has been used before and generally ends up with the same problem. Because no one is as good as Sam and Dean. Yes they had back story and yes I'm interested but it was a little too much like Gordon. The pretty blonde girl turning up with a magic knife to save Sam just in the nick of time was the part I had the biggest problem with because it's so overdone it's not even funny anymore.
Overall rating
A good start to the season (nothing could beat In My Time of Dying so there's no point in comparing) with lots of potential. I give it a solid B for effort and the introduction of a hopefully kickass season.