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Itching for the return of "Supernatural" after a long holiday hiatus? Zap2it got a sneak peek at the Jan. 28 premiere episode, and while we don't want to give too much away, we can tell you that it won't disappoint. Consider it added to our list of all-time favorite episodes."Supernatural" fans are as passionate as they are divided, but Friday's episode has something for everyone. (Unless Crowley is your fave. The wisecracking King of Hell does not appear to be joining the legions of "Supernatural" characters who have been resurrected.)
Here are 5 reasons you should stay home on Friday night, DVR "Fringe," and watch "Supernatural" at 9 p.m. EST on The CW. We'd recommend you have your tissues handy.
1. Meet the next Big Bad. While the focus of Season 6 thus far has been retrieving Sam's soul, Friday's episode introduces viewers to a new villain who is, dare we say it, more formidable than those who have come before. Lucifer was scary mostly because of his name and the history around it, but when you find out how the next foe is released, there will be no "Sympathy for the Devil" involved.
2. Rise and shine, Sam Winchester. We won't tell you exactly what condition Sam is in when he eventually wakes up from Death's little procedure, but he does wake up - and that Great Wall in his head may not be as durable as Dean had hoped. As Castiel says in the ominous preview clip below, Sam's soul has more or less been skinned alive, so a bumpy landing is to be expected. We've already said that we think Jared Padalecki has upped his acting game this season. We're still impressed, now that soul has met body.
3. Virgins in a cage. Enough of the touchy feely crap! Winchester family trouble has never given the creepy-crawlies pause, so far be it from the bad guys to stop being bad guys long enough for Dean to figure out how to approach Sam's new condition. The episode has all of the B-movie horror goodness we've come to crave from "Supernatural" - seriously, virgins in a cage - plus an original twist on a timeless legend. (Basically, the coolest dragon ever.)
4. Remember Season 2? We've gotten so used to the Winchester brothers lying to each other for episodes on end that we had to pick our jaws up off the floor during a particularly refreshing moment of honesty. The Zap2it staffers in the office all agreed that it felt like Season 2. Sam and Dean appear to be on the same page -- at least momentarily.
5. You will laugh out loud. The physical comedy that Jensen Ackles is so darn good at reaches a high point in this episode (not to say that he doesn't tug on our heartstrings as well) -- as do the one-liners and pop-culture references that prevent the show from getting too dark and dreary. (Let's just say we hadn't pegged Bobby for a "Harry Potter" fan, but apparently he really does read everything.)
To answer a few questions that have come our way on Twitter... Nobody is shirtless, but everyone's hair looks great. Bobby (Jim Beaver) is in the episode, and he's not quick to forget that Sam tried to murder him just days ago. Castiel (Misha Collins) plays an essential role in the relationship between Sam and Dean, remains awesome while doing so.
And yes, your heart will pound in the moments leading to the final credits. So tune in to The CW on Friday at 9 p.m. EST - and in the meantime, find out how to enter our Zap2it CW Twitter Giveaway!
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I see the words shocking and something for everyone but all I hear is blah, blah, blah. Too little, too late.
Where the hell is a thumbs down button or something for Cara's comment. If you don't like season 6 then just stay away from these types of articles and stop being a downer. If you're not interested in the Winchester brothers' story anymore then don't read articles about the episodes. Give up on the show for good and stay away from the fans who are still enjoying. Some of us are loving the story and think season 6 is just as awesome as past seasons. Supernatural hasn't changed as much as some people out there would have others thinking. Regardless of where the story has gone it still keeps us on edge and makes us curious about where the writers are taking us on this epic journey of two brothers facing the things that go bump in the night. If that weren't the case then people who claim to have given up on the show or whatever wouldn't still be checking in to see what's going on.
As for the article. Sounds awesome! In fact even more than I could have hoped for. I can't wait till Friday. This was my first actual hiatus for SPN being that I became a fan over the past summer and all I can say is that the "hellatus" is well named. I'm ready for it to be over (at least for a little while since we only get 5 episodes and then another break).
I was excited for the new episode before, but now???
Oh my Chuck!!! This is going to be beyond awesome! 2 more days, I think I will survive long enough.
I hope this is the start of a balance in the show, and Dean has a story line that isn't just taking care of Sam. Bobby should also have more of a story line.
Thank you Harmony for telling it straight. I'm in total agreement with you and look forward to whatever develops from this well-written, beautifully acted show.
Thank you Carina for this tantalizing, teasing preview.
I think a lot of the naysayers are more about getting their 15 micro seconds of attention and have an over inflated opinion about their importance. I don't care if they stop watching - it won't affect my enjoyment of the show.
Thanks Zap, I'm actually looking forwards to an episode for the first time this season. Sammy is back! Cant wait to find out what's lurking behind that leaky wall, who is the new big bad, what is the mystery of the souls, how do Sam and Dean come in to play with the myth arc?
From all the spoilers I've read lately seems the second half of season 6 is going to be a lot better than the first.
Just cant wait to have Sam back for the first time this season. Now we can go back to it being SamAndDean against the world.
I agree with Amanda. I hope the show returns to the brothers standing together against all. I also hope the show runners decide to have more balance in the story line, so that Sam isn't the only one that's important.
I admit--there have been a couple of things I disliked about Season 6 (namely the Lisa and Ben storyline in the beginning). However, I remain a loyal fan and have stuck with the show through all the ups and downs. I'm definitely looking forward to Friday's return-from-hellatus episode, even though my heart's already pounding just thinking about what might be coming in those last five minutes of the episode. The writers always have a way of twisting that emotional knife.
I'm hopeful not that the second part of the season is started that Sera will finally reward those of us who have been longing for more Cas and give Misha Collins more screentime. Because the Samshow does get kind of boring at times. At least please finally end the endlessly boring Lisa/Ben stuff. But yea for an episode that sounds awesome. Can't wait!
Can we all agree to disagree and respect each other? I think we can say that we haven't liked S6 much so far but this doesn't mean we don't love the show anymore.
We are just kind of baffled about some narrative choices and their executions. I am at least...
Anyway, welcome back SPN.