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Premiere Watch: Supernatural
Four months ago, Supernatural left fans with quite possibly the biggest cliff hanger they could. In the interim, I found myself occasionally wondering how in the world they were going to manage to get the premiere to match the pace of that finale. Oh, me of little faith.
When last we saw the brothers grim, they were separated. By death. Dean was stretched out on meat hooks over a pit in hell and Sam was...not. Getting right into the thick of things, tonight started with Dean waking in a pine box and clawing his way to the surface of a grave that is grown over with grass. He stands up and looks around to see everything flattened around him. He starts walking and eventually comes to a gas station, where he breaks in and makes off with drinks, food, cash and porn, but not before the TV and radio turn themselves on and a high pitched ringing shatters all the glass (and irritates my dog).
He tries to call Sam, but the number is disconnected, so he tries Bobby, who threatens to kill him and hangs up on him. Twice. He takes off in a hot-wired car to see Bobby, where he does, in fact, try to kill him! Luckily Dean convinces him that he's not a demon - a feat that he accomplishes by cutting into his arm with a silver blade. Of course, Bobby still tosses holy water in his face, but all it does is get Dean wet. He asks Dean how he got out and Dean admits he has no idea, but he got a souvenir from the journey: a hand print burned into his shoulder from whatever it was that pulled him out of hell. They head off to locate Sam and find out how he managed to break Dean out.
They find the younger Winchester in a hotel room with a girl in her underwear. Sam catches sight of Dean and attacks until Dean and Bobby convince him he's the real deal. Underwear girl decides to excuse herself and asks Sam to call her. He says "Sure thing, Kathy", only to be told her name is Kristy. Ouch. Once she leaves, Dean asks Sam what it cost. Not the girl, as Sam quips, but getting Dean free. Sam admits that he would have done anything to free Dean, but he hadn't found a way. So, if it wasn't Sam ... who was it?
They decide to find out, starting with the best psychic Bobby knows. Pamela Barnes seems like a fascinating character, in an overtly sexualized manner. Unfortunately, we don't get to find out much about her as her seance goes horribly awry. Something named Castiel warns her not to call whatever it was that freed Dean, but she tells it that she doesn't scare easy. It's a pity, because her TV and radio flip on and a moment later her eyeballs catch fire and burn out of her skull. She survives, sans eyesight, and the guys try to decide what their next move is.
Dean wants to summon Castiel but Sam talks him into tracking the demons he was following before Dean showed up. It doesn't take them long to find them, as they are inhabiting the staff of the nearly empty diner they are sitting in. There is a brief confrontation as both sides try to figure out what the other knows, only to find out no one knows anything. However, the demons are too afraid of upsetting whatever it was that was strong enough to break Dean free, so despite the fact that Dean slaps the Demon Waitress in the face a few times, they walk right out as if nothing happened. Which Sam is not too happy about, because he wants to destroy some demons, but Dean didn't like the odds.
Back at the hotel, Dean sleeps and Sam sneaks out, taking the Impala. He's not gone long before the TV and radio turn on and the high pitched noise is back, shattering all the glass and leaving Dean nearly immobile before Bobby drags him from the room (my dog leaves too). They take off in Bobby's car while Dean calls Sam. Sam tells him he couldn't sleep and went out for a burger and Dean tells him that he and Bobby are going out for a beer. When Bobby asks him why he lied, he tells him it's because Sam would just try to stop them from summoning Castiel.
Of course, Sam is not getting a burger, he's returned to the demon diner. The cook is dead, with turned burned out holes where his eyes were, but Demon Waitress is still kicking and she tries to kick Sam's ass. At least until Sam realizes she has no eyes either. He asks her what it was and she will only tell him that it was "the end" before she tells him to go to hell. He echos the sentiment and then holds out his hand. She starts choking black clouds and a moment later falls down dead. It seems that Wedge Antilles was a good pseudonym, because that was straight up Darth Vader! As if that wasn't shocking enough, Underwear girl Kristy shows up suddenly and congratulates him on a slick kill, which is when Sam calls her "Ruby".
Wait, What?!
Yeah, Ruby is back in a new body. It seems unlikely Lilith would have let her go, but it isn't explained. He asks her if she found anything out but she can only tell him that no demon saved Dean because not even Lilith could have accomplished it. Then she asks Sam when he's going to tell Dean. They don't specify what it is Dean needs to be told, but when Ruby says as much as she may not like Dean, she still doesn't want to come between them, the implication is hard to ignore. She offers to take a step back while I am wondering if Sam would really shag a demon, but when Sam says he's still not sure he trusts her, I feel a little better. He also says that with her help he's been saving people and stopping demons, so he wants to keep going.
Dean and Bobby, on the other hand, have arrived in a bunker covered with every protective sigil from every faith they know of. The run a rite and a few moments later, a heck of a racket starts up. The doors open and in walks a very plain looking man who doesn't even break his stride as Dean and Bobby fire at him with shotguns. Dean asks who he is and gets the answer "I'm the one who grabbed you tight and raised you from perdition", which is when I know this is an angel. It has to be.
Dean replies "Thanks for that" and then stabs him in the chest with the demon killing knife. Nothing happens. Bobby swings at the man from behind, who grabs his knife without a flinch before pressing two fingers to Bobby's head and dropping him like a bad habit. He tells Dean they need to talk alone, revealing that he is Castiel and he's an angel of the Lord. Dean doesn't buy it, so there are a couple flashes of lightening that illuminate huge shadow wings spreading behind Castiel. Dean asks why an angel would rescue him and Castiel replies "Because God commanded it. Because we have work for you".
The funniest moments, besides Dean's horror at finding an iPod jack in the Impala:
Dean: Bobby, what's the deal with the liquor store? Your parents out of town?
Dean: I am so in!
Sam: She'll eat you alive.
Dean: I just got out of jail. Bring it!
Pamela (to Sam): You're invited too, grumpy.
Dean: You are NOT invited.
Pamela: I need to touch something the monster touched.
Dean: He didn't touch me THERE!
Pamela: My mistake.
Demon Waitress: To hell and back, aren't you a lucky duck? You get to stroll right out of the pit. Tell me, what makes you so special?
Dean: I'd like to think it was my perky nipples.
So, I think it is fair to say that this season opener changes everything about Supernatural, quite literally. Are the boys now protected from on high? Or are they pawns of a power that doesn't care for humans much more than demons do, as demonstrated by Castiel possessing a holy tax accountant. Oh, and burning the eyes out of a few folks. Where do you think we go from here?
I don't know why I follow this show ... but I do ... and dang. That was an intriguing start. I think it's one of their better episodes in awhile.
Tony | Sep 18, 2008 9:16:02 PM | #I think this was an amazing episode! The "angel" could prove to be a very interesting character. "New" Ruby and her apparent deal with Sam kind of scares me. I loved that the boys hugged eachother this time( nobody seemed detached from the embrace like they had been previously.) I don't know how I feel about Sam and Dean lying to eachother about what they are doing. I enjoyed this premiere much more than season 3. I can't wait for the next episode.
Penny | Sep 18, 2008 10:13:57 PM | #Loved the new direction the show is taking. Hopefully, Eric Kripke will change his mind about doing only 5 years and the CW will last long enough to let him.
Kathy B. | Sep 19, 2008 5:39:40 AM | #I loved this episode from start to finish. How many times could I clap and say OMFG?! Oh a lot. hee hee. It had the funny, the scary, Bobby, the Impala (so agree with ripping the iPod out!) and all the great brotherly interaction I enjoy. Supernatural is the BEST!! Soooo looking forward to next week.
lostalias | Sep 19, 2008 6:59:22 AM | #(the original actress playing ruby must've gotten sick of waiting for things to conclude, so she hauled ass out as fast as possible.)
i’m in the minority, but i have a right to my opinion, so here it is: i really love this show, i do. but i'm sick of the Angsty Dean Show. at least conclude things with sam. it's been three years and all they seem to do is hint and dance around, but nothing is actually explained fully. speaking of sam, can he grow a pair? he's still dumb and blind, playing follow the leader (also, i was a bit angry that after everything, dean still doesn't want to include sam--for his safety, i guess?).
i'm just plain frustrated with things and how certain aspects of this show never seem to evolve for me. this new angle with the angel seems promising, but i know better after three years. i’m done with waiting for something to happen that probably never is going to.
washington | Sep 19, 2008 7:16:10 AM | #Castiel could drag me out of perdition anytime. I didn't think he was plain. He was very sexy, IMO. Yum. Casting eyes above, sorry!
alia | Sep 19, 2008 7:19:16 AM | #snap, foolz! that ep was crazay! washington: what the duce are you talking about? the show isn't leading anywhere? what evea man!
I didn't get an evil vibe from the 'angel' either so i think he's legit. I'm glad they're including God in the show now. it's been a long time comming. I'm also psyced that dean doesn't remember hell. he wouldn't be the same anymore, and I hope he doesn't remember it in flash-backs. I'm surprized that lilith wasn't involved but hoooray that she's not! crazy ho!
I liked the old ruby better get the old meat suit back! However, I hope sam isn't going 'bad' i don't like him and ruby...being...ya know...together.... . .I mean she was in her underwear! they can't be doing it...can they? EEEWWWWWWWWWWWWW!
so with you alia!!! angel or not, give me 10 minutes in a closet with him! god he was sexy (no pun intended)
gabriella | Sep 19, 2008 8:04:10 AM | #I didn't get the evil vibe from the "angel" either, just the gay vibe (The way he looks at Dean, it's like tele-fallatio is hs power).
Sammy | Sep 19, 2008 8:17:19 AM | #I did not think the angel was evil, but he was indifferent or cold in a way that was sort of scarey.
I was hoping Ruby would be back but using the original actress. Nothing against the new woman playing Ruby; I just think the last actress was good at going from somewhat friendly to very demony and back.
So is Sam going to lead the demon rebels against the devil and his minions? Dean may be leading the forces of good? Will they clash?
I just hope they do not do an Abraham thing and Dean has to kill Sam, or vice versa.
Got to give them credit for shaking it up at the start of the season. Come on, we knew Dean would not be in Hell more than an episode or two.
JC | Sep 19, 2008 9:07:15 AM | #Great show!. Loved every minute of it. My favorite funny part had no lines... it was just the look Dean gave when Bobby splashed him with Holy Water. heh.
Not sure I'm gonna like the new Ruby either. I liked the old one. I was sad when the episode was over tho. I wanted more.
D.
I loved it!!!!! The reunion between Sam & Dean was perfect. I'm so excited for this season.
Dory | Sep 19, 2008 10:37:51 AM | #Loved every minute of the episode and can hardly wait for more of them.
I was so happy to have the show back and was glad they didn't take half the season to bring Dean back - the season has hit the ground running and I am there for the ride!
I really wish the creator would think beyond year 5 - Smallville is able to do it and I think Supernatural could do even better as it isn't hampered by comic book history - they can write in any direction they want!
What an exciting set of developments with Sam, Dean, Bobby, Ruby, the Angel - I am not questioning any of it - I'm just waiting to be entertained by all of it!
Bring it on!
DaisyRose | Sep 19, 2008 11:32:52 AM | #I'm terribly disappointed that Ruby is back, but not with Katie Cassidy playing her. She was great in the part and I can't help but feel that her being replaced with another actress is all about the underage drinking charge on Cassidy.
Koiloki | Sep 19, 2008 1:05:56 PM | #The CW decided to concentrate their money on newer shows so Supernatural was brought back with a reduced budget which resulted in Katie Cassidey and Lauren Cohan (Bela) not being brought back. The smaller budget means more frequent female guest actresses with no long recurring arcs. Given this, I would expect Ruby to change bodies several times this season assuming the character stays on our plane and isn't returned to Hell.
1idpete | Sep 19, 2008 1:58:16 PM | #I was so impressed with this epi last night. I can't believe the ratings aren't higher. :-/
Stacy | Sep 19, 2008 3:03:54 PM | #This episode was fantastic. Castiel was totally sexy and I completely agree with Sammy's comment. I could see him eyeing Dean. Through the entire episode I kept saying "Rape" whenever Castiel was metioned or trying to contact Dean.
Jenny | Sep 19, 2008 3:29:52 PM | #I love this show! What a great premiere!
I like the fact that Ruby has a new body - makes sense to me...
And my favorite part of the premiere was Dean trying to convince Bobby he was real, and then Bobby telling Sam he'd already been thru the whole "is he a demon" thing..! hahaha - that was really great!
And I like the new storyline involving an angel. About time...! But the question still remains - is this a good angel or bad? I'm not convinced he's good, but I could be wrong. I still think it's the boys against everything else.
And as for Ruby and Sam...really..?? I don't know if I want them sleeping together, but so far, I think we've just seen that they are working together. Ruby appears to have convinced Sam to let her train him. This is going to be interesting - will Sam become bad?
cs2win | Sep 19, 2008 4:55:15 PM | #What a great show! It had me riveted and time flew by. I thought Dean's reaction to the ipod holder was the funniest moment but there were a few of them. The new guy looks good, too, but he's hard to read, for certain. Can't wait to see what happens!
Ell | Sep 20, 2008 12:54:35 AM | #if the cw is doing budget cuts on supernatural for crap like '90210' 'valentine' and 'easy money' then I am hyper cheesed off. those shows aren't going to last more than a season. people don't give supernatural enough credit--it is chalk full of horror, suspense, action, attractive people and a HIIILARIOUS whit that can't be matched.
vicious circle | Sep 20, 2008 8:57:37 AM | #Some people think Ruby is evil, but is she? Isn't she part of the rebel demon army that Sam is supposed to lead?
Tommy Boy | Sep 20, 2008 5:44:33 PM | #Traci Dinwiddie was pretty hot as that psychic. I hope they bring her back.
GaryGreenLives.com | Sep 22, 2008 10:37:07 AM | #Gee, I missed that - the Kristy Underwear girl is the new RUBY..??? Why then, did she pretend NOT to know Dean at first meeting him in the motel room..?? And what happened to the old Ruby - I liked HER better - more character so far... Hope CW re-airs this pilot some Saturday - when nothing else is on except repeats of last week's episodes - so I can see for myself that Kristy is the new Ruby...
Shanae | Sep 22, 2008 10:42:30 AM | #Ahhhhhhh - I missed the first show! I was very very ill... does anyone know of anyway that I can get my hands on a copy? Did anyone happen to tape it? I really really need to see it! Please help!!!!
keiko | Sep 22, 2008 4:40:21 PM | #Awesome show, beat Smallville by a mile. once again you can watch previous shows of networks on their website. Sometimes they put them up the next day, sometimes you have to wait up to a week to see them and rarely do they not show past episodes(think they did that to smallville last year and family guy two years ago, just to show examples). Anyway you want to go to cwtv.com
Jason | Sep 22, 2008 9:53:13 PM | #
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