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My performance of the week ending 3/16/19 on TV goes to…

Misha Collins as Castiel on Supernatural. Misha is always hilarious, but he often has to compete for the spotlight with Jared and Jensen. However, in this past week’s episode, “Peace of Mind,” Cass pretty much stole the show for me. He had so many laugh out loud moments and I loved the fact that he was left to figure out everything on his own, bringing us so much fun and entertainment along the way. Stand out lines include: “He has beautiful hair” and “God has a beard,” but I absolutely loved his performance this week!

What’s next for Cass? We’ll have to stay tuned to find out, but we know that The Empty is never too far away. Castiel has transformed so much since the beginning of the series and he really provides Jack with some amazing father-son advice. Castiel may not realize it just yet, but his humanity has been shining through for quite some time now. His bond with Dean is beautiful and heartwarming and he would do anything for his family, but he also understands how the world works and accepts consequences and sacrifices too, making him a truly remarkable character. Let’s not forget that he keeps us laughing as well, giving us some welcomed comic relief to break up the drama each week, which is very much appreciated. I can’t wait to see what Cass does next!

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Ranking the top 5 moments from “Supernatural” season 14 episode 15: “Yeah I told him about the Cardigan”

Happy Friday TV fans! After watching the CW’s Supernatural season 14 episode 15, I learned that living in a picturesque town is not always as perfect as it may seem, but gee golly, I thought it was swell to see Sam Winchester in some glasses with a snazzy cardigan. Please note major spoilers are ahead if you have not gotten a chance to watch yet. In last night’s episode, “Peace of Mind,” Sam and Castiel team up to investigate a case in Arkansas, as Sam is in desperate need of a distraction. Meanwhile, Dean takes Jack on a field trip to go see our good pal, Donatello. My top 5 moments from Supernatural season 14 episode 15 are:

“I feel different now…not like before.”

After all of the chaos from last week’s episode, Jack seems to be coping well, but he recognizes that he doesn’t feel the same as before. Jack has his wings back and may now be the most powerful being in the world, but killing Michael must have taken a toll on his soul. Castiel is extremely worried about this, as Jack may not realize how important it is to maintain one’s soul. What will be unleashed as a result? We’ll have to wait and see, but the setup should not be ignored here.

“Like a ripe melon on the sun.”

Sam cannot sleep and wants to take on another case, but changes it up by going with Castiel. I have to say that I absolutely love this duo together, as Sam and Castiel investigate a mysterious death involving Conrad’s head exploding. They learn that Conrad was from the town of Charming Acres, which has a Pleasantville type feel or as Castiel comments, that he feels like they are “stepping into a Saturday Evening Post,” which Castiel finds very soothing before bedtime. Good to know! Sam and Castiel end up at Harrington’s diner and are urged to try one of their milk shakes. I mean, who doesn’t love a good milkshake? Castiel tries to strike up a conversation about the murder, but is a little bit too graphic with his description of a head exploding, as he hilariously tries to soften the blow by explaining it was “like a ripe melon on the sun.” Love the effort, Cass!

“WWWD aka What Would the Winchesters Do?”

After chatting about Dean’s love for bacon, Dean takes Jack on a field trip to figure out how much of his soul is gone. Jack is spending quite a bit of time with his new pet snake so perhaps a little time outside might be good for him. Dean takes Jack to Donatello, understanding that Donatello will probably be able to sense whether or not Jack has a soul. Donatello has a good talk with Jack and explains that he feels nothing and that “it’s an absence of pity, of empathy, of humanity.” Jack still doesn’t really know how he feels and Donatello gives him some advice, explaining that he thinks about what Mr. Rogers would do when he is in doubt, which is the best man he knows. Jack has no idea who Mr. Rogers is, but he does determine that Sam and Dean are the best men he knows, which is beyond touching. However, all is not completely right, as Jack takes his empathy to another level, disintegrating his snake with his mind so that he can be in heaven with his previous owner, as Castiel watches from afar with concern.

“He has beautiful hair.”

Castiel recognizes that something goes wrong in Charming Acres, as Sam now thinks he is Justin from the town. He completes his look with glasses, a cardigan, and his hair slicked back. Castiel doesn’t know if Sam is under a spell or mind control, but he tries his best to get through to him, but Sam tells him that he is Justin Smith and warns Castiel to watch his mouth. Sam tells his new wife to grab Castiel’s hat so he can leave, but Castiel hilariously explains that he doesn’t wear a hat. Luckily, the mind control is broken and the mayor of the town is forced to reside in his own happy place within his mind. I absolutely loved the interactions between Sam and Castiel here, which gave us some fun humor to break up the drama going on with Jack. More of this please!

“This is my home. This is our home.”

When Sam and Castiel return home, Sam is annoyed that Castiel told Dean about the cardigan, but I mean he really did pull it off well. Sam says that the happiness there wasn’t real and confides in Dean that he keeps seeing Maggie and the others, as the guilt and grief overwhelms him at home. Sam recognizes that he can’t keep running away; however, but will time really fix everything? Stay tuned!

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Ranking the top 5 moments from “Supernatural” season 14 episode 14: “Everything Means Something”

Happy Friday TV fans! After watching the CW’s Supernatural season 14 episode 14, I learned that volatile magic is not to be taken lightly. Even if the big bad is gone, there is always a consequence and it might be one the Winchester brothers never see coming. Please note major spoilers are ahead if you have not gotten a chance to watch yet. In last night’s episode, “Ouroboros,” Sam and Dean continue to try and track down a new threat with the assistance of Jack and Castiel. Rowena joins Team Winchester as well, but gets an uninvited guest who tries to break up the party. My top 5 moments from Supernatural season 14 episode 14 are:

“I’m on a first name basis with some psycho pen pal…”

During the episode, a new threat begins to leave corpses behind after he feasts on their organs. Gross. He uses venom to numb his victims before he starts his work and Sam and Dean have been trying to catch him for a little while now. We soon learn that the threat, Noah, has some kind of connection or interest in Dean, as he leaves behind a note for him with the victim’s body in the truck. Noah says he can see Dean, Sam, and Rowena, but he cannot detect Castiel or Jack for some reason, which means he cannot see angels. This gives Team Winchester the advantage, as they try to put a stop to him once and for all.

“I thought my performance was quite magnificent.”

It always is, Rowena, and it’s always wonderful to see our favorite witch on the show. Rowena tries to help the Winchester brothers defeat Noah and points out that there are other ways of doing things besides posing as the FBI, which is an excellent point. Rowena and Sam show up at the vet with their adorable dog, Jack, in order to get the anti-venom they need. This moment is a lot of fun for sure, but Rowena recognizes that something is not right with Jack and asks Sam what he did to him, feeling the volatile magic within. There are always consequences to everything and even Jack begins showing signs that he may be over abusing his powers.

“The hurt will remind you how much you loved them.”

In a touching moment, Castiel sits down with Jack to talk about everything and tries to explain that Sam and Dean are human and that they will eventually be gone and that they will need to carry on. He says that losing people is part of growing up, but Jack asks, “What’s the point?” Jack is still very naive and young in so many ways, but he has a big heart and he just wants to help the people he loves. Castiel really does a great job with the whole father-son speech, as he tells Jack that the point is that they were here and he got to know them. It may be awful, but it’s also part of living and this moment proves just how far Castiel has come from the beginning of the series. Castiel has shown so many signs of humanity, but we know that The Empty is still lingering around, waiting to take Castiel away once and for all. After all, happily ever after does not last very long on Supernatural.

“And you do care about them…so say yes.”

After Noah is defeated, Dean will not wake up and everyone begins to panic. Dean eventually wakes up screaming, as we find out that Michael is gone from his mind. Maggie and the others in the bunker are killed and Michael possesses Rowena. Castiel says that Rowena would have never said yes, but Michael plays on her own growing humanity, as he tells her that he will kill everyone she cares about if she doesn’t say yes. The choice is up to her, but Rowena ultimately does this to try and protect her friends, which proves that Rowena may not be a villain anymore after all. However, there is that pesky prophecy about Sam killing her in the end.

“I am a Winchester…you won’t hurt anyone ever again.”

Jack refuses to stand by and do nothing, as he uses his powers to kill Michael and free Rowena. Jack’s wings return and he says, “I’m me again,” but at what cost? Volatile magic is not something to be taken lightly and Jack may have just released an even bigger threat than Michael. Does this mean that Jack’s soul is gone? What other consequences will emerge? There are still so many unanswered questions, but I have to say that I am really happy that Michael is gone once and for all. I felt like this story-line was over a long time ago and was being dragged out, so it’s nice to see this threat eliminated, but this is also not the end that Billie predicted. Has Jack changed the course of fate? Stay tuned!

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Ranking the top 5 moments from “Supernatural” season 14 episode 13: “Who’s Been Playing Back to the Future?”

Happy Friday TV fans! After watching the CW’s Supernatural season 14 episode 13, I was so unbelievably happy with the 300^th episode of this brilliant show. The Winchester brothers have been through so much together and it often seems like they don’t really get a break. However, this episode marked a milestone for the show and gave us the chance to see one of the most heartwarming moments of the entire series. Please note major spoilers are ahead if you have not gotten a chance to watch yet. In last night’s episode, “Lebanon,” Sam and Dean stumble upon some occult items and realize that they have the opportunity to make one of their wishes come true. While they could have never guessed what they would end up with, they quickly realize that there are consequences to altering timelines, but are they ready to go back to reality? My top 5 moments from Supernatural season 14 episode 13 are:

“Baby, please tell me you’re not hurt…”

In the beginning of the episode, several teenagers are hilariously commenting on Sam and Dean’s presence and ask, “Where do they even come from?” A girl named Max decides to take Dean’s beloved car for a ride, but it seems like the teens are just looking for some fun in a small town. After tracking the teens down to an abandoned house at a party, Dean is beyond relieved to see that Baby is OK and so am I! Either way, it was very funny to see the commentary on Sam and Dean and what they could possibly be up to now, which I thought was a fun and clever way to pay tribute to the fans who have been watching the Winchester brothers for 300 episodes.

“A serial killer clown…”

Poor Sam. Sam and Dean quickly realize that the teens took the box of occult items out of the car and a “serial killer clown” is unleashed, which is beyond terrifying for Sam. We know that Sam does just fine with serial killers, but a clown is an entirely different story. I thought this was a fun throwback as well to some of the earlier episodes where we witness Sam’s overwhelming fear of clowns. Maybe we needed to throw in a Yorkie chasing Dean to even the score, however. Either way, it was a lot of fun and I was immediately drawn in to some SPN nostalgia.

“I don’t know that reference.”

During the episode, Sam and Dean discover that they have a pearl that will grant them their “heart’s desire.” Dean wants to use it to cast Michael out of his head, but the pearl discovers something else that Dean has been longing for all this time. However, while this wish takes place, it alters the Winchester’s timeline and we discover that Castiel no longer knows the Winchester brothers and he certainly doesn’t know any references either. Zachariah, played by Kurt Fuller, is also alive and well, but immediately recognizes that someone has been playing “Back to the Future.” Either way, I thought this was a fun guest appearance and it really made me think about how far Castiel has come with understanding pop culture references. I mean, he did learn a lot from that pizza man…

“You run a law firm and love kale.”

As Sam and Dean discover that they have created a “temporal paradox,” they realize that they are also in danger of changing into these alternate timeline characters. While Dean has his “Blue Steel” look down pat for his most wanted picture, Sam has become “internet famous,” although I have to say that I really liked Sam’s glasses. I’m not so sure about the raw food diet, however. Either way, the Winchester brothers realize that they have to change things back or they will face further consequences, but are they ready to say goodbye to who they summoned?

“One family dinner…all together.”

I tried to contain this spoiler as much as possible until we reached the number one moment, but I’m sure that you have already discovered that John Winchester has returned, played by the absolutely brilliant, Jeffrey Dean Morgan. I mean, you can’t top this special guest appearance. Happy 300^th episode everyone! When Dean wished for what his heart most desires, I almost fell off my couch when he asked, “Dad?” and John Winchester appeared on my screen. I have been waiting to see John return for quite some time and we know that characters tend to not stay gone for long on this show even if they have died before. After all, we have resurrection spells, characters returning from hell or purgatory, and characters in another dimension. However, John Winchester has not been one of those characters to return, even though I have wished for it so many times before.

Even though Sam and Dean realize that they need to return everything as it was to keep their reality intact, they decide to have one family dinner all together. The reunion between Mary and John was beyond beautiful and romantic, as I had tears in my eyes the entire time. Sam finally got to talk to his Dad about their previous argument and Dean’s wish of having a family dinner all together came true, which was truly the most magical and heartwarming moment I have ever witnessed on the show. Even though John could not stay, he reminded his sons to take care of each other and we know that they will continue to do so for the rest of time. I was so incredibly moved by this episode and I couldn’t have asked for anything more to celebrate 300 amazing episodes with my SPN family. Stay tuned! New episodes return March 7^th!

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Ranking the top 5 moments from “Supernatural” season 14 episode 12: “Prophet and Loss”

Happy Friday TV fans! After watching the CW’s Supernatural season 14 episode 12, I realized that “if there’s a spark or hope, you have to try.” Even if it seems impossible, sometimes you just have to keep trying for those around you. They aren’t going to give up on you so maybe you shouldn’t give up either, Dean Winchester. Please note spoilers are ahead if you have not gotten a chance to watch yet. In last night’s episode, “Prophet and Loss,” Sam and Dean go on one last case, but Sam is not ready to give up on his brother just yet. Meanwhile, Nick continues to search for his purpose. My top 5 moments from Supernatural season 14 episode 12 are:

“I know you’re scared.”

In the beginning of the episode, Sam tries to talk with Dean, but Dean brushes off his feelings and says it doesn’t matter. Only it does matter to Sam and it really should matter to Dean as well, but we know that Dean is not good at letting his emotions out. However, he may not get the chance to tell Sam how he really feels if he is buried in a coffin alive…forever. I can’t even imagine.

“One last case for the Winchester boys…”

Let’s hope not, especially since Supernatural has just been renewed for season 15. Yay! Luckily, the episode does not focus entirely on Dean’s morbid goodbye. The brothers have a case and learn that the ancient language has been carved into victims, suggesting that there is a prophet connection here. We quickly learn that there is a killer prophet, Tony Alvarez, on the loose, who was supposed to be next in line after Donatello. After Tony takes his own life, Sam and Dean realize that they need to find out what is going on with the prophet line before it’s too late.

“You chose Lucifer.”

During the episode, Nick escapes the hospital and ends up returning home. The ghost of his wife, Sarah, tries to get Nick to see the light, but all he desires is darkness. Nick desperately wants Lucifer to return to him, suggesting that is what he has wanted this entire time. The void inside Nick is not from missing his family, as he is too far gone to even really understand that he could help his wife’s spirit move on if he would just let go of Lucifer. Nick is unable to do so, which suggests that Lucifer can’t be buried forever. But when will he make his return?

“Mr. Winchester and the other Mr. Winchester.”

Castiel hilariously poses as a doctor, but still needs to work on his cover story. But that’s why we adore him so much. After Donatello wakes up, Castiel has a heart-to-heart talk with Dean and tells him that he won’t sit by and watch him execute this suicidal plan. Castiel’s love for Dean is unconditional and it’s clear that he cares about him more than anything else in the world. Dean is very stubborn, but he has to understand that he has friends and family members who will do anything for him.

“I believe in us.”

At the end of the episode, Sam refuses to take it anymore and tells Dean that “we’re the guys who save the world. We don’t just check out of it.” Sam feels like Dean is quitting on him and he puts everything out on the table, desperately trying to get through to his brother. Sam even punches Dean, which shows how far he is willing to go. Sam cannot keep his emotions bottled inside and his love for his brother is truly touching. Dean finally agrees that he will try and find another way, but expects Sam to stick by his side if he does need to ultimately check out of this world. I have to say that Jared Padalecki’s performance here was very moving, as he touched my heart and soul and even caused me to shed a few tears of my very own. Now that Dean is back in the game, where do they go from here? Rowena has been trying to find out information to no avail, but is there someone else out there who can help? Stay tuned!

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Ranking the top 5 moments from “Supernatural” season 14 episode 9: “Happy Holidays”

Happy Friday TV fans! After watching the CW’s Supernatural season 14 episode 9, I realized that the holidays are about hope, love, giving, and family. But what happens when you lose that hope? Are you lost forever or is there a sliver of it still dimming in the dark? Please note spoilers are ahead if you have not gotten a chance to watch yet. In last night’s episode, “The Spear,” Michael gathers his army in Kansas City and Garth attempts to work undercover, but is in way over his head. Meanwhile, Sam and Dean split up to try and track down weapons that will hurt Michael. My top 5 moments from Supernatural season 14 episode 9 mid-season finale are:

“Cookietacular is the secret password.”

In the beginning of the episode, Jack and Castiel have a heartwarming talk and we learn that Sam and Dean do not know about Castiel’s deal with “The Empty.” Castiel tries to explain to Jack that they don’t need that burden. He further reveals that “this life may be a lot of things, but it’s rarely happy.” However, on the bright side, they do have “Crunch Cookie Crunch,” which actually looks pretty appetizing. Castiel may think he has a lot of time left, but we know that “The Empty” will not stay gone for long. It seems like everyone on the show wants to protect someone else from knowing the truth, but perhaps some openness can allow our favorite characters to prepare for the worst in advance?

“You put the only weapon we have against Michael in the mail?”

Ketch calls in to well…catch up and to also fill the Winchester brothers in on the status of the egg, which is a weapon that can harm Michael. Everyone is very short on time, but Ketch decided to put this important weapon in the mail. The post office is closed for the holidays, which gives Sam and Jack a chance to track it down before it winds up in the wrong hands, but they quickly realize that Michael is one step ahead of them. Jack is captured by Michael and Sam is injured, which puts everyone on edge, as they realize that they are running out of time. So, maybe the mail was not such a great idea. Just saying Ketch.

“I gotta be on the winning side.”

Garth is back and is working undercover to help Sam and Dean fight Michael, but perhaps he is in a little bit over his head. Michael recognizes Garth, but allows him to “volunteer,” which means that he will need to take Michael’s amped-up archangel grace. Garth initially thinks that he can fool Michael, but is forced to swallow every last drop. Later on, Garth’s transformation begins and he attacks Sam. Sam is able to knock him out for now, but hopefully someone has a cure for him. Either way, it’s always nice to see a familiar face on Supernatural.

“So if you’re not gonna give it to me…kill me.”

After Michael destroys the egg, there is only one weapon left that we know will harm Michael. Dean tracks down other Kaia, who is not about to let her spear go without a fight. Dean reasons with her and asks for her help and Kaia agrees. Kaia wants something in return; however, and asks for Jack to open the door again so that she can return to her world. Dean agrees without hesitation, even though we know that Jack has lost his powers, but I guess it’s one crisis at a time for now.

“Impossible odds…feels like home.”

After we learn that Michael’s plan is to turn every single person in Kansas City, our favorite characters are ready to face him and stop him once and for all. Dean valiantly fights against Michael with the spear, but Michael knows exactly what he is doing. In a twist, Michael possesses Dean again and destroys the spear. He explains that he wanted to bury Dean and destroy every last inch of his hope. Dean is gone and Michael now has an army waiting and ready for Michael’s signal, which is Dean snapping his fingers. We will have to wait until January 17^th for new episodes, but I am slightly disappointed that we are back to the possession story-line again. While I knew that there had to be a reason for Michael letting Dean go, I feel like this has already been done. It looks like Sam, Castiel, and Jack will need to tap into Dean’s mind to free him somehow, but I’m not that invested in this. I’m hoping that we get some more campy horror fun and some screen time for Rowena and Nick/Lucifer. Stay tuned for new episodes in the New Year!

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Ranking the top 5 moments from “Supernatural” season 14 episode 8: “Take Me”

Happy Friday TV fans! After watching the CW’s Supernatural season 14 episode 8, I realized that it’s important for us to tip the scale toward doing the right thing. Whether that means sacrificing something for someone you love or just being a good person in general, you never know what’s waiting for you on the other side of hell…or the empty. Please note spoilers are ahead if you have not gotten a chance to watch yet. In last night’s episode, “Byzantium,” Jack appears to be lost for good, but Sam is not ready to let go just yet. Meanwhile, Castiel makes the ultimate sacrifice. My top 5 moments from Supernatural season 14 episode 8 are:

“Tonight we get loaded.”

In the beginning of the episode, Jack is gone and Sam, Dean, and Castiel handle their grief in very different ways. Sam is really impacted by the loss, but Dean recognizes that he needs his space and later suggests that they all “get loaded” to celebrate Jack. This leads to a heartwarming moment, as our three favorite guys all take a few minutes to let loose and remember the good times with Jack.

“Something’s wrong.”

After Jack’s soul leaves his body, he detects that something is very wrong. He walks through the familiar hallways of heaven, but some kind of darkness begins chasing him. Remember the empty? Well it’s back and looking for another angel to claim after Castiel managed to escape its wrath. The empty will not stop until it obtains Jack and it doesn’t care what or who it destroys along the way, which puts all of heaven at risk.

“You got old…”

Lily Sunder returns, only she is a lot older now, which catches Dean slightly off guard. Sam summons her, hoping that she can help decipher Kevin’s prophet tablet, but she is unable to do so. That doesn’t mean that she is completely useless; however, as she is able to use her magic to resurrect Jack, but it does come with a price. We learn that a small piece of Jack’s soul will be taken, which doesn’t seem like a big deal initially, but this is Supernatural. We know that this will play a bigger part later on, but Sam and Dean are ready to accept any potential consequences to help Jack at this point. Lily is looking to trade and is hoping to obtain a get into heaven free card in return, but it initially seems like this is not in the cards for her. Lily later dies when she performs the ritual and does end up getting into heaven so that she can be reunited with her daughter, which reminds us that it’s never too late to do the right thing.

“I’m your son.”

When Jack’s soul is on the other side, he winds up in Kelly’s “best best memories” and gets the opportunity to meet his mother, which is a really touching moment. Kelly is so happy to see Jack, but she also recognizes that he is too young to die and panics, explaining that Castiel promised to keep him safe. Jack is ready to return to his body, understanding that his mother will be there waiting for him, but I think that this moment was really important for Jack. Jack has been searching for so many answers about where he came from and he finally got the opportunity to have a moment with his mother, which is something that he will never forget. Let’s just hope that missing piece of his soul doesn’t turn him on a path of darkness and destruction…

“Take me.”

After we learn that the empty has returned, Castiel recognizes that this is both a threat to heaven and to Jack. Castiel makes a dangerous deal with the empty and offers to take Jack’s place. The empty is clearly still very interested in claiming Castiel and accepts. Castiel is ready to turn himself over, but the empty explains that it is not ready to take him and that it will wait until Castiel is truly happy before ripping him away from everything he cares about. We don’t know when the empty will return, but Castiel may not be able to get out of this one. Either way, his courage is commendable and he is willing to sacrifice himself for the greater good. Jack returns to his body and is reunited with his family and Castiel is informed about Michael’s location. What’s next for Sam and Dean? Well they still need to track down dark Kaia and stop Michael somehow, but I’m hoping to get some more fun episodes along the way, similar to the Halloween one. We could use some good old fashioned Winchester fun for sure. Stay tuned!

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Ranking the top 5 moments from “Supernatural” season 14 episode 7: “It’s Time Together that Matters”

Happy Friday TV fans! After watching the CW’s Supernatural season 14 episode 7, I realized that it’s not the big moments that count the most. It’s the memories we have and the “time together that matters,” as Jack so eloquently pointed out. Please note spoilers are ahead if you have not gotten a chance to watch yet. In last night’s episode, “Unhuman Behavior,” Jack’s health takes a turn for the worse, as Sam, Dean, and Castiel desperately try to figure out a way to save him. Meanwhile, Nick continues to head down a path of darkness, revealing his inner true nature. My top 5 moments from Supernatural season 14 episode 7 are:

“He was stabbed through the heart and exploded.”

Even though this episode was an emotional roller coaster for me, Castiel provided us with a laugh out loud moment to break the tension. After Castiel determines that he cannot help Jack, he takes him to the hospital and everyone is beyond stressed about the situation. After Dean has trouble coming up with details about Jack’s birth date, the family medical history seems like it could be handled, especially since we know that Jack’s biological father, Lucifer, is dead. However, Castiel bluntly tells the woman at the hospital exactly how Lucifer died, which leads to some strange looks from her and Sam and Dean.

“His body is shutting down.”

After Jack’s hospital tests come back negative, this seems like a good sign, but the doctor explains that Jack’s body is actually shutting down and they can’t figure out why. It is later determined that Jack needs archangel grace to survive, but it’s not like this is easy to find anymore. Against the doctor’s recommendation, Sam and Dean take Jack out of the hospital and refuse to give up. They are ready to use all of their resources to help him. While they begin discussing what Jack needs, Dean repeatedly zones out during the conversation. Does this mean that Michael is somehow still linked to Dean? Could this be the key to helping Jack? We’ll have to wait to find out, but there is definitely something not quite right with Dean.

“Is this a trick Samuel?”

Our favorite witch is back! After realizing that they cannot help Jack, Sam calls up Rowena. Rowena initially thinks she is there to help Dean, but quickly learns that Sam wants her to help Jack. Rowena is not exactly thrilled about this at first since she does not have the best history with Lucifer, but Jack approaches Rowena and explains, “I’m trying hard not to be like him.” He tells Rowena that Sam and Dean say such nice things about her as well, revealing his innocent charm. Rowena agrees to try and help Jack, but quickly realizes that she is in over her head.

“I like doing these things and I don’t want to stop.”

We finally catch up to Nick in this episode and learn that he is continuing to spiral out of control. Nick is obsessed with finding out what happened to his family, but his journey is leading him down a very dark path. Nick seems overwhelmed by all of these feelings, but the darkness continues to win, as he brutally murders anyone he determines to be guilty. The ex-cop reveals to Nick something about the name, Abraxas, which seems familiar to his Lucifer memories, but we don’t have too much to go on here just yet. Later on, Nick begins to pray and reveals that he actually likes tapping into the darkness and begs Lucifer to return to him. Nick has clearly stirred something up inside of him, but is it enough for Lucifer to re-surface? I’m thinking that it’s only a matter of time before he makes himself known.

“It’s time together that matters.”

Jack has accepted his fate, even though his “Dads” refuse to give up. Jack just wants to have a chance to really experience life and Dean agrees to accompany him. Dean teaches Jack to drive and hilariously reminds him that, “R is not for race.” Jack really tries to be like Dean here, which is absolutely adorable and even screams out, “It’s like I’m you!” This is definitely a heartwarming father-son moment and it looks like Dean needed this just as much as Jack did. Later on, Jack expresses a desire to go fishing with Dean and tells him that he remembers that it is one of Dean’s fondest memories with his own father. Jack opens up to Dean here and really gives us all an important lesson about life when he explains that it’s about the time together that truly matters. After the Serbian Shaman’s “experiment” fails, Jack is in even worse condition and Sam, Dean, and Castiel are completely helpless. They stay by Jack’s side to support him, but is there any other way to save him? Let’s hope so because I can’t bear to see Jack go. He has made such an impact on everyone and they truly think of him as a son. Stay tuned!

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Ranking the top 5 moments from “Supernatural” season 14 episode 3: “You Proved That You Have The Mind Of A Hunter”

Happy Friday TV fans! After watching the CW’s Supernatural season 14 episode 3, Jack reminded us that you don’t need to have supernatural abilities in order to truly make a difference and save someone. Sometimes someone ordinary can become extraordinary just by not giving up. Please note spoilers are ahead if you have not gotten a chance to watch yet. In last night’s episode, “The Scar,” Sam tries to get through to Dean about Michael’s possession, but Dean wants to race ahead to the next case. Meanwhile, Castiel and Jack desperately try to help a girl named Laura who has been cursed by a witch. My top 5 moments from Supernatural season 14 episode 3 are:

“No people say that.”

In the beginning of the episode, Dean brings back the laughs, revealing that at least Michael did not kill off his sense of humor. He starts describing something that is a bit like a nightmare and we initially think he is talking about the possession, but quickly learn that he means Sam’s new beard. Sam defends his choice in facial hair and explains that some people say it looks good and Dean hilariously replies, “No people say that.” Even though Dean has been through a lot, this is what Supernatural does best. They know how to perfectly blend in some light fun to offset all of the drama and darkness that the Winchester brothers have to face. It’s good to have you back Dean.

“Like someone stabbed you with a giant meat fork?”

After Castiel taps into Dean’s memories, Dean remembers that the thing that killed Kaia in “The Bad Place” had a run in with Michael and actually managed to injure him, leaving behind a scar that Dean is now forced to bear. Sam and Dean decide to head off to Sioux Falls to meet up with Jody and chase down a lead. It’s good to have Jody back. While I’m disappointed that “Wayward Sisters” did not get picked up, Jody really elevates the show and brings a fresh perspective to everything. Jody explains that she thought she was dealing with a serial killer here, but soon realizes that it may be connected to the thing that killed Kaia after all. Small world.

“You saved us.”

Sam and Dean soon run into the hooded threat and capture her, stunned that she looks identical to real Kaia. Other Kaia explains that she is a dream walker too and she is a sort of double or connection to the real Kaia. She was able to see what she could and she further explains that she killed her by accident, as she was really trying to kill “the blonde one.” We know she is referring to Claire Novak here, Jody’s adopted daughter. As Kaia begins to open up, she no longer appears to be the bad guy and she is being hunted by vampires who are trying to take her weapon. Michael sees the weapon as a threat to him since it was able to hurt him, but Kaia is not about to give it up without a fight. When Sam, Dean, and Jody are under attack by vampires, Dean manages to set Kaia free and she makes the decision to save their lives, proving that there is some goodness within her. While her existence may be complicated, it’s clear that she could be the key to stopping Michael.

“You proved that you have the mind of a hunter and the heart of a hunter.”

While Sam and Dean head off to Sioux Falls, Castiel has his own crisis to deal with, as he tries to reverse the curse of a witch on Laura. Castiel explains to Jack that she has been “enchanted” and Jack hilariously asks, “Like Sleeping Beauty?” Castiel calls up Rowena for guidance and is ready to try his best. After casting the spell, the curse is not lifted and the aging spell speeds up, taking away Laura’s life force. Jack is beyond devastated, as he spent some time with Laura and feels some kind of bond or connection with her. Jack glances at her amulet and realizes that he can still help Laura. He explains that the witch bullet may have killed the witch, but it was still keeping Laura’s life force trapped in a way. Jack takes a chance and destroys the amulet and saves Laura. Jack proves that knowledge really is power and Castiel is extremely proud of him and even suggests that they all go on a hunting trip together. It seems like Jack is finally finding his place in the world without his grace, only he begins coughing up blood at the end of the episode. Jack hides this from Castiel, but it looks like his own life may be in immediate danger. Let’s hope that he fills in his family before it’s too late.

“I thought I could make it out but I wasn’t strong enough.”

After shutting Sam out for most of the episode, Dean finally opens up to his brother on the way home. Dean explains that he just wanted to race ahead and skip to the part where he got to take down the bad guy, but recognizes that it’s not that simple. Dean confides in Sam that he felt like he was drowning underwater and that he was constantly clawing and fighting for air. Dean tried to be strong, but he wasn’t strong enough to defeat Michael. Dean clearly feels guilty about everything that has happened and thinks that everything that Michael is doing is on him. While this was absolutely heartbreaking to hear, I’m glad that Dean finally decided to open up to Sam. Dean may not be able to resolve everything overnight, but at least he knows that his family and friends are there to support him. Stay tuned!

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Ranking the top 5 moments from “Supernatural” season 14 episode 2: “Why be hunted when you can be the Hunter?”

Happy Friday TV fans! After watching the CW’s Supernatural season 14 episode 2, Castiel reminded us that the past is not as important as the future and where you’re going. While he has a valid point, it’s difficult to know where you are going when you don’t really understand where you came from. So do you seek out answers or do you keep moving straight ahead? Please note spoilers are ahead if you have not gotten a chance to watch yet. In last night’s episode, “Gods and Monsters,” Dean/Michael leaves a trail of corpses in Duluth to lure Sam in. Meanwhile, Jack wants to know more about where he comes from, Castiel cannot comprehend a world without Dean, and Nick’s human memories torment him. My top 5 moments from Supernatural season 14 episode 2 are:

“Maybe these people aren’t people.”

During the episode, Sam, Mary, and other realm Bobby dust off their FBI suits and head off to Duluth to investigate the string of murders they have read about. Other realm Bobby needs to work on his FBI lingo, but it seems like they are blending in well enough for now. They soon discover that Dean/Michael has actually been killing vampires and track down a female vampire who somehow escaped for more information. She tells them that it’s like Dean/Michael was experimenting on them, but why? Later on, Dean/Michael lures in a werewolf and requests an audience with her master, interested in their way of life. Dean/Michael is fascinated that they “kill to live” and further explains that there is “a purity in that.” He offers the werewolves the opportunity to “enhance their talents,” but what does this entail exactly? Is Michael trying to create a whole new breed of supernatural monsters to take over the world? What else is he after?

“I own you so hang on and enjoy the ride.”

Michael seems to be enjoying walking around as Dean Winchester and he has really updated Dean’s wardrobe. First the newsboy cap and now a polished tux, which really makes Dean look even more charming…if that were at all possible. When Michael checks out his attire in the mirror, Dean tries to fight back within his reflection, but Michael reminds him that he owns him. At least Dean is not sitting by quietly in the passenger seat while Michael takes the wheel.

“All I can see is the supreme agent of evil.”

When Sam takes off for Duluth, he asks Castiel to stay behind so that Michael cannot detect him. Castiel agrees, but realizes that he will pretty much be “babysitting” Jack and Nick. Sam explains that it’s not babysitting, but Castiel hilariously points out, “Only in the sense that they are not infants.” Jack has lost his grace and Nick is a complete mess, but Sam thinks that Nick deserves a real chance. When Castiel speaks with Nick, Nick wants answers about why he allowed Lucifer to occupy his body. Castiel explains that “you were in a lot of pain and Lucifer exploited it.” He further reminds Nick that he tragically lost his family, who were brutally murdered, and Lucifer took full advantage of Nick’s grief in this moment. All of the horrible memories start to come crashing back and they seem to be too much for Nick to handle. Nick has a few moments where it almost seems like he is not in control of his body so it makes me wonder if any part of Lucifer stayed behind? Nick later tells Castiel that he is no different than Lucifer, but Castiel takes a real moment to tell him that he regrets what he did to Jimmy Novak and his family. Castiel has developed so much over the years and truly understands what it means to have regrets and guilt. Later on, Nick tries to track down leads about the killing of his family and ends up taking a hammer to an eye witness, violently killing him. Nick is out of control and has taken things to the next level. Is he acting out on his own or has Lucifer permanently destroyed any goodness within him?

“I hope someday to have a little of her courage and purpose.”

While “babysitting,” Castiel has better luck with Jack, who is still feeling lost and out of place without his grace. His research tells us that his grace can come back within a month or within a century, which means that it might be quite a while for him. Castiel explains that he understands what Jack is going through and further tells him that Sam and Dean spent years and years of failing and winning, which allowed them to develop over the years into the hunters they have now become. He tells Jack that patience and persistence are skills too and reminds him that the past is not as important as the future. Jack still has a desire to find out where he comes from and visits his grandparents. Kelly’s parents have no idea that she is dead and Jack doesn’t have the heart to tell them. They think that Jack was a former intern of Kelly’s, but they are so happy to share some memories with him and even take out an old photo album for him to see. In a touching moment, Jack shares that Kelly did have the baby and that she “made him feel safe and wanted.” His grandparents even comment that Jack kind of looks like their daughter and they ask him to please tell her how much they love and miss her. This moment was truly important for Jack because there is so much of his mother’s goodness within him. He recognizes that his path will not be an easy one, but he is hoping to make his mother proud and I think that he is absolutely taking a step in the right direction.

“Sammy…it’s me.”

After watching Supernatural for so many years, it’s become routine for Sam or Dean to wind up somewhere else at the end of a season, only to then safely return by episode 2 or 3 of the following one. Season 14 is no different, as Dean returns to Sam without Michael at the end of the episode. Dean explains that he just left, but Sam asks why and he has a point. Michael has been making a lot of progress using Dean as his vessel, so why would he choose to abandon him now? We know that he has spoken with the werewolf leader and has pretty much dominated the vampires, so what has changed? When Sam, Mary, and other realm Bobby try to fight off the monsters, they realize that traditional methods for killing them are not working. Has Michael already created his new breed of monsters? If so, why abandon Dean now? Michael is extremely intelligent and he seems to plan out every move with calculated precision. Is this a part of his plan? We’ll have to wait to find out, but I’m happy to have Dean back safe and sound for now. Stay tuned!

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