July 2012

My Friday nights without Supernatural

A family routine and activity.

There was as time when I looked forward to Fridays. Before I had children, it meant I was going to be going out to party, date night, etc. When the kiddies came along, Friday nights became more about what was on the television. Friday night was always a good night for horror and science fiction fanatics, but it reached a whole new level when Supernatural came along. The series was a family favorite, and we would all huddle around the television to watch the exploits of Sam and Dean.

Supernatural: The many hair styles of Sam

You always can tell when it's a new season of Supernatural because Sam has a new do. His hair has changed a lot through the years and has been a major cause for debate for many fans. Are you a purist and like the shaggy mop of seasons 1-3 or the more cleaned up coif of the later seasons?

The topic has come up on chat boards, blogs and even at conventions. Sam, Dean, the producers and anyone else involved with the show have weighed in on the many hairstyles of Sam Winchester. The first three seasons the hair slowly became shaggier and shaggier. I guess going from a university student to professional monster hunter will keep you from regular check-ins with the barber.

Supernatural: The funny episodes

While they always introduce a little bit of humor in every episode, every know and then they throw in one that's totally off the wall. Any ones with the trickster were awesome and you can't forget the one about the Chinese wishing well and the cursed coin.

The image of that giant depressed Teddy Bear complaining about the world was completely unexpected. These episodes are great to release a little tension that has been building up throughout the season. Supernatural is a pretty heavy show and tackles some pretty big issues. Dean spawns a daughter and she has to die. The brothers lose their father. Death and destruction is a part of the Supernatural universe.

What to do with ourselves?

The problem with the ending of a season is that you're left with a void while they play reruns. That would be fine for most seasons, but this one was lackluster at best. So what's there to do with ourselves while we wait the long months for the season premiere?

If you can't go without your Supernatural fix and are tired of trolling gossip websites trying to gleam a few nuggets of info about the next season, then you might want to try reading some fan fiction. Fan fiction is stories written by the fans that take place in the Supernatural universe.