We all know that Supernatural can’t do 22 episodes of all mythology all the time, so sometimes, we get a Monster of the Week episode, and that is just fine. Some of the best episodes of SPN have been MoW. But this time of year, recapping non-essential episodes is too much for me. Unless it’s something awesome, like the fantastical “Fan Fiction“.
ANYHOO.
Here is my quickie recap of the last three episodes, all just fine in my opinion, and giving us little bits and pieces leading up to the mid-season finale on the 9th.
Ask Jeeves:
I spent the entire episode wondering if Dean’s jacket was a nod to Arrow, or just a jacket.
A definite hat tip to one of my favorite board games, Clue. Dean got to find all the weapons, (the lead pipe in the attic!), and Sam got (almost) all the Cougar love. Silliness abounds, but Dean gives us a glimpse into his Mark of Cain issues when he not only kills the shapeshifter, but really, really kills her. Sam is understandably rattled by the display.
Girls, Girls, Girls:
Dean’s online dating profile. Perfection.
Let’s set aside the very silly notion that Dean would need an online dating profile to meet women, and the even sillier notion that he would drive eight hours out of his way to hook up with one of these girls, and enjoy the complete and utter glee on Sam’s face when he discovers said profile. PRICELESS.
Hopefully this is the end of the little peanut that could, Cole. Dean confesses that he knows he will die at the tip of a blade or the muzzle of a gun, and is basically unredeemable. I am sad watching Jensen act the hell outta this scene. Sam is understandably rattled by this confession.
Oh, and Rowena, who is a batshit crazy witch, is Crowley’s mother. Crowley has a mama!!! This could be fun.
Hibbing 911:
This one may have been my favorite of the three. And if the CW is still looking for a spin-off, look no further than Sheriff Jody Mills and Sheriff Donna Hanscum, because these ladies are great together. Seriously, give these ladies a show!
In other news, Dean confides to Sam that the vampire kill was the first time he felt like The Mark wasn’t driving him. Sam is understandably rattled by this confession.
Seeing a pattern here? Yes, the anvils are falling, and I am pretty sure that Dean isn’t nearly as together as he’d like to think. In fact, looks like the Mark of Cain is gonna take us on a nasty ride next episode, so hold onto your butts, especially you Dean girls out there! (I am a Dean girl, I am worried about this next one.)