SPN and Ringer love
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gryfndor_godessI love Supernatural!! This may not seem substantive or groundbreaking for me, but after watching an episode tonight (2x11, “Playthings,”), I realized I’d forgotten what it was like to watch a drama that was telling a story. I’ve been watching only procedurals for so long- Bones, Castle, Chuck. The last non-procedural drama I watched was BSG, which ended three years ago and hardly even counts in my mind because it was on Sci-Fi instead of a network channel (and I didn’t like its ending or its characters much).
I think I had honestly forgotten that non-Joss shows could have arcs and stories and be planned out ahead of time. I think I associated planned plotting (a la the Angelus arc or S5) with Joss because it’s so prevalent in BtVS. But there’s planned plotting (there has got to be a better phrase than this that I just can’t think of cause my brain has been melting out of my ears the past few days) in SPN, too, and it’s so exciting to watch. It’s not like BSG where it was clear the writers were making shit up as they went along. Whether I’ll personally like the resolution or not, the YED plot definitely has a beginning, middle, and an end. I have something to which to look forward. The mystery is tantalizing and slowly unfolding, and best of all, there’s character development, too. And I love both Dean and Sam, which is another thing BSG did not have going for it, as I had gotten fed up with just about every single character by the end of that show.
Most of my current shows (which, granted, are mostly sitcoms) I’m watching for entertainment value or because I’m bored while I’m eating and can’t hold a book. SPN, though, I’m watching because I am legitimately invested in the story and want to keep watching. I watched it tonight even though I didn't have time to and am way behind on my reviews because I just couldn't help myself. The last time I felt so invested in a show was mid-Castle S3, when it seemed like the writers were actually going to break the mold with Castle/Beckett (arguably they did, but I personally was very displeased with the finale). Even that I was watching for the characters and for fun, though, not because I was invested in the plot.
I’m invested in SPN. I’m so excited that I have five more seasons. I can't wait to find out all the answers. “Playthings” wasn’t even a groundbreaking episode, but it was as good as the rest of S2 has been, and I felt overcome with love.
And on that note, speaking of other dramas that aren’t afraid to tell a story,
RRRIIINNNGGGEEERRR!!! It was SO GOOD TONIGHT. BRIDGET. GEMMA. ANDREW. I even felt an ounce of sympathy for Henry of all people. And they are moving the mystery RIGHT ALONG. GAH, I want next week’s episode NOW.
I’m going to strive to post more intelligent and coherent thoughts in a few days when my midterms are over, but for now, is anyone else as enthralled as I am??
I think I had honestly forgotten that non-Joss shows could have arcs and stories and be planned out ahead of time. I think I associated planned plotting (a la the Angelus arc or S5) with Joss because it’s so prevalent in BtVS. But there’s planned plotting (there has got to be a better phrase than this that I just can’t think of cause my brain has been melting out of my ears the past few days) in SPN, too, and it’s so exciting to watch. It’s not like BSG where it was clear the writers were making shit up as they went along. Whether I’ll personally like the resolution or not, the YED plot definitely has a beginning, middle, and an end. I have something to which to look forward. The mystery is tantalizing and slowly unfolding, and best of all, there’s character development, too. And I love both Dean and Sam, which is another thing BSG did not have going for it, as I had gotten fed up with just about every single character by the end of that show.
Most of my current shows (which, granted, are mostly sitcoms) I’m watching for entertainment value or because I’m bored while I’m eating and can’t hold a book. SPN, though, I’m watching because I am legitimately invested in the story and want to keep watching. I watched it tonight even though I didn't have time to and am way behind on my reviews because I just couldn't help myself. The last time I felt so invested in a show was mid-Castle S3, when it seemed like the writers were actually going to break the mold with Castle/Beckett (arguably they did, but I personally was very displeased with the finale). Even that I was watching for the characters and for fun, though, not because I was invested in the plot.
I’m invested in SPN. I’m so excited that I have five more seasons. I can't wait to find out all the answers. “Playthings” wasn’t even a groundbreaking episode, but it was as good as the rest of S2 has been, and I felt overcome with love.
And on that note, speaking of other dramas that aren’t afraid to tell a story,
RRRIIINNNGGGEEERRR!!! It was SO GOOD TONIGHT. BRIDGET. GEMMA. ANDREW. I even felt an ounce of sympathy for Henry of all people. And they are moving the mystery RIGHT ALONG. GAH, I want next week’s episode NOW.
I’m going to strive to post more intelligent and coherent thoughts in a few days when my midterms are over, but for now, is anyone else as enthralled as I am??
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Date: 2011-10-06 12:46 am (UTC)I win! You win! Everybody wins!
I don't think it's an accident that Buffy and SPN has such an overlap in audiences/fandoms. Like you say: arcs! And character continuity/development!
And I love both Dean and Sam
*hearts Sam and Dean* (And yes, I'm with you about BSG. I've been stuck in the middle of S4 for soooo long.)
So, personal story: "Playthings" is the ep in which I decided I was interested in Sam. You know when he gets all morose-drunk? Yes. It's the dumbest thing, but I was like, "Oh. Sam's got issues, too. Sam has vulnerable spots, too!" And it made all the difference. So Playthings has particular character significance for me. *g*
I’m so excited that I have five more seasons.
\o/ I felt the same way when I was where you are.
I haven't loved a show this way since Buffy. This is definitely the next after Buffy of Shows I Really Care About. A Lot.
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Date: 2011-10-07 02:32 am (UTC)I am so happy we started watching this show! Happy your friends convinced you to watch! Happy you wrote reviews and they inadvertently convinced me to watch!
It is the dumbest thing, and it annoyed me so much when I saw it, but I have been trying to rationalize it, and that is a good point that it's the first time we really see Sam fall apart (even with Jess it was more like righteous anger than grief-cum-inability-to-function). It's so easy to see Dean's vulnerability, but Sam always acts like he has it together, so this was nice, in a way.
Yay SPN!