Sex and Violence Review

February 5, 2009

By John Keegan

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For quite some time now, Eric Kripke and the writers of "Supernatural" have stated that they've considered an episode featuring a succubus, but they simply couldn't find a way to make it work. This particular episode makes me wonder if that's truly the case. The siren in this episode may not be a succubus per se, but its methods aren't too far from that tree.

Just based on how the siren was depicted and how the mythology was treated, the writers were more focused on how to get the Brothers Winchester to start screaming at each other than the creature. Everything was built around the effect, which in turn was the culmination of the details that had been included in the past few episodes. Sam and Dean have been holding back on some serious angst, and the release was not pretty.

Dean's point is very well made, and it is the major area of concern at the moment. Sammy is on a slippery slope to the dark side, and Ruby's the one leading him by a leash. The writers definitely draw a parallel between the siren and Ruby, at least from Dean's perspective, and that was what reminded me of the succubus comment.

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Tonight’s Episode – Episode #4.14

February 5, 2009

Episode #4.14 airs tonight, February 5, 2009, at 9 pm/ET.

Starting next week, February 12, Supernatural will air reruns. The series will return with new episodes on March 5, 2009.… Read More

The CW listing back on TV Guide Magazine!

February 5, 2009

After being removed last month, the CW and MTV listings have been reinstated in TV Guide Magazine.

According to Variety.com report, "Decision to dump those channels, and a handful more, from its pages provoked an outcry from execs, particularly at the CW, and from viewers. According to network insiders, viewers were directed to a TV Guide email address in droves to protest the cuts."

Source: Variety.com.… Read More

Fans’ “Eye of the Tiger” tribute

February 5, 2009

Keith R.A. DeCandido posted a link on his LiveJournal to fans' tribute to Jensen Ackles' "Eye of the Tiger," which was featured at the end of "Yellow Fever" (episode #4.06, aired October 23, 2008).

"Yellow Fever" rerun will air next week, February 12, 2009.… Read More

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