The Bittersweet Conflict of One of Supernatural's Best Episodes
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"Supernatural is One of my favorite shows of all time... or rather, the first five seasons of it are." I have said this exact sentence to so many of my friends they have gotten sick of it.
Every time I hear someone I know is watching the show I tell them to stop after season 5. Season 5 was the perfect ending IMO, and it's where the series should have ended. The later seasons have some good moments, but also some blatant mischaracterizations and the writers seem to have no real idea what they are doing. I love the series overall, but I really wish it had stuck to five seasons.
Nah, I disagree. Yeah, it goes off the rails in terms of character and plot in specific points, but it still contains some stellar episodes. The payoff for me is more than worth it.
I love the "Mark of Cain" season.
And any episode with "The Trickster" was hilarious
Yeah I really like later episodes but it’s a lot different
same actually, every time we discuss best tv shows that's exactly what i say.
supernatural is basically two brothers destroying the world to save one another
Correct.
Seasons 1-5 were top tier storytelling, introducing one incredible antagonist after another, and had the best ending hands down. You could really tell it WAS over, but then it kept going.
Im still upset the last episode of season five is called swan song and it wasn't the final episode.
Not really top tier compared to other stuff, but for this type of show, definitely.
The show was suppose to end in season 5 originally as the creator intended. But the network wanted the show to keep going since it was very popular.
It's a shame because the first five seasons are so poignant and masterfully told... And while there's good parts to the latter seasons they just don't have that extra spark that made the first five so special.
Also you know the butchering of dean and sams characters and literal killing of side characters
@@CeruleanRogue I don't mind it that much. If people like the other seasons and watch them, go for it, more power to them. I don't, so I just pretend they don't exist.
I agree it would be kind of bitter sweet sam sacrifices himself to stop lucifer dean even though losing sam moves forward and tries to have a normal life and a family. Extending it was a bad decision . Remember season 7 sucked balls.if it had ended in season 5 i would had been contented
In this case I can't blame them, the first five seasons are a master class creation that was so we'll done, it couldn't not be popular.
It’s tragic some shows outlive their intention. This could’ve gone down as a classic, an underrated gem. Instead, it’s gonna be remembered as a bit of a cluttered mess.
I 100% disagree, but i respect your opinion nonetheless. How many other shows do you know of that lasted three times longer than it was meant to, still had an ending that respected its characters and its fans? the writers could have gone full Game of Thrones, but they didn't and i will forever be grateful for that. I started watching this show when i was 13 years old in 2005, and i will never forget this fantastic journey for as long as i live.
Da1337Man I don’t necessarily think that ending.... really did much of anything other than claim that like fifteen years of character development basically amounted to nothing and everybody is exactly as far from their starting place as they were by like three episodes into the first season. Dean dying and Sam living out the rest of his life is so obvious that it feels like the ending to the show that should’ve been done ten years ago, not the show that ended last month. If anything, it should’ve been inverted. The guy whose defining characteristic is that he could’ve had a normal life dies young, and the guy who lived in his father’s shadow now has to make a life for himself without the people who made him finally believe life is worth living. An ending to show that there was a valuable journey that the characters went on, that indicates real change. That’s just me though.
@@UltimateKyuubiFox That ending you described is pretty much season 5, and it’s why it was so perfect
And I fully agree with you btw. This show will not be remembered well, only by the hardcore fans, but not by fans of storytelling. I still have a soft spot for it because I was obsessed with it as an early teen. It was the first live action show that I found and watched by myself and that I became obsessed with. I even wanted to get the tattoo that the brothers have lol, and my biggest absolute dream was to own an Impala like Dean’s. It was also the show that introduced me to classic rock which was the gateway to making me a music lover, and introduced me to my biggest passion, the guitar. I also even learned how to speak English mainly because of Supernatural. I owe so much to this show, but it’s not one of my favorites anymore, it’s just a part of my life at this point. My favorite is Breaking Bad
@@Da1337Man Meh
Dean really always felt like such a real character which always kept me around. He really was done dirty in the world he was born into but throughout the series you see him holding on in a manner of ways. Sometimes even hedonistic ways which might be frowned upon but so very real ❤️💯
A Supernatural analysis?! Wasn't expecting this, and I LOVE it!
Me too
Agreed
Man Supernatural’s first 5 seasons were absolutely amazing
“If bacon kills me, I win” -Dean
“Carry on my wayward son”
There be peace when you are done
between this and the series finally coming to a finish, I can't believe I'm getting such a strong urge to rewatch the show and catch up after losing interest around 6 years ago
Well I guess because of episodes like in the example are the very reason why we fell in love with Supernatural” in the first place. It’s charm and beauty came through those first 5 seasons.
I mean it’s not a secret that the series has been in a steady decline since then, but seeing content from that time really rekindles what made Supernatural that likeable in the first place. To sum it up in one word would be Nostalgia. Remembering the good old days.
I stopped in the middle of season 10. I learned the series ended and all of its on Netflix. Figured now is the time to see how it ends
I lost interest in the show back when Season 9 was on air, I couldn't take the shows downfall then, so I quit, but I ended up recapturing my interest a couple weeks ago, and started rewatching, I'm now at season 3 episode 11.
Sounds like Alan Moore’s, “For the Man Who Has Everything.”
Or the episode of Batman The Animated Series called “Perchance to Dream.”
This concept has been done since before humans had written language
There is nothing new under the sun
And I think there’s a Justice League episode where this happens to Superman, if I remember correctly.
I was literally thinking that when watching this episode for the first time.
The first few seasons were some of my favorites
Dean Winchester is one of my favorite character. 🥺🥺🥺😭😭
This one was a total surprise! Hope you make an in depth analysis of the characters Dean, Sam and Cass and their issues and character growth! Can't wait for those!
I won't be making any more content on Supernatural, so very sorry but don't expect any more! I hope you enjoyed this one though!
@@Aleczandxr Aww, I’m kinda stoked to know what you think of Castiel but yeah I really enjoyed this one too! Cheers!
Damn now i want to rewatch the show again... Also just remembering it gets "Carry on My Wayward Son" stuck in my head.
WOOH the nostalgia!
Thanks AJ, it's uncommon to find Supernatural content, awesome !
I think supernatural is the only TV show I own (atleast the first 7 seasons) and actually watched multiple times. I have so many great memories with this show. Great video :)
Though the title of this video doesn’t give away which episode you were going to analyse, I guessed it would either be On the head of a pin from season 4 or this one. I think On the head of a pin is actually a great mirror to this episode, particularly if because if Dean would have stayed in this dream world he would have escaped everything he went through in hell which makes it even more tragic. It’s all part of the horrible chess game that neither Sam and Dean can break free of. Seasons 1-5 are just on a whole other level. I agree I also don’t hate the rest of the seasons, there are some great episodes, new characters, and story lines that happen - but nothing can top the way those first 5 seasons slot together.
The first 2 minutes and 13 seconds are the best and only way I could ever describe this show. It's fucking brilliant. I love this show forever and you nailed it on the head
I never let this episode sink in so deep, as always your analysis gives another angle to view things. Also 100% agree season 5 was the peak in my opinion if it ended there I'd feel sour but understand the sacrifice.
So so good!!! Didn't expect this but its amazing ♡
Two of my fav episodes "All hell breaks loose" part 1 and 2 from season 2. Supernatural always had the best titles for their episodes. Great video Aleczandxr!
Never properly watched supernatural but I knew this would at the very least get me to watch that episode. Also your reviews is just so good at convincing me to watch stuff I haven't before.
This was an amazing video. I peeped the comments and saw that you said you weren't going to make more content on supernatural and that's all good. Thank you for this video tho. You did an amazing job on the analysis and the accuracy of it too.
You’re welcome, and I’m glad you enjoyed.
I watched some Supernatural, but never watched it hard enough to think this much about it. Super cool. Love all the different things you decide to talk about on your channel. Always ready to sit down and listen
I love you for doing this. Thank you.
You’re very welcome.
Yeeessss. You are one amazing youtuber. I greatly enjoy your character and narrative analysis. Keep up the great work.
Thank you!
OH MY GOD IM SO HAPPY, I FOUND YOUR CHANNEL A FEW YEARS BACK FOR ANIME STUFF AND FOUND THIS AFTER WATCHING SPN
Love it and you. Keep up the great work as long as you love it
Good analysis, I never watched this show properly, only random episodes on WB TV, but now I feel like it's worth giving it a shot.
It really is. The first season definitely is the toughest to get through, as it feels very episodic and, like he said, the main story is thinly within the season for most of it. The last few episodes are when the writers realized where the strength of the show was. Season 2 onwards is absolutely engaging and well-written, and the ending of season 5 makes the story feel complete. I remember watching season 6 and thinking "it really could've ended there." Even though the show continues, you do get a complete story by season 5's finale
Watch until season 5. That’s the real complete story. If you really love the show at that point and want some *extra* content then watch the rest until you get tired of it
I’ve always thought this was a seriously underrated episode. Thank you for exploring it.
I remember watching this episode with the Djinn a long time ago and it was definetly a special one for me.
..... A supernatural video on THIS channel... Oh I bow to you.. PLEASE KEEP GOING... As a person who was there on premiere night... And watched every single one in order til the finale.... Everything up to 5 was GOLD.. Most after... Bronze.. But but but..... It still great TV
I got into Supernatural after watching the first few minutes of your video and now that I have reached season 4 I am absolutely loving the show. Thank you for recommending it.
Ps. Would love more videos on Supernatural
Unfortunately I won't be making any more videos about Supernatural but I'm glad you enjoyed this one and more importantly, I'm glad you enjoyed the show!
One of my favorite episodes of Supernatural! I do agree with you that the peak of the show were seasons 1-5. Thanks for the great video on it, AJ :)
Excellent analysis!!!!
Thank you kindly!
I wanted to see how powerful Sam got with his powers. Seems like there was no limits
I was NOT expecting a Supernatural analysis from this channel, holy cow, 2020 is something. I’m not complaining though :D will definitely be watching and supporting anything you pump out! 💕
Much appreciated :)
Your and mine taste in Series and Anime is SOOOO similar! Its like I was doing all those videos myself but I am happy you did and I can just enjoy your great work!
ps: I hope you can explore one of my most favourite scenes of HxH the game between Razor vs Gon+Killua feat Hisoka. And the meaning of true love and friendship that Gon wanted Killua to hold the ball for him because he values him above all and gives him the chance first time in his life to be happy and also do what he wishes even if is meaned to sacrifice something for someone he also loves.
Glad you enjoyed! Unfortunately I don’t take requests from comments, but I already somewhat covered that concept non-specifically in my Killua video. Not exactly, but there is some overlap. Thanks for watching.
Wow, I think this might be my favorite video of yours so far.
What a great analysis, supernatural is one of my favorites shows, the ending broke me to tears. It’s refreshing to find someone that analyses characters of animes and series so deeply like you do, I’ve been told to just “enjoy a show and don’t think about it” but analyzing the characters brings a deeper meaning and understanding of the show. Also, i been meaning to ask you, are you a psychiatrist or a psychologist by the way? Your analysis pretty much sound like my psychiatrists and psychologists teachers.
Thanks so much, glad you enjoyed both this one and the channel overall! And I’ve got a minor in psychology, neuroscience and behaviour but that’s all, I never majored in it or anything.
@@Aleczandxr it really shows off, keep the good work 👍🏻💪🏻
I love it when you make vids that most won't see coming and happens to be fans of the show or movie.
I just discovered your channel by looking for Steins Gate related content.. Then I saw the variety of topics you cover and ended up on this video about one of my favourite shows with Final Fantasy X Soundtrack in the beginning. Subscribed
This just cement him as my fav Red Hood.
Nice we’re doing Supernatural now, any chance we could get some more Attack on Titan videos; like a character analysis on Eren.
Unfortunately I don't take any requests from comments, sorry about that!
@@Aleczandxr it’s all good it’s your channel just keep up the good work, love your videos👍🏾
@@Aleczandxr Just curious, why is that? I understand you can’t cover everything people recommend and you wouldn’t want to make a video on something you don’t care about but why not consider the ones pertaining to topics you’re interested in?
@@CdoggsGaming Probably gets suggestions from patreon.
Supernatural analysis on my CZcams feed? Yes please!
A video on supernatural by aleczandxr is not something i expected to see when i woke up today
BROOOOOO
One of my favorite shows, I already like this video and have not watch it yet
You always make good reviews. I envy your talent and broad knowledge.
excellent video, thank you
I'm glad that one of my favorite CZcamsrs is a Supernatural fan
You're right. The first five seasons of Supernatural were some of the best seasons of TV. And it is a shame that it didn't end there. Still, having watched the series finale, I thought it was a solid ending to the series. Even if I argue it overstayed its welcome.
I agree. Everything after season five isn't necessary or as good as the seasons before but still good. Some of my favorite episodes, like Scoobynatural aren't from season 1-5.
Unfortunately, that is the fate for many a series. It’s unfortunate, yet inevitable that some stories will be stretched out and lose some of their luster.
pretty much, after the devil you cant get more evil than that
@Boros Vita Unfortunately, I have never watched Dexter. However, I do know how it feels to see a series drag itself down. For me the best personal example of this would be the ABC series Once Upon A Time. In all honesty, the series reached its logical ending point halfway through season 3. At this point all the major plot threads had been tied up nicely, the character's respective arcs had reached a good stopping point, and the ending itself would have been a great place to cap it off.
@Boros Vita I honestly think Dexter's continuation may have been even worse than Supernatural's. Dexter's final season and ending were just atrocious, and now there's word that they're making another season that takes place a few years after the last one.
I stopped watching this show around season 6 or 7 but I think with it ending and seeing this video I might have to watch it all the way through some day. I loved what I watched but season 1-5 were the best. Great video.
I really wasn’t expecting this. It’s a surprise but a welcome one. Great video.
I wait for the day where we all communicate in prequel memes
@@herbertwalter8693 it will happen I’m sure.
Glad you liked it!
@@Aleczandxr I watched the episode last night it was good.
I love this show, save season 10, and my favorite character was Dean, he was the heart of the show.
I remember this video on your other channel!
More Supernatural videos please!🙏🏾🙏🏾
Unfortunately this is the only video I'll be making on the series, but I hope you enjoyed it!
Ohh I am also currently rewatching Supernatural, what a coincidence, I never made it past season 8 before and was determined to see how it continues. I kinda have to say, you can tell that supernatural wasn't planned past the whole apocalypse ark tbh, I do enjoy the episodes afterwards but I agree, they were in their prime during that storyline.
Supernatural is a show that never dies and has more to show for what was already shown….
Essay so good I'm watching it twice👌👌
He will "Soldier on", I see what you did there. Nice foreshadowing for his future role in The Boys
Jensen Ackles needs to play The Red Hood Jason Todd in a live-action solo DC movie. He earned it with his voice acting performance.
Jensen will kill it in "The Boyz"
He definitely needs a big hero or villain role from DC/Marvel.
It's easy to overlook that Dean had 8 years of a normal life, he has that seed of happiness to yearn for. Sam, on the other hand, had only the hunter's lifestyle, no matter how much Dean tried to shield him growing up. There are a few episodes, like this one, that highlight that difference between the two.
Do more of these supernatural videos please!
Unfortunately this is the only video I'll be making on Supernatural, sorry about that! But I hope you enjoyed this one.
Nice video . Now am just waiting for a better call Saul vid from u 😁(guessing that’s what u r gonna do next as ur making videos on all your favourite tv shows )
I’d love to see you review The Sopranos, if that isn’t out of your way.
Very similar to the Justice League Unlimited Episode : For the Man who has everything.
I hope to one day write a story that has a character making a tough decision that is ambiguous to whether if it’s right or wrong. That it’s more about living with the consequences of the actions taken.
But anyway, when it comes to Supernatural, I highly recommend Seasons 1-5 to people. As for how to end your watch, either stop with the finale of S5 or skip to the series finale.
Try Breaking Bad.
My all time fav show
im glad adam came back .....finally
I stopped somewhere in the leviathan season and kinda forgotten how awesome this show was. Might pick it up again.
The show has some good seasons after the leviathan stuff
I am shocked i didnt see the notification soon.
i love the first 5 seasons beause they are still all about ghosts, monsters and devils
but everything changed after the introduction of angels
Would you be interested in doing a video about Kotomine from Fate? Between his origin story in Zero and his interesting morality (or lack there of) in the main Routes, he's a compelling character imo.
@@michaelyu6250 Really? Pity, his videos always feel like they tackle a character or story from a unique angle (and aren't bogged down by some honestly horrible humor that I've found in some coverings of Kotomine).
holy shit I never knew you liked Supernatural (or at least, the better seasons). Honestly looking forward to watching this one
Season 12, All Along the Watchtower - shows a similar concept. As the Nephilim is being born, it opens a space/time rift into a parallel Earth - where Mary Campbell never made a deal with Azazel, therefore John Winchester was not brought back to life, they did not marry, Sam and Dean were never born - and that worked about even worse than Mary never having died. Apolcalypse-World.
Reading the comments here really made me think for a moment i was the only one who loved the show through and through but thankfully i know that's not the truth,i loved it all, the way it started,how things evolved, how Sam and Dean changed through the whole story,and even the ending for it's simplicity and predictability after the intense run of the later seasons of the show ,it felt good despite whatever anyone says,it was a Wonderful 15 seasons journey and the show will forever be a classic in my opinion.
He still can choose, to be a hero or a normal person
I’ve watched series 100 times over on different occasions and every time over the years watching it brought a light to my dark tunnel and honestly made me a better person. So like this if you read this and felt something from watching supernatural
You should do a video on Kita from Haikyu
It is so nastalgeic I had a huge smile on my face the hall time plez make more video about supernatural
Unfortunately this is the only video I'll be making on the series, but I hope you enjoyed it!
Holy fuck you made a Supernatural analysis??? Wow, that's a pleasant surprise
I'd like to add that in that fake reality there were few hints that dean was an alcoholic asshole & not very close to him family & just someone that cause them trouble
Great series, Better reviewer.
great vid
Cheers.
Brotagonists.
Jokes aside, it says a lot about how good the relationship is between Dean and Sam that it carried people through 15 seasons of the show, even after season 5 where it had burned its potential up. Not to downplay other solid characters like Cass, but its clearly the bond between them that drove the show, even when it had already lost its way.
OmG Alc didn't know you like SPN too!
I love this
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W!! On s9 now. S1-5 soo good. Also you should’ve used the iconic theme song americana for this video honestly
Hey Aleczandxr, I think you should check out D. Gray Man. It's a shounen that I'd say is better than Hunter x Hunter but gets overlooked due to how long it takes the author to create new chapters. I believe you would really enjoy it, but it does start off pretty slow until after episode 50
Well this is surprising!
Could you make a video analyzing the manga monster. I feel as if your skills could really thrive with this manga
I've actually made 4 videos about Monster already, check them out.
I didn’t watch the last two or three seasons. And def not the ending but the first 6 even the the first 8 are pure beauty.
Please make one on mushishi!
I want to know how you get so good at analyzing content to such a degree. It could help me with my own writing and inspire other people. Maybe you can make a video on your journey towards this day?
I don't have plans to make a video like that, but I'm flattered that you'd be interested! Thanks for the kind words.
Please do an analysis on Reiner!
Unfortunately I don’t take requests from comments, very sorry about that! But I’m humbled by the interest and I hope you understand!
I think if it was an alternate reality and it wasn't fake I think dean would not stay. His driving force the whole series is not only revenge but also not letting other people feel the pain he went through.he looks up to john and the burden of all those people that would have died if john him and sammy didnt stop those monsters would have a toll on him he would know that it wasn't what his father would have wanted.
It's over now..