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fangirl_saysFirst of all, I want to say that I hope no one who was given the chance to screen this episode early will reveal too much. This is definitely an episode where a lot of the fun comes from experiencing it without knowing everything in advance.
That said, if you watched the preview after last night's episode, nothing I say here will spoil you. :)
Just to be safe, though: IF YOU DON'T KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT NEXT WEEK'S EPISODE, THERE ARE MILD SPOILERS HERE including guest actors (revealed in the previews last night.)
Summary from The CW and WB:
One of the things Supernatural does very well when the show is firing on all cylinders is continuity. There's something so satisfying for a fan about seeing a show pick up threads from previous episodes and previous seasons, you know? We see that continuity in "Changing Channels" with the return of one of my favorite characters, The Trickster. (Seriously, ask the people I chat with during the episodes and they'll tell you that I pretty much ALWAYS guess that the Trickster is behind whatever mystery Sam & Dean are facing that week. Because I LOFF HEEEM.)
The Trickster episodes also tend to be some of the best episodes of the series, as well as some of the funniest, which is another reason I'm glad to see him again. The last time we saw him was in "Mystery Spot," in which the Trickster killed off Dean in dozens of inventive ways, forcing Sam to live it over and over again. The Trickster isn't just evil, though -- we've always been told that he torments people either because they deserve it or to teach them some sort of lesson. He's definitely more shades of gray than he is evil or good.
So, next week's episode! I'm not going to spoil because, seriously, you'll want to get the full experience on this one. I'm just going to say the following:
1. There are some funny parts, including a few digs at the show's Thursday night competition.
2. There are some sort of cringe-worthy moments. Thankfully, those moments are intentionally cringe-worthy.
3. There are quite a few memorable lines, and some great icons will come from this episode.
4. Perhaps more importantly from a fannish perspective, there will be a lot of fun fanfic from this episode.
5. The episode's music made me go, "YEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEAAAAAAAAAAH!!!1!!" in a way that has not happened since "Nightshifter."
6. Don't change channels during commercials. 'Nuff said.
In conclusion, you will not want to miss this episode. :D
That said, if you watched the preview after last night's episode, nothing I say here will spoil you. :)
Just to be safe, though: IF YOU DON'T KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT NEXT WEEK'S EPISODE, THERE ARE MILD SPOILERS HERE including guest actors (revealed in the previews last night.)
Summary from The CW and WB:
“Changing Channels” airs Thurs., 11/5 at 9 p.m. ET/PT on The CW.
When Sam (Jared Padalecki) and Dean (Jensen Ackles) find themselves living their lives on what appear to be TV shows, it makes for a whole new style of reality television and they wonder if the Trickster (guest star Richard Speight, Jr.) is to blame. From a sitcom to a soapy hospital drama to a Japanese game show to a crime procedural, each new experience they encounter is more bizarre than the next and they want out. But is the Trickster really the mastermind behind the madness? Also starring Misha Collins as ‘Castiel.’ “Changing Channels” was written by Jeremy Carver and directed by Charles Beeson.
One of the things Supernatural does very well when the show is firing on all cylinders is continuity. There's something so satisfying for a fan about seeing a show pick up threads from previous episodes and previous seasons, you know? We see that continuity in "Changing Channels" with the return of one of my favorite characters, The Trickster. (Seriously, ask the people I chat with during the episodes and they'll tell you that I pretty much ALWAYS guess that the Trickster is behind whatever mystery Sam & Dean are facing that week. Because I LOFF HEEEM.)
The Trickster episodes also tend to be some of the best episodes of the series, as well as some of the funniest, which is another reason I'm glad to see him again. The last time we saw him was in "Mystery Spot," in which the Trickster killed off Dean in dozens of inventive ways, forcing Sam to live it over and over again. The Trickster isn't just evil, though -- we've always been told that he torments people either because they deserve it or to teach them some sort of lesson. He's definitely more shades of gray than he is evil or good.
So, next week's episode! I'm not going to spoil because, seriously, you'll want to get the full experience on this one. I'm just going to say the following:
1. There are some funny parts, including a few digs at the show's Thursday night competition.
2. There are some sort of cringe-worthy moments. Thankfully, those moments are intentionally cringe-worthy.
3. There are quite a few memorable lines, and some great icons will come from this episode.
4. Perhaps more importantly from a fannish perspective, there will be a lot of fun fanfic from this episode.
5. The episode's music made me go, "YEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEAAAAAAAAAAH!!!1!!" in a way that has not happened since "Nightshifter."
6. Don't change channels during commercials. 'Nuff said.
In conclusion, you will not want to miss this episode. :D
