Yesterday on my doorstep was the best cure to a rotten day at work ever, courtesy of Warner Brothers Television. As my jaw hit the floor once I saw what was inside, I knew that somehow, after writing obsessively about Supernatural for months, I’d made an impression.
Inside was a black box, sealed with a symbol that will be the target of my Internet searches today. After carefully peeling back the seal (I didn’t have the heart to break it), I found a Holy Bible (King James Version) with a Supernatural bookmark wedged at the beginning of The Book of Revelation. The scripture on the bookmark was from Revelations 5:2, “Who is worthy to open the book and break its seals?” Throw in a DVD sleeve with Sam on the outside with the quote, “I don’t know if what I’m doing is right,” and Dean on the inside with, “We have work for you,” all clues point to our boys being smack in the center of the Apocalypse.
Wait a second, a DVD sleeve? That means there must be a DVD. Whoa! The first two episodes of season four. As someone who’s only been exposed to light season four episode summaries, watching these episodes as a preview might be considered the ultimate act of giving into spoiler curiosity. So I held it in my hand, contemplating. Do I watch or wait? Yeah, the debate lasted about five seconds as I threw the DVD into the player. The hubby and I shuffled the kids to bed, poured a drink (which is never advisable for this show unless you like cleaning up messes), and dimmed the lights just before hitting play.
So, after watching “Lazarus Rising,” due to air this Thursday, Sept. 18 at 9pm, I can give my full critical preview. Ahem.
HOLY CRAP! This episode has everything! Dean has to … then Bobby helps … then Sam gets all … then the Impala still rocks … then there’s a funny bit … then this weird spirit … and then Sam … and then Dean, oh wow!
Oh, was that not enough? I was sworn to secrecy on certain things, but maybe I can throw a few more teasers out there. Spoilerphobes, go away.
There’s a new season opening montage in the tradition of seasons two and three, complete with a different classic rock song. The artist is no surprise. Dean gets out of Hell. There wouldn’t be a show without him, so if anyone had doubts, sorry to burst that bubble. We see how in the first five minutes, which was already previewed at Comic-Con. Since I wasn’t there to see it, I can now say it was every bit as great as everyone described. Both Bobby and Sam’s reactions are priceless, and rip your heart to shreds.
Article comments
1 - Tigershire
Is patience still a virtue if you are forced to wait? I have been avoiding really heavy spoilers but ravenously consuming articles otherwise and this next 24 (oooh, slightly less actually!) hours is killing me.
And, because I REALLY like the way you write, I am totally looking forward to your full on review. GRIN.
Tic....tic....tic....
2 - vichi
OMG Alice, congratulations! That means somebody on Supernatural knows what you did for the show. All these reviews , wonderful ones, you gave us were read for the master himself:)))
I can honestly say I envy you so much right now, but you also made my day! If you say the episode is awesome than I belive you!
Keep you work and maybe one day you'll be invited on the set too, to meet the boys and Kripke:)
3 - Melanie
I'm excited like I've never been! Thanks for writing about the episode! Reading about Supernatural is the only thing that keeps me sane! o/ I can't wait any longer!!!
4 - LindsayW
Alice, I did not think it was possible for me to get MORE excited than I was for this episode...and then I read your fabulous review!
Congrats on receiving the coveted media kit! Maybe next year I'll get one (LOL!) - gotta keep working on supporting the show with Heather's and my site! :) (OK, back to work for me!)
5 - Donna A.
I don't watch TV. But I do like renting TV shows from Netflix. I got into Supernatural. I have watched both season's 1 and 2. Season 3 just came out on DVD. And I am looking forward in seeing that.
Donna A.