Before ‘Supernatural’ Leaves Netflix, Revisit This Trilogy of the Winchesters’ Craziest Episodes

While Supernatural will always be known as a horror and fantasy series above all, it is clear that some of Sam’s most memorable (Jared Padalecki) and that of Dean Winchester (Jensen Ackles) adventures are those that also include a little humor. With the series officially leaving Netflix in mid-December, ending its long-running run on the streaming platform, there probably isn’t time for a full movie. Supernatural worth rewatching given that the series lasts 15 seasons with 327 episodes. So instead of trying to work your way through the entire series, some of the best episodes you could watch are these more comedic hours that show us that Jensen Ackles and Jared Padalecki can do more than fight demons, monsters, and angels, but they can also make us laugh too.

These three “supernatural” comic episodes constitute an unofficial trilogy

Which episodes do we recommend revisiting? While “Changing Channels” is a fan favorite and “Scoobynatural” is already a no-brainer, we recommend returning to “Mystery Spot” from Season 3, “Yellow Fever” from Season 4, and “Fan Fiction” from Season 10. – and probably in that order. In a sense, these three episodes form an unofficial trilogy of Winchester comic adventures that, while not directly linked by their respective seasons or circumstances, address many of the same issues that Sam and Dean face over and over again. Not only do each of them stand out in their own respective seasons, but they each deal with similar themes of personal fears and failures while forcing the Winchesters through a routine affair that turns out to be a little more humorous (and off the beaten path) than they had anticipated. On their own, each of these episodes rules, but together we can see the progression.

Starting with “Mystery Spot,” this Sam-centric episode is your typical episode. Groundhog Day– inspired fare, with Sam reliving the same horrible day over and over again. For all the times the Winchesters die on screen, this episode marks the most times Dean is killed in a single day. But what is quite light and comical at first turns into a waking nightmare for Samwho continues to relive his worst fear over and over again: not being able to save Dean. Because his older brother had made a demonic deal to bring him back to life a year prior, Sam decided he would stop at nothing to get Dean out of there. “Mystery Spot” uses comedy and outrageous death scenes to get to the heart of Sam’s emotional turmoil throughout the third season – and it’s no wonder it sinks a bit into the show’s best season, season 4.

Speaking of which, for a Dean-focused episode, “Yellow Fever” is a great companion to “Mystery Spot.” No, Dean doesn’t get stuck in his own endless Tuesday time warp, but he is forced to face his own fears when he contracts a spirit ghost disease that attaches itself to those of a certain personality type (“dicks,” as Sam would say). Dean is afraid of everything this side of his own shadow, in a cartoonish way.and it all culminates for him when he is confronted with his greatest fear of all: his stay in hell between seasons. It’s a heartbreaking revelation that Dean, contrary to what he told his younger brother, still remembers what happened there, and he’s terrified of going back — and losing Sam to his dark side along the way. In both episodes, each brother is forced to confront their greatest fears, approached with a humor and lightness that makes them easily digestible for the audience.

These “supernatural” episodes tackle Sam and Dean’s fears and regrets using humor as a guide

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Of course, last but not least is the “Fan Fiction” of Season 10. The 200th episode of the series will always be memorable, and it’s the gem of the three that plays to the strengths of the previous two episodes by poking fun at the post-Kripke era of the series. forcing Sam and Dean to uncomfortably confront some of the people left behind after those early seasons. After so many years of fighting, winning, losing, and stopping apocalypse after apocalypse, the two are faced with the fact that – at least to some young schoolgirls – they are heroes. More than that, it’s a fun way to revisit the horror of the first seasons as well as the complicated mythology of the series, as the ladies in charge of the series say. Supernatural-A themed musical reminds the Winchesters (and us too) why they love this story. Although Sam and Dean often worry that they aren’t doing enough good, “Fan Fiction” dispels those fears.

Whereas Supernatural was always meant to be a horror series, we should note that these aren’t the only episodes where the Winchesters encounter their deepest fears, challenges, or regrets. There are plenty of great episodes to binge, but if you are looking for it Supernatural strong moments that really speak to the heart of the series whilst making you laugh, these three are some of the best. “Mystery Spot” includes some of the series’ most iconic moments and was known for being Jared Padalecki’s least favorite episode. “Yellow Fever” is not only downright hilarious, but it features Jensen Ackles singing “Eye of the Tiger” before the end credits. And as for “Fan Fiction”, it is undoubtedly the most meta episode (apart from perhaps “The French Mistake”) which highlights the flaws and inconsistencies in the continuity of the series (like Jake Abel(this is Adam, whom the brothers left in hell after season 5 and who will not return until season 15).

For fans who love Supernaturalthere is no shortage of episodes to revisit, but This unofficial trilogy of Winchester comic hours brings together some of the series’ most memorable momentsfrom the horror show’s early (and best) years turned fantasy to the middle years where the Winchesters were forced to reinvent themselves. Plus, if you’re like us, you’ve already gone through the entire series more than once, so why not just stop by some of these notable rest stops before the series leaves Netflix behind?

“Supernatural” will be missing on Netflix

After being available to stream exclusively on Netflix for a while, it’s strange to see Supernatural go. After all, the series is still one of streamers’ most-watched shows, and in an era where comfort shows often do more damage than million-dollar, eight-episode productions, Supernatural will definitely be missed. There’s a good chance that Sam and Dean will reappear on HBO Max since that’s where the sequel/spin-off series takes place. The Winchesters is currently streaming, but no official announcement has been made. Those of us with home video copies won’t be without the Winchesters for long, but we hope they return to the streaming world soon – at least before Ackles and Padalecki reunite for a revival season.

Supernatural is available to stream on Netflix until mid-December.

Release date

2005 – 2020

Network

The WB, the CW

Showrunner

Eric Kripke

Directors

Philippic Sgrcticia, John F. Kim Manerers, Thomas J. Wright, Chair Been, Chay Noman, Richard Heart Bee, Rike Rohl Jr., Meke Rohl, Steve Boum, Amyn Buish, Jessen Assen, Szwarc, Pecess Pecy-Corrado, James L. Conpan, ablee, J. Melz Tobin, Plishzyski, John MacCarty, Ben

Writers

Meredith Glynn, Davy Perez, Raelle Tucker, Cathryn Humphris, Brett Matthews, Nancy Won, John Bring, Ben Acker, Daniel Knauf, David Ehrman, James Krieg, Trey Callaway