In which it becomes evident that I watch way too much TV

[fishpatrol]

Note: No major spoilers, but my comments probably aren't going to make a heck a lot of sense if you haven't seen the episode in question.


1. ~~*HUG*~~
2. I don't trust Sam at all. Idk, there was just something off with all of his reactions during the episode. Is it because his time in the cage "hardened" him? Or is he hiding something big?
3. I don't trust the Campbell cousins either (they're really kind of creepy). But hello Colonel Caldwell Grandpa Campbell. I trust him...maybe...a bit. IDK I DON'T TRUST ANYONE. :|
4. The scene at Bobby's with Sam and Dean tore at my heart. Oh, boys adfja;sdlkfjas;
5. The best year of Lisa's life was getting involved with a grief-stricken guy who drinks too much? Seriously? She's been raising her kid by herself for the past, idk, nine years? (I can't remember how old Ben is ;;;) He seemed to have turned out pretty well -- but all she really wants is a father-figure for him? Patriarchal much, show? :\ Out of the kindness of her heart, Lisa allows Dean into her home, even though she must have realized that trouble could be led to her door -- but for that to be the best year of her life? For her to not even be angry at Dean for having her and Ben uprooted and towed to Bobby's place to hide out? I can't buy it. D:
6. Ha, golf is a sport. Glad the clubs came in handy in the end.
7. What was Sam referring to when he said that Dean wouldn't hesitate, but Sam wouldn't even think to try?
8. Sam rejecting the keys to the Impala, ugh, MY HEART as;lfdjasl;fjd
9. Dean in track pants! And soft t-shirts without a bajillionmillion layers on top! And bare feet! HOW SO PRETTY [/shallow]
10. Overall? Idk how I feel about this episode; something was definitely off about it. Dean's behaviour? attitude? was inconsistent, and Sam was...not the same Sam from previous seasons (Jared's acting felt stilted compared to Jensen's emoting -- I wonder if that was intentional...)



1. Noooo, Jeff/Annie! \o\~~~ My het ships always get sunk by canon. D: And really? "I think you're kind of gross now", seriously? That's it? Is it going to go back to the never-ending-yet-so-predictable-I-hate-you-but-sekritly-I-love-you of Britta/Jeff? D:
2. "I'm going to use this to attack you and you use respect to defend yourself." AHAHA BRILLIANT (I had to look up that scene to get the quote and now I can't stop laughing omgakldsa;fjfhahaha)
3. Senor Student Chang ♥~ (so, I went to go see Cirque du Soleil's Banana Shpeel the other day and I was sitting waaay in the back and couldn't make out any of the performer's faces, but for some reason, I kept superimposing Senor Chang's face on one of the performers --maybe it was the Spanish accent? idek-- and that made the entire skit ten times funnier)



1. Penny and Leonard broke up again? I've watched almost all of the episodes at least three times each and I can't remember the reason for the most recent break-up. /o\
2. HAHAHA, oh, Howard.
3. Amy Something-Fowler is fantastic. I am totally nonshipping Sheldon+Amy (but I still love the Sheldon+Penny interactions the most ♥)



1. Tina/Mike ♥! (tbh, I never found Artie to be a particularly good boyfriend to Tina -- and seriously, using football to win her back? Yeah, because Tina will totally be impressed by that. I've always had a huge soft spot for Mike so I hope Show sticks with Tina/Mike. *crosses fingers*)
2. I was totally shipping Rachel/Sunshine and Finn/New Kid (Sam? totally adorable -- actually, come to think of it, now I'm shipping Sam/Puck d;aksjfs;) But secretly, I find Rachel/Finn kind of cute.
3. This was such a shippy episode, idek \o\
4. The whole Coach Beast (shit, I forgot how she said her name was spelled) storyline was kind of awkwardly written, imo.
5. Another season of inconsistent characterization, blatant -isms, failtastic storylines, and showtunes! \o/



1. I found myself actually liking Chuck/Sarah after they resolved their UST in Season 3. But I still think Chuck/Sarah/Casey would be better. :>
2. I...have nothing to say about the plot. Idk, the storytelling in Chuck has always been kind of shaky, at best. But at least Chuck's mother seems totally awesome.
3. Oh jeez, not the hide-sekrit-from-Ellie thing again. *facepalm* (and of course she's pregnant -- idk, I have something against pregnancy storylines in fiction)



1. Everyone is pretty, as always. The plot is flimsy, as always.
2. On the one hand, Morgana smirks too much. On the other hand, man, is she gorgeous. I think I'm shipping Morgana/Morgause mostly because they would look so gorgeous together as;lkdfja;s; (what's a little semi-incest between half-sisters? :D). Actually, come to think of it, I was shipping Morgana with everyone in those two episodes...
3. Morgana and Arthur had more chemistry together in that one scene than all of the Gwen/Arthur scenes put together. D:
4. I totally forgot the Slash Dragon had escaped! Nice save there. :>
5. From the preview, 3x03 looks like a filler episode, sigh.
6. How long is the Merlin-sekritly-saves-Arthur's-(fine)-ass thing going to last? D:

Comments

[cantarina]

I FORGOT TO WATCH COMMUNITY :((((((((

[fishpatrol]

Don't look at the sort-of spoilers! *covers your eyes* I thought of calling you to come over on Friday, but I had a meeting to get to early in the afternoon. D: I hope you watched SPN at least! :>

[cantarina]

I didn't look! I didn't look!

I found SPN twenty minutes after it aired and made a lot of squeaking noises. And I didn't get back in till late last night anyway, so I wouldn't have been able to join you. (Don't travel during rush hour.)

[lilie-charlotte.livejournal.com]

Dude, I just watched every single one of these shows (except Merlin) this morning.

Re: Supernatural
Did the directing feel a little off for you? I don't know, there was something a little strange about the camera this episode. I totally didn't end up hating Lisa as much as I thought I would (I still haven't watched the back episodes), mostly because she felt totally extraneous and unnecessary. She could literally disappear, and nothing would change.
I've had a girl crush on Mitch Pileggi's voice ever since the 1990s, and evidently I still do. Every time he talks I swoon a little inside, which is weird because he is now FREAKING OLD. That look he gave. . though. . there's no way he's not evil! But he's probably going to redeem himself, or something?
Sam's acting felt odd to me, too - but I think its because the writer's put too much effort into Dean's development (or maybe they're going to do something with Sam in a few episodes, and can't have his character be inconsistent?). When Dean was drinking beer with his buddy he totally felt like a man's man. Love!

I think Glee redeemed itself a lot with the first episode of season 2. It was fun, flashy and inconsistent - but it had a lot of the heart that was present in the first half of season 1. There's also less drama of the annoying sort. Bieste's characterization was annoying because when she first appeared, she was swinging at Sue and Will, and then she started feeling bad because THEY were mean to HER? If they wanted to develop sympathy better, they should have introduced her as feeling remorseful about cutting their budgets, or something.
I like that they're using Mike more now, cause he's really the best dancer. Totally can't wait for the Britney episode next week!

Community was :o. I totally wish I had an anthropology class that involved constructing weapons of mass destruction.

Re: BBT. I think Penny and Leonard broke up in the middle of last season? They didn't get back together at the end, did they? I remember that episode where they were playing 'parent' to Sheldon after they broke up, and Penny was going to take him to an amusement park or something.
I totally love Sheldon's new girlfriend. Haha. The actress also has a Ph.D. in neuroscience, which is kind of rad. They've made enough references to her throughout the series, so I'm glad she's a character now.

[lilie-charlotte.livejournal.com]

Ah! I also didn't watch Chuck. I really didn't like the first half of the 3rd season, so I didn't finish it. I've got to get on that. .

But hearing the Ellie is pregnant kind of pisses me off. Oh well, better her than Sarah, because I don't think I could stand dealing with a baby in every episode.

[fishpatrol]

I've missed discussing TV shows with you! :> You must come over next weekend (or Friday or something!) and we can watch jailbait!JGL and rant about next week's episodes of various shows. \o/

SPN: Everything felt kind of strange! I hope this doesn't set the tone for the rest of the season, and I hope they'll start resolving things soon (who brought back Sam and Grandpa? are the creepy Campbells evil?). :x *bites at nails*

Glee: when she first appeared, she was swinging at Sue and Will, and then she started feeling bad because THEY were mean to HER?
Yes, this, exactly! As juvenile as it sounds, Bieste (ah, that's how you spell it) did start it -- and Will+Sue are pretty juvenile people, all things considered, so it's not surprising that they took immediate offense.
One thing I'm really happy about re: Season 2 is that the damn pregnancy storyline is finally over! \o/
I will never say no to more screentime for Mike. :D ♥

Community: That weapon! Oh man, ahaha, I can't not laugh every time I think about the weapon. If all anthropology classes were like that, I would've chosen it over sociology, any day. XD

BBT: Oh, you're right! I remember the "parents" episode. Why did they break up, again?
The actress also has a Ph.D. in neuroscience
Wow, really? That's awesome -- makes me like her even more. :D

Chuck: The Sarah/Chuck thing was irritating when it was drawn out, but after they got together, it's been a lot better, imo. Oh god, but if Sarah got pregnant I think I would have to stop watching. Ugh, pregnancy plots drive me up the wall, *rantrantrant*

[lilie-charlotte.livejournal.com]

Yes! For sure - school is so stressful that it will be a great break. Ohh. .. and I didn't know JGL was jailbait in that movie! Now I really can't wait to see it (err. . . maybe that came out wrong).

I actually like the female Campbell - she seemed really ballsy. And besides, if she becomes a love interest (as every female character seems to), we know the writers are willing to move up the consanguinity chart.

Yeah! The actress who played her is the same one that played Blossom. In the physic's bowl episode, they made a joke about Blossom (I think Raj did) getting her Ph.D., and now she's in the show.

Oh - and I think you were right. Didn't Leonard and Penny have a one night stand at the END of the season? It's been way too long since I've seen it! I really can't remember

Re: Chuck - Yeah. That's why I stopped watching, when they introduced new love interests for Chuck and Sarah and the drama went through the roof. I think that Chuck's love interest was developed well, but Superman just annoyed me!
I really do need to catch up though, because everybody keeps saying they resolved those subplots and the C and S relationship really well.

[fishpatrol]

Actually, I can't remember if he's jailbait in that movie -- he looks like it, though? :D;;

I had to Google Blossom. ^^;; I don't recall Raj's comment re: PhD -- time for another re-watch! :D

They did! Someone in a comment below reminded me that they broke up because Leonard said, "I love you" to Penny and Penny was all, "I'm not ready for this!"

Oh man, yeah, the new love interests plotline was so tiresome -- I couldn't even remember who Chuck was going out with and had to think a bit before I got the Superman reference. Fear not, Superman is now out of the picture completely. ;)

[semperama.livejournal.com]

7. What was Sam referring to when he said that Dean wouldn't hesitate, but Sam wouldn't even think to try?

I think he was referring to Dean going to save his neighbors when they were obviously already dead. Right before that he said something along the lines of "You just went. We could use that." Basically, he was implying that he wouldn't even have tried to save people that were unsavable, which, IMO, was a really WEIRD thing for Sam to say, but I think that's part of the point.

I'm pretty sure Jared's acting was intentional. We're supposed to feel weird about Sam right now. It was definitely strange to watch, and I mostly feel uneasy about it, but I'm pretty they are setting things up this way for a reason.

[fishpatrol]

Oh, okay, that makes sense. Thanks for explaining! I was so confused at the exchange...actually, I'm still kind of confused because, you're right, that really isn't something Sam would say. Perhaps it's part of his new "hardened" image.

Everything felt so off between Sam and Dean -- I do hope they resolve it soon, I don't think I can stand half of season of this tension. *flails*

[canyon_deye.livejournal.com]

lol I don't trust anyone either. D: I thought te grandpa was super creepy as well (what did they do with the djinn)? I think Sam was written to be a little off now. Something's up...and I already really want to know what.

Ah you remind me of how I really need to catch up with shows. :D

[fishpatrol]

You mean the djinn that they didn't kill and dragged out back to the van? Idk! I have no idea what the motives are of these new Campbells and whether Grandpa Campbell has something else up his sleeve.

What other shows are you currently following? :D

[illuminations.livejournal.com]

The change in demeanor in Sam at least is intentional. I remember watching a few interviews of the SPN cast at Comic-con and Jared talked about how Sam was this different guy now who didn't need to save every innocent person, who accepted collateral damage. Sooo, that was probably what was behind his weird behavior. And it's probably going to continue for quite a while 'cause I think it's genuinely who Sam is now.

"Do you think we're dating 'cause we're both Asian? That's racist." :DDDDD I love it. I LOVED THE ASIAN CAMP SCENE. ALL THE KIDS WITH THEIR PHONES. God, so accurate.

[fishpatrol]

It's too bad that Sam has become even less sympathetic since his demon-blood-drinking-and-revenge-seeking days. Now that he's become more cold and distant, I wonder what his motives are. Why does he want Dean back after a year of no contact? *is antsy for next episode*

Ahaha, that was fantastic -- and that one kid trying to film Mike and Tina making out, ahaha.

[silverraven.livejournal.com]

It was hard for me to pin down my feelings for SPN too. Overall, I liked it but some things definitely felt 'off' to me. I think the difference in Sam were intentional, and part of whatever happened to him in hell.

And while I adore Mitch Pileggi (yay for Caldwell love!), Grandpa Campbell FREAKS ME OUT.

I can't wait for next week, hee! :)

[fishpatrol]

The way I felt about this episode was actually kind of similar about how I felt about the finale -- vaguely confused and mostly unsettled. XD

He is kind of creepy, isn't he? (haha, Grandpa Campbell kind of reminds me of Goa'uld!Caldwell) I do wonder what he's up to!

[contrition.livejournal.com]

I'm so anxious to find out what the deal is with Sam, sdfijsdfsdf.

[fishpatrol]

ME TOO. This Sam is definitely not the same Sam we saw in the previous seasons -- I guess being Lucifer's vessel really changed him (interesting to note that Dean didn't change nearly as much during his stint in Hell).

[trolleys.livejournal.com]

Man, I was wary about taking up SPN this season but omg Skinner Mitch Pileggi!

I loved Community to pieces and I hope this means they got the shippy stuff out of the way and everything will be awesomely platonic again! I really hope they don't drag out Jeff/Britta - she's is too good for him, dammit.

(lolol, superimposing Senor Chang's face? I'll have to try that on random people when I'm bored *g*)

[fishpatrol]

I hope this means they got the shippy stuff out of the way and everything will be awesomely platonic again

Oh man, me too. I want to know if Anthropology is going to be their new Spanish class! And what's going on with Senor Chang! And whether Troy and Pierce will be roommates for the rest of the season! \o/

It makes everything they do ten times funnier -- I guarantee it. :DDDD

[short-hemline.livejournal.com]

all she really wants is a father-figure for him? Patriarchal much, show?

I was concerned about how they were going to deal with why, exactly, Lisa decided to let Dean into her home, bed, etc. I was hoping this wouldn't be the motivation they'd settle on for her, but alas. Also, I was under the impression in the first episode we saw Lisa in that she emphatically DID NOT like how he was with Ben, what with the convincing him to kick bullies in the nuts, etc. I mean, it's sweet and all that she thinks he's good with her kid, but I don't really buy the idea that every child needs a father, even if he's an alcoholic with severe emotional problems who's likely to leave at any moment and who has a tendency to attract monsters that will make you live your worst nightmares before sucking the life out of you. Dean probably would make a great dad under ideal circumstances, but even then Lisa seemed to be doing fine without an adult male in her household.

Sam rejecting the keys to the Impala, ugh, MY HEART as;lfdjasl;fjd

I have to admit, this was my favorite part of the episode, even more than the hug (which was amazing, of course). Seriously, what kind of person am I if that's my favorite part???

[fishpatrol]

I was under the impression in the first episode we saw Lisa in that she emphatically DID NOT like how he was with Ben, what with the convincing him to kick bullies in the nuts, etc.

I know, right? I said almost the exact same thing in a comment I made to someone else's reaction post. I don't doubt that Dean was a great father figure to Sam, but their life was far from normal. Dean probably trained Sam to defend himself and to be extra vigilant and whatnot -- not exactly the skills Ben needs in his life. And especially combined with the nightmares and the drinking problem and trying to cope with grief? I'm not sure how great of a role model Dean would have been for Ben.

I wonder what Sam's reason was for rejecting the Impala! Was it a reaction to Dean's refusal to go back to hunting with him? Was it because using the Impala wouldn't feel right without Dean being there? Or was it because he actually likes his new car better??

[short-hemline.livejournal.com]

Dean probably trained Sam to defend himself and to be extra vigilant and whatnot

Oh, this is an excellent point! I hadn't thought of that. TBH, I feel bad whenever I imply that Dean wouldn't be a good father to Ben. It's just that hand waving Dean's serious emotional issues whenever they become inconvenient is doing a disservice to him as a character, and so when Lisa says living with him was the best year of her life, that just really rings false, especially considering that if you're living with someone who is basically living with you out of obligation and not love, you're gonna pick up on that, or so I assume.

As for Sam's reasons for rejecting the Impala, I'm gonna guess "all of the above."

[akintay.livejournal.com]

re SPN:
1. YES :D
2. I'll always trust Sam. If it ever turned out we couldn't trust Sam or Dean, the show wouldn't make sense to me anymore.
3. They creep me out.
5. Haha, this.
7. That Dean tried to save his friend, I think. It seems to be whole issue – Sam's lost his compassion, he's just a hunter now and Dean is the one who cares about the people.
10. Yeah, I think that was intentional. Sam doesn't really seem sure how to show feelings – he seems completely off, except when it comes to hunting :(

re Big Bang Theory:
Leonard and Penny broke up towards the end of last season. Leonard told Penny he loved her and she kinda freaked out and didn't say it back :(

[fishpatrol]

1. I noticed that they weren't shirtless for this hug, but hope springs eternal. :>
3. I wonder if they're actually some sort of monsters in disguise...!
7. Thanks for the explanation!

Oh, that's right! I totally forgot about that, thanks for the reminder. I recall they had a one night stand in one of the last few episodes, but I couldn't remember if they'd gotten back together.

[sugareey.livejournal.com]

For SPN: I think that was the weakester opening episode for a season. I'm iffy with the Campbell's; Sam was way too calm, and I have no idea why Lisa or Ben wouldn't have more of a reaction of being dragged away to Bobby's and such. Not sure what to think of Dean...I can see that he's torn, but I feel like he would have been more stubborn about everything. I'll keep watching but I'm pretty meh right now.

For Merlin: I thought that the third episode was going to be a filler, but it actually came out quite well. Then again, I love cheesy stuff, so whatevs. :D

[fishpatrol]

The only season premieres I can remember with some level of detail are 4x01 and the pilot. ^^;; I hope the all the questions this episode raises are because the writers are setting up for some great reveals and not because of poor writing. :x

I'll have to watch the Merlin episode tomorrow, then! :>