HOME~EPISODE 9 SEASON 1
| HOME~ Written by Eric Kripke Directed by Ken Girotti original airdate 11/15/05 Synopsis: After 22 years, Sam and Dean return to their childhood home. Now another beautiful young mother lives there - and, if Sam’s nightmares are correct, she may be threatened by the same evil that killed Mary Winchester. synopsis was pulled from the dvd Review: You know how you follow up a subpar episode? You bring on one of the finest episodes supernatural has ever offered. This episode contains everything one should be looking for in a show. It was well acted, well shot, and the score was just the right amount. I love that they kept the classic rock out of this episode. Normally I would hate that aspect but it really worked for this episode. This episode centers around the boys and their past. Specifically the one place neither really would ever have the desire to return to if they didn’t have to. We get a little more insight into Sam’s new abilities as he dreams of a woman in distress at their own home. Which hadn’t fully burned to the ground. They made a trip home to see if it might be the thing that killed their mother. When they got there though the found out it was just wounds from their mothers killer. A nasty poltergeist was in the house, and it was hell bent on killing the family inside. The poltergeist did its job in getting the boys back home. But that was really the side story to this episode. As the boys went back through the town trying to gather intel on what happened after their own tragedy 22 years ago. The boys wore their emotions on their sleeves this episode. Neither really face to face, but there were multiple times you could really see the pain and sadness in their eyes. It should be credited that the two main leads really did fantastic in this episode. This episode also introduces a side character that sadly I don’t think we get the pleasure of meeting again in our adventures. Missouri was a psychic that assisted them in taking down the spirit. She was hilarious, and at the same time really helped us get a look into the Winchesters as a whole. It was a breath of fresh air to have someone assisting the boys that actually knew what was happening. This episode also gives us our first live look at their father John, if only for a brief few seconds. But it was easily enough to get a feel for his character. I saved the best for last, we had a second spirit in the house the whole time. They came into play early in the episode in fire. Setting up something evil, but by the end Sam knows exactly what or should I say who it is. Their mother Mary had been in the house the whole time trying to protect the family that lived there as best she could. But it wasn’t until the spirit full on attacked Sam that we get our first real look at her. It gave the boys some sense of closure I think. Because I was young when I lost my mother and at that age you really never comprehend your good bye. They got that this time and it was just a fantastic scene to watch as she uttered a few words, specifically “I’m sorry” to Sam. She then tells the house to back off her boys and takes down the poltergeist but at the same time destroying herself. This episode ranks up there with some of the best tv out there. Favorite Quotes: There is something in my closet.~ Little Girl. Any of these things blowing up your skirt pal?~ Dean First you tell me you have the shining. Then you tell me I have to go back home? ~ Dean to Sam I remember the fire, the heat. Then I carried you out the front door..~ Dean Poor bastard, his wife is cold banging the gardner.~ Missouri You were one goofy looking kid too.~ Missouri to Dean. Boy you put your foot on my coffee table, and I’m going to whack you with a spoon.~ Missouri pre-emptivaly warns Dean. I’m sorry.~ Mary Winchester But I can’t, not yet. Not until I know the truth.~ John Winchester. Fake Identity’s:
Mary Winchester
The good, the bad, and the Frightening.[/b] Good: The acting through and through in this episode was amazing. The way it was shot and scored was movie quality. We get to see both John and Mary which was great. We also get a kind of half Dean and Sam hug. Deans break down on the phone to his father was the first real time we saw Dean broken. Missouri is an amazing character. Frightening: Poltergeists are pretty scary, but the scene that did it for me was the garbage disposal part. I already have a fear that it will always turn on on me when my hand is down in it. This episode doesn’t help in that department. |