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Supernatural: The Complete Fifth Season [Blu-ray]

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I am a psychology grad student and what you could pick up from this show is incredible! The writers didn't just piece together plots out of nowhere when they had nothing better to do. The characters are all well developed and driven by the content over the years. Nothing is lost, everything, even characters that you have seen before are interwoven brilliantly from the beginning of the series up through the present, the sign of excellent writing! The best part about the production of this show is no film is wasted. You know how you watch 2nd rate shows or movies and there's absolutely no reason to have shown a scene, or they cut in the same useless scene later as if they don't have enough screenplay to make a typically-timed movie/show; that doesn't happen here! When there is a focus on a face the emotions are expertly carried by the characters from Sam & Dean to Jim & Cass. Even when they throw in a comical highlight or two it fits the characters perfectly. Now the music, hey I did my sentence of high school with most of the songs they use, which impresses me just as much as the lovely creaks, moans and groans of Dean's "Baby". This show is simply excellent and deserves so much more recognition than it gets, but most horror type genres are ignored as serious acting vehicles. Everyone should take a good or second-third-50th look at this series! -BB

I was hesitant to say the least when I started watching this season. I did not believe the writers could possibly continue to create as well as they had in season 4. I am proud to say that I was mistaken. Not only did the writing make me wish the next episode was right at my fingertips, but the way they crafted the story to touch previous episodes from every seasons was impressive. I found myself re-tracing the steps of various characters in seasons 1-4 to find out their real intentions. I do not know if I would recommend this for anyone who hasn't seen the first 4 seasons. The writing is great and interesting, but if you have seen the entire story-arch, you will understand character's motives and the intentions of the writers much more. I must also add a note about the final episode, Swan Song. The creator Eric Kripke wrote this as his last episode (he will not be the person in charge of the series next year). From watching it, I can tell he intended this to be his masterpiece, and he did not disappoint. Kudos to Kripke and good luck to Ms. Gamble who is taking over next year!

Jake Johnson, Washington Coastal Salish. I am a writer of fiction, poetry, and screenplay. I must say Eric Kripke is the man for putting this show out there for us to watch and be a part of. Supernatural is the best thing to happen to television since Rod Serling widened our mental state of being with The Twilight Zone. The Winchester family is the most intruguing in the history of fictisious hero families. The team of writers, directors, producers on down to the actors must have a love and dedecation to the show, it seems that way. I have seasons 1-4 on DVD and not one episode is a disapointment. This show rocks. As a writer who is picky with what he is entertained by, Supernatural is a sure winner, and should stand the test of time along side X Files, Star Trek, Twin Peaks and all the other shows from the depths of darkness. I advise, ney dare anyone to enter the world of Sam and dean Winchester. Check out this product, Eric Kripke is a sure talent, a name that will be remembered.

Season 5 may be the best season of Supernatural yet. It was well done, well acted, well written, and well executed, but it did have a few major faults (spoilers for seasons 1-4). In season four, Ruby and Castiel were used as the two opposing pillars, one was with Sam and one was with Dean. At the end of season 4, Ruby was written off, however unfortunately, Castiel wasn't. While Castiel may be one of the best characters ever made on this show, his constant presence makes it impossible for Sam and Dean to resolve their many issues that have been around since season three, leaving the main relationship to fall more between Dean and Cass, then Dean and Sam. The brotherly plot is the point of this show, so that made it not as enjoyable to watch. This season is full of guest stars, and while some are beautifully intertwined, some fall short. Ellen, Jo, Ash and Pamela are all given an epic and perfect appearance that brings closure, tears, laughter and everything in between. Meg the Demon is brought back in another body, for no apparent reason, just disappearing after a few episodes. And Anna is brought back less to forward the story, and more to find a way to write her off of the series for a while. Possibly the most thankful reappearance is of Sam and Dean's third brother, Adam, who's creation seemed to have no point until now. Of course there are reoccurring visits from Bobby and Chuck. Some episodes make sense, and some feel random. And with Supernatural being renewed for a sixth season, the plot that was supposed to end during the finale of season five is stretched out-- perhaps the worst part of this season. Instead of a tidy wrap up in the end, and moving on from what has become a very dark, very emotional and sometimes depressing show, the creators have decided to extend the darkness, making many viewers wish and pray for just the good old days, when Sam and Dean fought another monster every episode, fell for girls and left them, and had the beautiful brotherly love that made this show great. I guess you can't always get what you want.

The CW series "Supernatural" just keeps going and growing and growing. Season 5 was originally planned to be the final season for the series, but things, thankfully, changed. I have been a fan of this show from the very first episode. The series has continued to develop and deepen with each passing season. I certainly have my favorites, but there is no denying the richness and depth that each new year contains. That being said, season 5 would come in fifth place for me if I was to rank my favorite seasons. But first things first....

At the end of the wonderful season 4(which many believe to be the show's best season), the devil, Lucifer, was set free. The season 5 season premiere, "Lucifer Rising", picks up where we left off. Sam and Dean(Jared Padalecki, Jensen Ackles) prepare for the devil, learn shocking news about Castiel(Misha Collins), and Lucifer finds himself a host body. From here on out, the 22 episode season has the boys trying to find a way to stop Lucifer from bringing about the apocalypse. Those apocalypses are always pains! Like seasons past, there are fun, more stand alone episodes. "Fallen Idols" have certain objects of the past(like the car James Dean was killed in)killing people of the present. It's a fun idea, and it features a brief cameo by Paris Hilton. Yes, I said Paris Hilton. It's not as bad as you think. If you loathe Ms.Hilton, you should still be happy. Elsewhere, there is the absolutely hysterical "Changing Channels". Sam and Dean find themselves trapped in different kinds of TV shows - sitcom, hospital drama, CSI-type show, etc. It's a fun episode playing on the cliches of these shows, and gets a chance to take some digs on the overwhelming abundance of procedural and medical shows. It put a huge smile on my face. "The Real Ghostbusters" was a lot of fun as well. The boys go to a Supernatural convention, where people are dressed up like them, when they encounter a very real haunting. Another hysterical episode. After that, it's not a lot of fun and games. We are in Lucifer/Apocalypse territory, and it is the core focus of the season, even though you don't see a whole lot of Lucifer. "Abandon All Hope" is a massive episode that features a shocking demise; "My Bloody Valentine" is a pretty cool episode about a murderous Cupid; "The Song Remains The Same" is a sequel to season 4's "In The Beginning", when the boys travel back to the 70s to see their young parents. The finale, "Swan Song", is a little subdued and understated given we are dealing with the apocalypse. Still, the last several minutes had me on the edge of my seat contemplating the future of several characters.

Even though there is a lot of good in season 5, it is my least favorite. The whole storyline didn't seem to be as big as it should of been(probably thanks to budgetary reasons), and the second half of the season focused heavily on it and a number of the episodes all kind of ran together. This was the first season of the show where it was hard for me to differentiate some episodes. That being said, Ackles and Padalecki continue to do great work, and the direction of the show remains top notch. There was just a 'spark' that was missing from this season, that was apparent in all past seasons. A certain sense of fun just wasn't quite there. Maybe it was deliberate, given the dour situation of season 5's story arc, but it was a little hard going and boring in many places.

In the end, season 5 of "Supernatural", given it's shortcomings to me, still remained good TV, and will most definitley find it's way on my shelf next to the last 4 seasons, despite it not being quite as satisfying. However, the very end of the season finale sets up some very interesting questions for season 6. From what I have heard, season 6 will be a return to form. I am excited.

WOW! How is it possible that this show can continue to improve this much? I will admit, for awhile there, the show had its stumbling points. "Fallen Idols," "Sam, Interrupted," and "Swap Meat." But those were completely overshadowed by "The End," "Abandon all Hope," "The Song Remains the Same," "Changing Channels," and "Swan Song."

These episodes were the best out of the entire show! I have never experienced emotions towards characters like I have in this show. The writers have a gift in creating an aura and a feeling about the story that is genius.
In this season, we finally saw Dean come to terms with Sam's blood issues and "dark side."
We also saw some very risky character deaths,(I won't spoil who it was) And as much as I hated to see them go, what it did to the story was profound.
I give major props to Kripke and Gamble for their risky decisions in this year's story arc. For it totally paid off. I can't wait to see what happens in season six. I am so pumped.

I started watching Supernatural during the 2nd season. For the most part, I have really enjoyed it. Although some of the episodes were a bit silly. Near the end of Season 4 and for all of Season 5, this show rose to a level rarely seen in television. It was extremely well written, directed and acted. A rare combination you just can't beat. I highly recommend it.

A great season and I can't wait for it to come out on DVD!!! I jumped, laughed, and cried my way through every episode of Season 5.

As a latecomer to the Supernatural fan base, I wonder how I could have missed this incredible series for so many years. I discovered it more than midway thru Season 5 when I happened to catch a re-run from Season 1 on TNT and had to see more. Love that Amazon had the first four Seasons at a great price and I purchased all four at once. Watched it from the very beginning and I have loved every episode. Thanks to the internet, I was able to see all that I had missed of Season 5 and catch up to the episodes that were currently airing. As a fan of the XFiles and older series like Twilight Zone and Nightstalker (in reruns), this was heaven for me. I am also a huge fan of Stephen King and this series seems to follow his pattern of making you love the characters and then killing them off (and sometimes bringing them back). But I guess you have to expect that from the Apocalypse. Monsters of the week, angels and demons, Lucifer walking the Earth, family and heartache, and so much more that make for thought provoking entertainment. I am more than thrilled there will be a Season 6 and hopefully many more. It makes me want to take a road trip a la Dean and Sam!!! :)

As for the cast - Jensen Ackles is a subtly impressive actor and truly easy on the eyes - I hope his talent is recognized and appreciated and that we see him for years to come. Jared Padalecki, Jim Beaver, and Misha Collins round out a great cast that never fails to please. I never tire of re-watching past episodes over and over and over. :) I would recommend this series highly!!! And not just for the sci-fi fans - I think its appeal reaches much further.

I love Supernatural and when I saw the fifth season on sale, I just jumped at the opportunity to buy it. The DVD set arrived quick. I am very satisfied overall with this item. Supernatural: The Complete Fifth Season

The very first disc of this season's 5 series will grab you. I was sitting on the
edge of my seat the whole show. I found it interesting and challenging because
this series relects actual events from the bible. I loved that I actually knew
some of the prayers that were said, it made me think of events that are
fore told,it made me interactive with this show. I am no scholar but, it was
thrilling for any show to actually cover this topic. I am a fan
of the entire show Supernatural, at first season 1 was hard for
me to get into, but the actors, the writers and the show itself
matured. Better writing, it just pulls you in. At the end of 5th
season, I found myself up for hours thinking of the ending, actually
hard time to sleep, could not shut off my brain. I thought, ok, I am
good with this ending. Not really, but I can accept it. Then the
next day, I found out there is season 6. OMG!!!!! I can't wait,
where are they going next?