Every Supernatural fan has a story about how they discovered the series.  Some people watched from the very first episode, others tuned in later after being pestered by friends, some caught up on DVD after a couple seasons had gone by, and a few people may not have seen a single episode before “Lazarus Rising” sucked them in.  We all stumbled upon the Winchesters in a different way, and we all fell in love with the show for different reasons.

With over a month to wait before Supernatural returns with new episodes, I thought it’d be a good time to share our stories about how we discovered this fantastic show.  When did you start watching, and what got you hooked?

The story of my Supernatural addiction is probably a bit different than most.  I tuned in to the pilot episode on September 13, 2005, partially due to my love of the horror genre, and also because I had an affection for Jared Padalecki that carried over from his years on Gilmore Girls.  I was immediately impressed.  The pilot episode is dark, creepy, beautifully shot and filled with awesome brotherly banter.  Unfortunately, the monster-of-the-week shenanigans in the next few episodes didn’t impress me as much.  “Bloody Mary” and “Home” were amazing, but they weren’t enough to keep me obsessed.  I gave up on the show halfway through its first season, not because I disliked it, but because I was busy and unsure of where the series was headed.

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Supernatural fans are in for a long wait as they become hungry for more details about upcoming plots of Eric Kripke’s paranormal thriller.  Luckily, I’ve stumbled upon a casting scoop that will hopefully ease several weeks of waiting before The CW series returns next year.

According to Entertainment Weekly‘s Michael Ausiello, viewers can expect Barry Bostwick, John Rubinstein and Richard Libertini to join the cast of Supernatural for at least one episode.  While some of these names may not ring a bell, they have familiar faces that have graced a number of movies and TV shows.  Another thing they have in common is that they’re all featured in Tara Ariano and Adam Sternbergh’s Hey, It’s That Guy!, a guide to identifying “famous” character actors and actresses, which is sort of a salute to the unsung heroes of the entertainment industry.

Supernatural fans can expect the trio to grace a magician-centered episode slated to air on January 22 with the title “Criss Angel Is A Douche Bag,” where Sam (Jared Padalecki) and Dean (Jensen Ackles) are faced with magicians delving in black magic.  Stay tuned for more updates!

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Not exactly Jensen related, but anyways:

Ruby has been a controversial character among Supernatural fans since her introduction in season 3 of the series, and that certainly didn’t change when actress Genevieve Cortese took over the role.  Some people, including myself, have found Cortese’s acting skills to be a bit distracting, though most would agree that she’s improved in recent episodes.  Performance aside, the fact remains that Ruby is a shady, possibly untrustworthy character.  We don’t know if her true motivation is to help the boys or use them as her pawns, and until that becomes clear it may be impossible to warm up to Ruby.

In a recent interview with TV Guide, Cortese revealed her theory as to why Ruby is helping the Winchesters.  Could she actually be in love with Sam?

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Supernatural fans are used to dealing with stressful, mind-blowing cliffhangers, and they’ll soon have to handle another one.  After this Thursday’s episode, ominously titled “Heaven and Hell,” Supernatural will disappear for several weeks before returning with new episodes January 15.  The series will likely leave the Winchesters in some sort of terrible peril, meaning fans can look forward to a more torturous holiday season than usual.

Now that filming is about to begin on the second half of the season, interesting information is coming out about future episodes.  The latest bit of news involves the casting of the teenage version of Dean Winchester.  TVGuide.com is reporting that actor Brock Kelly will play teen Dean in an episode that flashes back to the brothers’ high school years.

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Totally forgot to inform you about this…

The People’s Choice Awards will air Wednesday, January 7 on CBS.  The event will be hosted by Queen Latifah.  To vote for the People’s Choice Awards, CLICK HERE.

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It’s been nearly a week since the last new episode of Supernatural, and I still find myself mourning for the bipolar teddy bear named, fittingly, Teddy.  Teddy was brought to life thanks to a wishing well that actually worked, but he wasn’t the only strange thing the Winchesters ran into last week.  Dean faced off with a kid who wished himself super-strength, while Sam had to convince a lovesick Ted Raimi that it’s never okay to use crazy hoodoo to win the heart of a lady.  The brothers may have saved the day, but it didn’t lead to a happy ending.  Dean admitted that he’s haunted by the memories of everything that happened to him in Hell, meaning he may be on the road to a mental breakdown.

On tomorrow night’s Supernatural, entitled “I Know What You Did Last Summer,” the Winchesters face off with a crazy fisherman who kills teens with a hook!  No, wait, that’s not right at all.  They actually run into a powerful new demon named Alastair.  Read on for some pictures and clips from the episode.

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Despite being addicted to Supernatural since its premiere, I wasn’t involved in the show’s online fan community until season 3.  I was surprised to find just how dedicated and knowledgeable the fans are, and I’m still amazed at how much discussion takes place after every episode.  Supernatural viewers are a vocal bunch, and they’re certainly not afraid to speak up when they dislike a plot twist or new character.  I’m sure we all remember the great controversy known as Rubela-Gate ’07, just to name one example.

No matter what crazy demonic forces the Winchesters face, fans never seem to tire of debating whether Sam or Dean is the better character.  The Sam vs. Dean debates can be rather brutal, and much virtual blood has been spilled as viewers have raged back and forth arguing the merits of the two brothers.  As someone who loves both characters equally, I have to ask, can’t we all just get along?

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I’ve added Screen Captures of the first four episodes of Jensen on Smallville, playing Jason Teague. Enjoy.

GALLERY LINKS:
- TV Shows & Screen Captures > Smallville > Screen Captures > 4×01 – Crusade
- TV Shows & Screen Captures > Smallville > Screen Captures > 4×02 – Gone
- TV Shows & Screen Captures > Smallville > Screen Captures > 4×03 – Facade
- TV Shows & Screen Captures > Smallville > Screen Captures > 4×04 – Devoted