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"Weekend at Bobby's"  -- aka Jensen's Directorial Debut!!!!

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Review BEGINS At:  40 mins & 09 seconds

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Melanie LeBlanc

One of my favorite episodes of the series. Finally, Bobby gets the spotlight after being the unsung hero for so long. We also get other characters coming back like Rufus, Jody Mills and Crowley. It didn't have a lot of Sam and Dean, but it never stopped feeling like Supernatural. Was really looking forward to this one, and you guys didn't disappoint. I've found that watching you react to this season has me enjoying it more than my last solo watch, which is exciting. Also, I think Bobby burned the demon's bones anyway because he couldn't risk her going to warn Crowley about what he was up to. But I totally agree that they didn't kill off Crowley because they didn't want to lose the character.

Reggie B

u guys talking about jensens directorial influence on this ep brought back something i dont totally u derstand.. what do directors do, exactly? "uh they direct" yea but what does that mean? cuz if something isnt super stylized like anderson movies always are are for example, usually i cant tell the difference between one director over another, especially in tv. what are directors responsible for?/have influence over?

Mishalangelo's Apprentice

I love this episode. Its great to see Bobby's importance in the boys' life and get to see Jody and Rufus as well. I thought reason behind not burning Crowley's bones is that it was part of deal, Bobby offered the bones exchange of his soul then Crowley accepted 'removing or changing' the contract on Bobby, I dont think they would risk the deal. Bobby offered a deal to Crowley but not the other demon, it was just a promise nothing biding. Dean's threat was probably false. But I get that its kinda like plothole, they should've made it more clear or throw away a line for explanation.

AdoptDontShopPets

Yes, it was nice the producers gave Jensen an episode with minimal Dean content so he could focus more on directing. They did the somewhat the same for his next directing job in season 7, but after that he directs regular episodes where he has to do his full acting job plus directing. I loved the shot of the okami (Japanese monster) jumping down from the ceiling. So sorry that things didn’t work out for Bobby and Marcy. But the woodchipper thing was funny. Like you, I would have loved a spin-off of Rufus and Bobby. Steven Williams is so funny as Rufus. It’s a great role.

Mishalangelo's Apprentice

Well you can get the differences more you watch movies or series. Its hard to see when you are not accustomed to it. Most noticeable thing is the its shot, what angles they use. Their job is to pick everything like locations, cast, lighting, deliverence and tone of the scene. I guess they try to stick to theme and tone of the series but you can see they interpetiton of the story, some of them more recognizable some are not. There were episodes I felt like this is more liberal or playing different tone, while I was watching one of the episodes I thought 'wow this is new, I like the way that shot' and checked the director cause I didnt pay attention and it was Jensen. Some of other actors' episodes has different vibe too. Its up to them doing something new or different but either way they do a lot.

Vel

From what I understand in television, the producer conceptualizes the script, and the director fulfills that vision with their own creativity. The responsibilities can vary depending on the show, but generally speaking, this is how it runs. It's a lot harder than it sounds though. Location, cinematography, lighting, angles, special shots and coordination of the cast are just a few of the responsibilities. On a show like SPN, the structure or "look and feel" is already established, but the director has the ability to add their artistic flair and pace out the sequence of events.

Jennifer Lundstrom

This may be the 4th episode of the season, but it was the first episode shot that year to give Jensen the time needed for directing. Definitely a fan favorite! I love Bobby's relationship with each character, it builds Bobby as a character so much!

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2021-07-15 04:37:40 I love this episode (and so do most fans - it's very highly rated). This is how you do a Sam & Dean Lite episode - make the A plot about someone we're invested in, not some nobodies that no one cares about and we will never see again. I don't think that SPN has ever done a successful Sam&Dean Lite episode except whether the main character focus has been on someone we already care about. You crucify me with turning the volume up and down. It was all going so well until you turned it back down to inaudible during The Gambler.
2020-08-30 00:28:18 I love this episode (and so do most fans - it's very highly rated). This is how you do a Sam & Dean Lite episode - make the A plot about someone we're invested in, not some nobodies that no one cares about and we will never see again. I don't think that SPN has ever done a successful Sam&Dean Lite episode except whether the main character focus has been on someone we already care about. You crucify me with turning the volume up and down. It was all going so well until you turned it back down to inaudible during The Gambler.

I love this episode (and so do most fans - it's very highly rated). This is how you do a Sam & Dean Lite episode - make the A plot about someone we're invested in, not some nobodies that no one cares about and we will never see again. I don't think that SPN has ever done a successful Sam&Dean Lite episode except whether the main character focus has been on someone we already care about. You crucify me with turning the volume up and down. It was all going so well until you turned it back down to inaudible during The Gambler.

Kayla Waters

This episode always gives me warm fuzzies :p