Eric Kripke

Season four of 'Supernatural, The Complete Series' introduces an interesting twist to biblical mythology, one that actually inspires people to research spiritual truth in one way or another. While some may just re-read their bible, others read and write fanfiction. Others finally seek out answers in a church of their choice, perhaps for the first time in their lives, or maybe they read up on things using their trusty guide to life via Northrop Frye.

As viewers, we really need to watch the show more language slip-ups. Watching Supernatural contains a lot of unpleasant low-brow conversation thrown about by the main protagonist, who happens to be somewhat like-able through the force of his enthusiasm. We need to remind ourselves and those young people watching with us (even if 'we' may be in our sixties, and the young people our in their thirties - really, the crude language easily pervades through sheer repetition, no matter the age) that just because they say it on television that it's not really very nice to say in polite company on a regular basis.

The language degradation of The American Protagonist within the American Creature Heaven/Hell Epic Tale aside, 'Supernatural' provides fun for adults and young people alike - complete with pop-corn and other junk food. Adults just have to watch our tongues - it's just too easy to slip up into 'Dean-isms' when speaking after marathoning five to seven seasons of Supernatural with your family during the course of a month. Still, 'Supernatural' is still 'AWESOME'.

Also, the scattering of various pop-culture and historical references throughout the show provide an interwoven net of jokes that the main protagonist really should not understand based on their age and background (unless a responsible adult shadowed them their entire lives and filled the Winchester brothers in on the history of The World). Were I an educator (or parent), I'd assign my students (or kid) to pick an allusion, chase down the source, trace the complete history and write down an expansive report - and not the easy one on just the source of 'drinking the kool-aid' and how it relates to brainwashing.

As of October 2012, 'Supernatural' was about to enter its eighth season. I'll continue watching and valiantly work on reinforcing my will against various curse words slipping in at inopportune moments. Blaming a television character's affection might be somewhat awkward for calling my computer a 'Do----g!' at the wrong moment.

I recommend this, with caution regarding language and gore, and guidance for teens under fourteen. Seriously, otherwise, how would they ever comprehend the beauty of a quarter of the cultural references?

- Innogen show less

It's sometimes cheesy but I do enjoy it, two brothers chase supernatural creatures around America and deal with their own issues at the same time. Enjoyable so long as you don't take it too seriously.

Interesting but by the end my interest was waning. I love the interaction between the two brothers (though it often strays into homophobia with Dean). This season had a secondary thread of trying to avoid Dean's death and venture into hell.

Mediocre. Takes a slant away from the original book. Appears to be merely a Jack Black vehicle that puttered out.