SPN: Weekend at Bobby's

[norwich36]

I suspect people's reactions to this episode are going to be tied to how much they like Bobby. I love him, so I really enjoyed this.

I had no idea this was basically going to be a comedy episode--I was expecting something really serious in his attempt to get back his soul. But OMG, I would totally watch the Rufus and Bobby odd couple hour as a spinoff. "You had a bamboo stake blessed by a Shinto priest?" "No, I had a woodchipper." "That pretty much trumps everything." HAHAHAHAHA. I also loved how Bobby wanted to boil the ring in water before he would take it. Hee!!

I also really loved his interactions with Crowley--I'm only sorry they didn't kiss when he got his soul back, because I do love enemy slash.

I feel kind of bad for him, though--it's clear the hunting world would collapse into a heap if he weren't around to advise them and fake being their FBI supervisors. I thought it was really fun to get a slice of his everyday life. The only thing that would have made this episode better, I thought, was romance with the sheriff, who pretty much rocked. It's great that he has an actual adult who can know the truth about him.

And while I wanted to hear a little more about Dean's suspicions about Sam, I really loved Bobby's rant--because from his perspective it is SO true. They do kind of act like his life revolves around them. (The curse of being a minor character!) I loved that they really will do anything for him, up to and including Dean conquering his fear of flying.

I don't think I noticed anything special about the directing, but I'm going to go read what other people thought of Jensen's directorial debut.

Comments

[clari-clyde.livejournal.com]

The episode did feel different but I’m not the one to ask to articulate why. I will say that the episode seemed very light in tone.

Have you read the SPN thread at Not My Fandom Fest (http://pocky-slash.livejournal.com/1477446.html?thread=7635782#t7635782)? Man, it’s all about the mantears and manpain — and that’s what the non-fans notice. So, Even if I did want to hear more about Dean talking about Sam *grumble*, I will say that this change in pace is very welcome.

[norwich36.livejournal.com]

I will take a look at "Not my fandom fest"--that sounds fun.

I do love it when SPN does humor episodes.

[ancastar.livejournal.com]

I really enjoyed this and I'd describe myself as a Bobby-liker, not lover. I thought it was funny, well-paced, and the performers (especially Mark Sheppard and Steven Williams) looked like they were having a blast. I missed Sam and Dean, but this was a worthy hour. Jensen's directing debut seemed to me like a hit.

[norwich36.livejournal.com]

I wouldn't want it to be the Bobby and Rufus hour every week (unless it were a spinoff), especially since I really want to know what's up with Sam, but I do love the comedic SPN eps. And Jensen did a great job!

[mahaliem.livejournal.com]

But OMG, I would totally watch the Rufus and Bobby odd couple hour as a spinoff.

Yes! They were great together. I adore Bobby so I loved this episode. I actually thought the rising of the dead episode should have been Bobby-centric with the boys just coming in at the end.

[norwich36.livejournal.com]

Well, I do miss the boys when they're totally not around, but a few Bobby-centric episodes are fun. (I just wish we could have gotten some Ellen&Jo-centric eps, too). And Rufus turned out to be a hell of a lot funnier than he's ever been on this show before.

[shopgirl318.livejournal.com]

I thought it was good and I see SPN is kind of getting back to that darker/grainy look during the episodes. Since 6.01 premiered the episodes have late season 1/early season 2 feel or maybe it is just me.

I enjoyed the scenes with Crowley though I didn't think he had Scottish roots though. Loved seeing the old faces with The sheriff and Rufus. I felt bad for his neighbor, she liked Bobby and when he finally came around she was rethinking that idea. Loved that Bobby called Dean/Sam selfish and self centered because it is kind of true, they have come to depend on Bobby as a crutch lately and expecting him to drop everything which he does but he has a life too and problems also.

I hear you on enemy slash. I have a little thing for Belthazzar/Castiel and Uriel/Castiel though I don't think the first pairing are really enemies.

[norwich36.livejournal.com]

Well, Belthazzar/Castiel might have started as friends, but I think they're enemies now.

I agree, it's good when the show brings back minor characters like Rufus and the sheriff.