 So starting this episode review a little differently This is where they start the episode essentially for episode 19 jump the shark I'm jumping it a little bit myself by talking about this building. This is one of the most used locations in all of BC Funny enough supernatural he ever used it once and when it appeared both my dad and I were like We know exactly where this thing is funny enough It passed it by for like 20 years of my life, and I think I've only ever Aten it three times the owners have changed many a time of the year as you can see from the before and after it It looks a little different the shade of yellow now But this is actually the beginning of one of the more pivotal moments of the show with the introduction of their half brother Adam and how that poor little guy would get screwed on later on in the show This is actually wobbly one of the most important buildings that Supernatural ever shot at for me personally, so I wanted to start here That's a hot mug guys Jump the shark originally to me was actually gonna be like a four to seven when about halfway through the episode I figured like yeah, you know what this is okay It's kind of cool to see that John had an alternate life and that the brothers can see a normal life They never got that their father sort of did and there's a little bit of jealousy in there But then the episode starts to formulate a little bit more Sam really embodies the Willingness and the judgmental attitude of John whereas Dean actually becomes kind of the Sam archetype in terms of episodes in the In the past when Sam and Dean were kind of going about how they would carry out their father's orders Sam always being kind of the Resilient to the let's do something else one whereas Dean was like right on the letter Whereas this time they switch places. I like that aspect Sam wants to train what he thinks is their brother to begin to Become a hunter. He's exposed to the world now Whereas Dean wants to try and maintain his innocence because he's like look at how shitty our life is I don't want this for Adam. I like how the episode does formulate into that I like how the episode follows this line And I even like the twist the end where it turns out that Adam's actually been dead this whole time and these are ghouls And I love it. I would just deems blows the mom's head off But the thing that I also do like is how the episode ends it ends on a sad note It ends on a failure once again something that the brothers would sort of steer away from at least the story writing would in later Seasons but the fact that they failed before they even started is a cool note But I also like how Dean says you are exactly like dad every time I try to be like him You were him and Sam's like well, I'll take that as a compliment and Dean's like take that any way you want And I like that ambiguity to that comment because really you could take it either way You could take it as an insult and a compliment at least in Sam's situation And I can't go inside because it's closed But this is table if you can see it is right where Dean Sam saw Sat for the episode they even use the same chairs because this place uses conventional chairs It's kind of odd either way jump the shark is actually a lot better than I remember being it has a lot more horror to it Then I remember it being I do like this a little addition of it the alternate life to John Winchester a sort of also a situation of peering through the looking glass at what could have been for the brothers and Despite this being kind of another take on it instead of it being an alternate reality It is a literal reality for someone in their own a universe And I think that's what makes it hit a little bit more than I thought it would then in the end I'm gonna give jump the shark a six out of seven like this episode. It's solid. I like it. I like the twist I like the horror. I like the conversations between Sam and Dean Sam and fake Adam, I just feel bad for this actor. He gets screwed. He gets brought back in season five Obviously, and then he gets brought back in season 15 only to be completely fucking wasted. Otherwise though, it's a solid episode It's really really good and it's really building up towards the last three episodes But you're gonna be really super fun either way. I asked you guys for your comments about this episode So let's read those now the most memorable part of jump the shark for me is how it explores the Winchester's family dynamic The reveal of Adam adds some depth and intrigue to John's character reminding both Sam and Dean as well as the audience that there was More to him the man than we saw. It's also one of my favorite Dean quotes I finally get why you and dad butted head so much you two are practically the same person person I worship the guy, you know dressed like him acted like him Listened to the same music, but you were more like him than I will ever be and after seeing Dean tried to imitate his father's in Season one it was a very cathartic to hear him acknowledge what a hollow impersonation it really was Contrast that to Sam who spent his entire life trying to be nothing like John but ultimately being very similar I know the family drama can get a bit stale, but when it's good It's really fucking good. I 100% agree with you on this at 100% a very cathartic an eye-opening Moment for Dean and for us watching the character Sure the character kind of wouldn't really grow any further past this after season five But it was still fantastic to see that that maturity of him I just love that there's an episode Andrew dad wrote titled jump the shark. There's some great irony there Yes, it is actually that they it's pretty goddamn ironic for considering what we would go into jump the shark is one Of my favorite episodes of the season it is one of the most well-written Disturbing and intense episodes despite being a filler. It's fascinating in particular To watch Sam and Dean find themselves arguing on opposite sides of the issue as to how to handle Adam And these arguments have aged well, especially in the kitchen and in the hallway towards the end We see how both characters have changed over the years with Sam basically turning into John Which I think Dean's death played the most role in even more so than Jessica's He sees nothing but evil in the world and Dean is there being so wary and tired with the hunting life Being in hell and losing people that he's desperate to keep Adam out of it I don't think the boys would have handled things the same way if they found Adam say back in season one at least Not for the same reasons the twist at the end is the most One of the most gruesome ones that the show had ever pulled off and the shock and horror that Sam and Dean Are left to have to accept is brutal Sam actually is able to be the big brother for a change and bonding with Adam For an episode only to find out that he's already slaughtered and he was already slaughtered and beyond saving before they even started Must have only reinforced his desire to be stronger than everyone via the demon blood and feel to his vengeance and anger and all of that All of this just makes the twist in the final in the finale with Lee Lillith's death More of a slap in the face. Hope you enjoyed it as I did and actually that's a good point talking about Sam wanting to be able to save something that kind of a guilt that he puts on himself. It was definitely huge in this episode considering that You know he might they failed before they even started and that kind of ties in a little bit more to the demon blood addiction Considering that we're heading into that finale as you said in the next few episodes and thank you guys for those comments Now we've got episode 20 the rapture I'll be honest. I actually don't entirely remember the rapture the levee breaks and Lucifer rising Obviously, I remember what happens in Lucifer rising and I remember how the levee breaks ends I don't have a clear image of what happens in these episodes. This is gonna be fun We're gonna kind of relive the season four finale all over again So make sure to give me guys comments about the rapture and I will read those off in the next episode review Hope you guys like the video if you did leave a like and if you're interested in more subscribe Otherwise, see you guys next week. Thanks for watching the video My name is Nits and you might remember me from the animated cult classic TV show undergrads It's been a while, but I'm happy to say the click is finally getting back together in an all-new movie Thanks to a successful Kickstarter campaign But we are still asking for your support to see any and all updates about the upcoming undergrads movie Be sure to check out and like the bring back undergrads Facebook page and with any luck. We'll see you guys soon