SHOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[ash48]

Time to squee and bather about my show. *bounces*

I suspect this will hold little interest but I feel like blathering talking about my gorgeous show for a bit. Particularly my hopes (and fears) for season 6.

I don't mention any spoilers. I was spoiling myself but I have not watched any promos (well...one...) in the hope that I can enjoy the "surprise". (though I am spoiled for some of 6.01 YAY 6.01!!! I typed 6.01 It'll be happening soooooonnnn!!!!! \o/)

Ok. Calm now.

I wouldn't call myself a spoilerphobe. Titles and promo pics etc are all cool and if I get accidently spoiled so be it, but I think I am going to (try) and avoid episode promos this year so I can go in completely unaware. I have found that my enjoyment of the show increased when I had no idea what was going to happen (I did not know the boys were going to be shot and killed in Darkside of the Moon for example, which heightened the watching just that bit more...).

So.

The Hopes:

(Please allow me to start with the purely shallow *g*)

First aid: (shallow remember...*g*) My desire to see the boys in post injury care was somewhat fulfilled in I Know What You Did Last Summer, but I want MORE! Surely we can have some stitches (and no, stitching themselves, as per Mystery Spot, does not count!), or some chest binding because of broken ribs would be nice. I'd even settle for actually seeing their first aid kit. It must be damn impressive!

Bound Sammy! Or Dean.. or don't mind which. (though I do have a thing for Sam...). I'm not ashamed to admit I have a thing for my boys in peril. Particularly if one's in peril and the other is left angsting over the other brother in peril... then of course the angsting bro rescues the in-peril bro and they hug happily ever after. I realise this doesn't always make interesting television (and that's why fanfic is AWESOME!) but I can hope for a wee bit can't I? In other words, I'd like to see some good old fashioned action and adventure.

Ok. Moving on from the shallow.

I would like to see the boys catch a break. Somehow make what they do seem worthwhile again -to them. There's been SO much hurt, so much angst and anger and pain. I would like to see the potential for some relief for them. Meaning, I would like season 6 to start lifting the blanket of doom and grief. I'd like to see it lighten up a bit. (and no, I'm not wanting it to turn into some sort of sitcom or get rid of the angst all together, just go easy. I'm not sure I could emotionally survive another season 4 and 5).

I want to see SMART boys. Our boys are smart (they wouldn't have survived up until now if they weren't), so I want to see more of that. I want to see them being clever and resourceful. Not being led into stupid situations because the story line requires it (The Devil You Know anyone?! sorry, I will never forgive that episode nor Swap Meat). I get that they can make mistakes, but not stupid ones...

I want the boys to like each other again. Oh sure. They love each other. They'd die for each other, but I'd like to see some of those (now rare) moments of them enjoying each others company. (remember Hell House? My god... when was the last time they laughed together!?!). I'd like to see a gradual strengthening of their relationship over the season and NOT the one step forward, two steps back and then WHAM! Dark Side of the Moon! kind of season.

And...

I'd like to be surprised. Not sure how. But I'd probably like to see a new (less heavy) story arc introduced that takes us totally by surprise. Of course I'm not asking for too much. *g*

The Fears...

More guilt for Dean. (please.... he's got enough. Time to lift some off his shoulders.)

More Sam-is-a-bad-little-brother. He's not! Sure, he's flawed... but give him a break in the "make Dean feel even more guilty" department. Please. I will be seriously PISSED if they give viewers a reason to dislike Sam any more. And they will do that if they make Sam inadvertently hurt Dean some more... sheesh.... give them both a break from that.

More "not-exactly-sure-what-to-do-with-Castiel". He's obviously a fixture in the show, so now might be the time to give him a real purpose and strengthen his character. (no disrepect for the lovely Misha. I think he's done a remarkable job with limited character focus from the writers).

Little things I'd like to see:

Washing the Impala
Mothman
Seriously spooky episodes (Amityville type creepy).
Grand Canyon (I know... not gonna happen)
Mention (or, even return) of the amulet. (I know that's not gonna happen either..:( )
Hugging. Or at least lots of bro touching - of the h/c variety :D

But really? At this very moment.... I just CAN'T WAIT to see the boys again and see what happens now. \O/

Comments

[zimshan.livejournal.com]

You know? I read all of this, and I get it, I do, but I can't even think about having expectations again. I'm just kinda like, the show wrapped five years up better than I ever thought they'd be able to,we weren't supposed to get this, so everything else is just cake. So yea, count me in as the 'yay! MORE BOYS!!!' XD

Though, re: grand canyon? Gamble IS running things now, it could TOTALLY HAPPEN.

[ash48.livejournal.com]

Yeah. Having expectations is scarey because that leaves the door open for disappointment. I suppose this is more of a wish list. At the end of the day I'm just happy that we've got MORE! And even though 4 and 5 killed me I still loved it. :D

BRING IT! Not long now.. :D

And it will so interesting to see what Sera brings to the show now that she is running it. (I'm really excited about it actually).

[zimshan.livejournal.com]

And it will so interesting to see what Sera brings to the show now that she is running it. (I'm really excited about it actually).

I am too! (Sometimes I feel like I'm the only one in fandom who is, but to me, Sera's earned her weight in gold the last five years.)

[ash48.livejournal.com]

Sometimes I feel like I'm the only one in fandom who is

I know right? I don't really understand that. She has been such a force behind the show and I always like her episodes. Let's hope she proves people wrong. :)

xx

[luminosity]

I've been unspoiled for years, and this is the year that I'm going for it--promos, spoiler pics, rumors, everything. I'll do my level best to warn everybody. :)

I want to see a S1E1 redux. Lighting, confrontation, all of it. :)

[ash48.livejournal.com]

Hee! We've changed spots then. I used to be into all that stuff. Couldn't wait for promos and pics but now I'm thinking I might try giving at least the promos a miss. If I can...

S1E1 redux?! FOR THE WIN!! That'd be amazing...

[debbiel66.livejournal.com]

A resounding Yes! to all you've said. I'm excited and wary and a little overjoyed to get this 6th year with them, and I'd love to see the burden of the world lifted from their shoulders.

At least just a little...

Cannot wait!

[ash48.livejournal.com]

I'd love to see the burden of the world lifted from their shoulders.

Surely they deserve that now. They've saved the world afterall.

*bounces* nearly here... &hearts

[killabeez.livejournal.com]

I want to see SMART boys.

This. It's the thing I missed most (and that's saying a lot) in the last two(plus) years. I want them to be smart, and have agency, not be pawns who stand around being exposited to. Think it's possible?

[ash48.livejournal.com]

Think it's possible?

Oh man! How much would I like to say yes to this. I just. Why not?! Why can't the writers see past them being pawns.

I'm going to keep my fingers crossed and celebrate moments when they allow them to be. (which is hopefully often!)

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[yaya-wr8t3r.livejournal.com]

Can't argue with anything you just said :) However, I'm still on the fence about the return of the amulet, I kind of don't want it to come back or be brought up. I'm hoping maybe something different emerges that becomes the new symbol of Sam and Dean's brotherly love ♥

Other than that I pretty much agree with everything you said. Oh how I would love to see the boys patching each other up like in 'IKWYDLS' or perhaps even have Sammy in the hospital for once, I think he's well over due ;)

[ash48.livejournal.com]

I'm hoping maybe something different emerges that becomes the new symbol of Sam and Dean's brotherly love

Yep. I'll settle for that. I agree that the amulet is dead - in terms on its idea and sentiment, but it still kills me the way it was disposed of. A new symbol would be awesome. :)

or perhaps even have Sammy in the hospital for once

OH YES. YES PLEASE! I forgot that one. It's totally on my list!! He's DEFINITELY overdue!! None to Dean's 3!

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[heartlessbytchh.livejournal.com]

I hope so too, Ash. I'm sure it can be done while still keeping the quality of the show up. I just don't know what their writer situation is now except that they lost one of the main ones to "Being Human". I think it was Edlund.

[ash48.livejournal.com]

Oh? Did they lose Edlund? That's a shame. I really liked his episodes. Hopefully they'll pick up some other good writers. Writers who get to know Sam and Dean. (please!) (Of course, I doubt they'd ever know them as well as us fans!).

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[heartlessbytchh.livejournal.com]

It was either Edlund or Carver, I always get them confused with each other.

[sothcweden.livejournal.com]

I'm not sure I could emotionally survive another season 4 and 5. There's a reason the Season Five DVDs haven't been watched yet.

I want to see SMART boys. I would love another ep with the boys being as they were in Usual Suspects. That's one of my go-to eps for them being SMART.

I want the boys to like each other again. Yes, exactly this.

Two. More. Days.

[ash48.livejournal.com]

Oh! You haven't watched Season 5 yet ? It is pretty dark but there are some great episodes in there. If you only watch one episode- make it "The End". It's excellent.

I would love another ep with the boys being as they were in Usual Suspects.

Oh yes indeed. More like that!

One and a half days now.....

\o/

[sothcweden.livejournal.com]

To be clear: I watched Season Five, but I did it on my laptop at work (where the internet lives) during dinner breaks, so I was a little distracted sometimes. I got my DVDs last week; it's just that I want to have Season Six cheer me up a bit about the boys before I go back and re-watch the angst.

And, yes, The End was one of two or three eps I really loved last year. I ended up watching the commentary for it last night, and frankly, about 2/3 of the way through I stopped because they weren't really talking about the ep anymore, just horsing around. I miss commentaries like we had with the Js on Phantom Traveler or IMToD with Kim Manners keeping things on track.

[vyperdd.livejournal.com]

First aid: (shallow remember...*g*) My desire to see the boys in post injury care was somewhat fulfilled in I Know What You Did Last Summer, but I want MORE! Surely we can have some stitches (and no, stitching themselves, as per Mystery Spot, does not count!), or some chest binding because of broken ribs would be nice. I'd even settle for actually seeing their first aid kit. It must be damn impressive!

The MS stitching up was the hottest thing I've seen Sam do prior to *that* 2 second glimpse from the recent promo (pretty sure you and the rest of fandom know which one I'm talking about. )So more of that would make me a very happy Sam!girl. Plus I know what's in their first-aid kit: a pen-knife, dental floss, sewing needle and a fifth of whiskey.LOL.What Sam and Dean can do with those items would make MacGyver trade in his duct-tape and army knife (hope that reference isn't too obscure)

I'm also doing my best to avoid spoliers, even promo pics and ep titles, something I've done for pretty much every show I've been hooked on since X-Files. I just know I enjoy watching so much more if I don't what's going to happen.

[ash48.livejournal.com]

Plus I know what's in their first-aid kit: a pen-knife, dental floss, sewing needle and a fifth of whiskey

Of course!! It's whatever they can get their hands on isn't it? I should have remember that!! That must be why we never actually see a first aid kit. :D:D

Yeah - I'm itching to watch the new promos but I have been good so far! Happy watching honey!! I'll see you back here for some post SPN squee maybe...?! :D :D

[vyperdd.livejournal.com]

Oh definitely. If I can stop watching the ep over and over. Though I start work @ 1pm, so I figure I can watch it at least twice, maybe 3 times.

If you hear lots of screaming and shouting and squeeing coming from Bayswater, that'll be me, esp if that *gif* is in the first ep. If it is, I may not be in any fit state to go to work. LOL.

Did you know they are showing the ep in a cinema in Sydney??? How awesome is that? Wish all us Perthies could get together to watch.

[ash48.livejournal.com]

Did you know they are showing the ep in a cinema in Sydney?

I know!! It's not fair. It sounds so awesome! I would LOVE to be there for that. :)

And yes, perthies together would be great. But my sister arrives at 5 o'clock on Saturday night and is only here for 3 nights, so I think she would be seriously unimpressed if I disappeared for my TV show after she arrives!

Though we may have a chance to catch an ep as a group later in the season. :D

[amnisias.livejournal.com]

Counting down..
I totally agree with you on your spoiler policy, it's way more fun to watch a show if you have no idea what's gonna happen. For the same token I've given up on thinking what I would like to see happening. One thing Buffy teached me is that the things I hate to see make for awesome tellivision, and the things I'm hoping for turn out to make for pretty boring episodes.

So, bring it on ...

[ash48.livejournal.com]

For the same token I've given up on thinking what I would like to see happening.

Yea, I'm generally not one to think too hard about what I want to see (for the same reasons you pointed out), but I have to admit there are certainly things I hope for this year. But if they don't happen I don't think I will be too disappointed. Depends how the season pans out I suppose. At the moment though I'll just be excited to SEE THEIR FACES AGAIN! \o/

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[irishkate.livejournal.com]

washing the impala......Oh yeah

and ditto on the rest - though I'm a dean girl...

[ash48.livejournal.com]

omg, car washing would make my day!! :D

though I'm a dean girl...

Well, I won't hold that against you.

HA! I adore Dean too. I want to wrap him up and protect him from the world. Might through in a big squeeze also. :)

xx

[el1ie.livejournal.com]

THIS - Multiplied by a billion butterfly sneezes.

I've said it many times before, but I kind of like them arguing and falling out IF underneath it all I can see that the bond between them is still there and that they still care for one another, still like each other, want to be working together not pressured into it - I've watched some episodes and wondered why the shit they even bothered with each other anymore. So yes, I agree, a little joy from being together would go a hell of a long way. I'd also like a new direction for them both, one they can both work towards that involves them trusting one another again, no more, please no more blaming Sam for everything - it's an ugly cop out. I'd die for washing the Impala, ditto target practice or hand to hand training - something more playful between them, I'd love to see them smile at each other again - *sigh* - something like that gorgeous Wink we had between them last year? - one moment in a whole bloody series just isn't enough. Oh and can they patch each other up please?

I'm totally spoiler free, was for 4 and 5 and I enjoy the hell out of it, I really do, even though it's bloody hard, everyone is chatting about the promo and the pictures and the spoilers and I do feel a little left out. Last year I caved and watched the "O Death" promo and as fantastic as it was? Won't do it again, I kicked myself for it. I've gone as far as installing NoScript on Firefox now so I can now block ALL the promo vids that keep turning up on my flist and I'm one happy, expectant SPN fan, they can only please me from here on as I have no prior expectations at all.

[ash48.livejournal.com]

ditto target practice or hand to hand training

OMG yes!!

no more, please no more blaming Sam for everything

I think above all this. I know the boys need character traits and flaws and I love that they do - but I'm hoping that both Dean and Sam can move away from the "guilt" and move onto some trust.

Oh and can they patch each other up please?

It's not too much to ask is it??!!! :)

I'm seriously hoping I can remain a bit more spoiler free than I have. I'll probably still look at promo pics (maybe) because they usually don't give too much away... but we'll see. I will try to be strong!!

Enjoy!! And I'll see you around after the show! :D :D

[callme-k.livejournal.com]

I'm beyond excited at just the show talk. The ep's going to send me delirious!
ps. YES to all.

Re: being spoilerfree...I've got your back, hun;) IT WILL BE SO WORTH IT!

[ash48.livejournal.com]

Yay show!!!!!

I always think about how strong you are remaining spoiler free (and your awesome vid about it!)...

I hope I have the stuff it takes. I was going to completely spoil myself for the premiere, but then I suddenly stopped and thought I'd just be patient and wait!

NOT LONG NOW!!! :DDDDDDDDDDDD

[essene.livejournal.com]

YES to: catching a break, wanting to see SMART boys, wanting the boys to be brothers who LIKE each other (hi Season 1 & 2 I'm looking at you!), first aid and no more "It's all Sam's fault" and no more "It's all MY fault" from Dean.

DO WANT.

[ash48.livejournal.com]

Hee! (hi Season 1 & 2 I'm looking at you! Oh indeed. I wonder if they could ever get back to that kind of friendship. Let's hope. :)

and no more "It's all Sam's fault" and no more "It's all MY fault" from Dean.

THIS. Above all.

xx