Jim Beaver

‘Crimson Peak’ is an ambitious miscalculation that should have waited for the script to catch up with the visuals.

Over the course of eight seasons, Supernatural has evolved from being a monster-of-the-week show about two brothers travelling across America to fight otherworldly creatures to a large scale story about Heaven, Hell, the powers that control each, and the humans who valiantly stand in the way of their goals.

For most of Supernatural’s run, the Winchester brothers have found themselves on the reactionary end of things, racing to stop threats and avenge loved ones with the entities they’re fighting, from Azazel to the Leviathan, staying one step ahead most of the time. Closing the gates to Hell, however, marks a rare instance where the brothers are proactive, as they have been able to go about their actions with Crowley and Naomi, the main antagonistic forces, trying to catch up to them, rather than the other way around.

Supernatural Review, Season 7, Episode 23: “Survival of the Fittest” Written by Sera Gamble Directed by Robert Singer Airs Fridays at 9pm (ET) on the CW This week, on Supernatural: Cas collects honey, the guys go nun shopping, and the Impala makes an impression After several weeks of solid, interesting episodes, episodes that seemed to …

Supernatural Review, Season 7, Episode 22: “There Will Be Blood” Written by Andrew Dabb and Daniel Loflin Directed by Guy Bee Airs Fridays at 9pm (ET) on the CW This week, on Supernatural: Bobby moves towards the Dark Side, Dick writes one hell of a letter of recommendation, and Dean has to eat healthfully The …

Supernatural Review, Season 7, Episode 19: “Of Grave Importance” Written by Eugenie Ross-Leming and Brad Buckner Directed by Tim Andrew Airs Fridays at 9pm (ET) on the CW This week, on Supernatural: Bobby’s back, ghosts can die, and the guys have more in common than they’d like Since the inconclusive end of “Death’s Door”, fans …

Supernatural Review, Season 7, Episode 18: “Party on, Garth” Written by Adam Glass Directed by Phil Sgriccia Airs Fridays at 9pm (ET) on the CW This week, on Supernatural: Garth likes hot tubs, Sam likes self-delusion, and Dean likes microbrews. When the ever-reliable DJ Qualls showed up for an earlier episode this season as Garth, …

Supernatural Review, Season 7, Episode 10: “Death’s Door” Written by Sera Gamble Directed by Robert Singer Airs Fridays at 9pm (ET) on the CW This week, on Supernatural: Bobby’s a die hard, Rufus goes along for the ride, and Dean loves licorice “Death’s Door” begins right where “How to Win Friends and Influence Monsters” left …

Supernatural Review, Season 7, Episode 9: “How to Win Friends and Influence Monsters” Written by Ben Edlund Directed by Guy Bee Airs Fridays at 9pm (ET) on the CW This week, on Supernatural: Sam, Dean, and Bobby go hunting and Dean loves his Turducken Slammer. For the second time this season, a strong Supernatural episode …

Supernatural Review, Season 7, Episode 8: “Season Seven, Time for a Wedding!” Written by Andrew Dabb & Daniel Loflin Directed by Tim Andrew Airs Fridays at 9pm (ET) on the CW This week, on Supernatural: Sam gets married and Crowley pays a visit Supernatural this week is a bit of an odd one. It’s not …

Supernatural Review, Season 7, Episode 7: “The Mentalists” Written by Ben Acker & Ben Blacker Directed by Mike Rohl Airs Fridays at 9pm (ET) on the CW This week, on Supernatural: The Universe just won’t let Sam and Dean quit each other, Ellen makes her voice heard, and pretenders shouldn’t play with Ouija boards. Supernatural …

Supernatural Review, Season 7, Episode 1: “Meet the New Boss” Written by Sera Gamble Directed by Phil Sgriccia Airs Fridays at 9pm (ET) on the CW This week, on Supernatural: Cas does some stained glass work, as well as some smiting, Dean shows once again that he’s not the brightest bulb, Sam has a fun …