Some of Us Really Do Watch for the Plot
Some of us really do watch for the plot: a collection of Supernatural essays
edited by Jules Wilkinson and Andie Masino (meta_book on Livejournal)
This is eclectic collection is the first, official or unofficial, to explore the characters and world of Supernatural.
Sam and Dean’s psychology, emotional lives and even fashion sense are analyzed, the dynamics of the Winchester family explored and the reasons why there is not more fraternal hugging is seriously considered. We get insights into supporting characters such as Bobby and Jo and, of course, the beloved Impala.
The mythos of the show — from the Hero’s path to the genetics of demons — is examined, while other writers take an overview of themes in Supernatural such as free will and faith.
The writers bring a variety of opinions and philosophies to their critiques of Supernatural. You will agree enthusiastically with some, while others will have you hurling this book across the room! Many will have you rushing to re-watch episodes with newfound insight.
This book is a testament to Supernatural and everyone who works to create and produce the series. We love taking this trip through truck stop American for the scares and the thrills, the rockin’ music and the urban legends, and of course the hot Winchester boys and their bitchin’ ride. And some of us really do watch for the plot!
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SAM WINCHESTER
- I had a crappy guidance counselor: Sam in "Asylum" by Hannah McLean; archive link
- Carry On, My Wayward Son: Sam in "Salvation" by Sue Ashworth; archive link
- He's Clearly John's Favorite: Sam and the Demon in "Devil's Trap" by Ashley M. Barnett; archive link
- Carry On, My Wayward Son: Sam through the First Season by Ignipes; archive link
- The enemy within: Sam in "Croatoan" by Jules Wilkinson; archive link
- The Possibilities of Sam Winchester: Of Nephilim and the Role of Azazel by Monique Brathwaite; archive link
DEAN WINCHESTER
- If you love someone, set them free: Dean in "Shadow" by Marina Frants; archive link
- If That's What it Takes: Dean in "Dead Man's Blood" by Jennifer Saldana; archive link
- Good Dean Hunting: A Season One Overview of Dean Winchester by Astrid Porschel; archive link
- Holding Out For A Hero: Dean in "Night Shifter" by Cathy McQuillin; archive link
- Come Tumbling Down: Dean in "Heart" by Cathy McQuillin; archive link
- Combat Commander or Why Dean Has More Kills by Iris Sniper; archive link
JOHN WINCHESTER
- The Vanishing Act, in Reverse: John in Shadow" by Phantomas; archive link
- The Beginning of the End of John's Journey: John in "Devil's Trap" by Phantomas; archive link
- There, But for the Grace of My Sons, Go I: John in "Bloodlust" by Dodger Winslow; archive link
- John Winchester: Writer by Krista Braton; archive link
- John Winchester and Roman Values by Vanzetti; archive link
FAMILY DYNAMICS
- Gettin' To Be Brothers Again: Sam and Dean in "Dead in the Water" by Destina Fortunato; archive link
- Character Motivation in Season One: It's All About the Sam, the Dean, the Dad, the Demon by Dodger Winslow; archive link
- A Common Enemy, Blood Ties, Friendship – What Makes a Family by Andie Masino
- "Heart" and the tear that spoke volumes by Ash; archive link
- Being Touched by Mary F. Dominiak; archive link
- Sam, Dean, and Emotional Intimacy by Destina Fortunato; archive link
- Why the Winchester brothers don't hug (and why this is a good thing): a comparative study of the Winchesters, the Petrellis and the Boroughs-Scoffields by Grace Lister
FRIENDS AND FOES
- Impala Meta – Season One by Andie Masino; archive link
- Hunter and hunted: Jo in "Born Under A Bad Sign" by Jules Wilkinson; archive link
- You can't choose your family: Bobby in "Born Under A Bad Sign" by A. Stahl; archive link
- A Rose By Any Other Name: Meg in "Born Under A Bad Sign" by Blackcat333_99; archive link
- Of black and white, shades of gray, nature vs. nurture, angels, knights, spikes, and siblings: "Bloodlust" by Dotfic; archive link
- The Long Arm of the Law - the threat of law enforcement on Supernatural by Silver_spotted; archive link
FREE WILL, FAITH AND FEMINISM: THEMES IN SUPERNATURAL
- The Family Business: Saving People, Hunting Things by Amanda Plavko; archive link
- Free will is doing whatever the fuck we want: the Winchesters and eschatology by Technosage; archive link
- Good, Evil, and the Problem of Pain by Mary F. Dominiak; archive link
- "Houses of the Holy": Modern Media Exegesis by Emma Moniz-Rivera; archive link
- "Less Campy": Supernatural's attempted reassertion of a pre-Buffy status quo by Mary Borsellino; archive link
- Chasing Rabbits: Examining the use of White Rabbit in the teaser for "Hunted” by Gigglingkat; archive link
- Supernatural vs. Fairy Tales by Heather Richards; archive link
- Sideways and Super Troopers: The humor of Sam and Dean Winchester in "Hell House" by Charlee M; archive link
INTERESTING OBSERVATIONS IN AN OBSERVATIONALLY INTERESTING WAY
- Parallelism in Supernatural by Susan; archive link
- Supernatural: Season One Hunt Initiation Log by Dotfic; archive link
- The Laundry List: Season One by Clex_monkie89; archive link
