Nightmare

I have been waiting for a review of this episode and when it became apparent that no one was going to write one, I thought I had too because I just loved this episode. So bear with me since I don’t usually do this.

I should explain that while I enjoy the weekly demon of the week (some more than others) I am not a huge horror fan. My favorite episodes are the ones that have a lot of brotherly interaction and that delve into the big family mystery. This episode has both in abundance.

“Nightmare” advances things in several areas. It moves Sam’s abilities forward, as his nightmares turn into daytime visions and by the end he even develops telekinesis. While all this is happening, it also advances his anxiety since he doesn’t understand what is happening. And as a result he turns to his brother more. The episode also advances the mystery surrounding the family since they encounter someone else with the same family history (Max’s mom died the same way Sam and Dean’s mom died) and who is developing new abilities just like Sam. Why these two families? Are there more people like Sam and Max? I can’t wait to find out.

I love it when the brother’s interact both seriously and with comedy. When Sam expresses his concern and Dean, the big brother, consoles him by telling him everything is going to be okay. I have to admit that Jensen Ackles is very good at expressing Dean’s true brotherly concern in just a brief, fleeting look. Dean’s wise cracks are a little less than usual in this episode because of the serious things happening. The final scene is the typical Sam and Dean conversation. A perfect end to the episode, as Dean says they should go to Vegas with Sam’s premonition abilities.

I found this episode lived up to my expectations from this show. I thoroughly enjoyed every moment and am anxiously waiting the next installment.

Ycorgigirl

5/5