Our Sci Fi World
Couple Jeff & Steph explore Supernatural and Star Trek in a series-exchange response format to watch and rewatch and real time reaction to see and explore the complicated dynamics that makes all of these shows the icons that they are. Episodes released weekly.
Our Sci Fi World
Law-Breaking Dean & Exploding Eyeballs: A Bloody Good Time (Supernatural 105) Bloody Mary
This week, we’re tackling Supernatural Season 1, Episode 5: “Bloody Mary,” where the show delivers some serious “creepy girl in the mirror” vibes that make us wonder if The Ring time-traveled to crib ideas. Sam and Dean’s latest ghost hunt involves exploding eyeballs (yup, it’s as nasty as it sounds) and a teenage-gossip-style dare that conjures an angry spirit with a chip on her shoulder.
While Sam wrestles with his guilt—making him the perfect Bloody Mary target—Dean continues to bend (break?) the law at every turn. Yet somehow, he’s still free to crack jokes and race the Impala around Eric Kripke’s hometown. We also chat about how “Mirror Ex Machina” might be a convenient yet cringey plot device, and why it’s still weirdly fun to watch. Plus, Steph shares all the background scoop on Kripke sneaking references to his Ohio roots, proving once again that everything’s connected in the Supernatural world…especially those creepy mirrors.
So if you’re ready for watery-haired nightmares, ocular explosions, and plenty of illicit lock-picking, join us for a deep dive into the Winchesters’ reflection obsession. Just maybe don’t say her name five times in a row, okay?