Just my thoughts.

[rogueslayer452]

So, it's been confirmed. Supernatural will be getting a sixth season. I've kinda already stated my opinions before about my feelings about having another season added to the five year plan and such. Again, I know nothing about what's going to be planned here on out, so here's what I'm wishing and praying for:

01. Continue with the Apocalypse mytharc from this season, extending it into the sixth season, since honestly I can't see anything topping the Apocalypse which is a huge factor into what has been built on the entire show, and it's pretty much the Big Bang that Kripke has talked about numerous of times. So more with the mythology, less with the monster of the weeks.

02. Keep Misha Collins as a regular. with plenty more Dean/Castiel sexytiems

That's pretty much it. I'm not entirely picky, but I have to say my interest with Supernatural perked up more once the introduction with the angel mythology and tying everything together with the Apocalypse and the like, the fact they amped it up with the mythology is much more fascinating than normal monster hunting cases. I mean gotta love our boys, but Supernatural is not a procedural kind of show; it's driven by heavy-arc storylines which have been woven throughout the seasons. I would much rather have the show go out with a huge big bang like ending the Apocalypse then going downhill like some shows have done in the past by adding another season just to add another season, you know?

And that's that. I worry because I care, okay people? Supernatural is pretty much my main fandom at the moment and I don't want the story to lose its finesse towards the end simply because they added another season.

Comments

[rogueslayer452.livejournal.com]

I would feel okay if they get a sixth season but it was shortened, like how UK serials tend to be; minimal episodes but more time to tell the story without fillers. Focusing on the main story instead of getting sidetracked. More like a miniseries of sorts to wrap everything up, so to speak. That would be kinda awesome, really.

But I definitely agree in regards to stand-alones, which seem to be rather pointless now because they have something bigger and larger on their shoulders to worry about than your standard run-of-the-mill hunting gigs that they used to do. They should be worrying about Lucifer's next big step, about regrouping and making plans of action because the APOCALYPSE IS HERE. I get having lighthearted and funny episodes, but it should be more entwined with the heavier arcs we're dealing with, like with "Changing Channels" for instance. Something that is funny but dealing with the larger picture.

I mean, I should be happy right? Another season, whoo-hoo awesome! But on the other hand, Kripke had a solid plan where he wanted the show to be going and where he wanted it to end. Granted he might end up extending the arc a bit more in case he wants to add something else, or there won't be enough time to wrap everything up, but somehow I can't shake the feeling this was a pressured move by the network to keep the show on the air for their benefit. I want to believe Kripke took advantage of this to extend the story and mytharc, I really do.

We'll just have to wait and see, won't we?