It's always a little worrying when Supernatural takes on a case
involving geek culture, because despite being a part of it itself, the shows
primary characters, Sam and Dean, have nothing to do with that sort of culture
and know nothing about it. This often results in the characters, Dean in
particular, making fun of such things; he basically thinks he's better than it.
And in the start of the episode, it started off that way, a lot of raised
eyebrows and knowing looks between the Winchester brothers. There was a lot of
exposition too, because, you know, Sam and Dean are oblivious to the world of
live action role playing, and so are most of the audience, so I guess this is
understandable. Anyway, with the mysterious and gruesome deaths of two LARPers
the pair are led to Moondoor, where four factions are 'fighting' to rule the
land, and the current Queen is none other than Charlie Bradbury. While I enjoy
it when Supernatural brings back recurring
characters Charlie's second appearance left a lot to be desired, character
wise. She was uncertain and afraid when we first meet her and apparently since
then she's LARPed her way into a false sense of security, but hasn't really
started living again. Regardless, when she is inevitably captured they learn
that one of Charlie's subjects, Jerry, has summoned a fairy named Gilda under
his control to hurt his fellow LARPers in an attempt win Charlie's affections.
Too bad for him she's into the fairies. The plot was fairly sub-standard but
there were enough red-herrings and twists to keep it entertaining overall.
Dean's bizarre fascination with the Moondoor and its inhabitants provided the
episodes most humorous moments, particularly the ending, without making too
much fun of the LARPing community.
Rating: 3/5
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