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9/10
Truly Wonderful
iceangel49012 May 2006
Honestly, this show surprised me so much. I hadn't expected much from it, and especially not that it would be the only new WB show this year that will return for a new season in the fall! This was the best season finale on the WB this year, from the plot line, including the twists, down to the very background music. The actors make the whole show, and the sarcastic writing makes for a more subtle type of humor that, nevertheless, has me laughing out loud. I was really disappointed with some of my other favorite shows this year, but Supernatural came through with flying colors, especially with this ending. I can't wait until next season!
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10/10
I love this show
mcpnet9 May 2006
The series' grim tone and overall look of a grimy world in perpetual need of dusting or wiping is a long way from Buffy the Vampire Slayer and closer to Japanese movies like The Grudge It's likely to startle you the way no show has since The X-Files. This creepy storytelling carries extra punch because the drama has an excellent, easy-to-root-for cast. A creepy, atmospheric, sometimes downright scary hour of TV. "Supernatural" is unlike anything else out there and should build a following among viewers who mythology and mystery adventure appreciate its combination of spooky Ackles and Padalecki are good-looking, yes, get to drive a '67 Chevy and will undoubtedly run into a lot of really hot women in peril, but "Supernatural" works. It's just serious enough, just hip enough and, as advertised, more scary than imagined. Of all the season's new dark-arts adventures, WB's aptly if generically named Supernatural may be the simplest and the scariest.... It wants nothing more than to frighten you -- and tonight, it does.
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10/10
Now THAT'S a Cliffhanger
katierose29519 March 2008
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Just as a friendly warning, if you're going watch this season finale, you'd better have the season two DVDs standing by. Because after "Devil's Trap" ends chances are, you're gonna want to go right into season two, to see the resolution the cliffhanger. It's that good. "Devil's Trap" is a very important episode for the show. It introduces Bobby, who will be in many episodes to come. It exorcises Meg, establishing the rules of demon possession, devil's traps, and rituals that will come into play over and over. It also establishes once and for all that the mission isn't the most important thing for Sam & Dean like it is for John. For the brothers, their family is what matters most and that's something that comes into play through out the series. All in all, you can't skip this episode.

"Devil's Trap" revolves around the boys trying to rescue John. Going to John's old friend Bobby, they trap Meg in a mystical symbol. They then get information on John and exorcise her back to hell. The boys manage to rescue John, but he's been possessed by the YED and attacks them. Sam shoots the YED in the leg, but it gets away. As the Winchesters drive to the hospital, a truck comes out of nowhere and smashes the Impala.

There are some great parts to this episode. I think it's really cute that Dean wanted to be a fire fighter when he was a kid. It's such a pure, heroic job that it just fits his self-image as a "protector" exactly. I also love Bobby, so I'm happy to see him introduced here. It's cool that they remember how John has "falling outs" with most of his friends. (see "Deadman's Blood.") The last time Bobby and John were together, Bobby ended up pulling a shotgun on him. I'm not sure what John could have done to get Bobby that mad, but I'm betting that it had something to do with the boys. Bobby's been in the boys' lives since they were kids and he loves them like a second father. It's sweet. I also like the scene where Meg is exorcised. The boys are actually conflicted on how to "save" her. If there's a innocent girl in there, Sam is worried that exorcism will kill her. Besides he thinks they can use Meg as leverage or to get more information. Dean sees the girl as a being tortured. He thinks they need to be set her free, even if she doesn't survive. Then, he presses the dying girl for information about John. It's morally interesting.

The best scene in the episode is the YED attacking the boys, though. It starts out with Dean, feeling guilty about using the Colt to kill the YEDs son. Not because he destroyed the human host. He feels guilty because he DOESN'T feel guilty. Because there's nothing he wouldn't do for Sam & John and it scares him. When the YED, possessing John's body, tries to comfort Dean, Dean starts to get suspicious. He eyes his narrow a bit and when "John" asks for the gun, Dean goes with his gut and points it at his "father," instead. You can see how conflicted, Dean is. How he's doubting himself, but knows he's right. Sam comes skidding back into the room, demanding to know what's going on and he's confronted with a choice. Stand with Dean or side with John. And Sam moves behind Dean. Now, you can read this as Sam just believing Dean's "he's just different" explanation, trusting that Dean knows John better than anyone and can tell that he's not right. Or you can read it as all the logical result of all the years that Dean was Sam's main "parent." The one stable, constant, person in Sam's life. His hero (see season three's "Fresh Blood.") If it comes to a choice between John and Dean, Sam always goes with his brother.

So the YED attacks them both. But he especially focuses his rage on Dean who "killed" both of his children. He taunts Dean that John & Dean don't need him. "Not the way you need them." But as he starts to kill Dean, Dean calls for his father and John fights his way out of the possession. (Side note, he's the only victim of demon possession to date who has been able to do that.) As Sam grabs the Colt, John begs his son to shoot him, so they can kill the YED. And maybe Sam would have done it. Except Dean is still there, telling Sam to not to. I'm not sure what would have happened if it was Sam & John alone, given their obsession. Sam shoot John in the leg forcing the YED out and John is saved. As they drive to the hospital, John berates Sam for not finishing off the YED. He claims that it's the more important than anything. "No, Sir," Sam replies looking at his wounded brother. "Not, more than anything." This is the episode that proves to Sam forever that Dean is the most important thing in his life.

On the down side, can the YED control the flickering of lights? Because I sort of saw it as a involuntary thing that happened around him. Why would he deliberately make the lights go all flickery when he breaks into a nursery, right? But, in "Devils' Trap" it's like he only cause the lights to go all blinky as a ruse to get Sam & Dean to think their being attacked. Before that the lights in the cabin were fine. So did he do that deliberately? Also, what happens to the human inside the body when Dean shot the YEDs son? I know he died, but was he destroyed forever like the demon because he died by the Colt?

My favorite part of the episode: Dean's utter calmness as he shoots the YED's son to save Sam.
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10/10
No it's not the end! Brace yourself for more guys, Cause it just gets better
zombiehigh181 November 2011
Warning: Spoilers
I'm not going to write a summary for this episode, because this is the one you have to see for your self.

"Supernatural" took us into the back roads of America (I know it's shoot in Vancouver but it's where it is supposed to be) into the grim life of the Winchester family. Through the series you grow attached to the boys you cry when they cry and you laugh when they do. The chemistry between the brothers was extraordinary that you will have a tough time believing they are not brothers in real life. You travel with the boys following their quest to find their mother's killer and their missing father until you reach up this point when you think you grabbed all the threads of the story but then you discover there is more into it. And you are left hanging to know what the writers have more to offer.

The "Devil's trap" is season one's finale but sure not the end of the story. It's when the boys learned that the family is what mattered the most. It's when Dean found out that there is no limit for what he can do to protect his family (that's when he is down right scary). When Sam stood by his brother trusting his instincts.

I liked it when Dean said that he wanted to be a fireman when he was little it suits his personality very well and gives some reality to the character after all he was such an ordinary kid with innocent dreams once.

But, My favourite part is the scene in the cabin where Dean fell on the floor all hurt and bleeding yet the only thing he could think of was to ask Sam to check on their father.

This episode also establishes some elements and ideas that will stick around through the upcoming seasons. The boys learn to use a Devil's trap and the exorcism spell. We are introduced to the idea of daemon possession.

We get to meet Bobby Singer, the boys' surrogate father. A man the boys will depend on for seasons to come and sometimes is their only voice of reason in troublesome events. Jim Beaver is such a treat to see on this show.

I hate to say this but, On the down side there are some troubling questions that go through my mind here: In the "Phantom Traveller" episode the boys knew of Daemon possession so, how come they are surprised that Meg was actually possessing some poor girl? Also as experienced John can be as a hunter he should have known how to protect himself from daemon possession and use one of those charms or get a tattoo (See "Born under a bad sign" and "Jus in Bello").

And last but sure not least, The final scene will sure leave your mouth hanging wide open. (Oh Dean is gonna be mad when he sees that car!)
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8/10
Perplexing
mm-3913 September 2007
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'Devil's Trap' is a perplexing episode with plots and twists which creates the illusion of one event, while another actually unfolds. The unfolding story leads the viewer wanting more. Devil's Trap's character development of the omnipotent one, John Winchester, creates John's own downfall. Sam and Dean have to handle 2 missions at one time. Will Sam and Dean save a family from Iowa from a Y.E.D attack and can they help their dad who is on a different mission? I love Dean's statement about whipping the Y.E.D, but no such luck. Sam almost burns himself out of hatred for the Y.E.D. Devil's Trap is a two part episode because of the stunning conclusion. 8 out of 10. I love this show. I just got season 2 on DVD.
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10/10
wow
soccerlover98712 May 2006
i love this episode. I thought it was amazing. There was action and it was just so good. When Sam and Dean caught Meg, i was SO happy. She deserved it.i hate her so much. And i thought it was really funny when dean called her a bitch and said she wasn't a girl. And when Jon was possessed by the demon and was hurting Dean i was SO sad. And then when they were on their way to the hospital and the truck hit them, oh my god i was SO mad that's how the season ended. i wanted to know what happened. I know there's no way they can kill off Sam and dean, dean especially i love him SO much. But they could get rid of there dad, but i don't think they will. i cant wait until next season though!!!!!!!!
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9/10
The Key of Salomon
claudio_carvalho26 December 2006
While visiting their father's friend Bobby Singer to learn more about demons, Dean and Sam are visited by Meg, who wants the ancient colt. They trap her completely powerless in the protective circles of the Key of Salomon and Dean interrogates her while Sam exorcises the demon that had possessed Meg's body. Before dying, Meg tells them where John Winchester is. Dean and Sam have to use their abilities to rescue John.

"Devil's Trap" is another great episode of this series. Full of action, the last episode of the First Season is interrupted in its climax. In my opinion, this usual procedure of the producers of TV Series is shameful, since we fans have to wait until the release of the next box of DVD. I do not understand why these people that do not have any respect for the fans and only aims money do not conclude the episode in the end of the season. My vote is nine.

Title (Brazil): "A Armadilha do Diabo" ("The Devil's Trap")
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10/10
What a Finale!
ulrikekalb18 January 2020
This is a great first finale! Sums up a fantastic first season and left you with the highest anticipation for season 2!
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9/10
Cliffhanger aside, this is a good finale for the first season
CubsandCulture6 September 2019
I really don't like the show's tendency to have cliffhangers in the finale. This one is literal out of left field. The convention feels cheap and lazy to me in the context of a fantasy show. Sometimes I wish the show would let us catch our breath.

Apart from that this is a wonderful finale. It reflects the pilot a great deal in the dynamics of the boys. Jeffery Dean Morgan makes a wonderful Yellow Eyes and this one better performances from both Ackles and Padalecki in the first season. Add in the mostly tight writing and sharp direction this is an exciting bit of TV.

Season 1:

On the whole the first season is quite rocky. There is a severe split between the mythos episodes and the monster of the week ones. The writing does not blend the competing demands of a procedural with mythology all that well. Likewise, the show's visual style is all over the place in this season. Some of this is the network demanding a brighter look but this season doesn't have the stable tone defined quite yet. It is only the last few episodes that the show starts to settle into a consistent visual construction. The low points of this season are really low-"Bugs" especially is the worst episode for much of the series and it still has a strong claim on being the worst ever. The high points are that high-only "Faith" competes with being among the best of the series. But apart from all that this season provides a benchmark for the the quality of the show. No other season, to date, has been this rocky, abet a couple of seasons are close.

Average score by episode: 7.0909 (out of 10) Season score: 7.5 (out of 10)

Top 3 episodes 1. "Faith" 2. "Hell House" 3. "Skin"

Bottom 3 1. "Bugs" 2. "The Benders" 3. "Provenance"
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9/10
All we got
shwetafabm24 May 2020
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The family dynamic is exlpored, has some good scenes. We meet the Demon and Meg is terrifying and psychotic. And of course we meet Bobby.

Spoilers first season thoughts I am rewatching spn, was my fave show till season 5 but i stopped watching at 9 and am rewatching. My rating for season 1 comes out as 8.5/10. It builds up the relationship and establishes it well. We get the feel that Sam is the center and Dean the snarky sidekick but the individual stories seem to be mostly focusing on Dean and so do most of the interactions with people while the main plot is more about Sam. Dean's character is slowly built which is good because the initial eps make him seem like a very superficial character. We see that Sam's the good boy who might be marked for something evil. Dean is obedient to his father and a good guy too but is a bit of a bully big brother and very cocky. We get the relationship with the father which we see develop well for the very little time we have. The characters are well done though they take a while to settle. By the end of season 2 ep3 there is no need for characterization, they are well established. We also see some goofy parts of the brothers and the typical sibling relationship. The best part is that there characters make sense, it makes sense why they are the way they, Sam doesn't even know his mother and Dean not only has a brotherly love for Sam but a paternal love too which is why he is willing to sacrifice more. Some episodes are amazing and original like Faith, 10/10, there are others that are good in the monster of the week procedural like the hook one, bloody mary one and the picture one and hell house. Surprisingly hell house is the only sorta comedic one, spn shines in its comedy, its metaness and how much it embraces its ridiculousness, i guess it is more developed in later seasons. As a recent horror fan i think the horror aspect was ok, its hard to do horror so i can't expect hereditary from spn when it does a monster an ep. Kill by numbers is rarely scary especially when we don't care about the people getting canned. Main story could be scarier if dean and sam didn't act like they kill a demon everyday at this point. Also the whole colt thing irks me, it irks me more as we go along. It didn't so much in the season. Magical object is a way to storytell, it's a piece of the genre but the way it is introduced is too easy and all. Plotlines in S1 1. Where is Dad A bit frustrating 2. Who is the killer Want to know more 3. What's wrong with Sam? Interesting especially how he is shown so sweer 4. Dean's character development Grown up in the life, has shut off wanting normalcy, likes to kill, is sarcastic, cares for his family, has no self respect, actually had somewhat of a healthy view of dying as we see in faith but i guess it's his Dad that messes it up 5. Sam Sweet nice empathetic guy consumed with revenge, loves his family but wants out
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5/10
season finally
royhobbs19917 May 2006
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I particularly found this to be one of the worst episodes of the season. I was sooo pumped to watch it and had an unfulfilled feeling after watching it. What does this episode do for the future of the show? There are soo many questions that need to be answered.

We did find out in this episode that the head demon really wants Sammy converted to evil. So to me it is w/o question that he survived the crash. Now as for Jon and Dean who knows? I don't think the show can survive w/o 2 of the main 3 actors, plus if Sammy is apprehended by the demon there has to be someone left to try to find/rescue him.

Supposedly the colt only has 1 bullet left. So are we to assume that the colt has no significance in the next season? How can there be another full season of trying to locate the head demon and saving the only bullet they have to kill it? So there has to be another way.

I wish we had more to go on. To me, I think that next season Sammy comes to terms with some of his own 'supernatural' abilities. Finds others that have similar abilities and seeks help in trying to figure out how to control and use them. Maybe he will get regular visions like Doyle(sp) and Cordelia did on the show 'Angel'.

I'm interested what any of you have to add or think might happen next season.
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