Let's talk about spin-offs...

[dizzojay]

 So, many words have been written about the impending prequel from Supernatural, the WInchesters.

It's clearly divided opinion.  Many are really on board with the idea, some obviously aren't, and judging by things I've read on Twitter in recent weeks, some of those who aren't really need to wind their neck in.  The hateful shit that is spewing out of some corners of fandom is ridiculous, and totally not okay.

But, that aside, from my point of view, it's not the spin-off I would have chosen, as I have no particular love for either John or Mary, but here we are.  It's Jensen's baby, and I trust him to honour the Supernatural legacy so I will definitely give it a chance (although I'm not sure yet how I'm going to watch it here in the UK ... that's something I need to figure out).

But the whole thing has got me thinking to what spin-off I would like to see, and I know exactly what that would be.

Okay, humour me here...

Sam and Dean (played by Jared and Jensen of course) just puttering around the bunker doing boring everyday and domestic stuff.

Just picture it:

• The supply run where Sam didn't forget the pie


• The day Dean's memory foam mattress was delivered


• The day Dean changed his duvet cover for the first time


• Sam stomping out of the laundry room, moaning that Castiel's tie has turned all their smalls blue


• Dean in the kitchen trying to figure out why his souffle has collapsed


• The shirtless boys washing the Impala on a hot summers day


• Sam and Dean arguing over the remote


• Sam pretending he doesn't know that Dean has every episode of the Great British Bake Off saved on Tivo


• Dean making no secret of the fact that he knows Sam has 'Titanic' saved on Tivo


• and the true horror episode ... unblocking the toilet

I would pay good money to watch that!

Comments

[fairyniamh]

Honestly, I stopped watching SPN when Soulless Sam showed up. I still write/read the fandom, but I have always been of the mind that if anyone doesn't like something, just walk away and don't complain about it.

Besides, none of that stops you from looking at and enjoying the pretties (chacters) online!

[apachefirecat]

LOL That sounds delightful!!! I'm also about in the same boat as you trying to figuring out how I'll ever get to see it. If it airs on regular TV, though, it will eventually hit the UK and DVD -- that's what we'll have to wait for, mate. :) I also had my doubts when I first read about the prequel (your post being the first I've seen of it), but if Jensen's behind it, I KNOW it will be good. <3 He would never disappoint his fans with anything less!

[cuddyclothes]

I'm completely unenthusiastic about The Winchesters. Yeah, the cash cow is being milked. Good luck to everyone.