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The most recent episode of Supernatural, "O Brother, Where Art Thou?" was a disappointment to viewers across the board. The episode blatantly disregarded canon established in season 5, while also normalizing sexual violence and turning a blind eye to consent.
We as an audience are aware that on a show like Supernatural, bad things happen. People are hurt, people die, and we see the not-so-pretty aspects of humanity reflected in angels and demons alike. We don't expect there to be sunshine and daisies. However, we do expect integrity, continuity, and respect for both canon and characterization. Eugenie Ross-Leming and Brad Buckner have no such respect. Across 18 episodes, this writing team has made fans question why they continue to watch the show. From "Route 666" to "Dark Dynasty," Ross-Leming and Buckner have proven that they are more than happy to create questionable situations and shrug off established identities.
This mid-season finale in particular was problematic and troubling for many fans who have been loyal viewers for years. Not only did Ross-Leming and Buckner go out of their way to avoid including Castiel, but the over-sexualization of a primordial being and the repetitions of underlying homophobia were cheap and tasteless.
It is with all due respect that we as a fandom request that Ross-Leming and Buckner not be allowed the freedom to further destroy the show we all love. Instead, leave the writing to those who have continually demonstrated the knowledge and consideration necessary to keep the show at its best—Robbie Thompson, Robert Berens, Andrew Dabb, and Nancy Won.
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Dear Supernatural Writers,
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December 11, 2015
The silence from the studio is loud but it does not mean we are being ignored. I am exhausted by the constant disregard for the stories we care about but I am not walking away from this fight yet.
December 11, 2015
Seeing this kind of movement confirms that the frustration felt by so many is real and justified. It is exhausting to fight for the integrity of a show we once trusted but the momentum here keeps me moving forward.
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These two took everything I loved about Supernatural and salt and burned it with a lack of regard for character and mythology continuity. Not to mention icky dubcon out the wazoo.
In case, you are wondering why you keep losing an audience their "storytelling" ability is a prime example. And this isn't just about their mindless, brutal killing off our beloved Charlie or "where's the angel": it's about clunky writing, their inability to set pacing, use and abuse of tired overused tropes, pervasive racist/mysogonistic themes, inability to write subtle subtext, and the like
Racist truck. Dean having the hots for a dog, Tying only one of Styne's arms, so that he can escape easier. Killing Charlie, because "the story took us there".
End the nepotism @ SPN! The only reason Eugenie was hired back is because she's married to Bob
they have constant issues with non con/dub con. seem to live off the notion that rape or any type of sexual abuse is hilarious. not to mention their complete lack of understanding the main characters and completely butchering them and turning them into something unrecognizable. they have GOT TO GO!! GOT TO GO. THEY!! HAVE!! GOT!! TO!! GO!!!!!!!!
I have watches since season 4. I love this show. It not just a show but part of my life. Well, it used to be. It has been disappointment after disappointment. Its season 15 and they have ruined everything wonderful that made me want to watch it 100x's over! The thrill is gone.
Found this on twitter and I don't know about the episode you have for this, but yes at least replace BuckLeming/BuckLemming due to episode 12×21. Do Writers now go to school and Learn to write?
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The most recent episode of Supernatural, "O Brother, Where Art Thou?" was a disappointment to viewers across the board. The episode blatantly disregarded canon established in season 5, while also normalizing sexual violence and turning a blind eye to consent.
We as an audience are aware that on a show like Supernatural, bad things happen. People are hurt, people die, and we see the not-so-pretty aspects of humanity reflected in angels and demons alike. We don't expect there to be sunshine and daisies. However, we do expect integrity, continuity, and respect for both canon and characterization. Eugenie Ross-Leming and Brad Buckner have no such respect. Across 18 episodes, this writing team has made fans question why they continue to watch the show. From "Route 666" to "Dark Dynasty," Ross-Leming and Buckner have proven that they are more than happy to create questionable situations and shrug off established identities.
This mid-season finale in particular was problematic and troubling for many fans who have been loyal viewers for years. Not only did Ross-Leming and Buckner go out of their way to avoid including Castiel, but the over-sexualization of a primordial being and the repetitions of underlying homophobia were cheap and tasteless.
It is with all due respect that we as a fandom request that Ross-Leming and Buckner not be allowed the freedom to further destroy the show we all love. Instead, leave the writing to those who have continually demonstrated the knowledge and consideration necessary to keep the show at its best—Robbie Thompson, Robert Berens, Andrew Dabb, and Nancy Won.
Updates
December 11, 2015
The silence from the studio is loud but it does not mean we are being ignored. I am exhausted by the constant disregard for the stories we care about but I am not walking away from this fight yet.
December 11, 2015
Seeing this kind of movement confirms that the frustration felt by so many is real and justified. It is exhausting to fight for the integrity of a show we once trusted but the momentum here keeps me moving forward.
20 Comments
These writers make a mockery of the show & characters and many of us dread their eps. It's time.
These two took everything I loved about Supernatural and salt and burned it with a lack of regard for character and mythology continuity. Not to mention icky dubcon out the wazoo.
In case, you are wondering why you keep losing an audience their "storytelling" ability is a prime example. And this isn't just about their mindless, brutal killing off our beloved Charlie or "where's the angel": it's about clunky writing, their inability to set pacing, use and abuse of tired overused tropes, pervasive racist/mysogonistic themes, inability to write subtle subtext, and the like
Racist truck. Dean having the hots for a dog, Tying only one of Styne's arms, so that he can escape easier. Killing Charlie, because "the story took us there".
End the nepotism @ SPN! The only reason Eugenie was hired back is because she's married to Bob
they have constant issues with non con/dub con. seem to live off the notion that rape or any type of sexual abuse is hilarious. not to mention their complete lack of understanding the main characters and completely butchering them and turning them into something unrecognizable. they have GOT TO GO!! GOT TO GO. THEY!! HAVE!! GOT!! TO!! GO!!!!!!!!
I have watches since season 4. I love this show. It not just a show but part of my life. Well, it used to be. It has been disappointment after disappointment. Its season 15 and they have ruined everything wonderful that made me want to watch it 100x's over! The thrill is gone.
Found this on twitter and I don't know about the episode you have for this, but yes at least replace BuckLeming/BuckLemming due to episode 12×21. Do Writers now go to school and Learn to write?
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These writers make a mockery of the show & characters and many of us dread their eps. It's time.