You are crazy. That episode was funny. Supernatural is usually always dark except for a few lighter episodes (if you can call "light", having to stop some homicidal kid ghosts). I think they have a few more this season because well, in the grand scheme of things there isn't much to smile about. Its the freaking apocalpyse. It wasn't the greatst episode but most of what they did worked for me. Especially the beginning with all the Impala's and the faux Sam and Deans running around. Of course some of it was predictable but doesn't mean it wasn't quality.  The writers who came up with the whole Supernatural book plotline are genius. It works really well within the context of the show and even can give the actual characters insight to things they wouldn't have known, like at the end with the Colt. The dude who plays the prophet is funny too. And special shout out to the chick because I remember her from Ginger Snaps.

I liked this weeks episode even better than last week.

I've been to fan conventions and done role playing (though not larping).  Most shows would really make fun of geeks in a mean way.  This episode skewered the fans with love.

And it wasn't really  about the ghost du jour.  It was about Sam and Dean making an actual connection with people who weren't hunters, the people they are saving the world for.  They are really pretty cut off and don't know that many normal people.  But they spent some time with those two guys and those guys were actually  tougher and more resourceful than they thought.

Kara S

I agree these type of episodes should be more spaced out. It's kind of like making a mixed tape with 2 ballads in a row. Overall this episode was just ok for me. I did like them parodying  themselves. Especially the Bale Batman voice all the Dean's were using.

I gotta agree with ponyboy, I laughed quite a bit throughout the episode.

Like karas1 said, most shows would make fun of 'geeks' in a mean way, but this one wasn't. Although a lot of the moments with them were hilarious, it was still pretty true to how it is with larping....or at least I assume so since i've never larped before.

As egoist pointed out, the Bale Batman voices were funny, the prophet was funny, even the psychotic superfan Beck was funny in some parts...the way she'd blow kisses to Sam and he'd just roll his eyes. I thought the episode was entertaining.

And as karas1 said, the episode was mainly about Sam and Dean connecting with those they are saving....even the fans that think Sam and Dean's life is just a story in a book. I think the main punch-line was showing Sam and Dean that they are making a difference and that what they are doing (trying to save the world) is worth it and not a waste of time.....

Plus now they know more about the Colt. If I remember correctly, when Dean was transported to the future, Future Dean had just recently acquired the Colt after Sam had said yes to Lucifer.....but thanks to superfan Beck, they now have a clue as where it is and could get it sooner than Future Dean did.

This was a B all the way!

The same grade I would have given last weeks episode.

Very funny, and well done as usual, geek moments had me rolling.

I thought for sure we would see a dozen Impalas pulling out at the end.

Fear not, take your meds, the end is near and it should start to get real serious.

This was a good episode, for a Filler. I always wonder though its like sometimes they go against other lesser demons and ghosts and in this case ghost children and I wonder how messed up it would be if Sam and Dean got offed by such lesser spirits and demons than the big boys that they are normally fighting! I know obviously the writers wouldnt take us that route or would they? but still it gets you wondering! Bad thing about Chucks books is any Demon can pick it up and give it a read. Eh whatever! Supernatural is still awesome.