This is the start of a new…series, I guess you could say; I’m calling them ‘Random Fandom Thoughts.’ These I’ll post when something comes up.
I am a proud, self-professed fangirl. As you can tell, I like watching movies and TV shows. I love the stories, the development. As many fans end up doing, I fall in love with the characters and grow to admire many of the actors and actresses. I read fanfiction on almost a daily basis. And my brain will have several fandoms swirling around at the same time. For instance, I am currently watching BBC’s The Musketeers, mainly for the next part in my review series, but I also adore the show. Thus, I am going back to some of my favorite fanfictions. And I’m watching Supernatural again from the beginning. I just finished reading some awesome fanfictions for it. And I’ve just seen How to Train Your Dragon 3: The Hidden World, so I’ve gone back to some fictions there and at this moment listening to the soundtrack (and the other two while I drive). Makes for some interesting thoughts at times!
But this is what makes me happy. It’s how I unwind and relax. (Seriously, if I could get paid for watching shows and exploring the fanworld, I’d be happy).
Onto the news of the hour (aka, why I decided I needed to share)
The beloved trio behind Supernatural announced yesterday that next season, number 15, will be the last.
A stab of sorrow that first moment I heard. I have come to love this show. The fandom. The family. I came to the show late; between seasons ten and eleven. (I managed to finish the first nine seasons in a little over a month, once I got hooked by the end of season one). Then I found out about Jared’s Always Keep Fighting campaign. That won my loyalty and devotion. And finding out how supportive the fandom is, of the stars, and of each other. I love all the brotherly moments. How Sam and Dean will (and have) died for each other. They rib each other, but will hug…when the world is ending. I have grown to yell at the TV or computer screen when the boys do something stupid (they’ll fix it, eventually). I have sobbed as they and other major characters have died (I have not forgiven them for killing Charlie).
But I have not shed tears yet over the announcement. Honestly, I was a bit shocked that a fifteenth season was announced. The actors have families; they have children. And they’ve commented about having to spend time away from them. And we, as loving and caring fans, feel bad. We love Jared and Jensen, and Misha, and all the rest. But we wouldn’t love them if they weren’t such nice family men. Yes, if there was one show I wish could go on forever, it’s Supernatural. But I know it can’t.
So, I wish the boys luck in their futures, but I also eagerly await the twists, turns, and surprises of another season. And I am sure that I will at least take an interest in future projects of theirs. And really, the fandom will never die. We’ll re-watch the show over and over (example, me). We’ll re-read and create new fanfictions. (I mean, Harry Potter fans wrote new stories before Cursed Child or Fantastic Beasts came out. Star Wars was going strong on fanfiction with new stories daily before the newest trilogy was in the works). “Family don’t end in blood,” and I’m sure the fans…the family will still connect with each other.
Though, I willingly admit, I guarantee I will be a sobbing mess come season fifteen. I will have pillow and tissues at the ready.
Feel free to comments your thoughts. Who is your favorite? Sam? Dean? Cas? Luci? Favorite season? Favorite case?
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