What I haven't seen is her putting down Dean to build up Sam. She doesn't do that. In fact, unlike many reviewers (unbiased, Sam biased and Dean biased alike), Sylvia was able to see behind Dean's spoken words to his real feelings. This means to me she is watching and reviewing the show in as unbiased a manner as is possible for any fan who has a preference.

And by that, I don't mean a preference that impacts her analysis of the episode and the character. Her preference for Sam comes out in the extra comments about how fine Sam he is looking, etc.

I may not be a Samgirl but my goodness Jared did look good in this  (better than last season when I felt he was too bulked up).  He looked even better in one of the photos from a cut scene (reminiscent to the towel scene in Hell House).

I have read truly biased reviews (some Sam and some Dean). I can say that the reviews here are not in that category.  And only a few comments are totally biased. Most of the parties commenting on Sylvia's reviews are reasonable even with their complaints. It is a shame you are considering foregoing these reviews because you are having difficulty seeing the difference between attacks on the characters and complaints about the characterization.

This Deangirl intends to keep coming here every Tuesday for one of the better reviews of the show. I also find myself commenting here, which is unusual for me. I'm usually a lurker but the discussions and remarks here have drawn me out.  And I'm not afraid to comment either (on some truly Sam-biased review sites I am afraid) because most of the comments show the parties making them are reasonable adults discussing a show they love.

Sylvia is allowed to like one character more than the other, and if you've read her reviews, which I suspect you haven't actually done, at least not very many, you'd see that though she has a preference, she tries very hard to write balanced reviews, and has even managed to pull that off when the episodes themselves were out of balance. I'm tired of all the people coming on here and looking down on her, and her writing, solely because you don't like that she doesn't share your preference. There are tons, and tons of sites out there that worship the ground that Dean and Jensen each walk on, to an unreasonable extent in some cases. If that's what you want to read, why don't you go hang out there and allow us to continue our discussion in peace?

Sylvia is allowed to like one character more than the other, and if you've read her reviews, which I suspect you haven't actually done, at least not very many, you'd see that though she has a preference, she tries very hard to write balanced reviews, and has even managed to pull that off when the episodes themselves were out of balance. I'm tired of all the people coming on here and looking down on her, and her writing, solely because you don't like that she doesn't share your preference. There are tons, and tons of sites out there that worship the ground that Dean and Jensen each walk on. If that's what you want to read, why don't you go hang out there and allow us to continue our discussion in peace?

Holy crap – Ackles plays two versions of himself on screen and at the same time. Through the subtlest changes in the way he moved and emoted, at no point was their confusion as to which Dean was on screen – now that is some serious acting.

Similarly, Padalecki played both himself, and himself hosting Lucifer – and as Lucifer, his affect was so not-Sam (while never going over the top), that there can be no doubt Padalecki has the acting ability to do any role he wants.

Even the actor playing Cas was amazing at playing two different versions of himself. Great jobs all around.

All Samfans and Deanfans are free to comment here about the script, the pacing, the acting, to squee, and dither, and discuss, and yes, critique when warranted. However, critiquing isn't bashing, but perhaps you were unable to see the difference.

I think that the posters here are incredibly intelligent and passionate about Show, and don't tend to critique just to be mean or sassy. What you're reading here is real, honest feedback. No one was bashing Ackles that I could tell, merely, they were making observations that were completely reasonable. Should you find yourself uncomfortable with this kind of genuine feedback, however, you are of course, free to find what you are looking for elsewhere.

AlphaGirl is right, there is room for all, SPN or otherwise. But with that comes the need to play well with others. Which everyone here does, regardless of personal opinion, and, indeed, sometimes in spite of it.

Of course, Sam looked mighty fine in them so I guess I shouldn't really regret seeing those photos.

I see comments here aimed at Jensen that I don't care for, I agree. I see comments here aimed at Jared that I don't care for. But what I come here for, first and foremost is to read Sylvia's reviews, and to discuss the episode with other people. That's the whole point in coming HERE instead of going to one of the other sites that offer reviews and/or episode discussion.

(Yes, this comment was edited, because I changed my mind about what I wanted to say, and how I wanted to say it. Being snide with someone solely because they're being snide first is no justification.)

I love this site's articles and reviews, and usually I'm okay with the Sam bias here. I pretty much expect to find a lot of Dean criticism from the regular people who comment here, and I understand Sylvia prefers Sam/Jared over Dean/Jensen and again, that's fine.  But I just feel like bashing Jensen is being encouraged here now, and I'm sorry, but that's just not cool to me. You certainly don't have to love or even like Jensen, but I don't know why people can't praise Jared without resorting to knocking Jensen as an actor. I mean, no matter how much people criticize Jensen here, it's not going to make me think any less of Jensen as an actor. So, I don't see the point? Jared is wonderful as Sam and Jensen is wonderful as Dean, IMO.

But again, I know this is primarily a Sam/Jared girl site, so I expect praise for Jared and none for Jensen.  But it just seems it's a whole lot of Dean hate, and now Jensen is being thrown to the wolves as well (probably because so many Sam girls hate Castiel and resent the Dean/Castiel storyline, so might as well bash Jensen too, I guess?). It's just become unpleasant, in my opinion. Oh well. Thanks.

Yes. We absolutely agree.  

But yes, the apocalypse would seem to be more important to the public at large, oddly enough. ; )

Aw, that's good to hear, AlphaGirl!  :-)

I love this sites articles and reviews, and usually I'm okay with the Sam bias here.  I pretty much expect to find a lot of Dean criticism from the regular people who comment here, and I understand Sylvia prefers Sam/Jared over Dean/Jensen and again, that's fine.  But I just feel like bashing Jensen is being encouraged here now, and I'm sorry, but that's just not cool to me.  You certainly don't have to love or even like Jensen, but I don't know why people can't praise Jared without resorting to knocking Jensen as an actor.  I mean, no matter how much people criticize Jensen here, it's not going to make me think any less of Jensen as an actor.  So, I don't see the point?  Jared is wonderful as Sam and Jensen is wonderful as Dean, IMO.

But again, I know this is primarily a Sam/Jared girl site, so I expect praise for Jared and none for Jensen.  But it just seems it's a whole lot of Dean hate, and now Jensen is being thrown to the wolves as well (probably because so many Sam girls hate Castiel and resent the Dean/Castiel storyline, so might as well bash Jensen too, I guess?).  It's just become unpleasant, in my opinion.  Oh well.  Thanks.

There is room for all fandoms around here, SPN or otherwise.

Sylvia, your reviews are awesome and will be missed. Take care.

Thanks anyway, Sylvia.  I'm still a fan of your reviews.  Keep up the good work.

Yes, he should have some scars…Dean does…but I am not complaining.
We certainly are lucky girls.

Joan

You know , you are right. Sam really wearing a gray t-shirt and sweats but he was sleeping in that attire so to me it was pj's. I am glad you agree with me though.

Yeah! It is Thursday again.

Joan