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Jensen - apparently you don't need a hat to differentiate between Michael and Dean. Judging by reviews of people who've seen the premier episode your portrayal of Michael is pretty damn brilliant. :)

This ^ is the crux of the problem with the current writing team. Not that we want a soap opera, but come on... way too much is left unsaid.

Definitely. And he could walk... and there goes the show. Jensen is beyond loyal but he is becoming outspoken in terms of his disenchantment. Last spring he was so enthused about Michael. I can imagine his disappointment now that they're 8 (?) episodes in. Michael goes nowhere, just like DD, purgatory, Amara, etc. And that epic Michael vs Lucifer fight to end all fights!! Those guys were trussed up for three days for pete's sake!! Dabb must've seen from the first dailies that it wasn't going to read on screen. I hope his management is putting out feelers for new projects.

I have a feeling Jensen’s performance will be noticed. The series is coming to an end. He’ll be snapped up I’m sure. Casting directors are always on the look out for fresh talent.

I hope all the casting directors will get wind of Jensen’s performance as Michael. There’s sure to be accolades. He’s head and shoulders above most everyone else on The CW or most networks. Despite writing and dufus Dabb, his talent can’t help but shine through. I can’t wait to see Michael on Thursday ?

How could germaphope Pole sleep on that food crumb covered bare mattress? I expected a cockroach to crawl across a stuffed toy any second. The kitchen appeared equally cluttered and dirty.... and those mysterious dog crates? Where were the dogs? What do these lazy people do all day besides talk on a phone app? Obviously not clean the house. However, I do get the impression we are being totally manipulated with this particular couple. Timelines are way off... I'm sure of it. Why didn't cigar breath Jesse stay in his own hotel room and just gallantly allow TLC to arrange for another room for Drama Darcey? Yikes! those forehead veins. I thought they were going to pop any second. I think she was straining to eke out some tears, or maybe it was having boobs hoisted up under her chin. $600 is all the money Big Ange has? She cannot buy gas now? How little are these participants receiving from TLC? I don't understand Michael. Obviously he was going to be found out. Stealing seemed incredibly stupid on his part. Maybe he wasn't so keen to meet with Donald after all? The $600 was worth the hell he went through, I guess. Hazel looks malnourished. And now she's pregnant? I hope we learn more next week at the reunion although I doubt it. The moderator is doing her usual dumbfounded stare at the camera I see.

Well, it's actually me saying it's ok for anyone to be a follower...not just Sam. And I was talking about the series as a whole. Although under Dabb they do seem to be pushing Sam as leader and take action man. But Dean's got the domineering personality of a leader. In fact, he expects to lead the charge.

I wonder how Jensen is feeling about the handling of Michael. He was so enthusiastic last Spring and saying he couldn't believe the storyline would last as long. I wonder what they told him, because apparently it's 2 episodes then flashbacks then Dean hunts alongside Sam as per usual. Michael is but a blip. He must be feeling a bit let down.

Sam's the smart one. Bob Singer said so. Leader and follower is discussed here a lot. Leaders are nothing without followers, so both are equally important. Sam is both a leader and a follower. Dean is a leader only. There is nothing wrong with this scenario, it's not a slight against Sam.

Cats are perfectly happy to remain indoors all their lives. However, if you allow your cat to roam outside and then after a while decided to make kitty an indoor cat, the cat will be miserable and wail to go out. From kittenhood keep your kitties inside. Give them toys to chase and a window to look out of and they'll live long happy lives.

Wow Phil really got his knickers in a twist with the guy who dared to criticize his advice. He certainly can dish it out but he cannot take it.

I think Dabb has made the show more complicated. Too many storylines, too many characters and no one knows who can do what these days in terms of powers. Everyone is super powered at the debut and then when their powers get in the way of plot there's some feeble reason why they can't heal or transport any more. Then there's editing under Dabb. Why must profound weighty scenes be interrupted with something else going on? Who okays editing? It's so choppy and takes us out of the moment we're relishing at the time. It's very noticeable compared to early seasons. So much is wrong under Dabb's hands. I could write a book.

I was watching Jensen with Kelly on YouTube when my neighbour stopped by. She didn't know Jensen from a hole in the wall but said, 'oh, he's nice'. I said 'how old would you say he is?' and she said 'about 25?'. LOL He does look incredibly young, but a lot slimmer when he's Jensen. He seems to gain about 20 pounds of muscle when he's Dean.

Hunting is a sick horrible business. There's no skill involved. They lure the animal to an area then shoot it. And probably do exactly what this couple did - just leave it there to rot. The thrill of the kill. It's sickening. Puppy mills should be outlawed in all States. Lots of lovely dogs at the local Humane Society just waiting for a home. I really detested this episode.

The show is the same day in day out. The old adage - same shit, different day - truly applies now to the Dr. Phil Show. Even a new set design could shake things up a bit. Because no matter the dire issue at hand and no matter how crazy the guests - it's all the same thing. He gives the same advice, sends them off to the same place and repeats the same 5 or 6 witticisms over and over. A paradigm shift is sorely needed here.

Anyone watch Ellen today? Lady GaGa said 90 Day Fiancé is her favourite reality show. ??

What a waste of two hours. Irritating Jennifer and doofus Bobby deserve each other. Ridiculous beyond belief.

Well, we were going to get the Waywards come hell or high water. The teen girl hunters plus woobie Jack are what Dabb & Co think audiences want. And maybe they do. The viewer demographic has changed over the years to a younger and much less sophisticated and demanding group (IMO I don't have stats of course - just going by tweets and con questions). Expect more dad bod jokes, etc. I was hoping they'd acknowledge Dean's 40th birthday, but now I'm not so keen. It could just be another opportunity to make digs at aging Dean who don't know nothing bout nothing these days, just pass the beer and pie. I think we're all pretty bitter right now.

Jensen is too good of an actor for this show. They have gold in their hands and they let it slip through their fingers. Any opportunity to spotlight Jensen is rushed and poorly written and Dean's rarely provided any follow through or downtime. Dean just jumps back into the game. I get the impression TPTB have to be bonked over the head, so any twitter or whatever mass complaint will go unnoticed. They did pick up on the Samelia discontent. The plot was dropped like a hot tamale and the actress never even invited to a convention even though she featured in more episodes than others. I get the impression ice cold Mary complaints also reached the ears of TPTB. Thus the scene with Sam and Jensen which, of course, centred around baby Sammy. It was supposed to humanize Mother but only resulted in accenting Jensen's brilliance as an actor and Sam's weakness. So some complaints do reach their ears, but they respond so inadequately. Like they don't understand the issue. One thing of late is that Jensen is speaking out. He says things at conventions and receives cheers and applause. Once the season is underway he might speak out even more if Michael is shoved over and not explored. Jensen might be our voice. But, anyway, it won't matter much. The series is in its December.

I don't watch daytime TV and don't know Kelly Rippa from Adam. But I find Ellen annoying so.... There used to be a show called Inside the Actor's Studio. James Lipton spent an hour with the actor discussing his/her craft. I'd love to see Jensen on something like this instead of the fluff stuff.

I can't rag on either of them this time because it's so incredibly sad to lose a baby. The people at the clinic could have been a bit more empathetic, wow! But, as others have pointed out, timelines are so odd on this show. How long has Pole been in Brazil? Then there's Jon's hair which must grow at an alarming rate judging by that car ride. Baby Lucy should be some indicator of time passing, but she always looks the same age. Do they purposely put that large interviewer lady in such a small chair for fun? They did the same thing last time. I kept expecting it to break. Not that she's fat or anything, but she's obviously very tall.

I forgot to DVR too. Damn!! I wish he'd get invited on something besides Kelly Live. *Just checked and they seem to put full episodes of this awful morning show on YT. So we'll get to see our boy. How do those guys jump so high???

Jensen is a difficult man to read. He holds a lot to his chest and he's loyal to a fault. But he's been more and more outspoken in his disappointments. He was genuinely excited about Michael. He was chuffed that the storyline was apparently going to last a while. I think he got to select the wardrobe, he worked on his voice and posture and knowing Jensen he thought a lot about his portrayal. But now it seems Michael is done by episode 3 (a la DemonDean), there might be flashbacks, Dean/Michael might return sometime during the season - but might not. And then all this silliness about destruction of earth (yawn). Come on writers, think of something new for once!! I wonder if Jensen's signed a 2-year deal? I have a feeling season 15 will be announced as the last. Hope they bring back Kripke or at least fire Dabb for the final goodbye.

The resurrection of Mary has gone over like a lead balloon. Mary is a true character fail, both in terms of writing and actress. Hope she goes on fire again soon...

Women should rule the world. No show questions or Michael questions from Gold Panel it seems.