Supernatural 5x08 "Changing Channels" Reaction

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[@Elnont]

My absolute favourite episode in supernatural! God I love Gabriel, the actor is so good at playing the funny side hiding the darkness/seriousness.

[@brendanoconnor1550]

I love the bit in “Dr. Sexy MD” about the ghost in the mind of one doctor, because that character in Grey’s Anatomy was played by Jeffrey Dean Morgan

[@lishafisher4315]

I always wondered if thats what they were trying to do I just recently started greys anatomy

[@rosshunter9792]

@@lishafisher4315Seattle Grace Hospital - Seattle Mercy Hospital

[@QuestionableLifeChoices]

richard's turn into gabriel is fantastic and i LOVE that he's so different from both lucifer and raphael in how he talks and comports himself. despite his rambunctious sense of humor, he comes off as quieter and morose once everything is out there, his emotions are closer to the surface, maybe due to his close proximity to humans and pagans all these millennia. he's honestly so fascinating as a character

[@papl20]

I actually found it very interesting that such a cosmic event was reduced to a very grounded, sad and relatable issue as toxic family dynamics and how much it affects the neutral family member. At the end of the episode I felt really bad for Gabriel and felt his need to avoid the trauma he experienced.

[@RB-km4om]

I feel like that's something that Supernatural does very well. Like, yes, we are talking about angels and demons, big things in regards to religion and stuff, but they break it down to a level people can relate to it (even if it sometimes takes a while to grasp what's going on). I feel like there are viewers out there that can relate to both brothers issues with their dad, both brothers feeling overwhelmed by this weight on their shoulders. Or they can relate to Sam feeling really bad about something he feels guilty about and just wanting to be a good person. Or Dean feeling like he just wants to protect his little brother, but being unable to so. I think that people who deal with similar issues ( even though those may have less apocalyptic consequences) really draw inspiration from these two brothers or other characters who they see themselves in. I feel like people have said this before, but I also think that that's the reason this show lasted as long as it did.

[@zebrion5793]

We're in the big boy leagues of power now. Gabriel is insanely powerful - by far the most powerful they've faced up until this point of the show, but even he is a small fish comparatively. I love Gabriel's "ultimate neutrality" stance - how he just wants to live and have fun and not deal with all the fighting all the time. Gabriel is the archangel that represents humanity in that way. He's more like us than any of the others.

[@eolsunder]

yep a great new addition to the show! Great Gabriel

[@johnchoi4473]

he is only a small fry comparatively to 6 beings...God, Death, Empty, Amara, Jack, and Godstiel(purgatory souls absorbed).

[@rjturnr27]

@@johnchoi4473 wow you naming names she never saw yet or made it to the later seasons on her page, that’s not spoiler smh 🤦🏾‍♂️

[@johnchoi4473]

@@rjturnr27 shit u right

[@KS-xk2so]

@@johnchoi4473 Pretty sure Gabriel is the baby bro Arch too. All 3 of his older brothers can swing around a bigger dick than he can. Mikey and Lucy for sure.

[@Mauther]

I love the end of the episode where the writers just layout everything. You can basically hear Kripke saying "Okay you morons, for anyone who hasn't caught the subtext..." Michael/Dean is the good son, Sam/Lucifer is the rebellious son, etc. And I do appreciate Gabrielle's speech about the upcoming war. It fits someone stuck in a dysfunctional family, not caring who's right, just wanting the argument to end.

[@dylancole1910]

Gabriel is one of the most intriguing characters to me, the big reveal was perfect- probably the most flawless one in the show. Didn’t expect it at all myself the first time.

[@EmsSo]

This is definitely one of my most rewatched episodes of the series. You can really tell how much fun J2 had filming this and I thoroughly enjoy their more comedic episodes. But the ending, with the Gabriel reveal just levels up the whole narrative for me! Not only for this season and the insights it gives us to Sam & Dean and the angels, but also for the series up to this point. The family dynamics of it all, yeesh. Sooo many layers in that conversation. This means that the Winchesters have been tangling with angels since mid-season 2! Really, really solid episode. Loved you reaction!!

[@Luzarioth]

Finally, saying "Gabriel is my Favorite Angel" is no longer a Spoiler ^^

[@amandalee1639]

this is definitely one of my favorite episodes as well as the whole fandom's. it's iconic

[@robert_bbiii]

One of the best episodes of Supernatural. Blending everything it does so well. Comedy and drama, The Knight Rider one still gets me to this day

[@huchlvr]

And the fact they were able to get the actual theme! It was by far my favorite spoof.

[@TheGoodLad89]

Dean's reaction to Doctor Sexy approaching is hilarious. The Trickster/Gabriel is an awesome character.

[@TheRaventwilight]

I saw Jared and Misha walking down the hall at a convention. I was Dean in this scene 100%. 🥹

[@nm2358]

I did love that twist, he's just another one of Castiel's big brothers run amok.

[@rachelz57]

the progression of mr. spooky ➡️ castiel ➡️ cas we love to see it 🥰

[@toriecarter2711]

The best trick The Trickster ever played was *not* being a trickster~~~~^.^ I'm sure somebody mentioned it, but now if you go back and watch Mystery Spot again it paints the whole episode in a new light~ It will mess you up, in the best way!

[@xXSinForLifeXx]

Yeah the great part about Kripkes 5 season planned arc is there is certainly hints dropped about things. If you watch the old trickster episodes you can kinda see it in a new way.

[@CapriciousClarity]

Absolutely right. You can see where Gabriel decides he might can take the wheel and steer the timeline away from the looming Apocalypse through Sam, and this episode is the follow-up to that failure to do so. The Trickster Arc is the best arc.

[@xXSinForLifeXx]

I love the hints and reveal that the trickster was Gabriel. I knew as a soon as he sent Castiel away and he came back saying he's too powerful.

[@5452gbc]

I will never tire of watching these moments, seeing the genuine shock from you whenever a twist comes along in a series 💛

[@martinloss4171]

[Don't worry. No spoilers.] The good thing is you will get constantly new information regarding the lore of Supernatural. Remember in season 1: Demons appeared only occasionally. Sam and Dean considered them as something which is out of their league (epispde 1x6). Then they (and we as the audience) learned more and more. In season 2 angels were mentioned but still a myth, same with God. In Season 3 Lucifer is mentioned but also still a myth (nobody has actually seen him). Then we have season 4 and 5 with further new informaton. And this will continue over coming seasons. You will learn more an more about the things you heard in that episode as well as previous episodes. And yes, Gabriel or more specifically archangels are insanely powerful. Normal angels are to them like humans to normal angel plus 1000 times stronger. This i's why Michael and Lucifer could destroy the world during a battle against each other.

[@michaelohearn6616]

This and "The French Mistake" in Season 6 are, far and away, my two favorite Supernatural episodes ever. We're here! We're finally here!

[@spiritofloveipi4804]

You're actually ruin the surprise, why give away the contents of what it's about.

[@xXSinForLifeXx]

One of my favourite episodes of the entire show. Not only is it funny and goofy, but it develops the story so much at the end. The spoofs of CSI Miami got me so bad aswell as the genital herpy advertisement and greys anatomy 😂😂

[@VickiLovesDoctorWho]

I love the episodes where Dean gets to nerd out about stuff! I love that side to him. I love a good parallel and the parallels between Dean/Michael and Sam/lucifer are just *chefs kiss*

[@forsagebone]

"What you call the apocalypse? I used to call Sunday dinner!" I could really relate with Gabriel there. When I was like around 4 or 5 my mom and dad would argue with each other every weekend for reasons I was too young to remember and understand. The yelling became too much sometimes that I'd just shut myself in the bedroom until they stopped. "Heaven(mom), Hell(dad), I don't care who wins! I just want it to be over!"

[@emmaconnolly5738]

Hi! This is one of my favourite episodes, I've been waiting for you to see this one! The clues about Gabriel were around since hid first episode, but you can't see them until after this one! For example, the stake never kills him, even when you're SURE they got the real him! I'll bet they had so much fun this episode, I love Greys and CSI, and my other half almost leapt out his chair when Sam became the Knight Rider car! And, yeah, when you look back it means that old yellow eyes must have known who they were as well and Sam really was the 'one' all along! All the others were just there to test the pair of them and kick start everything!

[@QuestionableLifeChoices]

the fucking jeffery dean morgan reference, too! omg "he's not even alive, he's just a ghost in the mind of her!" seriously, though, i love it

[@HealthyDisrespectforAuthority]

One of my very favorite things about SPN is that they never stopped surprising us.. that phrase - I didn't see that coming - happens lots of times, every season. Magical.

[@bfnelson]

🤣. I knew this would have you besides yourself. Definitely give it some time and let it sink in. It now makes perfect sense why he was messing with them in mystery spot. When Dean was dead for 6 months and Sam turned to the terminator. The way the “trickster” was tossing Cas around made it pretty obvious he was weigh too powerful to be a trickster. An archangel would be able to do that easily to a lower level Angel, I guess it makes sense. Enjoyed the reaction very much!

[@papl20]

I have many favorite episodes of spn but this one is up there 100%. Gabriel is one of my top 3 fave characters, the absolute best.

[@Maca494]

"why do you care??!!" me: evil giggles one of the best episodes ever...we have the fun of the trickster and the the epic revelation that he is Gabriel. and dont we all love Gabriel? we do

[@W0NK042]

Yeeeeesssss-ah. The episode so, so, many of us having been looking forward too. 😊 _One_ of the other things they were doing with Dr. Sexy M.D. is that Jenson stared in "Days of Our Lives" from 1997 to 2000. 😉

[@existentialvoid5678]

Been waiting for this one anyway that scream when cas showed up? 10/10

[@cutespider86]

Definitely one of my favourite episodes, also Dick jr is really good at singing too :)

[@geekasaurusrexy]

My favorite episode, I was waiting for this! Gabriel, my beloved ♥️

[@chuckmanion1128]

"I have so many shows I would like to see.." Something so many of us thought. Yet how many saw night rider coming, or that it would take such a serious turn towards the central plot. Perfectly played.

[@gregharker1600]

The Trickster actor is one of the series directors. I liked this episode and the next one as well.

[@tomsgrexit]

This is one of the best episodes in Supernatural, imo (one of the few shows that actually got away with 'filler' eps, if you could even call it that)! On an unrelated note, if you'd like a really great show to react to with incredibly witty and hilarious dialogue, I'd recommend Succession! The cast is phenomenal!! Seriously underrated, but it's been getting all the awards, haha! 😂

[@jiminsjimjams9477]

OMG, yess!!! Succession is so underrated I feel (especially considering how popular it is at the same time, if that makes sense haha)! 😅

[@victor4782]

WOW! I mean that is one of many things I can say about this episode and that this truly is a fine example of why Season 5 has been the best year of Supernatural. I should have realized it when The Trickster wasn't given a name, Bobby listed two examples of such from West African and Norse lore but we never knew which trickster he was. And then of course was that he didn't actually die both times we saw him. I just didn't realize, heck I don't think everyone else realized just how important he really was. The Archangel Gabriel. It makes sense when you process what he told the boys. As an archangel, he's more powerful than all the other soldier angels who rely on being connected to Heaven's power. Just as Zachariah set up a fictional life for Sam and Dean as a corporate employee and tech support, Gabriel can manifest food and people - by the way an AWESOME power! Fine dining and even FINER women. And of course time travel, Mystery Spot with all those Groundhog Day time loops was just his time traveling and resetting time. I also get Gabriel's perspective. He loved his family but you cannot be neutral if you want a war to end, you just can't. In his own way, he's been doing his father's work in his guise as a Pagan god. Judging the high and mighty with deadly pranks. Ever since he first crossed paths with the boys I understand now that he's been trying to test them. And the Mystery Spot episode? He wanted to show Sam that he had to accept not just losing his brother but learning how to cope with it. With Gabriel being the angel on his shoulder Sam didn't become tempted by Ruby. I'll go so far as to say without that temptation this led the rest of the other Angels to be forced to save Dean, because without a corrupted Sam they knew even if they broke the first Seal, breaking the last one was impossible. Maybe if Sam accepted this instead of bringing his brother back at the end of the episode, the Apocalypse would never have happened. And now this episode. I can definitely see why Gabriel says no to the boys' request. They started the Apocalypse, it is their responsibility. If Dean didn't resurrect Sam, Lilith wouldn't be walking free. If Sam only let Dean die or didn't allow himself to be corrupted by Ruby, the seals wouldn't have broken. The world faces destruction because these two are too selfish to live without each other. But if he can help but won't it is because Dean is right. Gabriel is being a coward. The well-written drama aside, I also appreciate the format of using TV shows as Gabriel's way of testing the boys. It sort of reminded me of the Marvel series WandaVision paying tribute to sitcoms. This paid tribute to sitcoms, dramas, game shows, and commercials. Oh, and I do like how it appears that Sam in this episode as well as the last episode seems to be on the receiving end of STDs. The Clap and now genital herpes? My guess is it's his penance for being with Ruby.

[@scottbridge9391]

Wow. I love what you're wearing and your nails look amazing. Anyhow, yes, this was a good episode. This was their way of adding new, fun twists to the show and was what kept the show going as long as it did. They were willing to take a lot of risks and it paid off.

[@Dannydarko27]

Man this one did have fuckery but you didnt think we'd be the ones getting fucked with, with that Gabriel reveal👏

[@jermainesneed1002]

I love her face seeing this opening. 😂😂😂 Great episode

[@theacentricbean]

Gabriel is my absolute favorite character. I love his story arc and his character traits that he has in common with like. All of humanity. So good 😁

[@endercat1707]

Gabriel is my favorite Angel.

[@kurtthevillain6012]

I’ve never seen Jess this flustered 😆

[@Sereomontis]

Season 5 is fantastic. You've got a hell of a journey ahead of you.

[@lexithefangirl11]

The Greys anatomy, Denny Duquette reference is the best thing in the world. If you don’t know sam and deans dad played a character in greys anatomy around this time and they reference it, it’s amazing. Watch greys if you haven’t seen it

[@StevenHouse1980]

Gabriel turns up and there's fun. then episode by episode, that he is in going forward his ark is fun to see.

[@chrisbintley2759]

One of my favourite episodes love the intro!

[@kontrastowa_9098]

I'll never get tired of this episode.

[@rebexca3]

Looove this episode! Actually was one of the first things I ever saw of Supernatural, I saw quite a lot of it when my sister watched it years before I started watching the show myself.

[@bellemane5839]

Yes! Finally the episode where we find out the Trickster is actually Gabriel the Archangel. Such a phenomenal moment!

[@officiallyjan8596]

"Nobody gets the drop on Cas like that" Now THERE'S a quote that aged like already-expired milk!

[@sebastianwagner7334]

Oh my god, this episode was in this season?! Awesome, thought we had to wait for much longer Edit: Shoot, I thought this was another episode, completely forgot about this gem...

[@xXSinForLifeXx]

Thinking of French Mistake?

[@sebastianwagner7334]

@@xXSinForLifeXx I don't know titles, it's really been some time since I watched through it (and I did not watch it in English, so the titles go out the window anyway xD). Edit: Checked it. Yup, that's the one I meant.

[@JasonRyanWilson410]

Congratulations on 100k

[@catfrozen3757]

Dean is everything to me in this episode🥰

[@darbyroo2007]

This is one of my absolute favourite episodes of Supernatural!!

[@TeamSukiyo]

My favorite episode of Supernatural… the *best* episode is coming later in the season…

[@tazarati5934]

Such a great reveal! Loved your reaction😁😁

[@RomanCoronado]

That's one character reveal that I wanted you to come across this season. Now for 2 more....a Brit and a...well...let's call him a horseman.

[@fluffyhales]

IT'S TIME! MY ALL TIME FAVE EPISODE OF SPN!!!!!

[@gayatripd270]

Oh god, I was waiting for you to reach this episode lol! Yesss! So excited

[@wisewillowgames]

OMG my fav ep, iv been waiting for you to react to this.

[@TheRaventwilight]

Hahaha " It was like this ✋..all nice and happy and then 🫴 HARD LEFT! Wtf was that?!?" 🤣🤣🤣

[@marita2g]

I loooove this episode. Definitively one of my favorites!

[@beatlemaniac2595]

One of the best episodes!!!

[@sarahcoleman9912]

One of the best episodes of the series

[@vitnersantos]

ICONIC episode

[@thomasstevens2746]

Your flying by the series I remember when you First started

[@jeffrconner]

Lol. 13:15 is a gem of a babbling moment. ;-)

[@lassie105]

I was waiting for this episode

[@blackkatt777]

In my mind, I imagine the word STORY ARC in a walking/talking animation...School House Rock style. I imagine it kicking down the door of the writers room and saying, "BOOM! I'M HERE, BITCHES!" That's how I see this episode, when I first saw it. I had a feeling about the brothers as vessels bit, but I was surprised about the prophecy about being the endgame, from the very beginning of time. Lots of juicy stories.

[@saraha8826]

After seeing this episode I can never watch mystery spot the same

[@tiggytiggsboo]

I love love love this episode!!!

[@QuestionableLifeChoices]

this is a grade A example of an emotional whiplash spn episode lol

[@tehedward4629]

It just came to me ,this episode reminds me of the movie stay tuned with John Ritter.

[@violetqueen450]

I just had to watch you react to this one!

[@willparks3429]

Yesss, love this episode

[@cedricbrookins4851]

When the woman was talking about hulk attack husband I which they actually showed a green Lou ferrigno. But I know they probably come not legally show hulk on it

[@knightman718]

Archangels are Heaven's most terrifying weapons as Castiel told Dean in The Monster At The End Of This Book. So that alone should tell you how powerful Gabriel, Raphael, Lucifer & Michael (who is the strongest of the 4) are.

[@robertmcghintheorca49]

The "Knight Rider" scene was the best.

[@chrislawson1988]

Sam has good ideas here and there but concerning the ones about using things I don't know lol. He was taking about using ruby to help dean that didn't turn out well lol. Now he wants to use the trickster to help them out I don't know...... This ain't going to turn out how you think lol

[@tigerpinky]

this was a fun one.

[@zaandarbrow]

I just wanted to see the hulk smash XD

[@thoomolong]

You always look great, but that sweater looks lovely on you.

[@buenosvideos3864]

Hahahaha one of the best chapters 🤣🤣🤣

[@kimberlywilmoth9184]

Well, it's obvious he's telling the truth. 1. Castiel called him Gabriel 2. He was stuck in the holy fire 3. He was FAR more powerful than Cas, so he's definitely an archangel.

[@Auron1Roxas2]

Gabriel is telling the truth, he is an archangel.

[@renzalvarez06]

Have you watched the new trailer for Doctor Strange 2 yet???

[@CoolEnginesChristytrekkie]

Love your outfit girl! nice

[@lexithefangirl11]

Jess have you watched greys anatomy, and if you haven’t I know it’s a lot but you should watch at least the first 15 seasons it’s amazing I think you would love it

[@lishafisher4315]

Were they trying to parody greys anatomy? I've always wondered this ?

[@stuartthetargaryen649]

Here...

[@brandi0005]

There

[@silverthediamondwitch]

Everywhere...

[@piercemchugh4509]

Kind of strange how an angel has been killing people in previous episodes.

[@catmc8792]

💖💖💖💖

[@chrislawson1988]

Who's fault is it? The Angels fault for letting it happen. Chucks fault for writing. Gods fault for letting it happen lol. Lots of people fault before Sam and deans lol

[@Beeba10]

19:17 "Just- there's STARING going on, it's- ah, it's too much." If staring is too much for you, you must hate this show because half of the show consists of characters staring at each other (especially Dean and Cas) lmao

[@MeatSim9]

I still find it weird that the Trickster/Gabriel enjoys killing humans. Like, that's how an archangel passes his time? Odd choice.

[@shamidkpzd]

I mean a lot of the other angels didn’t necessarily have a huge qualm about hurting people tbh

[@SmallvilleFann1983]

You have anxiety now wait until you meet God in season 11! 😎😎😎😎

[@adamcarlson2192]

Sorry WandaVision, but Supernatural did it better.

[@takataka8536]

Let me see

[@clarkestaton818]

Gabriel/Trickster's speech is why you should only watch Supernatural until the end of Season 5 and stop. Story complete!

[@grelkie]

Based

[@xXSinForLifeXx]

The show really is two seperare shows with seasons 1-5 and 5-15. I watched till the end but season 5 is definitely a fine ending.

[@sarahcoleman9912]

Yes it was only intended by Kripke to be the five season arc. The first fine seasons were perfect with a great ending. However, there are some great episodes and storylines in 6-15 and I’m glad Jensen and Jared go to keep working and having fun on a show they loved.

[@Deadsn0w]

I think Dean is wrong about this considering that he was part of the problem