The shapeshifters of Supernatural: an underappreciated monster

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[@ArakkoaChronicles]

What's funny about shapeshifters is that when they were first introduced, they were said to be the source of most of the werewolf legends. And then we got actual werewolves.

[@ConnorHelbig-t4d]

@@ArakkoaChronicles kinda they only look like humans but with yellow eyes claws and sharp teeth and that's it

[@setofreakinkaiba8553]

The characters I liked the most were the Archangels, but as far as monsters go, shapeshifters seemed so freakin cool.

[@raydacted8944]

They're actually cooler than Leviathans even if Leviathans were stronger. At least shifters are smarter than those chompers.

[@Archiver_Studio]

@@raydacted8944 The Leviathans literally almost took over the planet >.>

[@raydacted8944]

@@Archiver_Studio Without the leader, they will have the same intelligence as the regular monsters. While Shifters can be smart even without the Alpha.

[@Archiver_Studio]

@@raydacted8944 I know, but still And besides, as stated by SF himself That is a really shitty reason

[@raydacted8944]

@@Archiver_Studio Oh, okay sorry

[@Atmatan]

If I remember right shifters were one of few monster types they actually tried and succeeded at humanizing. It pissed me off how much the brothers worked with Crowley when they'd refuse to deal with any other monster.

[@leovnambo]

Here after Kripke brought these back for The Boys Season 4!

[@kaceyvibes]

I think the thing that makes the shifters different and interesting, is how from a perspective of motivation, they're no different than humans. They really never do anything that a human wouldn't/couldn't do, they just use their abilities to get away with it. A thief, a serial killer, an abusive partner, someone lashing out at society with violence because of trauma and delusion, an abused and disowned black sheep of a privileged family turning their rage on the family. The rest tend to either be disposable henchmen or victims under the power of others (Eve via the Alpha, Michael, Crowley, Ketch, Magnus, etc.) or characters that are morally good or neutral and just living as people and not really using their powers for anything other than survival or personal gain that isn't malicious against anyone. They're a kill on sight monster for hunters, but presumably outside of identifying them as shifters, they almost never do anything that regular humans don't also do, and we have no way of knowing how many exist and never do anything with their power other than hide and live a normal life. Like you've pointed out in other videos though, they will all go to Purgatory no matter their moral alignment, where existence is nothing but eternal savage combat, and even though they have enhanced strength and agility compared to a human, they don't seem to be inherently predatory. So a character like Mia, who only ever used her powers to run away from a violent partner and try to be a grief counselor to help people, will inevitably end up in an afterlife that is an eternal (or more likely, very brief) version of what she has been trying to avoid.

[@Davidscomix]

Very good description of shapeshifters, you’ve said everything perfectly

[@MavisSongbird]

Shapeshifters were the ones who won my heart in the series with their psychotic tendencies while remaining reflective of humanity's disgust of who they were born as.

[@marmelade8331]

Ever since 1x06, I've been extremly intruiged by shapeshifters. Great video, and underappreciated channel!

[@Johnnysmithy24]

Ever since I watched the show for the first time, the first Shapeshifter episode was always one of my favorites. Although thought they were super interesting

[@sydryi3086]

have to agree, I really like all the shifter episodes that we got. Even the season 9 spinoff episode was a pretty fun story.

[@SJ_RANKS]

6:10 i always looked at the shifters “rental flare” more so as a nictating membrane like a lot of reptiles have in fact I like to think of shapeshifters as the reptiles of supernatural nictating membranes and shed their skins the only difference is that they don’t eat raw meat like certain reptiles

[@Teddy3230-u4d]

The first shifter was the most interesting to me

[@ConnorHelbig-t4d]

I think he should do the videos on the alphas

[@BigBrosFilms]

I love the shape shifters wish they did a sequel the episode about the dog protecting his family

[@carmelle4ever]

5:56 remember, that baby shifted to look like the baby on the diaper box. The first shifter we saw in the series probably didn’t have something like that to look at when he was born.m so he ended up being born in his true form

[@arrownoir]

While the skin rip one looks more brutal, the instant morph is definitely better for convenience.

[@ConnorHelbig]

Their my favorites as well I’d like how shapeshifting is a gruesome process which it should be

[@patriot8242]

Why. Vamps teeth don't fall out when done eating. WHY take a negative. I wonder what the DNA looks like tho. Could you clone a mouse from a shifter that was a mouse? Then if so could it shifter into a human? Lol limitless potential. ITS WHY I LOVE THEM......well the alpha. OH and immortality. Pre heaven reboot. Post heaven reboot I'm all Pina coladas in somewhere like Ibeza. How do you get there tho....

[@patriot8242]

The alpha shifter was amazing. He was hands down the most OP In the Alpha class. He was strong, fast, move stuff with his mind. Shifter in 2 seconds, and immortality.

[@patriot8242]

The alpha shifter was amazing. He was hands down the most OP In the Alpha class. He was strong, fast, move stuff with his mind. And he shimmered into a new form in 2 seconds.

[@patriot8242]

EDIT: ALSO IMMORTALITY

[@ORBIT1212]

great video love your content keep it up !

[@cobrajr188]

A lot of spark plugs use iridium, so I guess if you gotta fight a shapeshifter pull those out of your car and start tossing 😂😂😂

[@majinsole8554]

They’re also the most thematically shifty monster, as you can feel sympathy for some and disdain for others. Their motivations and actions really run the gamut. ~_~

[@Gojo_4437]

Who after the boys?

[@scavengingraptor2291]

I got guess on the shifters that could change without having their body torn up, and I think it’s like the alpha werewolf, if a shifter bien closer to alphas generation than it’d probably be easier, another one is probably lots and lots of practice.

[@grantpflum6844]

You still haven't provided the name of your other channel or the link for the video! I am rather interested in checking out this monster vid you keep bringing up.

[@superfanatural8092]

Sorry about that, it should be there now.

[@Georg3e]

​@SuperFanatural been awhile since this comment was put up but still nothing in description

[@marmelade8331]

@@Georg3e there is something there now, a link

[@Georg3e]

@@marmelade8331 yes I'm glad!

[@ConnorHelbig-t4d]

I also thought monsters that can shape shift would be vulnerable towards silver such as werewolves or shape shifters

[@jordijordi6846]

This channel is superb

[@thealmightyzeus]

Do a video on Eve😊

[@SaraStarlight-sw8lb]

Could Shapeshifters take form of person from books like fire and blood with lots of details on characters to shape shift into?

[@Harkeilla]

I never had a favoirite monster of the week. Perhaps the closest would be the fairy that Dean microwaved in season 6.

[@Georg3e]

You say you'll post link in description but all your videos have nothing in the description. 😮

[@patriot8242]

In theory for "research" I wonder if they can alter their "anatomy" in the nether areas lol. Whoes to say they don't decide "I want 3 extra inches ( of....hair lol) I'll take some claws, and a couple fangs. OR none at all. Imagine how that would help with "gender affirmation" ( im joking no1 believes this really).

[@MannyCoon]

Taylor shifties

[@Mullratte]

Oi!

[@javoncambridge-x1f]

my favourite shapeshifters are demons

[@SellavinAtoms]

Make sense