Supernatural (TV Series) Sex and Violence (2009) User Reviews

The Masque

[ttapola · 8/10 · 30 July 2011]

Despite the not-so-clever title, this is a *great* episode. The opening is actually shocking and when the Winchesters start investigating the case, all kinds of unexpected things start to occur. The Monster-of-the-Week is a really slippery beast, and the writers come up with some brilliant twists but they also tie the episode into the myth-arc through great character development. Plus, this is hysterically funny at just the right places, without this being an actual Comedy Episode. It is difficult to write an episode that naturally progresses from, well, laughs, sex and violence to completely serious drama that culminates in an emotionally and physically intense climax.

It is *really* good to see Jim Beaver again – he was last seen eight episodes ago! And even though it has been shown before, Bobby's "phone center" is still funny. Guest star Jim Parrack, best known as Hoyt Fortenberry in True Blood, is a revelation and has great chemistry with Jensen Ackles, whereas Maite Schwartz, as the Sexy-Woman-of-the-Week, has equally great chemistry (and electricity!) with Jared Padalecki. Funnily enough, her credits include a role in Padalecki's previous series, Gilmore Girls, back when he was still in that series.

The pacing is excellent, and the climax isn't premature like in the previous episode. In the aftermath of the events here, both Sam and Dean emerge changed, raising the viewers' expectations for drama in future episodes. Since the those expectations *will* be met by episodes such as the tremendous "On the Head of a Pin" and the absolutely fiendish season finale, this one has to settle for 8/10. It isn't, after all, as great as those episodes (or the brilliantly executed trickery that is "The Monster at the End of This Book").

Dude, her name was Jasmine.

[zombiehigh18 · 8/10 · 27 November 2011]

Though starting a little slow, this episode takes us to a rather horrifying twist at the end. The relationship between Sam and Dean seemed to change since the beginning of the season. Dean still traumatized about his time in Hell, confused about his role in Armageddon, worried about Sam's powers and his inability to trust Sam is eating him up. He is both angry and hurt. While Sam on the other hand,is cold. He is freed from his "little brother" role when Dean was in Hell, he is blinded by his vengeful quest and thinking he is doing the right thing, whether be it because of Ruby's influence or because of the daemonic powers effect, he is less tolerant of his brother, thinking he is too weak and only holding him back. These conflicted feelings between the two of them were buried unspoken until they become under the spell of a Siren. And though they try to take things back under the "I didn't mean it" umbrella, their relation is clearly not going to be the same again.

The plot was good, it's nice to come up with the monster of the week from the Greek mythology for a change, opening up new ideas from different cultures around the globe. The directing was good, though could have been better. And yay, for bringing Bobby back, how can I adore that guy any more!, his way of saving the day, his phone lines and his sure certainty dealing with various situations is magnificent. (I loved his "Kiss the cook" cooking gown)!

It was cool to know that Sam is Dean's deepest desire, play boy Dean doesn't want a perfect woman but a perfect brother, a one who looks up to him and shares his interest in cars and music. Dr. Cara Roberts reminded me much of Madison, both are fearless and daring. Nick Munroe was a nice add, it's good to see the boys crossing paths with other FBI agents (even if they were fake ones).

Siren Spell

[claudio_carvalho · 9/10 · 10 June 2010]

Sam and Dean head to Bedford, Iowa, posing of FBI agents to investigate the murder of a woman that had her head smashed by a meat tenderizer by her beloved husband Adam Benson. They discover three similar cases and Dr. Cara Roberts explains that the three husbands had anomaly in their blood work, with the presence of oxytocin a.k.a. love hormone. The Winchester brothers call Bobby and they conclude that a siren might be casting a love spell. Bobby advises that they need blood sample to revert the spell and Sam stays with Dr. Roberts to collect the samples. Meanwhile FBI Agent Nick Monroe arrives in Bedford to investigate the case and he discloses to Dean that in all the crime scenes there was the Mediterranean plant hyacinths. Dean recalls that he had seen the plants in Dr. Roberts' office and calls Sam; however, his brother is having sex with the prime suspect. Dean teams up with Nick to chase Dr. Roberts.

"Sex and Violence" is a great episode of Supernatural with an unexpected plot point. As usual, the clever Bobby has a short but important participation The revelations of Dean and Sam to each other under the spell of the siren seem to have affected their relationship. My vote is nine.

Title (Brazil): "Sexo e Violência" ("Sex and Violence")

Another good episode

[mm-39 · 10/10 · 7 February 2009]

Another good episode. Sex and violence seems to be the staple of any show on TV today. I believe sex and violence grabs the viewer's primeval urges. I found Sex and Violence interesting. Siren the Greek Mythological beast who causes the downfall of many a man is the Winchester's foe. The script has murders happening, without reason and with the killer killing a loved one. The part I love is the pheromones the beast creates which create the high one obtains during the honeymoon period of any relationship. Is the woman who is interested in Sam the Siren? No. The Siren is a FBI agent who is actually a male not a female who befriends Dean. This plot twist is excellent. Dean being the alpha male has no trouble meeting women, but real friendship with men is difficult. Many guys are intimidated or jealous of Dean. Who Dean needs to love is another male friend. The battle with the Siren ends nasty. I give Sex and Violence a 10. We see a further split between the Winchester brothers, is this a prelude for things to come.

One of the most important and controversial episodes in the show's run

[CubsandCulture · 10/10 · 8 March 2020]

In itself this is a delightful episode that mixes a fun monster of the week, some very intense bro melodrama and some top notch direction to craft an erotic thriller with just the right mixture of umm sex and violence. Oh and it has some of the best zingers as well. Oh and Booby getting a hero moment is always good.

But it stands apart because of how central this episode is to the Dean Winchester is a repressed bisexual and/or the writers queerbait with the character argument. The fandom is very split on this topic but I come down hard on Dean being a bisexual and I think it is asinine to not see that subtext in this episode. Now don't get me wrong Dean being interested in men is in other episodes to various degrees. He seemingly flirts with the sheriff in "Yellow Fever"; He gets like a romantic comedy fluster when he gets hit on by Aaron in "Everybody Hates Hitler." And of course Cas, Benny and Crowley all have intense friendships with Dean that run in parallel to a erotic relation San has with a woman.

That trick occurs in this episode as well. Sam has a fling with Dr, Roberts while Dean is being seduced by the siren. The text might be coded as wanting a younger brother but yeeash they nearly shout it as it . Like Parrack plays Monroe/Siren incredibly fey and the whole imagery around the monster is erotic. I mean the darn episode even clearly says it is about *sex.* I simply don't know how anyone misses the subtext. If this was the only homoerotic material with Dean I would chalk up to some clumsy writing. As it stands in context it seems like a natural extension of the writer's room deciding that an internal guilt and regret for Dean is bisexuality.

Completely forgot about it...

[m-47826 · 8/10 · 28 April 2021]

And now I'm not sure why. It's such a good episode. After School Special, knew how to play with your heartstrings. But Sex and Violence, is where the investigation gets you, and the strong bound between the brothers starts crumbling. Giving more layers to their characters, and a way for the leads to show how good they are, in more dramatic scenes. Supporting cast gave great performances as well. So far so good this season.

Creepy monster but Sam's actions not in character

[shwetafabm · 8/10 · 12 June 2020]

I don't like when characters do stuff that they wouldn't just for the plot. Them doing stupid stuff isn't the problem, just them doing it for the episode. Sam sleeping with that girl was completely out of character because he isn't that stupid or arrogant to think he can trust his gut when a monster of the sort exists. Sex is seen as this taboo thing so it's often used to show how "bad" someone is becoming, like Sam having casual sex is a sign of demon blood... No unless demon blood is making him stupid it's not a sign. I liked the monster a lot, one of the creepier ones. This one was a bit slower too, not very thrilling. I guess this is used to show Dean is bisexual. I think the character could be bisexual but never went there because as we can see the guy has some toxic masculinity in him, all his digs at Sam are you're a girl or gay, its entirely possible but comeon not because of this episode, if this episode is to be taken that way it doesn't mean Dean is bi, it means he wants Sam in a sexual way and that's just not the case plus not to mention sick. No thanku Wincest. I didn't see the monster as some thing that has to play by a rulebook like ghosts do, the monster had a brain, he knew they were hunters, that approaching them as a woman would not go well, plus what Dean wanted wasn't romantic love at that point, he felt like he had lost his brother, he wanted that bond. That's it, no sick wincest.

All Dean wants is a good younger brother

[bkdash-31118 · 8/10 · 7 October 2023]

I'll never understand the animosity Sam has for Dean and why Sam is so secretive in his ways.

You would think that this would be a huge wake up call for Sam and show him how much he has changed and how much he has let Dean down.

Love the return of Bobby. The writing on this episode is very clever .

I do worry about Sam moving forward I feel the demon blood is poisoning his soul.

Parents should know there are 2 sex scenes in this episode between Sam and a woman in a doctor office and between the siren and a man who lives with his mother.

Both sex scenes show movement and moaning and partial nudity.

Also their is a strip club a few times in this episode the woman are shown dancing on stages, lap dancing and are wearing booty shorts, thongs and bikinis.

The siren is very scary looking when revealed in mirrors.

Over all 8/10 and once of the more inappropriate of the season .

I would rate it 14 and up.