Supernatural - The Complete Third Season | 
| Actors: Jared Padalecki, Jensen Ackles
Studio: Warner Home Video
Category: DVD
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Format: Ac-3, Box Set, Color, Dolby, Dubbed, Dvd-video, Subtitled, Widescreen, Ntsc
Languages: Chinese (Subtitled), English (Subtitled), French (Subtitled), Spanish (Subtitled), English (Original Language), Portuguese (Dubbed)
Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Number Of Items: 5
Running Time: 651
Aspect Ratio: 1.77:1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.7
Dimensions (in): 7.5 x 5.6 x 1
UPC: 883929019755
EAN: 0883929019755
ASIN: B000X5SPBI
Theatrical Release Date: 2007
Release Date: September 2, 2008 (New: This Week)
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The yellow-eyed demon is vanquished, but at a terrible price. The battle that brought him down released hundreds of demons from Hell into an unsuspecting world. And it cost Sam his life. But a grief-stricken Dean made a deal with the Crossroad Demon - his soul for Sam's resurrection. Now Dean has just one year to live. One year to fight the unholy, the twisted, the ghoulish. One year to say farewell to Sam. And one year for Sam to search desperately for some way to save his brother. Mind-bending adventure awaits as the Winchester brothers continue their astonishing odyssey into the supernatural...and their personal odyssey into destiny.
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Best Season To Date! September 2, 2008
Last time we saw Sam and Dean Winchester, they had just vanquished the yellow-eyed demon is, but at a terrible price. The battle that brought him down released hundreds of demons from Hell into an unsuspecting world. It cost Sam his life. But a grief-stricken Dean made a deal with the Crossroad Demo -- his soul for Sam's resurrection. Now Dean has just one year to live; one year to fight the unholy, the twisted, the ghoulish; one year to say farewell to Sam; and one year for Sam to search desperately for some way to save his brother's soul from eternal damnation.
The five-disc collector's set features all 16 one-hour episodes, all the classic rock and roll you come to expect from the show, and over an hour of special features never-before-seen bonus material, including a brand-new special effects featurette, gag reel, and commentaries -- plus the chance to download digital copies of the entire season for free from iTunes.
With the 2007 writers' strike that occurred in Hollywood, one would think that this season of Supernatural would be very week and just serve as a minor story arc until Season four came around. However, this is not the case! Supernatural Season three in my opinion is the shows strongest season show, highlighting a great new cast of characters, including Bela (Lauren Chan), and Ruby (Katie Cassidy).
Throughout the year, if you have been following the online community, you will have probably read the general distaste for Lauren Chan and her character, Bela. However, I differ from the majority and find her to be a major asset to the show. She is clever, cunning, and you are always unsure of what side she is truly on (besides her own).
Probably the weakest episode of the bunch is "Ghostfacers!". While this is a wink and nod at all the reality shows on television, I really thought that is was unnecessary since this was such an abbreviated season anyway with the writer's strike.
Supernatural: The Complete Third Season hits shelves just in time and is a great way for fans to catch up with the Winchester brothers before the paranormal journey returns with the season four premiere later on this fall on the CW (of course, my TiVo is already set up to record!).
 Not worth the price August 30, 2008
2 out of 7 found this review helpful
I think Supernatural is a much better show than most people (other than fans) give it credit for. But I won't be buying the third season until the inevitable $19.99 sale in a few months. I am pissed that the season was substantially shorter than the first two but we're still being asked to pay the same amount. That just seems wrong. I can't give Supernatural one star no matter how mad I am that they didn't make the price comparable to the amount of episodes contained. So I'm giving it two. Please note that the rating is based on the price alone and not on the quality of the show, which really is good.
Another great season for Supernatural! August 29, 2008
9 out of 9 found this review helpful
Beware may contain spoilers: In the third season of Supernatural, the Winchester brothers, Sam and Dean, find themselves racing against the clock to save Dean from Hell. Dean's is running out and Sam is desperate to break his contract. In the beginning of the season, Dean is hell-bent on living life to the full, pretending that his deadline doesn't phase him. Sam knows him best and struggles to get Dean to admit that he is scared and needs help. Once Dean comes to terms with what is going to happen they both are full out hunting down the demon that holds his contract.
One of my favorite episodes is "The Kids Are Alright." Dean finds a news article about some mysterious "accidents" happening in a town where he had a fling with a yoga instructor named Lisa nine years ago. He is eager to investigate only to discover his old flame has a nine year old son named Ben. The similarities between Ben and Dean are uncanny leading Dean to believe that he is the father. It is a really hilarious and touching episode. Nicholas Elia plays Ben and he does such a great job, you almost think you're watching Dean as a kid.
Another favorite is "Mystery Spot." In this episode, Sam relives the day over and over as he watches Dean die again and again. It's very similar to Groundhog Day. I laughed so hard, I cried. The different ways they found to kill Dean off where hysterical. You could really tell the guys were having fun with this one. It turns out that an old nemesis was to blame when Sam finally figures it out (after reliving the day a hundred times or more).
My review could not be complete without mentioning "Ghostfacers!" I think these guys are great. They once again stumble upon a real life haunting only to run into Sam and Dean on a job. This episodes really goes into great detail about how these guys are driven to uncover the supernatural and get famous. If only they were a little more competent. I love the Ghostfacers and their theme song. I hope we see more of them.
There are so many more great episodes "Bad Day at Black Rock", "A Very Supernatural Christmas," "Bedtime Stories," and "Fresh Blood" to name a few. The seasons seem to be getting better and better. In the last episode "No Rest for the Wicked," the boys meet up with Lilith (the demon holding Dean's contract) and Dean does get pulled into Hell. I can't wait to see how he gets out of this one.
I should mention that we meet some new characters: Bella, a thief who sells supernatural items to the highest bidder, played by Lauren Cohan. She really gets under the guys skin and makes their lives pretty difficult at times. We also encounter, Ruby, a demon who is on a mission to help Sam defeat Lilith. Ruby is played by Katie Cassidy. Ruby is quite an enigma. She tells Sam that she can help him save Dean, but can she really be trusted??
Supernatural is far different than anything on TV today. The acting is superb. I'll say it again... Emmy anyone!!! If you haven't given it a watch, you are missing out BIG TIME!!!
Jennifer
Review for all 3 seasons...so far of SUPERNATURAL August 25, 2008
Before I discuss the show in some depth, I want to state that this tv series' episodes are often more enjoyable the 2nd or 3rd time around - same as other popular paranormal shows - especially the X-Files. Hence having said that, buying the season sets is a must for all who like/love this show.
SUPERNATURAL is a very unique tv series in that it shows two brothers, often in each other faces fighting over the most trivial of things (e.g. Sam's watching with a disgusted face of Dean gargling post toothbrushing and examining the "not squeezed properly" condition of the toothpaste tube), while bonding over surviving another episode of horrors/drama often with life or death situations. The first is common with nearly every sibling relationship and that is refreshing to see in this unique tv series rather than commonly seen in sappy other tv shows.
SEASON ONE was rough in spots due to the interaction of the young actors, but followed by a VERY strong, better acted second season. Yet the storyline really made the show develop in a strong direction. The SECOND SEASON'S strongest appeal often was with the choice songs that complimented the them of various episodes...somewhat dated songs at times (some made me feel real old for I remember the songs when they first came out) but appropriate nonetheless. The true bonding of the brothers really becomes apparent in Season Two. The THIRD SEASON - all actors finally have a well-oiled fit/working relationship that allow the episodes to move in a more realistic fashion. My favorite episode (and it is hard to really pick only one) is the where Dean dies in over a hundred different ways while Sam repeats the same Tuesday over and over again. The episode is funny, emotional with brotherly love, and the determination by Sam to stop the cycle of seeing his brother die day after day. The premise of repeated time has a common appeal for I've seen it in other shows with interesting outcomes (e.g. Star Trek Next Generation, X-Files, and most recently in the relatively new series Eureka - to name a few). In all three seasons, I particularly enjoy the banter between the brothers over the course of a beer or two at the end of the day - definitely more down-to-earth characters than in many other sci-fi/paranormal tv series. Added to this are the wildly unique, often bizarre hotel rooms (e.g. the vibrating bed, the funky 50's style rooms, the ick - I don't want to walk barefoot in that motel room)...and finally the car - definitely a classic for Dean's character even though I have the feeling that Sam loves the car too.
So no fancy hotel rooms, older vehicle, interesting music selections, down-to-earth brothers that enjoy beer in the course of their work as "Hunters" of paranormal activity, and finally the bonding and fighting between brothers add to a very realistic series while covering the appeal of the activities that cannot be explained without believing in the supernatural. Almost every episode is provided with a recap of earlier episodes to help viewers recall particular scenes pertinent to the episode to follow. However, with the DVDs, you have the option of skipping the intro and delving right into the episode. The commentaries are often the best for Jared (Sam) and Jensen (Dean) are naturally funny. A few of the outtakes or gag reel are hilarious and worth watching several times. After watching a few of these, I had to rewatch the episode in which these gags occurred and it really made me enjoy the show more. This brings me to the subject of added extras - it is nice to see these already in the DVD season sets rather than waiting for them with later DVD editions.
As for the show's future - I hope to see more music (season 3 was dismal when compared to season 2's music) and a continuation of the brother bond and rivalry. These make the show. I also hope the show continues longer than the 4 or 5 seasons that have been suggested. I believe this show fits nicely within the cult following of other shows such as: Angel, X-Files, Buffy VS, and maybe a few other paranormal/sci fi shows.
Don't let this season get you down! August 24, 2008
Despite being the shortest season *Shakes fist at Writer's Strike* Supernatural is the only show on television that leaves me begging for more.
I have never been a Sci-fi fan (I'm a closet horror fan though *shrugs*) but this show, oh man, this show blows me away. The closeness of the brothers (Jensen Ackles and Jared Padalecki are the two hottest actors on screen today) and the mythology are two of the biggest reasons why I watch this show.
Supernatural has something for everyone whether you enjoy it for the thrill, amazing cinematography, dialogue or eye candy.
Can't wait for Season 4!
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