So, Supernatural season 1 can be skimmed over in certain places.
Supernaturalwas right to get started with its episodic storytelling as soon as episode 2.
As such, this episode remained relevant to the show’s wider themes while standing well on its own.
It was wise forSupernaturalseason 1 to be so episodic, rather than having a serialized feel so early on.
But it doesn’t contain major twists pertaining to the season’s finale.
Although not central to theSupernaturalcanon, this episode’s introduction to demons is also valuable.
This episode also doesn’t contain any major tie-ins to future seasons.
It is probably the first season 1 episode that should be cut from a season 1 marathon.
However, it does deliver some seriously disturbing visuals.
The Winchester family can be watched on-screen in theSupernaturalspinoffThe Winchesters.
“Asylum” is about a coming-of-age story around a naive, gormless couple exploring a dilapidated psychiatric ward.
This will hey a younger audience, but possibly play into the idea thatSupernaturallacks adult themes.
Supernatural’s “Scarecrow” episode is a suitable end to season 1’s standalones.
