Supernaturalis a TV show defined as much by its villains and its heroes, and when rewatching the series today, one of the most compelling antagonists shows his true colors in an early season. Jensen Ackles and Jared Padalecki star as Dean and Sam Winchester,the monster-hunting brothers who find themselves involved with some of the most terrifying big bads in history,from everyday demons to the devil himself.
Though fans are still hoping forSupernaturalseason 16, there have been no confirmations that the beloved fantasy series will return anytime soon.This makes it the perfect time to revisit all fifteen seasons of the show,as not only are there plenty of Easter eggs that viewers might have missed, but there’s also subtle foreshadowing about the series' most iconic villain earlier than you might think.
After Rewatching Supernatural, I’ve Realized How Obvious The Show’s True Villain Is
Chuck Shurley, played by Rob Benedict inSupernatural,might not have seemed like much more than a throwaway character when he was first introduced, but this couldn’t be further from the truth. When audiences meet Chuck in season 4, episode 18, “The Monster at the End of This Book,” he’s more of a nuisance, and a funny one at that, than a dastardly villain.
However, when revisitingSupernaturaltoday and watching this episode, knowing who Chuck really is and what his arc will be, the groundwork for his descent into evil is clear. To combat this,Supernaturalmakes Chuck seem funny and hapless,as if he weren’t aware of what he was doing to the Winchesters and is just another fantastical element of the story.
In “The Monster at the End of This Book,” it’s revealed that Chuck has been writing down everything that’s happened to Sam and Dean in a series of in-world novels, making him a powerful figure. However, Chuck is well aware of what he’s doing, as many seasons later, he’s revealed to be the missing God that so many supernatural creatures are looking for.
Supernatural Sets Up Chuck’s Downfall From His Very First Appearance
Supernatural Told Us Exactly Who Chuck Is In A Single Line Of Dialogue
Audiences might remember the brief line of dialogue in the confrontation scene between Sam, Dean, and Chuck in season 4 when Chuck says he must be “A cruel, cruel, capricious god. The things I put you through… The physical beatings alone.” The Winchesters all but roll their eyes at this comment, asthey view Chuck as an unwitting part of their adventures, not a real God.
It’s not until season 11, episode 20, “Don’t Call Me Shurley,” that Chuck is confirmed to be God and becomes an ally to the Winchesters, but his path is laid out in front of him in season 4. Not only are the Winchesters and the audience told that he’s God, but also thathe will have no qualms becoming a vengeful and uncaring one.
There Are Other Hints That Chuck Is The Villain
Chuck Makes His True Nature Clear In Many Ways
Since Chuck is so likable on paper and so much of the early storylines about him being God are played for laughs, it’s easy to forget that Chuck himself confirmed he was a cruel God. Besides the fact that he spells it out for us, Chuck’s position as God means thathe was behind all the terrible things that happened to the Winchestersover the years.
It would be interesting to see if Chuck would be among theSupernaturalvillains who come back for a revival, if the series ever returned to air. Chuck became so evil and apathetic to the lives and experiences of humanity that it’s hard to argue that he is the series' most iconic antagonist, and the most powerful force that the Winchesters come up against.
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Why It’s Easy To Write Chuck Off Before Supernatural’s Big Reveal
It’s Not Surprising That So Many Audiences Didn’t Have Chuck On Their List Of Supernatural’s Big Bads
It’s easy to hate Chuck by the end of the series, but before he reveals his true nature,Benedict plays him with charm and ease,lulling the audience and characters into a false sense of security.Supernatural’s perfect villains on the showall have ulterior motives and have different ways of trying to fool the Winchesters. However, Chuck is one of the most brilliant in how he characterizes himself.
Becoming the show’s final villain and deciding to bring about the end of reality is a surefire way to get the Winchesters on your bad side.
However, becoming the show’s final villain and deciding to bring about the end of reality is a surefire way to get the Winchesters on your bad side.Supernaturaltakes its time with Chuck’s arc, making the audience question him and his ultimate purpose on the series, which serves to make it even more satisfying when he accepts his role as the ultimate antagonist.
