On this episode of What in the Hell is Supernatural?, we’re talking about “Skin,” the early Supernatural episode that answers the question, “What if identity theft was not only illegal, but also profoundly, aggressively gross?” And wow, this one is gross. Just deeply, spiritually, unpleasantly gross.
“Skin” gives us a shape-shifter story packed with paranoia, murder, and way too much slick, sticky body horror. It’s one of those episodes that really leans into the nasty side of Supernatural, and we are forced to sit there and witness all of it like the brave soldiers we are. Peeling skin? Gross. Wet transformation effects? Gross. That whole clammy vibe this episode has from beginning to end? Extremely gross.
In this episode, we discuss:
🩸 Why “Skin” is one of the grossest early episodes of Supernatural
😖 The shape-shifter effects, and yes, once again, how very gross they are
👀 The paranoia and identity-horror at the center of the story
🚔 Dean getting dragged into an especially messy situation
🤢 The episode’s commitment to being nasty, slimy, unsettling, and just plain gross
It’s a strong episode, it’s an important episode, and it is also a gross episode that seems determined to make the audience feel damp against their will.
Come hang out with us as we break it all down.
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