Having watched the beginning of season 3, I understand the three eps we were given in the first drop--so that fans at least see Jensen Ackles in action a bit.

But I wonder why the press blitz if he's just a traditional guest star as far as screen time (and not an addition to the main cast.)

The character seems pivotal, true, but I feel like Kripke has used a sort of bait & switch advertising, especially including him in this last press junket.

And that he underused a good actor who could have averaged things up a bit.

And of course like most fans, I watched the up & down quality of the first two seasons to prep.

The first season, broad frat style humor which was pretty effective if you like that style. The second, an abrupt course correction, weighted with "messaging" that felt false for the sudden change.

Hopefully it gets better, though professional reviewers I read (again in the press blitz--hope you like clicks) thought season 3 was messy.

Given the lack of screen time and the early reviews, I may wait and binge at the end.

Thanks for the interviews and photo spreads, however. At least they were quality stuff.