Dead In The Water

Season 1, Episode 3, Aired
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While going through the newspaper, Dean comes across a mysterious drowning victim. Upon further research they soon discover more people who have drowned in the same lake, but their bodies were never found. When the boys show up in town they befriend a boy whose father has drowned. The brothers come to believe the lake is haunted by a spirit.moreless
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  • OMG!! That was an amazing episode.

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    By wan_ching, Dec 09, 2010 Report Abuse
    The beginning of this show was a little slow. But when things started to happen, wow!!!

    Again Dean was the hero, Dean tried to talk to the little boy (Lucas) and in the end Lucas sort of got close to him, in that he drew Dean two pictures, and because of the relationship Lucas went to him when he was frighten. We got to find out why the lake was taking people, very interesting.

    Overall I have enjoyed watching the first three episodes, and there were different in some ways. This is probably one of my most favourite TV show and can't wait for New Zealand to sell the box set dvd.moreless

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  • Dean, sensitive?

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    By JensenAckleslvr, Dec 09, 2010 Report Abuse
    Another great episdode!

    Dean with Lucas was brilliant! And his horrible pick up line was hillarious. The story line was also very creative. A spirit who cannot rest because of its craving for revenge, very scary! Great acting! In an interview Jensen explains how when they were supposed to be reacting to a boat flying 40 feet in the air they were really looking at nothing. He said he was told to react, sooo... he jumped into Jared's arms! he's so brave! haha

    i really thought that Amy Acker who played Andrea did a terrific job. She was humerous while rejecting Dean and played the role as a worried widow without any flaws. Although that bathtub scene must have been just a little bit awkward i think she's a really talented actress. And Nico McEown who portrayed Lucas also blew me away. How can a kid so young play such a serious role so well. Lucky him acting side by side with Jensen Ackles the god of supernatural!!

    We also saw a sensitive side of Dean. When he talked about his mother and the horrible things he had seen we truly saw the crack in the armor. Hardcore Dean with repressed feelings towards his past. So sad! Even Sam didn't expect it. And his line "But see, my mom,I know she wanted me to be brave. I think about that every day, and I do my best to be brave." So sad! didn't you just want to jump in and hug him!!? .... i wishmoreless

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  • While going through the newspaper, Dean comes across a mysterious drowning victim. When the boys show up in town they befriend a boy whose father has drowned. The brothers come to believe the lake is haunted by a spirit.moreless

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    By andrada_charmed, Dec 09, 2010 Report Abuse
    While going through the newspaper, Dean comes across a mysterious drowning victim. Upon further research they soon discover more people who have drowned in the same lake, but their bodies were never found. When the boys show up in town they befriend a boy whose father has drowned. The brothers come to believe the lake is haunted by a spirit. another great episode and a really cute one for dean..kids are the best? seriously?!how cute was him?! zeppelin rules..u go deanboy! and sam?! well he's just sam..nothing new...moreless

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  • Awesome episode!!!

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    By alibeth25, Dec 09, 2010 Report Abuse
    This is a fantastic episode. I loved it. One of the things that I loved about this episode is how Dean is trying to help that little boy. And how he started out not knowing a single kid and never being about kids. But, soon Dean changed he really changed. It was great to see. He saved that boy from drowning. He also got him to talk again. This is one of the best episodes in the first season. It was very well written and the Jensen and Jared and the other actors did a fantastic job. Overall, this was a great episode. Loved it!!moreless

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  • There's something in the water!

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    By Inyx_84, Dec 09, 2010 Report Abuse
    Sam and Dean save a mother and child from drowning. The whole avenging spirit thing had its moments; the ghost coming up from the depths to drag the girl down in the begining and when we actually got to see the dead boy's blue face just above the surface towards the end. But I have to say that the boat scene was too much. It didn't feel right at all, they should have left that one out. I personally never would have stuck my hand down that backed-up sink. But it's an unexpected way to die. Dark water can be really scary and most of the time the writers made it work. Or it could just be that I'm ridiculously scared of any mass of water where I can't see and/or feel the bottom. That could have contributed.
    The story-line with Lucas somehow connected with the ghost and trying to communicate was well written and frustrating. You just wanted to help that poor kid! I think it was a smart move to have Dean encounter a child that so resembled himself at that age. We got to see more of Dean's personality and what do you know the man has a big heart. "my mom...I know she wanted me to be brave. I think about that every day. And I do my best to be brave." He puts on a tough guy attitude but inside he's just as lost as Sam. The scene where he turns around and goes back to make sure Lucas is ok was so funny. He surprised himself as much as he surprised Sam. I never expected the sheriff to be the bad guy. You just automatically trust a man in a uniform. But be adviced kids can be so cruel, and adults are just big kids aren't they. But he did get to save his grand-son in the end and by that sort of redeeming himself.
    A scary episode that proves that nothing stays buried. The search for John continue and the brothers realise that finding him might take a while. Hope that they get some answers when they do.

    Other reasons I liked this episode:

    Dean's reference to Star Wars: "I'm Agent Ford, this is Agent Hamill."

    Dean's attempt at a decent pick-up line, hilarious: "Kids are the best, huh?"moreless

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  • Trivia

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    • At the 32:14 mark, as Sam pulls the supposedly naked Andrea out of the bathtub, part of Amy Acker's "modesty garment" can be seen. Edit
    • There is no "Lake Manitoc" in Wisconsin. Edit
    • At 5:09 a boom-mic pops in at the top center while Will gives his line. Edit

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    • According to The Official Companion: Season 1, the scene where Sophie's brother drowns in the kitchen sink was suggested to writers Sera Gamble and Raelle Tucker by executive producer Robert Singer, who thought that the episode could have used a little more horror. Edit
    • According to The Official Supernatural Magazine, this episode is one of Jensen's favorites to date, because it's the first one to really explore Dean's character. Edit
    • International Airdates: Denmark: January 22, 2006 on TV3 The Netherlands: October 22, 2006 on Veronica Portugal: October 23, 2006 on AXN Germany: November 6, 2006 on ProSieben France: December 4, 2006 on TF6 Italy: February 26, 2007 on RaiDue Edit

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    • Dean: You and Bill killed Peter Sweeney 35 years ago. That's what the hell we're talking about. And now you've got one seriously pissed off spirit. Sam: It's gonna take Andrea, Lucas, everyone you love. It's gonna drown them and it's gonna drag their bodies God knows where. So you can feel the same pain Peter's mom felt. And then, after that, it's gonna take you, and it's not going to stop until it does. Sheriff Devins: Yeah, and how do you know that? Sam: Because that's exactly what it did to Bill Carlton. Sheriff Devins: Listen to yourself, both of you. You're insane. Dean: I don't really give a rat's ass what you think of us. Edit
    • Dean: So... cute kid. Andrea: Thanks. Dean: Kids are the best, huh? Edit
    • (to Lucas) Dean: You're scared. It's okay, I understand. See, when I was your age, I saw something real bad happen to my mom, and I was scared, too. I didn't feel like talking, just like you. But see, my mom-I know she wanted me to be brave. I think about that every day. And I do my best to be brave. And maybe your dad wants you to be brave, too. Edit

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    • Title Dead In The Water is the name of a song by Hawthorne Heights. Edit
    • Opening Scene The opening scene in this episode looks exactly like the one in the 1975 movie, Jaws. Edit
    • Andrea: Tell your friend the whole Jerry Maguire thing isn't going to work on me. Referencing the movie Jerry Maquire, and the title character trying to befriend a woman's son to get close to her. Edit

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