Supernatural Deleted Scene Referenced The Most Unlikely TV Icon
Supernatural is one of the most popular shows of all time. And the DVD releases of the 15th and final season and the complete box set of the entire series have plenty of exciting extras for fans to enjoy.
But one deleted scene, in particular, has views equally scratching their heads in confusion and giggling with warmth.
The scene in question was originally intended to appear in the eighth episode of season 15, entitled, "Our Father, Who Aren't in Heaven." It centred around the angel, Castiel (Misha Collins ), having a conversation with fallen prophet Donatello (Keith Szarabajka). Castiel is trying to get Donatello on board to help the Winchester brothers fight God.
Yes, for those who have not watched the show, that might sound odd. But Sam and Dean Winchester (Jared Padalecki and Jensen Ackles ) do indeed engage in what becomes an ongoing almost war with God himself.
The problem is, Donatello is not swayed by Castiel's attempts to recruit him to the cause. He tries and fails in this endeavour, although in his desperation, he pulls out a reference to a much beloved, and unlikely television icon. Mister Rogers. What place could the warm and fuzzy and possibly sweetest man ever to appear on television have within the dark and grim Supernatural universe, you ask?
Well, let's just say that Donatello is a big fan and relies on Mister Rogers' wisdom when faced with troubling ethical dilemmas. Thus Castiel asks him, "What would Mister Rogers do?"
Donatello does end up helping the brothers, albeit under what appears to be a measure of annoyance. But he is the one who finds the crucial annotations made by the Metatron that reveal God has a secret fear, and that this was only revealed to his "favourite." Quickly deducing that this was the angel Michael, the Winchester brothers finally have the beginnings of a plan they can put into action to win the battle.
Should this deleted scene have remained within the show? While the pacing was a likely concern, the good news is this edit did not ruin the flow or story of the episode. It is assumed that Donatello did ultimately agree to help offscreen, despite seeming irritated at the prospect when he arrives at the Bunker. But you cannot help but wonder if it was that "Mister Rogers" comment that ultimately swayed him.
We may never know, but it is certainly fun to think about.