With The Winchesters still going strong, the world of Supernatural is back on screens everywhere, but there is still one key thing missing from the prequel – Sam Winchester. While the show follows his parents' adventure alongside Dean as the narrator, Sam remains the odd one out of the CW show, which is unfortunate given he is the brains of the family.
Fans will understand why Sam has a slim chance of appearing in The Winchesters, but many still believe Sam Winchester was a family member who deserves a shot. In a more general sense, Sam was also the better brother, considering everything he had been through with Lucifer and being more moral than Dean.
Realized John Winchester Was Horrible
While Dean looked up to his father from the start, Sam was always suspicious of John Winchester's horrible parenting. Dean and Sam were children when John first started dragging them along for hunts. Never allowing the boys a good home environment, he left Dean to parent Sam — something no child should have to do.
John also trained both boys to eventually become hunters, which is incredibly dangerous. While Dean was often making excuses, as he and John share personality traits, Sam was never willing to forget John's horrific parenting. He saw what Dean couldn't, and it made him much more palatable.
Sacrificed Himself To Stop Lucifer
While Dean was given the chance to stay behind on Earth, as he refused to serve as Michael's vessel, Sam never had the luxury. Instead, he agreed to host Lucifer. Then, when the time was right, he saved the entire world by throwing himself and the devil into the Cage.
It was the worst thing to happen to Sam in Supernatural, which is certainly saying something, given how terrible their lives were. Yet Sam sacrificed himself, knowing very well he would suffer for all eternity. He saved the world and lost himself, and that was incredibly noble.
Considerably Smarter Than Dean
While Dean outright rejected the mere thought of getting an education, Sam was bookish from the start and was always interested in going to college. It led him on a track straight to law school and proved that he wasn't looking at a future as limiting as Dean's.
That's what made Sam's return to Dean and the family business so touching. He could have easily gotten out, but he chose to come back to help his brother. Dean rarely actually had a choice. But Sam, who could have defected to go to school, get a good job, or even to become a Man of Letters, stayed with his brother anyway.
Lost Everything And Stayed On His Feet
At the end of Supernatural, most of Sam's friends and family were dead. Everyone he loved was gone, leaving him with nothing. Yet he managed to claw his way back to life by building a family of his own. Surprising everyone, he lived a long and fulfilling life.
While Dean occasionally tried to quit hunting, he was never able to for long. It was Sam who finally managed to break the cycle and escape from John Winchester's thumb. The best decision Sam ever made, quitting hunting proved that he was capable of more than just killing.
More Communicative
While Dean was always an emotionally-stunted man with no great ability to communicate his feelings in any tangible way, Sam didn't have to hit his breaking point to have a frank talk with his brother. Instead, he was always someone who was desperately trying to get Dean to open up.
Having spent so many years side-by-side, he knew that Dean was often less than talkative, so he usually did his best to gently pry. It was the only way to get Dean to talk, and it showed how well Sam knew him. It also proved just how clever Sam could be, as no one else could have gotten Dean to speak as often.
Wore His Heart On His Sleeve
In line with being the more communicative brother, Sam was also someone who was never able to or willing to hide what he was feeling. Often ready to launch into an argument or mourn a lost friend, he was always showing off emotions that Dean preferred to hide.
It made Sam much more palatable, especially given how much tragedy the two go through in Supernatural. The best Sam Winchester episodes often feature him having a frank discussion with Dean or Castiel. Sometimes, there's nothing better than open communication.
Develops Considerably Over The Course Of The Show
From the start of the show to the end, Sam changes more than anyone. After starting as the stubborn brother looking to get out of hunting entirely, Sam went through hell. He became addicted to demon blood, spent time in the Cage, and finally found a place to call home, before it all came tumbling down.
While Dean may have changed somewhat, he remained emotionally repressed from the start to the end. Meanwhile, Sam grew in every way and became an amazing hunter along the way. It was more character development than anyone had, and it made Sam unique and relatable.
The Moral Compass Of The Brothers
Sam was the brother who spent considerably more time on the other end of the world: The part where civilians live. While Dean only had a few scattered months as a civilian, Sam actually had the chance to spend time with his fellow ordinary folks without having to worry about hunting.
It made Sam much more grounded than Dean, which really let him see when they were behaving like monsters. While Dean often had a soft spot for kids, it was still often Sam trying to stop Dean from doing something outright evil. He was also kinder to civilians around them, while Dean could often be dismissive.
He Got Out Of Hunting
While Sam and Dean both had occasional moments where they escaped the family business, it was Sam who was able to get out permanently. With Dean dead and Sam alone, he finally put down the guns and left it all behind. It may have been a sad moment, but it proved that he was more than just a hunter.
After so many years of being shot, beaten, and tormented, it was nice to see Sam actually settle down and live a normal life. It was something he always wanted, and he deserved to get it. While some parts of Sam may have aged poorly, his decision to escape is one that will never be a negative.
He Let Dean Go
One tragic thing about the Winchesters is that they struggled to let each other go. Whenever one died, the other would scramble to get them back at all costs. Yet, when Dean went to Purgatory and later finally died, Sam was willing to let his brother go.
While it may be tragic, given that Dean was always a major part of Sam's life, it was also the right decision. The brothers needed to break their dependency on each other, and it fell to Sam to actually do it. He managed to prove that the Winchesters didn't need to be trapped in a cycle of death and rebirth forever. Sam broke the cycle, and it let them both live happy lives in Heaven beside their long-lost family and friends.
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