Why Supernatural Killed Off Bobby In Season 7
In Supernatural season 7, episode 10, “Death’s Door” Bobby Singer had one of the most tragic deaths in the entirety of the show. After seven years of being a reliable ally in the battle against evil and a stalwart father figure to Sam (Jared Padelecki) and Dean Winchester (Jensen Ackles), Bobby Singer (Jim Beaver) died after being shot by the Leviathan, Dick Roman (James Patrick Stewart). Bobby Singer had survived encounters with ghosts, vampires, demons, and even multiple vessels of Lucifer himself. So why did the writers of Supernatural kill Bobby off in season 7?
Bobby Singer was first introduced to the world of supernatural entities when a demon possessed his wife, and in response, Bobby accidentally killed her. Since that day, Bobby learned all he could about the world of ghosts and monsters and aided his fellow hunters, including John Winchester (Jeffrey Dean Morgan). From season 1 until season 7 of Supernatural, Bobby was a constant ally to Sam and Dean Winchester. He would pose as their FBI supervisor during cases, would research demons for them, and provide emotional support and shelter whenever they needed it. Bobby wasn't originally a main character of Supernatural, but he became one of the most useful recurring characters on the show.
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In Supernatural season 7, episode 10, “Death’s Door,” Bobby Singer was shot as Sam and Dean fleed from the Leviathans. The rest of the episode took place inside Bobby’s mind, as the Reaper tried to take his soul to the afterlife. Bobby relived his most important memories throughout the episode as he struggled to communicate with Sam and Dean. Bobby confronted his greatest fears and managed to relay information to
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