User blog comment:NaiflidG/Discussion on Cain (possible spoilers)/@comment-5619706-20131222171907/@comment-5619706-20131222225549

NaiflidG, I have the exact same sentiments. Before the end of Gamble Era, Supernatural fans were split on whether they continue to watch after Swan Song or not. Some considered the narrative finished perfectly by Kripke, and so do not consider the Gamble Era as canon. However, because I was so intrigued by the Alphas and Eve (as well the concept of Leviathan), I soldiered on. The second-half of season 8 was amazing so I had motivation still to watch. But now that Season 9's first half was so horrible, if the next two episodes aren't great, I'll just ditch all other Eras and consider only the Kripke Era as canon in my head. (Sorry Eve and Abaddon, you were great but even the both of you can't salvage four seasons worth of storytelling mess).