I think a lot has to do with the cult of J&J when it comes to Supernatural. Jensen and Jared either do it for you, or they don't. I can very well understand why the show wouldn't appeal to you, because obviously there are issues there.

I'm glad you gave it a try though. Even if it was just for the love that is Michael Shanks ♥

And it's great to know he'll be on 5x17! I was all wtf when you mentioned him and SPN in the same sentence - like "What'd I miss?!"