| Lisa Braeden | |
|---|---|
| Supernatural character | |
| [[Image:|Lisa Braeden|240px]] Cindy Sampson as Lisa Braeden | |
| First appearance | "The Kids Are Alright" |
| Portrayed by | Cindy Sampson |
| In-universe information | |
| Gender | Female |
| Children | Benjamin Braeden (son) |
Lisa Braeden is a fictional character on The CW Television Network's drama/horror television series Supernatural portrayed by Cindy Sampson. She was introduced in the third season as a one-off love interest for protagonist Dean Winchester, and appeared in a cameo later in the season. She returned towards the end of the fifth season as a recurring character. While critical reaction to Lisa Braeden was mixed, many fans disliked the character.
Plot
editLisa and Dean spent a weekend together circa 1999 and parted ways, and in the third season Dean decides to revisit Lisa while he is investigating some suspicious deaths that took place nearby. He discovers she has an eight year old son named Ben, who shares Dean's cocky attitude and love of classic rock. Dean becomes suspicious Ben might be his child, though he is later assured by Lisa he isn't. After Ben is kidnapped by a changeling who committed the murders, Lisa becomes aware of Sam and Dean's work. After Sam and Dean rescue Ben, Lisa indicates she'd like Dean to stay for a while, but he regretfully declines.[1] Later, in "Dream a Little Dream of Me," Sam and Dean are stuck inside a dreamscape where they encounter a dream version of Lisa Braeden outside on a blanket with a picnic basket. She invites Dean to join her, and tells him that she loves him before disappearing. Though Dean denies ever having that dream before, it is an obvious lie.[2]
In season five Dean goes to Lisa and tells her, when he is preparing to become Michael's vessel, whenever he pictures himself in a normal happy life, it's with Lisa and Ben. He warns her there will be danger coming but he will make sure she and Ben are protected. Lisa urges him to reconsider doing whatever he's planning on doing, and urges him to stay and have a beer. However, Dean refuses and leaves.[3] After Sam and Dean decide to go and confront Lucifer, Sam tells Dean he cannot try and save him, and he should go and live a normal life with Lisa. After Sam is locked in Lucifer's cage he keeps his promise to Sam arriving at Lisa's house. Sensing something has happened, Lisa comforts Dean as he breaks down in her arms. In the closing moments of the episode, Dean is having dinner with Lisa and Ben as Sam watches from outside.[4]
Characterization
editDevelopment
editReception
editReferences
edit- ^ "The Kids Are Alright". Supernatural. Season 3. Episode 2. October 11, 2007. CW.
- ^ "Dream a Little Dream of Me". Supernatural. Season 3. Episode 10. February 7, 2008. CW.
- ^ "99 Problems". Supernatural. Season 5. Episode 17. April 8, 2010. CW.
- ^ "Swan Song". Supernatural. Season 5. Episode 22. May 13, 2010. CW.