Tag: Supernatural
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‘Supernatural’s Most Messed Up Episode Reminds Us How Good It Is at Horror
Despite becoming known largely for its brotherly love story and mind-bending fourth wall breaks, sci-fi drama Supernatural was, at its core, a horror show. While said horror often verged on campy, whether due to Sam (Jared Padalecki) and Dean’s (Jensen Ackles) sassy commentary or the iffy CGI, one early Supernatural episode nailed the terror and…
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Sorry, But ‘Supernatural’ Should Have Ended With Season 5
The CW’s Supernatural proved to overstay its welcome on the network, stretching itself out to be far longer than what was necessary. The once-horror show lost its luster after Season 5 and proved that even with a popular following, there wasn’t enough strength given to support its long legs. The show was originally supposed to…
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One of ‘Supernatural’s Greatest Strengths Also Made the Show Iconic
After fifteen years on the air, sci-fi phenomenon Supernatural bade us an emotional farewell in 2020, leaving fans with countless memorable quotes, a burning desire to drive a Chevy Impala, and perhaps more than anything, an appreciation for the prodigious powers of classic rock. Since the pilot episode, when AC/DC’s “Back in Black” first rang…
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Despite Rumors, Jensen Ackles Didn’t Actually Audition For Captain America
A lot of false rumors spread quickly because, while they may not have any supporting evidence, we can all kind of see the reasoning behind them. For instance, people believe the rumor that the killers in “Scream 2” were changed at the last second because that’s the impression the movie itself gives. More recently, people…
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Remember That Time ‘Supernatural’ Was Made Into an Anime?
Did you know that only a few years into its extensive television run, the hit series Supernatural was reimagined as an anime? That’s right, the show’s popularity spanned all the way to Japan, where Warner Bros. partnered with the Japanese animation studio Madhouse, Inc. to produce Supernatural: The Animation. Unlike some of the other failed…
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This Is the Best TV Crossover Ever
Okay, we all know everyone loves television. But there’s something even better: when your favorite tv show combines with your other favorite tv show. Now, television crossovers are a rarity, but they exist. And there are some good ones to choose from at that. Like that time Superman (George Reeves) came to visit the Ricardo’s…
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‘The Winchesters’ Officially Dead as Series Fails to Find a New Home
After one season at The CW, it was announced that the Supernatural prequel series The Winchesters had officially been cancelled. After a 13-episode run beginning in October last year and ending in March 2023, the Supernatural franchise was reborn and fans could enjoy a world that they must certainly love. However, after the cancellation of…
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‘The Winchesters’ Finale Gave Dean the ‘Supernatural’ Ending He Deserved
Editor’s note: The below contains spoilers for the Winchesters Season 1 finale.When Supernatural ended its 15-season tenure back in 2020, fans were, well, to put it generously, pretty mixed on how the whole thing turned out. While it was nice to see Sam (Jared Padalecki) and Dean (Jensen Ackles) reunite in Heaven after a heartfelt…
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Where to Watch ‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer’
“Into every generation” a new supernatural series is born. Sarah Michelle Gellar’s Wolf Pack, available to stream on Paramount+, is one of this genre’s latest and most anticipated shows. But, before shows like Wolf Pack, Supernatural, and all the other supernatural dramas, there was the 90s show that started it all, Buffy the Vampire Slayer,…
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The Winchesters: What Happened To John’s Father?
After a few years off the CW, the channel’s most enduring world of Supernatural has finally returned in the hit prequel series The Winchesters. Executive produced by Dean Winchester himself, Jensen Ackles, The Winchesters tells the story of how Sam (Jared Padalecki) and Dean’s parents, John and Mary Winchester, first met and fell in love.…