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8/10
Supernatural: A masterpiece of mixed emotions
Platypuschow7 December 2023
Plot

Two brothers follow their father's footsteps as hunters, fighting evil supernatural beings of many kinds, including monsters, demons, and gods that roam the earth.

Cast

Where would you even start? Anyone and everyone, incredible leads, solid regulars and some great one off cameos. No Paris Hilton, I'm not including you.

Verdict

15 seasons, 15 years, 327 episodes, like it or hate it Supernatural was a remarkable success story made good mostly in my opinion by the fantastic cast who kept the show enjoyable because you came to care about them so much. This made even more intense by the fact any character was expendable, even if statistically the chances of them returning was still very high.

The show changed greatly over the years, for me the first 4 seasons were the best. They had wafer thin storylines and more focused on "Monster of the week" writing and I loved that. From season 5 onwards it become heavy focus on angels, demons, heaven, hell and that took it in a direction I wasn't overly keen on. But again, the cast were so great I soldiered on through and though surprisingly that focus never shifted it was still very enjoyable and regularly threw us old school standalone episodes and plenty of gimmicky ones (Most of which worked).

The perfect blend of comedy (With two guys with great natural timing especially Ackles), horror and drama though Supernaturals quality dips it never falls into the realms of being bad. Lowest episode I still rated a 6/10.

Which brings me to an apparently controversial one, most people despise the final episode in fact many dislike the last two. Me? I understand the hatred of the final one, but had no issue with it myself. Was it cheesy? Absolutely. Did it feel a tad tacked on? Yep. But it worked, it returned to the simple notion throughout the show that what they do is dangerous and any hunt they go on could be their last, it doesn't need to be a big-bad that brings about their end the death everyone seems upset by made sense to me as did the beautiful finale montage sequence. Did it do enough nods to previous characters? Absolutely not, however that was their episode, it was the end of their journey nobody elses.

And don't even get me started on the soundtrack, I'm of that right age, I'm a classic rock/metal fan and every episode was elevated by that. They always seem to pick the right song for the right moment, God Was Never on Your Side by Motorhead as the finale of Season 14 for example was fantastic. And Carry on my Wayward Son? What needs to be said about that masterpiece?

I love Supernatural, I'm a big Supernatural fan and always will be. I'm so happy I got to do that journey from the start and commend everyone involved.

Thank you Eric Kripke.

Rants

Who was your favorite character (Excluding Sam & Dean)? It's a tricky one isn't it, because there were so very very many. I adored Charlie, Bobby was a consistent joy but for me it was always Crowley. His unfortunate exit damaged the show for me, but the sheer quality overcame that. He was just, flawless. A couple of rants/monologues he did are among my all time favorite television show scenes. Can Mark Shepherd do wrong? If he can I've not seen it.

Breakdown

Leads are amazing Remarkably on point comedy Some great stories Incredible array of characters Best soundtrack ever Shows length is such an accomplishment Some ropey fight scenes A lot of repetitious melodrama A few poor writing decisions.
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9/10
Unfortunate decline over the years, but still holds up.
brandoconner-837004 January 2024
Starting off I was immediately hooked onto the show. Mainly because of Sam and Dean being so much fun to watch. Jensen and Jared's chemistry on the show is so good. Other supporting characters too like Bobby, Castiel, and others also help the show. The show itself may be a little corny at times, but that's the fun of it. Yes the show may have gotten mediocre to down right ridiculous after season 5, however the first 5 seasons are entertaining, funny, emotional, and captivating. As weak as the later seasons may be, Jensen, Jared, and Misha are the reason why people still love the show. Even when the writing was at it's weakest the cast always delivered.
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9/10
CLASSIC!!
brihubbard-5275922 January 2024
Sam & Dean Winchester, the BEST brother duo. I love their relationship and the chemistry that these actors have on screen together really seals the deal on making the audience believe that the bond is real. I especially enjoyed the visuals they were good for the time that this series was airing. The whole spin on demons, angels, heaven, purgatory, and Lucifer was creative. I appreciate that it wasn't the typical angels are good and demons are bad narratives that are usually being taken. However I can admit that towards like season 13-14 things do get alittle redundant and repetitive, almost like they ran out of ideas.
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10/10
There's a reason this show went 15 seasons
Rob133112 January 2024
I never watched Supernatural when it was actually on but a few months ago I thought I'd give a try. Well, I just now finished it and absolutely loved it. I'd even go as far as to say it's one of my favorite supernatural shows of all-time! Jensen Ackles and Jared Padalecki both did an amazing job as Dean and Sam. Their chemistry together is what makes this show so special. Like any great show some seasons were better than others but even the lesser ones are still worth watching. The only real negative about this show is the ending. It was awful, like really awful. As bad as the ending was I still give this 10 because I enjoyed almost everything else. I would love to see them come back for another season or even a movie to fix that ending but it is what it is. Anyway, I'm glad I gave this show a chance because I can add it as one of my favorite shows ever.
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10/10
Already Miss It
Supermanfan-1325 January 2024
Supernatural is so much better than I expected it to be. I just binged the entire series on Netflix and it has quickly become one of my favorite shows ever. Jensen Ackles (Dean) and Jared Padalecki (Sam) were perfect for their roles and lead what is an overall great cast. I know most people hated the ending and while I didn't like it either, it doesn't take away for how good the show is overall. Most great shows struggle with a good ending, I just don't think that should take away from years of enjoyment you got from the show. I know this show was on forever and has 327 episodes but I still miss it. I definitely plan on watching it all the way through again sometime in the near future because it's just that good.
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10/10
Definitely watch
dyln-0109830 January 2024
The best thing I've even watched in my entire life. It has a little bit of everything.

This TV show has played with vary different times lines, characters, genres, sub genres, character development, christianism and different types of gods and religions, problematic topics, importance of family, etc... Simply a work of art, Supernatural is a work of art in all the sense of the word.

Every season is a whole new different concept and storyline that somehow connects everything all too well. Every single little thing is tied together and meticulously used in order for that to happen. Just amazing.
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10/10
I LOVE SUPERNATURAL
binger-2634729 January 2024
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I could speak for hours about this show and how much i love this show its so amazingly good 😊 sam and dean have is so deep even for a bind between brothers and the fact that dean raised sam like a father because there real father was always gone and he always still gets so much crap for it which is really really sad 😔 but even despite that he still tries his best for sam filling in for his deadbeat father wich is why i love dean as a character and jensen as an actor and in my heart jared jensen and misha will always be known as sam dean and castiel and even later in the show dean is still looking out for his brother despite everything that's happened to them and between them and when jack is introduced dean is scared and concerned about what he can do but eventually forms a connection and treats him trains him protects him and respects him like a son.

Great show and i really love it 😍
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10/10
Same over and over..
robban-920-27401919 January 2024
But! I love this, u got to love this. The tales, the ghosts, the demons, the Angels and so on. There is something for everyone. Its silly, its cool, its fun and you name and this series got it. There is just one thing I hate with this serie, it ends. First time I watched it, it realy didnt catch me but yes I had to go for a few more episodes and after 4 I was stuck. I have been counting down with a tear in my eye knowing that all good things come to an end but I will have the memories and the ability to watch it again from start and thats on my "to do" list withing a near future. So dont just sot there, go watch it.
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10/10
absolutely amazing
hannahreese-1715510 January 2024
My favorite show ever!! If you are wanting to watch it PLEASE do. I know 15 seasons can be intimating but its soooooooo worth it. My aunt got me to watch it one day and im so glad that i listened to her because it literally changed my life, i know that sounds dramatic but its really true. Now that i've finished the show (and am rewatching it) i think that the first couple of seasons aren't the best but once you get to season 3 its definitely better. My favorite season is 10 because thats when rowena is brought in and she's amazing!! Now the ending wasn't my favorite but i don't think it was anyone's favorite.
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6/10
Just a guy who has seen the whole thing
AbrahamSpencerCohle19 March 2021
Just watch the first 5 seasons that actually has a beginning, middle and end. Those are the seasons that really worth watching. And then pretend like the rest doesn't exist because each season after season 5 is worse than the previous one (especially season 12) And that finale... Oh GOD!!! It's just doesn't worth it.
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10/10
Love it
nardellimaryann24 December 2023
I love the story behind it and I think the show is funny. I love dean's sarcasm. Dean is my favorite character. I love this show so much. It has a spiritual meaning behind it and despite the gore and violence, the show brings me comfort and safety. I see why it's so popular. It's a very good show and it talks about how family is so important and saving people is a good thing. Dean is a very lovable character. I wish Sam had more personality. Dean has a great personality. What's not to like? I could go on and on about this show all day. People say it's bad after season 6 but not really. I see the humor in it and this show has a lot of character,
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7/10
Whoa! This is more like it!
sarastro729 September 2005
After being disappointed by mediocre to bad new shows like Threshold and Invasion, I am glad that there's at least one new show that really delivers. Supernatural is in a whole different league, with proper style, suspense and great production values. This is a dark, moody show that understands how to use the television medium. The story isn't exactly complex, but the storytelling technique pulls you in and holds your attention, making you want to know more about the supernatural beings and the rules that govern their shadow world. I'm usually not a fan of darkness and horror, but this show is effective. It's dark urban fantasy and it has the potential to go a long way. As it is, the show is way, waay above average, and I rate the pilot episode an 8 out of 10.
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2/10
The finale was a literal disaster
patyn19 May 2021
The finale was so flawed, made the characters look like strangers to the fans, i couldn't believe they would make it this bad. So many questions unanswered.. It really left a bad taste. For how emotionally invested the show makes you be, the ending is just a tragedy to watch on so many different levels.
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10/10
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mkazemim29 December 2023
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I'm an Iranian, I don't know how to see our favorite actor, what's the situation when these governments make it, we are also human beings and we have a dream, one of my Iranian dreams is to see Din and Sam up close, God bless me so that I can achieve this dream.❤❤❤❤ I love Netflix movies, but because I'm Iranian, the program is filtered for us, and I watch this movie from Iranian programs that are special for movies without censorship, and I'm watching it and I love it.

I'm an Iranian, I don't know how to see our favorite actor, what's the situation when these governments make it, we are also human beings and we have a dream, one of my Iranian dreams is to see Din and Sam up close, God bless me so that I can achieve this dream. I'm an Iranian, I don't know I'm an Iranian, I don't know love loveeeee.
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10/10
Supernatural family for life.
ReptilianStudios10 February 2024
You can really sum it up to one sentence. Supernatural family for life.

I have watched this TV show since season two, re-watched it countless times, that's hundreds of hours of my life just for one show, and better believe that I don't regret a second of it. There's no greater joy than watching this show, I have the Winchester tattoo, and one day I will watch this show with my kids. Yeah. It's that good. It has absolutely everything that you want out of the TV show. If you're reading this give it a shot, at least watch the first two seasons and trust me you'll be hooked. I know that most shows get stail and kind of boring after countless seasons, but Supernatural never did. See for yourself.
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10/10
Not your typical review
aleciagrant21 November 2023
Supernatural is a one of a kind show. Previewing old tales and logic of beast that hunt human kind to this day. It makes you feel apart of a fight that could possibly be raging on today. With such likable characters that keep you engaged to the very end. I must say I don't agree with the general understand that only season 1-5 is the best works if the show. I rewatch this show every year starting around Halloween and sometime in the spring I find myself crying during the last episode understating the full cycle of a hunter is complete with a match made only in heaven.

Dean is by far my favorite character, followed by cass and Sam. I love the dad even with all his flaws but understand how the mom becomes the returning figure in the series because of her toxic yet parallel relationship with dean. Funny how Sam is his dad and dean is his mom.
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10/10
THE BEST SHOW TO EVER DID
sakiyare-769805 November 2023
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Yes, Spn did ever nearly perfect. I don't really get why people hate the ending it was good. Yes its not what we wanted but it was still good. For that just understand chuck. What i do i mean by that, i mean chucks intentions and the way he wanted the show to End. The Protagonists are really good written there is actually nothing to say against them. Castiel was my favorite character during the show because every arc of him is just flawless because some arcs where to develop the story and some for his character and other character. Lucifer was really good introduced in to the show and me personally i think the god & Lucifer dynamic was good. The Main Antags of the show are all really good. The Religious symbolism was also really good. Overall this show annihilates media.
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Entertaining Show
marion-1932320 October 2022
15 years , 327 so only jumping if you have a lot of spare time on your hands.

It has its ups and downs, ignore all the controversy around the external things, just make your own judgement, it sets a high bar which some episodes didn't reach, it made mistakes, it's perceived as a show that would appeal to women because the leads are good looking. They are, but it's not, it's unique in being one of the increasingly few shows that portray relationships between sibling brothers who are straight white men who can and do show they love for each other in the most extreme ways, it brings in an extended cast to help carry the load as time goes on who are likable, some storylines crash and burn , other soar, but there something for everyone to enjoy.

It's well made, fans of cinematography will be able to luxuriate in the amazing lighting, direction, the sets are second to non and Canada officers her own take on America's back roads that whilst not authentic, give an atmospheric feel. Just sit back and enjoy the ride.
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6/10
They have really bled this show dry...
BreaKingBatZilla15 October 2012
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Don't get me wrong I actually really enjoyed the first five seasons; the writing was great, the special effects were really good, the atmosphere was close to perfect and the acting was, for the most part, very good.

But when the creator Eric Kripke stepped down at the end of the fifth season, the show started to slowly get worse. All of the special effects became computer generated (which looked a lot worse then the practical effects used in the first five seasons), the supporting actors began to get really annoying and the writing is a lot worse than it used to be; for example in the eighth season when Dean tackles Sam and tests if he is a leviathan etc. Sam doesn't seem very surprised to see his brother, who to his knowledge was dead, and speaking of bad writing I think it could have been much more entertaining if Dean had remained in Purgatory for the majority of the season.

In conclusion the first five seasons were really entertaining and I thoroughly enjoyed them but because Kripke stepped down the sixth season was pretty bad, the seventh season was quite awful and the eighth season is almost unwatchable.
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10/10
Best comfort show ever
danielroka16 November 2023
This series gave me strength and great comfort in challenging times in my personal life.

No matter what happens , this show gives me great comfort and happiness.

The acting is superb, some seasons are not that as exciting but I have always wished they would never end.

I strongly believed that Sam and Dean are my friends and they gave me great comfort to watch.

I would always be a loyal fan to the series and I hope when the right times comes the show will be renewed .

In today's world we live a channeling times so it's reassuring that we can go to this beautiful bubble where we can forget about our daily struggles.

Thank you for the creators and actors to make this happen .

I will always be a fan.
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6/10
WE NEED MORE MISHA COLLINS, thank you.
yami_shizuka3 May 2015
I know he is not a protagonist, but why exactly he is not yet? he is great and lovely at the same time

I like much more than sam,at least we don't have to rescue him every two chapters! as sam! why sam always has to be saved? It is very stressful, he is a big boy already , it is not he ??

castiel at least can handle on your own.

anyway, I have great expectations for what I still have to see

I'm just starting the season 10, first 3 chapters and already miss castiel, why? because he is not doing nothing but walking with a girl, away from the central action.
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5/10
it quickly worsened.
huffmankeira14 December 2020
The plot got worse, the characters became dull. supernatural has never been good at plot but the characters are so amazing you get absorbed in them.
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10/10
Supernatural is a dream for everyone who loves the horror/suspense genre
s45886241120 September 2005
I personally have been waiting to see a show based on spooky plots and this show delivers. Supernatural is somewhat endearing in that the main characters (the only ones who will be recurring) are brothers, however, the writing makes the characters more believable. They are different from each other, each with their own take on life and things that are not typical. I think as the show goes on it will continue to get better,though it is great now. I can't wait to see more of this show!

Another plus is the little bits of humor placed here and there, which, when done right, is always a plus. Some of the best shows/movies are ones in which one minute you are sitting on the edge of your seat biting your nails and the next you are laughing at some irony or funny statement/joke a character has said. Also, having two very attractive men in the cast doesn't hurt, either ;)
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9/10
A little bit of bold, a huge chunk of mad, touching, hilarious, creepy and still always refined and tasteful
boraborasean16 August 2022
I was here from the start, at first it was entertaining, then the characters grow on you and it becomes something else.

The show is with you when you leave your parent's home, then the show is with you through your studies and after that. You know these boys. Ok they are invented characters, but so well written and coherent you find yourself one day horrified you know them better than your own siblings.

At some point i realized i was incapable of giving an objective critic about this show. I just liked it, whatever they threw at us.

For the record, after the episode "changing channel" i had bursts of uncontrollable laughter everywhere for 2 weeks. That was pretty incapacitating. Even thinking about it 10 years later, can't stop giggling.

Some episodes drew the tears as well, and not just a little. I'm looking at you, Bobby.

Best shark dodging ever too. I hope there is a prize with a statuette for this somewhere.
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This show spent years telling us that free will, freedom and chosen family are everything just to destroy this message in the last two episodes
sandysramss23 November 2020
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The writers destroyed what made the show great , and by doing so they also destroyed the majority of their fans, I needed 3 days to recover a little before getting the courage to write this review, they shattered our hearts, they killed everything and everyone we cared about.

I don't think I will ever be able to get attached to any character ever again, and that's because of you Spn writers This is so cruel. I'm heartbroken.
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