Comments on: Why Is No One Watching Supernatural?

By: optimike

optimike — Thu, 05 Aug 2010 15:04:53 +0000

I have seen more scifi television than any one human should ever see, to the point where I actively seek out old horrible short-run shows and watch them all, even when it's clear it's the worst thing ever made.

I have never purposely seen an episode of Supernatural or Buffy, and don't really miss it. I've accidentally seen a couple episodes of different seasons and get the gist.

The point is, it's not SciFi. It's fantasy. Shows about demons and hell are not science based fiction, they're fantasy, in line with Xena and Hercules. They're souped up drama that usually suffer from bad acting and writing. People who like SciFi can withstand bad acting/writing for the scifi fun of it. For most fantasy, it needs to be much better acting, or it's just a whole different group of people attracted to it, and a smaller group at that.

Shows like Merlin and even Lost (which had Scifi elements, and it wasn't really clear until later if it was scifi/drama/fantasy) succeed because of the acting and writing, and in Merlin's case there's also the existing popular culture knowledge of the story.

Sitting through seasons of villain of the week to get to a story arc that deals with some fantasy crap isn't really that appealing to me. Maybe if it had started out that way.

But comparing it to other SciFi shows and asking why people don't "also" watch Supernatural is just not a fair comparison. You have to treat it solely as a drama and judge it on that, bc that's how I and probably a lot of SciFi-watchers are judging it.

Or, be content with the fantasy-loving population that has been attracted to it.

By: Heavensent

Heavensent — Thu, 05 Aug 2010 03:41:40 +0000

I watch & love Supernatural.
And i know a lot of people who are watching it.
And im so glad a new season is coming in September.

By: Coocoocachop

Coocoocachop — Sun, 18 Jul 2010 09:34:42 +0000

yes! power to the people!!! you tell em giiiiiiiiirl!!! hahahaha

By: Aden

Aden — Sun, 18 Jul 2010 09:32:41 +0000

Who isn't?! I freakin LOVE LOVE LOVE Supernatural… and every single person who doesn't is crazy and should be checked into a mental hospital… but not one that has a wraith… hahahaha sorry just a bit of supernatural humor there for ya! hahahah Im such a dork.

By: spruce117

spruce117 — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 09:14:09 +0000

I agree supernatural is a great show, I always look forward to new episodes. I think X-files was aired on Fox, so if perhaps if Supernatural was on fox it might have a bigger following. Who needs more crime procedurals and medical dramas.. give us more original awesome shows like 'Supernatural'

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By: Mal

Mal — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 09:51:28 +0000

First of all let me say I <3 supernatural. As all have said before it usually has great story lines, talented actors and the perfect mix of horor and humor. But as also said b4 some episodes are better than others. So ppl that are judging from one episode don’t be so harsh! Also although I luv supernatural, I also luv smallville, they are diffirent programs, so its not fair to compare them. So stop the hating on smallville and give supernatural another chance!!!!

By: J.

J. — Sun, 24 May 2009 22:22:22 +0000

I didn’t really start tuning in to watch “Supernatural” until it was in its fourth season, which just ended a few weeks ago in the States. And yes, it was because it was on the CW on a night when I usually watched shows on NBC or ABC or CBS. But I have read about “Supernatural” in magazines, like letters from viewers, and that made me curious about the show. As a “new” fan, I have started catching up on DVD, and the change in format from Season One to Season Four is different. It’s not so much about a Monster of the Week as it is about a deeper story arc that focuses on Sam and Dean. I did end up missing a few episodes of Season Four, but when I jumped back in, I was able to pick up the main storyline and follow it to the finale. I like the show for its humor, clever dialogue, family drama and emotion, as well as Dean’s cuteness.

By: Raven

Raven — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 10:25:12 +0000

Seriously. People who dismiss this as a B-rated horror movie that leans on pretty boys to get ratings are so COMPLETELY MISTAKEN.

For one thing, Jensen and Jared are NOT just pretty boys; they’ve got talent. Jared’s acting has improved a hell lot since his Gilmore Girls days, and Jensen’s always been an awesome actor (he breaks my heart whenever he tears up).

Furthermore, the characters are so complex, and the producers and writers did a great job – still doing a great job – of digging deeper into their psyche to flesh out REAL characters. I especially love Dean’s character, because he’s so damaged even though he pulls this mask over it all the time.

To those guys who think Smallville is a better show, you really don’t know what you’re missing out on. When I watch Smallville now, I just CRINGE at how contrived the dialogues are. All the cheesy phrases, the bad acting (except for Michael Rosenbaum’s) … It just baffles me why the ratings for Smallville is higher than Supernatural’s.

It’s not that I’m hating on Smallville or CSI or Bones or The X-Files or whatever – it’s just that these shows all have ONE good element each. But Supernatural has a COMBINATION of all these elements. You want action and horror, you’ve got it. You want urban legends, there you have it. You want eye candy and three-dimensional characters, SCORE. Plus, the dialogue’s good and there aren’t any cheap special effects or gimmicks to scare the audience.

Supernatural is, by far, the best TV show I have ever watched, even beating the likes of Gilmore Girls, CSI, Smallville, Charmed, Gossip Girl, Lost and Grey’s Anatomy.

We should support it all the way. SUPERNATURAL ROCKS LIKE NO OTHER – especially not like Bon Jovi (who, according to Dean, only rocks on occasion). No offense to Bon Jovi, by the way.