I have to say off the bat that I am a sci-fi/"other worldly" show junkie. I was obsessed with Buffy, Angel, Firefly, and about the first half of the series of Charmed.
"Supernatural" is one of the best shows that I've seen in a long time. The dialogue is wonderful, the chemistry between Jared Padalecki and Jensen Ackles is genuine and the audience gets the feel that they could be brothers, and the legends are all legends that most of us grew up knowing (ex. Bloody Mary, The Hook Man). Even though this is a paranormal-centric show, it seems that this could really be happening, if it was possible.
The storyline between Sam Winchester (Jared Padalecki) and his brother Dean (Jensen Ackles) is well acted by both male leads. Though it seems that Padalecki is supposed to have more of story revolve around him, Ackles steals a lot of the scenes and isn't due to poor acting or better acting on either part of the two guys, simply the dialogue. Ackles seems to get through better as the "concerned/protective big brother". However, Padalecki does have his fair share of shining moments as the soft, "misunderstood" younger brother. Both Ackles and Padalecki's acting is stepped up a notch when Jeffrey Dean Morgan (John Winchester; Sam and Dean's father) is in the scene. A perfect example is that of the Season 1 finale. All three actors hit it out of the ballpark with the intensity and emotion that was oozing out of them for the entire episode.
This was said a few times on the DVD extras that Supernatural is written like a one hour mini-movie every week and it truly is; only with an on-going storyline for the plot of the series. Most of the time, it doesn't work for a series. It actually works in favor for Supernatural.
The whole "classic rock" music throughout the series is a perfect fit for the show and I for one, am glad that the latest hot band isn't playing on the show. It would take away from the feel of the show, and make it just like every other show on TV.
Personally, when I started watching this show, I couldn't stop watching it, and that hasn't happened to me since I started watching Buffy the Vampire Slayer back in '01. I've had a few that I've liked A LOT, but this just blew them ALL away.
If anyone out there likes a paranormal storyline, with some major mysteries, twists and anticipating drama, this show is for YOU!
"Supernatural" is one of the best shows that I've seen in a long time. The dialogue is wonderful, the chemistry between Jared Padalecki and Jensen Ackles is genuine and the audience gets the feel that they could be brothers, and the legends are all legends that most of us grew up knowing (ex. Bloody Mary, The Hook Man). Even though this is a paranormal-centric show, it seems that this could really be happening, if it was possible.
The storyline between Sam Winchester (Jared Padalecki) and his brother Dean (Jensen Ackles) is well acted by both male leads. Though it seems that Padalecki is supposed to have more of story revolve around him, Ackles steals a lot of the scenes and isn't due to poor acting or better acting on either part of the two guys, simply the dialogue. Ackles seems to get through better as the "concerned/protective big brother". However, Padalecki does have his fair share of shining moments as the soft, "misunderstood" younger brother. Both Ackles and Padalecki's acting is stepped up a notch when Jeffrey Dean Morgan (John Winchester; Sam and Dean's father) is in the scene. A perfect example is that of the Season 1 finale. All three actors hit it out of the ballpark with the intensity and emotion that was oozing out of them for the entire episode.
This was said a few times on the DVD extras that Supernatural is written like a one hour mini-movie every week and it truly is; only with an on-going storyline for the plot of the series. Most of the time, it doesn't work for a series. It actually works in favor for Supernatural.
The whole "classic rock" music throughout the series is a perfect fit for the show and I for one, am glad that the latest hot band isn't playing on the show. It would take away from the feel of the show, and make it just like every other show on TV.
Personally, when I started watching this show, I couldn't stop watching it, and that hasn't happened to me since I started watching Buffy the Vampire Slayer back in '01. I've had a few that I've liked A LOT, but this just blew them ALL away.
If anyone out there likes a paranormal storyline, with some major mysteries, twists and anticipating drama, this show is for YOU!
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