Is Supernatural as good as it sounds like it is?

POSTED BY: chrisisall
UPDATED: Saturday, February 10, 2007 03:52
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CYBERSNARK

Tuesday, January 23, 2007 9:13 PM

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Originally posted by patsrule:
I can repeat the feelings of a few others already posted: You can jump in any time, most episodes are mostly stand-alone and won't leave you lost.

Um, just a datapoint; I think I heard somewhere that this week's episode (on Thursday) will involve Jo, so it'll likely have spoilers/backstory from previous S2 eps (Jo is a new recurring character introduced this season). Not much though, so just be advised of the presence of arc-traces.

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KANEMAN

Tuesday, January 23, 2007 9:20 PM

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Originally posted by chrisisall:
Didn't Threshold end on a cliffhanger?

So what's the better show? Stargate: Atlantis, Heroes or Supernatural? I guess I really mean, which is the most Joss-like....

I'm not including BSG in that question, 'cause I feel it goes without sayin' that it's light years ahead of anything else out there being made...

Endless questions Chrisisall

Heroes has more Joss in it, but Supernatural is a very good show(I give it a slight edge over Heroes). It also has a lot of, umm...creepy dark goodness. It's no BSG by any stretch....still easily worth the rental fees.

DARKJESTER

Tuesday, January 23, 2007 10:44 PM

Let's see, how to put this - Supernatural doesn't suck, but it's not what I'd call great. The acting is a bit wooden, the plotlines are familiar, and some of the conflict between the brothers feels like filler and isn't terribly believable. But the monsters are for the most part cool, with their own mythos (mythoses? mythii?), and how the brothers deal with them is entertaining. I don't lose sleep over missing an episode, but I watch when I can.

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SINGATE

Wednesday, January 24, 2007 2:44 AM

I'll put Supernatural right up there with Heroes as my two current favorites. I would really have a hard time choosing between them.

Don't jump in any time as others have suggested, you really need to see what transpires at the end of season one and the beginning of season 2.

It's amazing that show can be carried for the most part by only two characters, though they have had some great guest stars.

If I'm not mistaken Chris, you have posted a few times about how a show had you crying like a baby. While this one doesn't have the volume of some of your other favorites you better have the kleenex handy during a few episodes.

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TAMSIBLING

Wednesday, January 24, 2007 3:07 AM

I'll weigh in on this ... I too really like Supernatural. To say love would probably be a tad strong, however, the two leads are hotties (let's be honest, it matters a little bit) and I can admire how true to the horror form they're being with each of their monsters having its own backstory. The fact that so many of the plots are based on urban legends is just cool in my opinion.

I agree with the others about not losing sleep over missing an ep, however, if the show were gone all together, I would miss it. I'm really intrigued by this season and where they're going to take the whole Sam storyline - evil vs. not evil.

I see a "brother must kill brother" finale set-up come May.

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CHRISISALL

Wednesday, January 24, 2007 9:15 PM

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Originally posted by TamSibling:
I'll weigh in on this ... I too really like Supernatural. To say love would probably be a tad strong, however, the two leads are hotties (let's be honest, it matters a little bit)

Hotties?
Uhh, I guess...no drool here, though

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Tam, is there martial arts in it? If even one good kick is thrown in it.....

One track Chrisisall

CHRISISALL

Wednesday, January 24, 2007 9:16 PM

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Originally posted by singate:

If I'm not mistaken Chris, you have posted a few times about how a show had you crying like a baby.

Mostly Dark Angel, but Buffy can get me goin' too.

Weepy Chrisisall

SICKDUDE

Wednesday, January 24, 2007 9:28 PM

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Originally posted by chrisisall:
Tam, is there martial arts in it? If even one good kick is thrown in it.....

It's really more of a "shoot the demon" show than a "kick the demon" show...

Singate may well be right about not jumping in until you see season one. It would be better that way....

Doubling back on my reviews Sickdudisall

CYBERSNARK

Wednesday, January 24, 2007 10:11 PM

Actually, upon reflection, the only people I ever recall the brothers using martial arts on are, well, each other.

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CHRISISALL

Wednesday, January 24, 2007 10:18 PM

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Originally posted by Sickdude:

It's really more of a "shoot the demon" show than a "kick the demon" show...

That's cool, Buffy satisfies my 'kick the demon' needs.

Flamethrower the demon Chrisisall

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