A captivating exploration of the television phenomenon that is Supernatural with insights into
characters plots and the show's impact on pop culture. When Supernatural first aired on the
CW in 2005 it was dismissed by many for being pretty guys fighting demons. Yet Supernatural
persisted for 15 seasons to become the anchor of the network's line-up and the longest running
genre series in US television history. In Supernatural: A History of Television's Unearthly
Road Trip Erin Giannini delves into the phenomenon of this cult series and its devoted fan
base. Covering all 15 seasons including the series finale that aired in 2020 this book
examines the show's predecessors characters major storylines and fan activism. It also
revisits creator Eric Kripke's road to creating the series draws surprising and revealing
connections between the show and other series and discusses the ways Supernatural responded to
social and industry changes throughout its long run. Supernatural was the little show that
could for 15 years persisting beyond its original network's lifespan and surviving the
departure of its creator and showrunner in no small part due to its loyal fans. Inspired by
shows such as Buffy the Vampire Slayer and going on to influence many shows that followed
Supernatural offers insight into how a series can adapt and grow to become a mainstay of
primetime television.
