Tuesday, February 3, 2015

Supernatural

One of the biggest fandoms to ever dominate Tumblr, the show is about, as the name would suggest, all things of the supernatural genre. Vampires, werewolves, demons, you call it and it's there. Currently reigning in it's tenth season (that's right, a decade worth of episodes), I can really say that it's like I've been to hell and back with this particular show. 

The protagonists are two brothers, Sam and Dean Winchester, who are from a family of Hunters that hunt down all such creatures and other so called non-existent ones, such as ghosts. Whilst the first few seasons are just the good and old fashioned hunting episodes, the plot line begins to thicken with arrival of more complex and intricate characters, starting with the appearance of angels. Oh yes, the classic and well known, 'warriors of God'. Ah, but if you think that is going mess things up, think again, because the fun hasn't even started. With unmatched plot twists, character development, a dash of predictable endings thrown in, each season carries on with it's own unique turn. 

If there is one thing I have to admire about this show, it is the way the viewers get to watch the characters grow and change with the perils that strike them, and whether you're new to the show or have been with them from the start, the changes are remarkably noticeable. Do not be fooled by the happy-go-lucky brothers in the early season, for the things they endure with each passing year, is just gut-wrenching, twisted and to say that there would be a lot of feelings involved would be an understatement. There is definitely going to come a point wherein you just might feel like cursing and appreciating the writers at the same time for their skill and thoughtful, sadistic scenes that have been incorporated into the show. 

But of course, I am not going to forget to mention that are indeed the well versed comedic episodes and moments, that will make you fall in love with the characters and the show, even more. And my personal favourite, some villains you just cannot hate, like the King of Hell and then others like....well, you just have to watch and find out for yourself. Be warned, becoming a Hunter (as the fanbase has named themselves), is not for the faint hearted. It could kill you or just make you stronger. 

Happy binge-watching! 

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