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Aha...I see I'm not the only one who plays "Catch the Canadian". :-)

Ackles makes for an intelligent interview. It was actually enjoyable to read this.

The website they're talking about is http://supernatural.warnerbros.com/ (it's video intensive).

Another official website, http://thewb.warnerbros.com/web/show.jsp?id=SN -- this one links to many other WB shows (eg, GILMORE GIRLS).

Well I really enjoyed the first episode. The story itself was fairly standard, but I liked the characters and it was funny at the right times, as well as being quite scary :thumbsup:

I watched the second episode - X Files meets Starsky and Hutch - and I thought it was dull. This episode was a straight ripoff of an X Files story, and if they haven't the imagination to write something original at the the begining of the series, it doesn't bode well for the rest.

Even though the original X Files story would have been done a thousand times before :rolleyes: The X Files itself was often times nothing more than a story centred around a derivative cliche, with a 'made up as it goes along' mythology arc tagged on for good measure. :p

I've seen the first 3 eps of Supernatural (recording the 4th tonight). It's OK, but I can see it's going to get a bit boring if it carries on the way it is.
Yes, it's a bit X-Files-ish apart from they're not FBI agents, both of them are believers (no Scully), there's no conspiracy theory (up to now) and the only "files" are in a battered old journal belonging to their missing father.
The first episode was impressive, but I think this show is just taking itself far too seriously. Let's hope for some better ideas and more plot development in later episodes. :ermm:

Going to have to disagree with you, I don't think it's taking itself seriously at all. Every episode so far has had dialogue that has been very funny, and the chemistry between Jensen Ackles and whatever-the-other-bloke's name is makes it more amusing and lends it charm.

It is similar to The X Files, mainly because it has latched onto the type of story that The X Files did best in its first two or three seasons ;)

Well, I'm loving it :thumbsup: I agree with Steve that it doesn't seem to be taking itself too seriously at all, quite the opposite. There's a lot of humour and tongue in cheek stuff in there. Also agree (sorry, haven't got an original opinion today :rolleyes: :lmao: ) that the dynamic between the two brothers is very good and provides a lot of humour as well. Jensen Ackles and Jared Padalecki make a good looking team but they genuinely appear to get on as well :D I'm looking forward to seeing more :thumbsup:

That's the one :lol: :lol:

I'm enjoying the season so far and I agree that the dynamic between the two brothers is very good. Although like in the article I would like to see more regular characters rather than relying so heavily on guest stars. I think the series does offer something different (yet the same)and interesting with a nice blend of humour. What I do wonder is whether they can keep things interesting on a long-term basis?

Without giving too much away, the series gains a whole new dimension in either episode 11 or 12. Something that should appease those who want more than the stand-alone format that the earlier episodes follow.

I don't think it'll ever go the way of The X Files with it's huge mythology, but to my mind that's no bad thing, the last thing we need is another decent show disappearing up it's own backside.

Focusing on the two characters alone isn't necessarily a problem for me either, it just gives them more opportunity to develop the lead pair, as long as they don't squander that opportunity I can live with it, and so far they're developing them quite well.

OK I watched the 4th episode (the plane crash one) and I'm still not convinced about the longevity of this show. Yes, there's humour and a good rapport between the brothers, but as star_fury said, there needs to be a few more regular characters thrown into the mix, with their own stories to tell and their own issues to deal with. I will keep watching.

The (New) Outer Limits yielded a completely different cast from one week to the next. It lasted seven seasons..... :p

I'd be okay with them having a couple more regular characters. Any more than that and they might have trouble fitting them in the car :lol:

Seriously though, I don't think it's necessary. Look at Quantum Leap ;)

Did anyone catch the episode on ITV2 on Sunday at 9pm? It seemed like it was cut to me. Anyone know if there was any difference between it and the ITV1 screening on Monday night? :ermm:

Which episode was it Steve ??

The shapeshifter one. The screening I saw didn't seem to hang together very well in a couple of places, particularly during the actual shapeshifting scene :ermm:

Hmm, can't really think of anything untoward in that episode. Well, certainly no worse than the other episodes.

From memory, both my Brother and myself agreed that the 'shapeshifter' episode was possibly the weakest of the series so far.

Yes, I thought that too, it could have been handled a lot better and with a lot more tension.

The shapeshifter episode was OK, I watched the ITV 11pm one, and the shapeshifting scene seemed gruesome enough to me... :blink:
Starting to get really bored of this show though - every episode is the same, they go to a different town, figure out a mystery, and save the pretty girl. Come on, surprise us sometimes will ya? :sleeping:

Simple answer: if you don't like it, don't watch it :rolleyes: :p


James, I just watched the late repeat on ITV2 and the first showing was definitely cut by over 2 minutes - nearly all of the scene where "Dean" attacks the girl was missing, plus everything in the shapeshifting scene after his fingertips came off <_<

Of course, being a muppet, I didn't bother to record the repeat. D'oh! Even more of a reason (as if I needed one) to get the dvds when they come out :lol:

The DVDs are out in a few months. I think they're doing a 'Lost' with them though, and releasing the first half of the season as one set, and the rest as a second. :rolleyes:

This week's episode in the US, "Shadow" was just brilliant and goes some way yet further to establishing an ongoing arc/theme for the show.

I have to say, stylistically and artistically I think this show is superb. It's got a whole X-Files/Millennium-esque muted colours thing going on, which makes for the perfect tone to the series.

Those arguing that the "two regular characters" thing is an issue would do well to remember that there are numerous shows out there that have made that particular format w**k; Quantum Leap springs to mind, and if you look farther afield to the likes of The Outer Limits or The Twilight Zone then their entire cast changed from one week to the next.

The nature of the series focusing on 'just the two brothers' is both intentional and logical as will be explained in the more recent episodes, particularly "Shadow". Smarter viewers might be abe to w**k it out already.

If you're up to speed with the UK-aired episodes then you're not seeing the entire picture yet. Give it time ;)

I think that people who complain that there are too few or too many characters are unsure of why they dislike a show and pounce on one of the most obvious elements of the show. Taking a cue from James, a look at the history of television demonstrates that the cast count is irrelevent to the quality or popularity of a show.

Because of my age, I can recall many successful shows with just a couple of regulars, including one called ROUTE 66 in which a couple young friends travelling along an interstate highway found themselves each week in a non-supernatural entanglement.

Thanks for the info, James. I'm guessing any region 1 set will be a full season release :ponder: :shrug:

Probably, although to my knowledge there's no current news of a Region 1 release.

However, TVShowsonDVD have a news item today stating that they've recently been filming behind the scenes footage for an imminent DVD release.

The eye candy quotient aside, am I right in thinking that this show is a bit, well...crap?

They're trying hard for really creepy stories - and the one with the hookman had its moments. But despite the presence of many X Files alumni on the crew, it just seems like a Diet Coke kind of scary to me.

Maybe that's just old cynical me.

Would love to know how Dean and Sam fund their ghostbusting though.

They covered that in this week's episode. Dean hustles pool, pulls credit card scams etc to fund their exploits.

As for scary, I guess it depends on what your particular fears are as well. In my case, this week's episode was a definite "hide behind the cushion" scary for me as I have a terrible fear of spiders and the rest of the bugs weren't a picnic either :fear: :lol:

Every week I think Should I bother to watch this ? and then I get sucked into the story. :rolleyes:

I wasn`t too keen on all those cockroaches... :x

Oh, I love it :lmao: But then I'm a big fan of both the Js :lmao: :wub: Makes it easier, I suppose, that I record it so I can slot it in anywhere in my viewing schedule. I guess if I didn't have that option and it was a case of Supernatural or 24, 24 would win B)

I watch the ITV 11pm repeat... :yawn:

I'm usually well into snoozeland by then :lol:

Awwwwwwwww, Dean has a heart, who'd've thunk it :lmao: Liked the bit more insight into him and his past in this week's episode :thumbsup:

I watched the episode Faith last night, thoroughly enjoyed it, even if the Reaper looked a little like one of The Gentlemen :fear:

Loved the sequence set to Don't Fear The Reaper :thumbsup: - I wonder how much money BOC have made off that song :ponder: :lol:

That was a great sequence :thumbsup:

Probably my favourite episode so far that one. Class :thumbsup:

Things start to get a little more interesting after that one, generally speaking.

I'm really enjoying the show, it helps having 2 hot guys :shifty: But this show has been good, i'm really enjoying the storylines.

Hmmmmmmmmm, I see what people mean about a story arc appearing now :ponder: Very interesting :thumbsup: The first episode, I think, which hasn't really centered around a horror story/urban myth but focuses more on Sam's abilities :o and the links with the past and their own mother.

I have to laugh every time they pose as FBI agents etc. cos they just look so young and un-FBI like but priests is really pushing it :lmao:

Kind of reminded me of De Niro and Penn in the movie We're No Angels.......:lol:

Okay, I'm a little bit behind, but I watched the episode Nightmare at the weekend. Frack me, it was good. I spent most of the episode wondering why Sam had experienced the visions of Max's family being killed off one by one, and the reveal came as a total surprise. I also have to admit that my jaw hit the floor when Dean was shot dead, too :o Also loved the way Sam moved the cabinet :thumbsup:

I also watched The Benders, which was equally good. I was quite pleased they took a different route, in that the cause wasn't supernatural at all. The end was very exciting, and the line from Sam's fellow captive about getting "Ned Beattied" cracked me up :lol: :lol: :thumbsup: