Summary
For fifteen years,Supernaturalentertained legions of fans with its mix of drama and action as Sam and Dean Winchester hunt monsters, ghosts, demons, and any other inhuman entity that goes bump in the night. After fifteen seasons, there is the option to simply restart the series as there is a lot of content to enjoy, but there are also plenty of shows for fans of the series to enjoy.
Whether someone is craving more demon-hunting action, supernatural creatures, or that unique blend of family drama and dark fantasy, there is plenty to choose from. The shows range from police procedurals with a paranormal twist to other projects created by the same team behindSupernatural.
In terms of content and style,The Boyshas absolutely nothing to do withSupernatural. However, the shows feature the same creator, Eric Kripke, who delivers a cynical and realistic take on superheroes. They are not altruistic heroes; they are products of corporations who abuse their power,especially the character of Homelander, who provides commentary on the entertainment world.
The Boysis dark, brutal, disturbing, and can be downright disgusting to some viewers, but its social commentary and memorable characters have kept viewers engaged. Additionally, it features Dean Winchester’s actor, Jensen Ackles as an important character, with Sam’s Jared Padalecki and Castiel’s Misha Collins confirmed to be reuniting with Kripke in the fifth and final season.
A prequel series set in the same universe asSupernatural,The Winchestersfocuses on John Winchester and Mary Campbell fighting off demons and other monsters in their youth. Jensen Ackles even produced the series alongside his wife Danneel Ackles andSupernaturalwriter Robbie Thompson, who all helped in making the show feel authentic.
The 1970s setting helps in givingThe Winchestersa different feel fromSupernaturalwhile still providing similar dynamics and stories to the original series,with different monsters and demonic threats. Drake Rodger and Meg Donnelly have earned much praise for their portrayals of John and Mary, putting their own stamp on the characters while still feeling like the characters that fans know.
Rather than the villains, the monsters are the heroes inBeing Human.The SyFy series stars a werewolf, vampire, and ghost all living together as roommates in the same house. The concept sounds like a cheesy sitcom, but the result is a fun drama that explores the complexities of trying to live among normal human beings as supernatural creatures.
Being Humanis a diverse show with a blend of many genres: drama, horror, comedy, action, and romance wrapped up, much likeSupernatural. The series is an American remake of a British series of the same name and would last four seasons before being canceled due to low viewership.
The titularWarehouse 13contains a multitude of supernatural and paranormal artifacts hidden by the U.S. Government and two Secret Service agents are tasked to help manage it. They are also tasked with investigations to retrieve lost items or new ones that are hazardous to people all over, with some granting people dangerous powers or can be used as weapons themselves.
LikeBeing Human,Warehouse 13is another SyFy original and would even feature crossovers with other SyFy shows at the time, includingEurekaandAlphas. It was also one of the few SyFy shows to get an official conclusion, with dedicated fans causing the series to last for five seasons thanks to its monster-of-the-week concept mixed with fun characters.
5Constantine
One Season Turned Matt Ryan Into The Definitive John Constantine
Those seeking another story about a hero who goes from location to location dealing with different monsters, the short-livedConstantineseries is ideal for them. Based on theHellblazercomics from DC,John Constantine is a smarmy exorcistwith a hatred for both heaven and hell, but he still purges demons back into the underworld whenever and wherever he can.
Sadly, likeThe Winchesters,Constantineonly lasted a single season before being canceled. Matt Ryan’s portrayal of John Constantine became so cherished by fans, that he would eventually become the go-to actor for the character. He reprised the role in the DC Animated Movie Universe, the DC Tomorrow-Verse, and the CW’s Arrowverse.
The earlier seasons ofSupernaturalfocused more on the Winchester brothers fighting different monsters across the United States,from local folklore to ancient mythology. Some fans preferred that style ofSupernatural, which would makeGrimmtheir next choice for a series to watch, as it mainly focuses on the fantastical and mystical.
Part police procedural,Grimmfocuses on a detective who is descended from a race of hunters known as Grimms, who protect the balance between the mundane and mythological worlds. Each episode focuses on the detective encountering different creatures from all mythologies around the world, including Arabic, Filipino, Russian, and more.
Another DC character,Luciferfeatures the Devil himselfliving in Los Angeles, Californiaafter quitting his job as the warden of Hell. Now, he is a specialist working with the police to solve cases while also dealing with his complex family of angels and deities. Famously, the show debuted on Fox and was canceled after the third season but fans’ support led to the series being revived by Netflix.
Luciferwent for six seasons overall before coming to a conclusion, which is rare for a series. Lucifer Morningstar himself, Tom Ellis, has become an icon for his range, as he can be hilarious but also dark and epic when needing to be the Prince Of Darkness. Fans ofSupernaturalcan enjoy the police procedural stuff combined with the evolving storylines featuring demons, angels, God, and other biblical figures.
One of the earliest series to feature paranormal activity in every episode isKolchak: The Night Stalker. It stars Darren McGavin as Carl Kolchak, an investigative reporter who is always unfortunate enough to get cases that end upbeing anything from zombiesto vampires behind in a more gritty and urban setting.
Kolchak: The Night Stalkeris a fun monster-of-the-week kind of show that is perfect for anyone to start at any time. This makes it perfect for those who prefer the more episodic adventures in the first four seasons ofSupernatural. There was going to be a bigger overarching story, butKolchak: The Night Stalkeronly lasted twenty episodes before it was canceled.
Since the beginning, Supernatural has been heavily inspired byThe X-Files. In the first episode, Sam and Dean go under the aliases of Agents Fox Mulder and Dana Scully, who are the dual protagonists ofThe X-Fileswho go on cases all over the world dealing with the paranormal, usually having to deal with extraterrestrial threats.
The dynamic between Mulder and Scully inThe X-Filesis iconic,with Agent Scully being the skepticwhile Mulder believes every kind of legend or conspiracy out there. It’s an example of opposites attracting, with the partnership between them combined with various horror and sci-fi cases resulting in a beloved series that ran for eleven seasons.
