{"product_id":"supernatural-a-history-of-televisions-unearthly-road-trip-9781538134498","title":"Supernatural: A History of Television's Unearthly","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eA captivating exploration of the television phenomenon that is Supernatural, with insights into characters, plots, and the show’s impact on pop culture. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSupernatural 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eIntroduction:The Family Business: Supernatural’s Unlikely Success\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePART I: IN THE BEGINNING\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 1: On the Road So Far: A Trip through TV History \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 2: Creating (and Recreating) Supernatural\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 3: Sam, Dean, and the Great American Road Story\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePART II: THE SUPERNATURAL WORLD\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 4: “We Saved the World. A Lot”: Supernatural and Its Predecessors\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 5: God(s) and Monsters: Supernatural, Folklore, and Religion\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 6: Blasting the Fourth Wall: Supernatural’s Metafictional Episodes\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 7: Deals With the Devil: Supernatural’s Political Hell\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePART III: “PEOPLE WATCH THIS?” SUPERNATURAL’S CULTURAL IMPACT\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 8: Supernatural and the Changing Television Landscape\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 9: Beyond “Sam” and “Dean” Girls: Supernatural and Fan Activism\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eConclusion: The End of the Road?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAppendix: The 30 Must-See Supernatural Episodes\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBibliography\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNotes\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIndex\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rowman \u0026 Littlefield","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51041159446871,"sku":"9781538134498","price":28.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781538134498.jpg?v=1750949170","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/supernatural-a-history-of-televisions-unearthly-road-trip-9781538134498","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}