Supernatural

Krug · Apr 19, 2007

Been watching episodes from the first season. Is it just me or does almost every episode compose of
1) the setup
2) a cute girl
3) the 'horror' kills another victim 20 minutes into the show
4) the boys do some research
5) save girl
6) kill the 'horror' with some bit of lore or other gobbledygook.

Not terribly impressed, though watchable.

Umbran · Apr 19, 2007

The point of Supernatural isn't the plot structure, but the characterization and relationship between the brothers.

Krug · Apr 19, 2007

Hmm ok.. but it's kinda getting tiresome though. I mean how many ways can two brothers fight?

takyris · Apr 19, 2007

That's also the structure of about a zillion other similar shows.

As the Umbral one said, it's not about the unique plot structure. Few successful crime-based television shows are, in fact. It's about taking a comfortable plot structure and entertaining the audience week after week. Law & Order has been doing it for, what, almost twenty years? CSI still pulls in a few viewers as well.

You don't read a mystery novel (or a romance, for that matter) for a new structure. You read a mystery novel for the things the author puts in an old structure.

Tonguez · Apr 19, 2007

Umbran said:
The point of Supernatural isn't the plot structure, but the characterization and relationship between the brothers.

Wow I thought the show was about cute chicks and hookey monsters - thats why I watch it

Crothian · Apr 19, 2007

Krug said:
Hmm ok.. but it's kinda getting tiresome though. I mean how many ways can two brothers fight?

Do you have a brother? My brother and I found many, many ways to fight and we keep discovering new possibilities!! :lol:

D.Shaffer · Apr 20, 2007

Thoughts on the new ep?

I quite enjoyed it. Interesting to see how much of a horror movie buff Dean is. I saw the 'twist' from a mile away, but I like the movie references they used. The false trailer during the commercial lead out was also a cute touch. They must have saved a bundle on the sets.

Oh yes, and Dean IS one hell of a PA