Supernatural : a history of television's unearthly road trip

Giannini, Erin, 1974- (author.).

Summary:

"Supernatural: A History of Television's Unearthly Road Trip is a captivating examination of the cultural phenomenon that is Supernatural, the longest running genre series in US television history. It examines the show's predecessors, characters, major storylines, devoted fanbase, and how it has influenced other series that followed"-- Provided by publisher.

Record details

ISBN: 9781538134498 (hardcover)
ISBN: 1538134497 (hardcover)
Physical Description: xvii, 219 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Publisher: Lanham, Maryland : Rowman & Littlefield, an imprint of The Rowman & Littlefield Publishing Group, Inc., [2021]

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Formatted Contents Note:

Introduction. The family business : Supernatural's unlikely success -- On the road so far : a trip through TV history -- Creating (and recreating) Supernatural -- Sam, Dean, and the great American road story -- "We saved the world. A lot" : Supernatural and its predecessors -- God(s) and monsters : Supernatural, folklore, and religion -- Blasting the fourth wall : Supernatural's metafictional episodes -- Deals with the devil : Supernatural's political hell -- Supernatural and the changing television landscape -- Beyond "Sam" and "Dean" girls : Supernatural and fan activism -- Conclusion. The end of the road?