num_pages: 142
description: Supernatural premiered on September 13 2005 on what was then called the WB Network. Creator Eric Kripke was inspired by Jack Kerouacs On The Road putting his heroes brothers Sam and Dean Winchester in a big black 67 Impala and sending them in search of the urban legends that fascinated him. The series attracted a passionate fan base from the start and was described as a cultural attractor that tapped into the zeitgeist of the moment reflecting global fears of terrorism with its themes of fighting unseen evil. The chemistry between the lead actors Jared Padalecki and Jensen Ackles contributed to the shows initial success and Supernatural found its niche when it combined demon-hunting adventures with a powerful relationship drama that explored the intense complicated bond between the brothers. Supernatural is as much a story of familial ties love and loyalty as it is of saving people hunting things.Fan Supernatural explores the ongoing fascination and passion for a show that developed a relationship with fans through eight seasons and continues to have an impact on fan culture to the present day. Essays here explore the rich dynamic that has developed between fans and producers actors writers directors the show creator and showrunners through online interactions on Twitter and Facebook face-to-face exchanges at conventions and representations of fandom within the show's meta-episodes. Contributors also explore gender and sexuality in the show and in fan art; the visual dynamics cinematography and symbolism in the episodes as well as the fan videos they inspire; and the culture of influence learning and teaching in the series.
language: English
title: Fan Phenomena: Supernatural
publisher: Intellect Ltd