Supernatural (2005)

Kernel Score: 92% · 8,251 ratings

Genres: Drama, Mystery, Sci-Fi & Fantasy

First aired: 2005-09-13

Seasons: 15 · 327 episodes

Is Supernatural worth watching?

Worth watching. Two brothers drive across America hunting monsters, and it's a creepy, funny, family-focused show that lasted fifteen seasons. The early seasons are the strongest, and later ones get repetitive.

Watch it if you

  • like monster-of-the-week horror with heart
  • enjoy brotherly bonds and classic rock
  • want a long show to settle into

Skip it if you

  • dislike repetition over many seasons
  • get squeamish with horror

Best for: Binge weekend

Fresh Kernels verdict, AI-assisted from our scores, audience reviews and the official rating.

Where to watch Supernatural

US availability, updated 2026-10-23.

Overview

When they were boys, Sam and Dean Winchester lost their mother to a mysterious and demonic supernatural force. Subsequently, their father raised them to be soldiers. He taught them about the paranormal evil that lives in the dark corners and on the back roads of America ... and he taught them how to kill it. Now, the Winchester brothers crisscross the country in their '67 Chevy Impala, battling every kind of supernatural threat they encounter along the way.

Supernatural parents' guide: ages 12+

Parents need to know that Supernatural is a TV-14 horror series about two brothers who hunt demons and monsters, with recurring scary, violent content.

  • Violence & scariness: Strong — Demons, exorcisms, monsters, and the apocalypse drive frequent horror violence as the brothers 'kick ass' hunting and killing supernatural threats.
  • Language: Some — As a TV-14 drama, occasional moderate profanity fits the rating.

Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official TV-14 rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.

Shows like Supernatural

If you liked Supernatural, these are the shows we'd watch next.

  • Buffy the Vampire Slayer (1997) — 90%: Another show where friends fight monsters while growing up.
  • Angel (1999) — 88%: A darker spin-off in the same world.
  • Grimm (2011) — 91%: Mystery-and-monster stories with a detective at the centre.
  • Constantine (2014) — 86%: Occult investigator story with a dark tone.
  • Charmed (1998) — 91%: Magic and monsters with a family at the centre.
  • Fringe (2008) — 91%: Weird science and mystery with a long mythology.

Cast

  • Jared Padalecki as Sam Winchester
  • Jensen Ackles as Dean Winchester
  • Misha Collins as Castiel

Supernatural FAQ

Is Supernatural worth watching?

Worth watching. Two brothers drive across America hunting monsters, and it's a creepy, funny, family-focused show that lasted fifteen seasons. The early seasons are the strongest, and later ones get repetitive.

Where can I watch Supernatural?

In the US you can stream Supernatural on Prime Video and Peacock and buy it from Prime Video, Google Play and Fandango At Home.

Is Supernatural OK for kids?

Supernatural is rated TV-14. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 12+. Parents need to know that Supernatural is a TV-14 horror series about two brothers who hunt demons and monsters, with recurring scary, violent content.

What shows are like Supernatural?

If you liked Supernatural, try Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Angel, Grimm and Constantine.