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Supernatural - The Complete First Season 
Actors : Jared Padalecki, Jensen Ackles
Studio : Warner Home Video
by Warner Home Video
Brand : Warner Brothers
Release Date : 2006-09-05
Publisher : Warner Home Video
Availability : Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Number of Items : 6
EAN : 0012569806788
UPC : 012569806788
Avg. Customer Rating: (based on 310 reviews)
List Price : $59.98
Our Price : $23.76
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Product Description |
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Bound by tragedy and blood to a dangerous otherworldly mission two brothers travel in mysterious back roads of the country in their '67 Chevy Impala searching for their missing father--and hunting down every evil supernatural force they encounter along the way. Bring home all 22 episodes of the first season of the thrilling new show Supernatural along with must-own bonus features. Supernatural is a completely new kind of thrill ride that takes viewers on a journey into the dark world of the unexplained.Running Time: 936 min.Format: DVD MOVIE Genre: TELEVISION/SERIES & SEQUELS UPC: 012569806788 Manufacturer No: 80678 |
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Call it Kolchak: The Night Stalker, The College Years or Buffy the Vampire Slayer for Boys, but the horror series Supernatural delivers some of the most satisfying small-screen scares in recent memory. The premise is deceptively simple: brothers Sam and Dean (Jared Padalecki from Gilmore Girls and Jensen Ackles, both appealing) travel the darker corners of the American landscape in search of their father, who's gone missing while hunting the malevolent forces that lead to the death of their mother. In the course of their search, the siblings encounter a host of otherworldly creatures, including vampires, ghosts, and witches, as well as such distinctly American phenomena as the urban-legend favorite the Hook ("Hookman"), monsters from Native American mythology ("Wendigo"), and fearful figures from children's games ("Bloody Mary"). Supernatural's integration of elements from American pop culture and folklore, combined with its skilled cast and crew (creator/co-writer Erik Kripke delivered 2005's Boogeyman, while director/executive producer David Nutter is a veteran of The X-Files and Millennium), and better-than-average attempts at atmosphere and suspense place the series well above the other spookshow programs that arrived on networks at about the same time (Invasion, Night Stalker), and should hold considerable appeal for fans of frightful fare. The six-disc set contains all 22 episodes of the debut season, with commentary by Ackles and Padalecki on "Phantom Traveler" and Nutter, Kripke, and producer Peter Johnson on the pilot episode; two making-of documentaries (one on the show itself, and the other on its stars), as well as a brace of unaired scenes and a gag reel round out the set. For those with DVD-ROM capabilities, the set also includes a link to a web site which offers a sneak preview at season 2 and the pilot script, among other bonus features. --Paul Gaita |
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A review for the series as a whole - Seasons 1-3 |
Before I discuss the show in some depth, I want to state that this tv series' episodes are often more enjoyable the 2nd or 3rd time around - same as other popular paranormal shows - especially the X-Files. Hence having said that, buying the season sets is a must for all who like/love this show.
SUPERNATURAL is a very unique tv series in that it shows two brothers, often in each other faces fighting over the most trivial of things (e.g. Sam's watching with a disgusted face of Dean gargling post toothbrushing and examining the "not squeezed properly" condition of the toothpaste tube), while bonding over surviving another episode of horrors/drama often with life or death situations. The first is common with nearly every sibling relationship and that is refreshing to see in this unique tv series rather than commonly seen in sappy other tv shows.
SEASON ONE was rough in spots due to the interaction of the young actors, but followed by a VERY strong, better acted second season. Yet the storyline really made the show develop in a strong direction. The SECOND SEASON'S strongest appeal often was with the choice songs that complimented the them of various episodes...somewhat dated songs at times (some made me feel real old for I remember the songs when they first came out) but appropriate nonetheless. The true bonding of the brothers really becomes apparent in Season Two. The THIRD SEASON - all actors finally have a well-oiled fit/working relationship that allow the episodes to move in a more realistic fashion. My favorite episode (and it is hard to really pick only one) is the where Dean dies in over a hundred different ways while Sam repeats the same Tuesday over and over again. The episode is funny, emotional with brotherly love, and the determination by Sam to stop the cycle of seeing his brother die day after day. The premise of repeated time has a common appeal for I've seen it in other shows with interesting outcomes (e.g. Star Trek Next Generation, X-Files, and most recently in the relatively new series Eureka - to name a few). In all three seasons, I particularly enjoy the banter between the brothers over the course of a beer or two at the end of the day - definitely more down-to-earth characters than in many other sci-fi/paranormal tv series. Added to this are the wildly unique, often bizarre hotel rooms (e.g. the vibrating bed, the funky 50's style rooms, the ick - I don't want to walk barefoot in that motel room)...and finally the car - definitely a classic for Dean's character even though I have the feeling that Sam loves the car too.
So no fancy hotel rooms, older vehicle, interesting music selections, down-to-earth brothers that enjoy beer in the course of their work as "Hunters" of paranormal activity, and finally the bonding and fighting between brothers add to a very realistic series while covering the appeal of the activities that cannot be explained without believing in the supernatural. Almost every episode is provided with a recap of earlier episodes to help viewers recall particular scenes pertinent to the episode to follow. However, with the DVDs, you have the option of skipping the intro and delving right into the episode. The commentaries are often the best for Jared (Sam) and Jensen (Dean) are naturally funny. A few of the outtakes or gag reel are hilarious and worth watching several times. After watching a few of these, I had to rewatch the episode in which these gags occurred and it really made me enjoy the show more. This brings me to the subject of added extras - it is nice to see these already in the DVD season sets rather than waiting for them with later DVD editions.
As for the show's future - I hope to see more music (season 3 was dismal when compared to season 2's music) and a continuation of the brother bond and rivalry. These make the show. I also hope the show continues longer than the 4 or 5 seasons that have been suggested. I believe this show fits nicely within the cult following of other shows such as: Angel, X-Files, Buffy VS, and maybe a few other paranormal/sci fi shows. |
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you will encounter a new hot chick starring in almost every episode |
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Good enough to kill time with, you will encounter a new hot chick starring in almost every episode. The show incorparates plot devices from many genres of TV as well as introducing original ideas themselves which future shows have copied off of....(*clears throat* like HEROES) |
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cooooolllll! |
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I personally don't find this show scary, but it is intriguing, never boring and seriously cool. There is something to be said for heros that essentially offer their lives for the good of mankind which is somewhat of a recurring theme in other shows that I have liked such as BTVS and Angel. I love this show so much that I bought a second copy just in case the original purchase ever wears out. This show is simply the best that television has to offer today. Enjoy it I do. |
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Great series |
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The beginning of one the best teen action, dram and sci-fi show. I haven't loved a series like this since Buffy first came out great writing, acting and cast. Highly recommend. |
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Too cool for tv |
Working nights, I end up watching a few prime time shows thru Netflix or Itunes, never expecting a lot since it is just tv...
Supernatural is a gem! Actors Jared Padalecki and Jensen Ackles bring the characters in the tightly written scripts to life.
As I just finished season 1, I found most episodes so tense I was kept on the edge of my seat. The Hell House episode is quite funny with Dean and Sam playing pranks on each other. Also in that episode 2 amateur 'paranormal researchers' at one point question, "WWBD - what would Buffy do?" |
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