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The Winchesters

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Mixed or average reviews based on 6 Critic Reviews

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Mixed or average reviews based on 27 Ratings

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The Winchesters

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The CW | Release Date: October 11, 2022

Summary: The prequel to "Supernatural" tells the story of how John (Drake Rodger) and Mary Winchester (Meg Donnelly) fell in love as they fought demons with fellow hunters Latika (Nida Khurshid) and Carlos (Jonathan "Jojo" Fleites).

Genre(s): Drama, Action & Adventure, Fantasy, Science Fiction

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S1:E13. Hey, That's No Way to Say Goodbye
Air Date: March 7, 2023
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S1:E12. The Tears of a Clown
Air Date: February 28, 2023
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S1:E11. You've Got a Friend
Air Date: February 21, 2023

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Critic Reviews

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Paste Magazine

Trent Moore

Oct 10, 2022

Season 1 Review: The new team has some true blue Scooby-Doo vibes, and at one point literally set off in a 1970’s shag-carpet van as they chase answers on the mystery that launches the series. It’s a choice that feels natural to the setting and mostly works due to the strength of the young cast, though also comes off a bit earnest and on-the-nose for a franchise that has reveled in the meta-corners of genre storytelling over the past decade. Read full review

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Joel Keller

Oct 11, 2022

Season 1 Review: Right now, it’s more of the two of them feeling each other out, and how the very experienced and skilled Mary and her friends will train the newbie in how to keep themselves safe. ... This isn’t This Is Us, after all. But given how quickly the “Scooby gang” of this show has been established, The Winchesters is off to a decent, albeit familiar, start. Read full review

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Variety

LaToya Ferguson

Oct 11, 2022

Season 1 Review: Drake Rodger and Meg Donnelly work the two-hander dynamic well enough to anchor the series on their own before it introduces its Scooby gang (complete with Mystery Machine). (The rest of the ensemble is hit or miss, as are the comic beats that come along with them.) Read full review

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Pittsburgh Tribune-Review

Rob Owen

Nov 4, 2022

Season 1 Review: The sleuthing quartet gives the show some “Scooby-Doo” vibes. “Winchesters” feels like it exists in the same world as “Supernatural.” Read full review

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CNN

Brian Lowry

Oct 6, 2022

Season 1 Review: The durability of the format can be seen in “Supernatural’s” inordinate longevity, and there are references and callbacks to that show for those who celebrate. The principals here, though, are building a different kind of chemistry than that brotherly banter, and at least initially, it all comes across as pretty flat. Read full review

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The Daily Beast Chris Panella

Oct 11, 2022

Season 1 Review: The Winchesters is an incredibly boring, lifeless prequel that’s unsure about who its audience is or even why it exists. It’s not so bad, it’s good; it’s not bingeable. Instead, The Winchesters is just… there. Read full review

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Mardanlyd3

Oct 18, 2022

The last episode (Dec 6) was just what we were all waiting for. It's found its'style and storytelling pacing....guess they just needed Richard Speight at the helm to bring in those Supernatural vibes! I could definitely look forward to this show every week.

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viocoop

Oct 13, 2022

Perfectly cast, stunningly shot, and all around engaging. The 70’s setting feels lived in and the characters (both old and new) all feel fleshed out, with interesting dynamics between them and compelling histories I look forward to learning more about.

My one minor criticism—and it’s veryPerfectly cast, stunningly shot, and all around engaging. The 70’s setting feels lived in and the characters (both old and new) all feel fleshed out, with interesting dynamics between them and compelling histories I look forward to learning more about.

My one minor criticism—and it’s very minor—is that the pacing felt a little rushed in the pilot. Given that I could say the same thing about 90% of pilots which then lead into well-paced shows, I’m not really worried about that.

As a big fan of Supernatural who watched for all 15 years, The Winchesters is a welcome return to that universe. It’s clear that a lot of love and respect for the original series went into making the pilot. It really couldn’t be in better hands & I can’t wait to see what the rest of the season has in store.… Expand

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ShaMana

Oct 16, 2022

Remember the cringe and terrible acting from season 1 supernatural? Same, but without any charm or intrigue. This is a poor to mediocre teen drama with a mild supernatural theme. It's like the past 15 years didn't exist. None of the lessons learned with the previous show were applied here.Remember the cringe and terrible acting from season 1 supernatural? Same, but without any charm or intrigue. This is a poor to mediocre teen drama with a mild supernatural theme. It's like the past 15 years didn't exist. None of the lessons learned with the previous show were applied here. It's poorly shot and for the love of me, I couldn't figure why they've that that color correction choice. The pacing is absurd. Why spend time meeting and motivating the characters naturally when a random plot Deus ex Machina would do to force events forwards… Expand

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Higira

Oct 26, 2022

This does not live up to supernatural. This feels like a teen drama that tries hard to be supernatural. Everyone is extremely soft, and weak. They try to act "cool" and "stylish" but just comes off as annoying. I dont know if its because of the actor or the writing but John does not actThis does not live up to supernatural. This feels like a teen drama that tries hard to be supernatural. Everyone is extremely soft, and weak. They try to act "cool" and "stylish" but just comes off as annoying. I dont know if its because of the actor or the writing but John does not act confused at all. For instance How is John not "surprised" at finding out about demons and stuff. Instead he's just goes with the flow. He doesn't question how to pronounce exorcisms, he just knows it. He doesnt train to use a silver sword, he just "knows it". Dont give me, he's a soldier so he knows how to fight. What kind of soldier trains them to use a sword when guns are available? This just feels like another CW show unfortunately. i miss dean and sam :(… Expand

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r3506

Apr 16, 2023

The Winchesters me ha decepcionado tremendamente. Capítulo a capítulo, de esta primera temporada, me ha ido decepcionando cada vez más. No es lo que esperaba como precuela de una gran serie como supernatural; las razones ya las han expuesto sobradamente otros usuarios. Por el momento voy aThe Winchesters me ha decepcionado tremendamente. Capítulo a capítulo, de esta primera temporada, me ha ido decepcionando cada vez más. No es lo que esperaba como precuela de una gran serie como supernatural; las razones ya las han expuesto sobradamente otros usuarios. Por el momento voy a dejar de verla. Quizás más adelante según vea más críticas, y si estas son positivas, la retome; pero, sinceramente, lo veo difícil.… Expand

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Deralac

Oct 19, 2022

As is typical for modern shows (especially those on CW) and movies, the writing for this series is hollow and cliché. The two main characters are cardboard stereotypes who have the same insipid conversation over and over. Similar to how Sam and Dean argued about who was the better brotherAs is typical for modern shows (especially those on CW) and movies, the writing for this series is hollow and cliché. The two main characters are cardboard stereotypes who have the same insipid conversation over and over. Similar to how Sam and Dean argued about who was the better brother episode after episode. The secondary characters are also stereotypes, but at least have a little more substance than the leads. This is not enough to make the show interesting. The plot is generic and predictable. The acting is passable, but nothing special. The effects are meaningless because even TV commercials have effects now. Effects have become expected rather than something that makes a show or movie stand out. The days of special effects being “special” are over. Overall this show is a pointless.… Expand

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deanandsam

Mar 14, 2023

All they had to do to make a good prequel to SPN was to follow canon. John and Mary were brought together by a Cupid's arrow. From there we could have followed their courtship and marriage, meeting new characters along the way, up until Mary dies and John finds out about the supernatural. WeAll they had to do to make a good prequel to SPN was to follow canon. John and Mary were brought together by a Cupid's arrow. From there we could have followed their courtship and marriage, meeting new characters along the way, up until Mary dies and John finds out about the supernatural. We could have been introduced to the younger versions of the characters we knew on the show, such as Pastor Jim, Caleb, Ellen and her husband, Missouri, a younger Bobby and of course kid Sam and Dean. Following canon would have been far more engaging than the ridiculous, confusing, bland and boring show that is The Winchesters.

I can't quite understand why Jensen would have signed off on such an inferior show compared to the awesome Supernatural. The casting was bad, the story-lines unengaging and the writing worse than what many fanfiction stories contain. A failure on all front, imo.… Expand

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Series Overview
Season 1

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- Season 1 Overview
  Air Date: October 11, 2022
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  S1:E13. Hey, That's No Way to Say Goodbye
  Air Date: March 7, 2023
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  S1:E12. The Tears of a Clown
  Air Date: February 28, 2023
- tbd
  S1:E11. You've Got a Friend
  Air Date: February 21, 2023
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  S1:E10. Suspicious Minds
  Air Date: February 7, 2023
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  S1:E9. Cast Your Fate To The Wind
  Air Date: January 31, 2023
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  S1:E8. Hang on to Your Life
  Air Date: January 24, 2023
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  S1:E7. Reflections
  Air Date: December 6, 2022
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  S1:E6. Art of Dying
  Air Date: November 22, 2022
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  S1:E5. Legend of a Mind
  Air Date: November 15, 2022
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  S1:E4. Masters of War
  Air Date: November 1, 2022
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  S1:E3. You're Lost Little Girl
  Air Date: October 25, 2022
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  S1:E2. Teach Your Children Well
  Air Date: October 18, 2022
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  S1:E1. Pilot
  Air Date: October 11, 2022