Some of the most impactful characters on television aren’t the heroes or the chosen ones. They’re the ones who break your heart because they don’t know how to love themselves, no matter how deeply they’re loved by others. Watching Fiona Gallagher in “Shameless,” Dean Winchester in “Supernatural,” and Damon Salvatore in “The Vampire Diaries” taught me […]
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The Underlying Message That Gives Supernatural a Sentimental Appeal
“Supernatural,” the CW’s epic saga spanning 15 seasons, was ostensibly about two brothers hunting monsters. But beneath the gore and classic rock anthems the series, through its protagonists Dean and Sam Winchester, waged a quieter, yet equally impactful battle against traditional notions of masculinity. Dean, in particular, served as a nuanced exploration of what it […]
