10 Shows That Almost Became the Next Supernatural

When Supernatural launched in 2005, few expected it to last more than a season or two. Instead, the Winchester brothers carried on for 15 years, turning a modest CW drama into one of the best must-watch fantasy shows ever . By the time the series wrapped in 2020, it had outlasted network shake-ups, shifting trends, and even its own near-death cancellations.

In the years since, plenty of shows have tried to follow in its footsteps. Some leaned on the same monster-hunting DNA, others built sprawling mythologies or teased apocalyptic stakes. A handful even attracted passionate fanbases that mirrored the early Supernatural fandom. But sustaining that mix of weekly thrills, emotional weight, and long-term storytelling proved far harder than any