Horror Series
The Season 1 episode 'Bugs' of Supernatural is considered one of the show's weakest, but it provided crucial insights for its future success. Creator Eric Kripke credits the production challenges with shifting the focus toward character-driven storytelling. This low-rated outing influenced the series' approach to monsters and visuals.
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Eric Kripke's Supernatural began as an idea heavily inspired by the 1970s horror show Kolchak: The Night Stalker and the animated series Scooby-Doo. During a crucial pitch meeting, Kripke improvised the final concept of two brothers hunting monsters across America. This version secured approval and led to a 15-season run on The CW.