5. American Gods
The prisoner Shadow is released from prison and meets the mysterious Mr. Wednesday. He hires him as a bodyguard, and together, they embark on a journey across America.
During this journey, Shadow learns more about the secret world of old and modern gods and becomes entangled in their power struggles.
Watch American Gods if you like the following about Supernatural :
- Old stories and legends set in a modern context
- Dark atmosphere and powerful, merciless characters
- Road trips
- Deities and beings from various cultures
What IMDb ratings say: On IMDb, American Gods receives an average of 7.6 stars from 91,026 ratings.
The way the mythological creatures and gods are visually impressively and cleverly realized is often praised.
For instance, the modern goddess Media appears sometimes as David Bowie and sometimes as Marilyn Monroe, embodying the power of media to create icons that are revered by society.
Additionally, the general idea that aspects of the modern world are interpreted as “deities” through their important role in society provides an original approach for the series and comments on the values of today’s world.
Fun Fact: Nicolas Cage was offered the role of Mr. Wednesday but declined, even though he liked the script. The reason: He did not want to be tied to a project long-term due to a series (via Screenrant).
6. Buffy – Im Bann der Dämonen
Buffy – Im Bann der Dämonen revolves around the young woman Buffy Summers, who is the Chosen One destined to fight various supernatural threats. She is supported by her allies and friends, the so-called “Scooby Gang.
Watch Buffy – Im Bann der Dämonen if you like the following about Supernatural :
- Supernatural beings, like demons, witches, and vampires
- Modern context
- “Monster-of-the-Week” format
- Humorous elements
- Character relationships in focus
What IMDb ratings say: Buffy – Im Bann der Dämonen achieves 8.3 stars on IMDb with 156,168 ratings.
The series is considered a groundbreaking title in the entire genre and still has a large fanbase today. It is especially praised for its humorous and simultaneously exciting combination of fantasy and comedy.
What made the 20-year-old series so special can be heard here on Spotify in the Moviepilot podcast of our colleagues,
Fun Fact: Spike’s coat cost a whopping $2,000 and was brand new. To make it look old and worn, it was run over several times by a truck (via IMDb)
