TMC
06-20-2013, 03:03 PM
http://www.411mania.com/movies/columns/288058
From The X-Files and Buffy the Vampire Slayer to Supernatural, Tales from the Darkside and more.
HBO's True Blood returned this week and when I sat reeling from the cliffhangers of the first episode I began to think about other supernatural series that made an impact. I realized that each of the best had some similar characteristics including some clearly defined heroes and a well-developed mythology, or back story that would drive the overall plot of the show as it progressed through its run. I also noticed that often times, these types of series seem to go downhill towards the end of their run as they are kept around for the sake of the fans and not necessarily for the story potential. Regardless of how rocky things may have gotten towards the end of their adventures, each of the shows on this week's list certainly shined as outstanding examples of their genre. More shows of this type seem to be popping up every day if the previews for this fall's new series seem to be any indication. Before we get into the new though, let's revisit some of the best that have already graced the small screen…
Read more at http://www.411mania.com/movies/columns/288058#yeYAi8RLktl6M4yJ.99
From The X-Files and Buffy the Vampire Slayer to Supernatural, Tales from the Darkside and more.
HBO's True Blood returned this week and when I sat reeling from the cliffhangers of the first episode I began to think about other supernatural series that made an impact. I realized that each of the best had some similar characteristics including some clearly defined heroes and a well-developed mythology, or back story that would drive the overall plot of the show as it progressed through its run. I also noticed that often times, these types of series seem to go downhill towards the end of their run as they are kept around for the sake of the fans and not necessarily for the story potential. Regardless of how rocky things may have gotten towards the end of their adventures, each of the shows on this week's list certainly shined as outstanding examples of their genre. More shows of this type seem to be popping up every day if the previews for this fall's new series seem to be any indication. Before we get into the new though, let's revisit some of the best that have already graced the small screen…
Read more at http://www.411mania.com/movies/columns/288058#yeYAi8RLktl6M4yJ.99