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Supernatural

tv
TV-14
September 13, 2005
Wokeometer Rating
2Based
Audience Woke Score
2/10
Based
1 Rating
Scale: 0 = not woke, 10 = maximally woke

TL;DR Verdict

Supernatural scores low on wokeness (0-3/10 for 14 seasons) with traditional monster hunts and organic diversity, spiking only to 6/10 in S15 via Castiel's queer confession—but stays mostly neutral overall.

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Detailed Analysis

"Supernatural" is a long-running horror-fantasy series following white brothers Sam and Dean Winchester on road-trip monster hunts, emphasizing family bonds, classic supernatural tropes, escalating biblical mythology (demons, angels, apocalypses), and brotherly loyalty across 15 seasons.

Early seasons (1-6) are purely traditional with zero progressive messaging, incidental diversity, or identity politics, earning near-perfect low "wokeness" scores (0-2/10), while mid-seasons (7-14) introduce minor organic elements like lesbian hacker Charlie, Asian prophet Kevin, deaf hunter Eileen, and strong females (Billie, Rowena) that fit the lore without driving narratives or sparking backlash (3/10 scores). Season 15 marks a shift with prominent LGBTQ+ representation via Castiel's canon queer confession to Dean as a pivotal plot point (6/10), but the aggregate profile remains predominantly neutral and entertainment-focused, with low scores reflecting minimal ideological influence overall.

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Identity Politics & Racial Essentialism
Gender Ideology & LGBTQ+ Themes
DEI Casting & Representation Mandates
Preachiness & Message-First Agenda
Corporate & Creator Activism

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Seasons

Supernatural - Season 1
Supernatural - Season 1
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2Based
Supernatural - Season 2
Supernatural - Season 2
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1Based
Supernatural - Season 3
Supernatural - Season 3
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0Based
Supernatural - Season 4
Supernatural - Season 4
Based
1Based
Supernatural - Season 5
Supernatural - Season 5
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1Based
Supernatural - Season 6
Supernatural - Season 6
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1Based
Supernatural - Season 7
Supernatural - Season 7
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3Based
Supernatural - Season 8
Supernatural - Season 8
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3Based
Supernatural - Season 9
Supernatural - Season 9
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2Based
Supernatural - Season 10
Supernatural - Season 10
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3Based
Supernatural - Season 11
Supernatural - Season 11
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3Based
Supernatural - Season 12
Supernatural - Season 12
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3Based
Supernatural - Season 13
Supernatural - Season 13
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3Based
Supernatural - Season 14
Supernatural - Season 14
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3Based
Supernatural - Season 15
Supernatural - Season 15
Mixed
6Mixed

Directed by

  • Robert Singer
  • Philip Sgriccia
  • John F. Showalter
55 more directors
  • Kim Manners
  • Thomas J. Wright
  • Charles Beeson
  • Guy Norman Bee
  • Richard Speight Jr.
  • Mike Rohl
  • John Badham
  • Steve Boyum
  • Amyn Kaderali
  • Jensen Ackles
  • Tim Andrew
  • Eduardo Sánchez
  • James L. Conway
  • Jeannot Szwarc
  • Nina Lopez-Corrado
  • P.J. Pesce
  • Amanda Tapping
  • J. Miller Tobin
  • John MacCarthy
  • Stefan Pleszczynski
  • Jerry Wanek
  • Serge Ladouceur
  • Ben Edlund
  • David Nutter
  • Eric Kripke
  • Kevin Parks
  • Peter Ellis
  • Rashaad Ernesto Green
  • Robert Duncan McNeill
  • Adam Kane
  • Allan Kroeker
  • Bradford May
  • Catriona McKenzie
  • Charles Robert Carner
  • Chris Long
  • Cliff Bole
  • Darren Grant
  • David Barrett
  • David Jackson
  • Jan Eliasberg
  • Jeff Woolnough
  • Ken Girotti
  • Kevin Hooks
  • Matt Cohen
  • Misha Collins
  • Nick Copus
  • Paul A. Edwards
  • Paul Shapiro
  • Rachel Talalay
  • Rick Bota
  • Rob Spera
  • Rod Hardy
  • Tim Iacofano
  • Tony Wharmby
  • Whitney Ransick

Is Supernatural Woke?

We've run a full content analysis on Supernatural and scored it 2/10 on the woke scale. Read our detailed breakdown above to see exactly what we found.

Frequently Asked Questions

What kind of woke content is in Supernatural?

Our analysis checks for themes like identity politics, race-swapping, gender ideology, environmental activism, anti-religious messaging, and other progressive agenda elements. The score breakdown above shows which specific categories were flagged and how heavily they factor into Supernatural's overall score.

Is Supernatural family-friendly?

Wokeometer focuses on ideological content rather than traditional ratings (violence, language, etc.). Supernatural is rated TV-14. For a full picture, combine our woke analysis with the age rating to decide if it's right for your family.

How does Wokeometer score tv shows?

We evaluate media across multiple ideological categories on a 0–10 scale. Scores of 0–3 mean story-first, 4–6 have moderate elements, and 7–10 flag heavily agenda-driven content. Learn more about our methodology →

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Top Cast

Jared Padalecki
2.3Based

Jared Padalecki

Sam Winchester

Jensen Ackles
2.1Based

Jensen Ackles

Dean Winchester

Misha Collins
2.3Based

Misha Collins

Castiel

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Audience Reviews1

kaquirtGuardianWoke2/10
Sep 30, 2026

The score somewhere between 2-3 is fair. Sometimes and in some episodes they throw a woke stuff at viewers especially in newer seasons but that doesn't happen often