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The Winchesters

2022·Show
13Episodes in1Season·TV-14
IMDb6.2Metacritic495.9Rotten Tomatoes100%42%
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Where to watch

HBO Max

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The Winchesters fingerprint

No humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension6
  • Fast Pace6
  • Adrenaline5

Heart

Romantic and nostalgic

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics8
  • Romance7
  • Nostalgia7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Situational Comedy2
  • Dark Humor2

World

Fantasy, family, and mystery

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Character Depth7
  • Intrigue7
  • Direction6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFriends NightPartner WatchSolo WatchTeensBinge-FriendlyComfort WatchPure Escapism

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Episode ratings

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About

A supernatural love story.

Before Sam and Dean, there was John and Mary. Told from the perspective of narrator Dean Winchester, this is the epic, untold love story of how John met Mary, and how they put it all on the line to not only save their love, but the entire world.
Supernatural PrequelMonster HuntingRomantic DramaFamily Origin StoryMystery & LoreDark FantasyAction-AdventureYouthful CastDean Winchester Narration

Crew

Directed by:
John F. Showalter, Lisa Soper, Richard Speight Jr.
Written by:
Robbie Thompson, David H. Goodman, Gabriel Garza

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about The Winchesters

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Winchesters legally?

HBO Max

The Winchesters is included with a subscription to HBO Max in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Winchesters worth watching?

67
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 67/100 (IMDb 6.2, Rotten Tomatoes 100%, and Metacritic 49). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Winchesters rated?

TV-14ViolenceDisturbing imagery

It's rated TV-14 in the United States. Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How many seasons does The Winchesters have?

1 season

It has 1 season with 13 episodes of about 43 minutes each.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Winchesters?

Critics75
Audiences54

Not quite. Critics rate The Winchesters higher (75) than audiences (54). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

When did The Winchesters air?

It ran from 2022 to 2023 and has ended.

What language is The Winchesters in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Winchesters?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Winchesters in 60 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Winchesters use?

The LancerThe Smart GuyGrand Theft MeBroken PedestalMasculine Girl, Feminine BoyDamaged SoulGranola GirlAnd I Must ScreamTall, Dark, and HandsomeCrazy-PreparedHome BaseBookendsand 136 more

TV Tropes lists 148 storytelling tropes for The Winchesters, including The Lancer, The Smart Guy, Grand Theft Me.