There is no formula that can explainSupernaturals success.
But evenSupernaturalhas struggled to re-create its magic in the form of a spin-off.
Only then did the writers deliver a backdoor pilot that was worth the wait.
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It worked because it felt likeSupernatural.
And it worked because it didnt.
But it also made sure to establish itself as its own entity.
What would Kaia bring out in Claire?
What would Alex bring out in Patience?
It was Patiences shock at this absurd lifestyle.
It was Jodys heart, Claires drive, Alexs dependability, Kaias bravery, and Donnas humor.
It was all of it together.
And it was the fact thatWaywardtook risks.
Spoiler alert if you havent watched the hour, but not everyone gets out alive.
By killing one of the characters fans were just falling in love with, it made a statement.
And regardless of what the hours final twist yes, there was a twist!
IfWaywardis picked up to series, it wont be the nextSupernatural.
That formula is a mystery not even Sam and Dean can solve.
WithWayward, theyve created a new formula.
