Supernatural is a season where we’ll be discussing television series with supernatural elements, whether of the magical, mystical, or sci-fi variety! We’ll be diving into alternate realities and giving our hot takes on supernatural heroes and villains! Get into it! f you want more, join 1 of our 3 patron tiers at patreon.com/goodbadbasic. Enjoy!

Season 7: Supernatural

Roswell is a sci-fi drama about teenage aliens struggling to fit in, navigate relationships, and stay alive was one of the hottest shows on TV back when it aired. Roswell jump-started the careers of some of the biggest names in television, both in front of and behind the camera. And left an indelible impression so great that it was rebooted 17 years after its finale. So how do we think the original Roswell has aged in the last 18 years? And what can we take away from the series? Stay tuned!

Roswell

43: Roswell

Charmed was an unexpected breakout hit that changed the face of prime time network television and garnered a huge amount of respect for its home network, The WB. Deemed by critics to be a fusion of Practical Magic and The Craft, Charmed far surpassed expectations and became a pop culture icon, a cult classic, and a critical darling. So how do we feel about Charmed over 21 years after its debut? Stay tuned!

Charmed, Part I

44: Charmed, Part I

On today’s episode, we’ll be discussing the back half of the original Charmed! This series ended 14 years ago, but not a single year has passed since where it wasn’t being broadcast on syndicate or via streaming services, and it's also seen impressive sales in home release of the DVD box sets as well. So what is it about this series that keeps us under its spell? What can we take away from Charmed, and what do we think made this series so ubiquitous? Stay tuned!

Charmed, Part II

45: Charmed, Part II

On this episode of #GBB, we'll be discussing the first two seasons of the hit Buffy the Vampire Slayer spin-off series, Angel! This series first aired almost 21 years ago to a wave of skepticism because of the failures of the many spin-offs which had preceded it, but due to the popularity of Buffy, the enormous fan base around the Angel character, and the same sort of stellar writing and acting that we had come to expect from its predecessor, Angel became an overnight success. So what was the magic formula that kept audiences hooked? Stay tuned!

Angel, Part I

46: Angel, Part I

On today’s episode, we’ll be discussing the back half of the hit Buffy the Vampire Slayer spin-off series: Angel! This series ended 16 years ago, yet still remains a relevant cultural artifact and topic of conversation today. So what was it that made this spin-off so compelling? And how did Angel manage to step out of Buffy’s shadow and become its own household name? Stay tuned!

Angel, Part II

47: Angel, Part II

On today’s episode, we’ll be discussing the first 3 seasons of E4’s hit sci-fi series: Misfits! This British series about a group of young offenders who receive supernatural abilities during an electrical storm was equal parts exciting, hilarious, and thought-provoking. Misfits didn’t have a very long run, but it made a huge cultural impact and remains a pop culture relic of the last decade. So what is it that made this series so enjoyable? Stay tuned!

Misfits, Part I

48: Misfits, Part I

On today’s episode, we’ll be discussing the last 2 seasons of E4’s hit sci-fi series: Misfits! This British series about a group of young offenders who receive supernatural abilities while performing community service started off strong but quickly started to go off the tracks as more and more of its lead actors left the series to pursue other projects, leaving the writers struggling to maintain a cohesive storyline and retain audience loyalty. In spite of this turbulent state of affairs, the series lasted 5 seasons and remains one of the most original and ambitious television ventures. So what exactly made Misfits so impactful? Stay tuned!

Misfits, Part II

49: Misfits, Part II

On today’s episode, we’ll be celebrating our 50th regular episode by discussing the first 2 seasons of the hit Canadian supernatural fantasy series, Lost Girl! This series follow the journey of self-discovery of a young, bisexual succubus who is trying to find her place in the world while navigating her abilities. This award-winning series was a very ambitious, and highly successful, television venture which went on to be a cult classic.

Being that Lost Girl is supernatural, queer, and has a mildly steampunk aesthetic, Alex and I knew that we didn’t want to record these episodes without the input of our very special guests, our friends Sara and S.E. of the Bitches on Comics podcast! Lost Girl has all the ingredients to be a great show, but we have discussed many shows which we thought had the juice, only to become short-lived disappointments. So what made Lost Girl so different? Stay tuned!

Lost Girl, Part I

50: Lost Girl, Part I

On today’s episode, we’ll be discussing the last 3 seasons of the hit Canadian supernatural fantasy series, Lost Girl! This series follow the journey of self-discovery of a young, bisexual succubus is truly an under-discussed television landmark, so we thought it only appropriate to make a discussion on this series as big as possible by inviting back our very special guests, our friends Sara and S.E. of the Bitches on Comics podcast! Lost Girl had a great cast, excellent writing, and a fantastic premise, but not every series with this formula becomes a hit. So what was Lost Girl’s x-factor? Stay tuned!

51: Lost Girl, Part II

On today’s episode, we’ll be discussing the Hulu original, Marvel’s Runaways! As the name implies, this series is set in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, but it doesn’t feature Thor or Ironman. This time, Marvel is taking us for a wild ride as six teens who grew up together get the shock of their lives when they learn that their seemingly normal parents are villains who are responsible for murdering many other teenagers over the last 20 years in service to a sinister, extraterrestrial force. So how did this series and its unique premise fare without caped heroes or intergalactic warfare? Stay tuned!

Marvel's Runaways

52: Marvel's Runaways

On today’s episode, we’ll be discussing going back to the early 2000s to discuss Fox’s sci-fi drama, Dark Angel! This series, set in 2019, is a bit dated now but was far ahead of its time when it first debuted! Our protagonist, Max, is a bio-engineered supersoldier who escapes the secret U.S. government facility, Manticore, where she was born, raised, and trained. 10 years later, a 19 year old Max is trying to keep a low profile while attempting to find the rest of her Manticore siblings. So how did this series fare, and what made Dark Angel so intriguing? Stay tuned!

Dark Angel

53: Dark Angel

On today’s episode, we’ll be discussing the back half of MTV’s hit sci-fi, supernatural teen drama, Teen Wolf! This series, loosely based on the 1985 sci-fi comedy film of the same name, follows the momentous life change that occurs for Scott McCall after he is bitten by a werewolf and has to adapt to becoming both predator and prey. This series premiered in an era where MTV was churning out fresh content for teens, yet few had Teen Wolf's staying power. So what exactly helped this series outlast the rest? Stay tuned!

Teen Wolf, Part I

54: Teen Wolf, Part I

On today’s episode, we’ll be discussing the back half of MTV’s hit sci-fi teen drama, Teen Wolf! This series, loosely based on the 1985 sci-fi comedy film of the same name, follows the momentous life change that occurs for Scott McCall after he is bitten by a werewolf and has to adapt to becoming both predator and prey. Teen Wolf premiered almost a decade ago, in an era of 24 hour social media news cycles, yet still remains a topic of pop culture conversation to this day! So what made this series so captivating? Stay tuned!

Teen Wolf, Part II

55: Teen Wolf, Part II

On today's episode, we'll be discussing the first 3 seasons of the hit HBO fantasy drama, True Blood! This groundbreaking series was adapted from The Southern Vampire Mysteries, a best-selling series of novels from Charlaine Harris, which incorporated not only vampire and werewolves, but also shape-shifters, faeries, and demons. So how did this series manage to juggle such a complex universe and remain a staple in premium next work television for 6 years? Stay tuned!

True Blood, Part I

56: True Blood, Part I

On today’s episode, we’ll be discussing the last 4 seasons of the hit HBO fantasy drama, True Blood! This groundbreaking series started off strong, but started to lose its footing somewhere in the fact half, as too many characters, too many supernatural entities, and an abundance of overall ridiculousness consistently threatened the show’s credibility and its initial premise. So how did True Blood manage to survive 7 seasons on one of the most reputable premium networks? Stay tuned!

True Blood, Part II

57: True Blood, Part II

Hello, world! This Alex and Em! Welcome to our corner of the Internet! The Good. The Bad. The Basic. is a podcast where two Black Millennials wax nostalgic on the TV shows and movies we grew up on as well as intellectualize and throw shade at what we're watching now! Join us for obscure pop culture references and organic, fair trade teas as we analyze what makes all of our faves good, bad, and mildly problematic! Enjoy, and check out our Patreon for more exclusive content!