Supernatural Fans Will Love Kevin Bacon’s Latest On Prime Video

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Summary

  • The latest Prime Video series features a demon-hunting bounty hunter who must send escaped demons back to Hell.
  • The series, similar to Supernatural, showcases mythical demonic entities and is extremely gory and brutal.
  • The show has a good Rotten Tomatoes rating, which raises hopes for a potential second season.

One of the most exceptional horror mystery TV series ever aired on American television is “Supernatural,” which brought the concept of demon hunting into mainstream popularity. Spanning an impressive fifteen seasons, it delivered 327 captivating episodes to its audience, concluding only after satisfying fans. The success of “Supernatural” sparked numerous other creators to develop similar tales of demon-hunting adventures, but none could rival the on-screen chemistry between Dean and Sam Winchester. Moreover, “Supernatural” birthed two spin-offs, “Bloodlines” and “The Winchesters,” but these narratives failed to sustain fan interest due to the absence of their beloved characters.

Following the end of the popular show “Supernatural”, viewers have been eagerly seeking quality demon-hunting entertainment. After such a long wait, they might just find their new favorite with Kevin Bacon’s latest action-horror series, which recently debuted on Amazon Prime Video. Although the series is far from flawless, it is definitely worth watching for fans who enjoyed “Supernatural”.

The Bondsman Could Be The Next Obsession For Supernatural Loyalists

A “Gory and Brutal” Take On Demon Hunting

Instead of “Supernatural” being famed for delving into Urban Legends from various American regions, the primary plotline of the show revolved around demons. This involved Sam and Dean pursuing individuals who were possessed by demons with the intention of returning these monstrous entities to Hell. The notion of investigating malevolent and legendary creatures stemming from Hell was captivating, and indeed, “The Bondsman” shares a similar theme. Kevin Bacon portrays Hub Halloran, a character who meets his end while performing a job. In the series, it is later revealed that Hub’s death sentence was due to an action that led him to Hell.

To everyone’s astonishment, rather than enduring eternal torment in the shadowy underworld, Hub is resurrected. Initially, Hub can’t comprehend how or why this strange occurrence has taken place. However, he eventually discovers that it was none other than the Devil who had brought him back to the world of the living. The Devil didn’t perform this act out of kindness; instead, the lord of Hell intends Hub to serve as a bounty hunter for Demons.

You’re still a bounty hunter, but now, you hunt demons. For the Devil.

The role Hub plays is that of a demon hunter. Demons, who are essentially prisoners in Hell, manage to escape and take over human bodies on Earth. Hub’s mission is to track down these escaped demons and send them back where they came from. This way, he gets another day to live. But if he fails in his task or there are no more demons left in his region, the Devil will pull him back to Hell. To avoid eternal torment in Hell, Hub has no choice but to carry out his duties. Moreover, he’s trying to find a way to continue living even after completing his job.

In each installment of “The Bondsman”, the narrative commences with a demon taking over a human following their death – a scenario reminiscent of numerous instances in “Supernatural”. Notably, when Hub appears back on Earth after being banished to Hell, it will evoke memories of when Dean Winchester’s soul was taken to Hell. Much like “Supernatural”, “The Bondsman” introduces various mythical demonic beings, such as Lilith. Despite their similarities, there is one significant difference – unlike “Supernatural”, “The Bondsman” is significantly graphic and violent.

The Bondsman‘s Rotten Tomatoes Rating Raises Hopes For Season 2

Season 1’s Ending Suggests The Creator Has More Story To Tell

As a passionate supporter of “The Bondsman,” I can confidently say that I, Erik Oleson, intentionally left the first season on a jaw-dropping cliffhanger. This move was not just for dramatic effect, but strategically to persuade Amazon to greenlight a second season. While a suspenseful ending is crucial, it’s only one piece of the puzzle when it comes to securing additional seasons.

Fortunately, The Bondsman has garnered positive reviews on Rotten Tomatoes (79%), indicating that viewers are enjoying Kevin Bacon’s demon-hunting antics on Prime Video. With the creators planning to expand The Bondsman’s narrative and the audience eager for more, it seems like there is potential for another season. However, as of now, there has been no announcement from Prime Video regarding a second season. We can only wait and hope that the show will be renewed for additional seasons or if this marks the end of its journey.

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2025-04-08 17:04