The SpoilerTV Favourite TV Series Competition 2013 - The Winner Announced & Final Words
11 Oct 2013
2013 TV Series Competition Castle SupernaturalHi folks,
The competition has ended, and boy did it end in style.
We had over 26,000 votes and a staggering 95,000 page-views made the Final one of the biggest posts in SpoilerTV history over a two day period, as well as easily the biggest poll I've ever had in the SpoilerTV TV Series Competition. After it all, we have out 2013 champion, and in a similar fashion to 2010 and 2011 Supernatural has reigned supreme, beating Castle with 14,354 votes to 12,272.
Congratulations to Supernatural and all the fans of the show! You've done it again!
Once again, it's been a pleasure to host the competition. Everyone has been friendly, competitive and passionate about every one of the 64 shows. As we leave the competition behind for 2013 in record breaking fashion, I will retreat back to my regular position as co-host of the SpoilerTV Podcast. You should really check the podcast out, it's informative and often hilarious TV talk and we're hoping to make it better than ever and cover more shows than we have done before as well.
I hope you've enjoyed the competition. I know it's been a little stop/start, but it was nice to gain some real momentum for the Third Round onwards.
We should also thank DarkUFO for letting me use his website to run the competition, he's the one who puts in the time to make SpoilerTV the best television website there is, and is constantly looking for ways to make it even better. I owe him a lot.
If you look below you can see the final positions for this year, as well as the results since the competition started in 2010.
Next year will be the fifth year of the competition, and I look forward to bringing the competition into this milestone. I don't think I ever imagined that when I asked DarkUFO if I could run a competition to find the "Best TV Show Ever" (as it was originally called) back in 2010 that it would become such an iconic part of the website and that it would still be going strong some 4 years later.
In many ways it is my baby, and I hope it has brought you as much entertainment as it's given me. I do know it's given thousands of people a chance to express their love for television and meet people who share similar interests. It's also introduced many people to new shows, it most certainly has opened my eyes to the breadth and depth of programming that television offers.
Make sure you stick around and follow the TV season with SpoilerTV. It's growing and growing in stature and the breadth of content now offered is staggering. As DarkUFO has always used as the site's slogan, noted as it's business statement and said as it's catchphrase, it is "TV for the fans, by the fans". What more could you ask for?
For now, the Impala can drive on with another trophy in it's boot. I enjoy Supernatural a lot, and it's a worthy winner. On a more personal level I know that eventually a show that I truly, deeply love will win, and maybe then I'll pass on the competition's reigns for somebody else to take forward. But until that day, I'll be riding shotgun with Dean Winchester to see where the SpoilerTV Favourite TV Series Competition takes us.
I'm sure it'll be a hell of a ride.
See you in 2014...
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Supernatural. Always and Forever!!!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to Supernatural! 3 time winner! Woo!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much, Adam. I had so much fun participating in my very first SpoilerTV Favourite TV Series Competition. Definitely one of the highlights for me this summer. Can't wait to do it again. See you next year, folks!
Supernatural FOREVER :') <3 Never doubt the power of our Fandom!!!
ReplyDeleteCongrats to Supernatural tho I would like to see a different final next year than C vs SPN every year. (thumb me down, I can take it like a man)
ReplyDeleteYaaay Supernatural!!!!!
ReplyDeleteSupernatural rocks! :)
ReplyDeleteI see what you saying. If Supernatural not up again (it will) I reckon another CW show will get it. Castle sure put up a fight, I don't watch it but its doing ok :)
ReplyDeleteI'm not to fussed on which show wins but if its Castle vs Supernatural every year for the next (guessing) 3 or 4 years, then whats the point in even doing the poll? We know the winner.
ReplyDeleteYeahh Supernatural :) Great show, great cast! Thank you Adam, it was a great Competition!
ReplyDeleteI am surprised that Castle did not win again, they were very strong in this competition, and even though I will vote for Castle over anyone BUT Supernatural, I am very pleased my guys won AGAIN. May the Winchesters and Baby have a long run together.
ReplyDeleteWell Castle has only been first one time and second one time. Go look at the chart to see where shows have placed.
ReplyDeleteYES!!!!
ReplyDeleteWhy does it have to be Supernatural gone? Why not Castle?
ReplyDeleteGreat every year, well done!! I personally would have wanted Castle to win but looking at the top 10, I love most the shows so can't complain. Congrats Supernatural fans!
ReplyDeleteHas it ever been considered maybe hiding poll results to keep the winner a surprise right to the end, maybe only for the last 2 rounds?
Am I looking at the chart right? Out of Five contests, 4 wins are SPN?
ReplyDeleteI don't care TBH, I just don't see the point in the poll if either of these shows will continue to win. That's all.
ReplyDeleteNo,this is the third win for SPN. It didn't win last year.
ReplyDeleteSUPERNATURAL FOR EVER!!!
ReplyDeleteCongrats to Supernatural and all their fans, you guys and gals are truly mighty!!
ReplyDeleteCastle fans there is always next year!
Adam your right,this became a great competition toward the end,thanks for putting in your time.I look forward to next year!
To me if that was the case of supernatural winning that'll be great. However it would be nice to see other shows winning (preferrable I like). Also, SPN has a large fandom so ultimately its up to the fans.
ReplyDeleteBecause whoever up against Supernatural it will be defeated. I wasn't really thinking about Castle, anyway...
ReplyDeleteSo let me rephrase if Supernatural and Castle was not up it will be a battle of the cw. That's what I am thinking if they are both not in.
On a side note I'm sure you've seen me around a lot so you should know I'm a major fan of spn :)
Wooooooooo!! Go supernatural!!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for running this again, it's always so much fun. Can't wait for next years one.
Adam, thanks do much for doing this every year. This my my 1st year of voting and I look forward to next year. Supernatural is my favorite show and season 9 looks to be amazing.
ReplyDeleteThis year I would have been perfectly happy regardless who won.
ReplyDeletewas there any chance of Supernatural not winning? i think not. well done my wonderful Winfamily :)
ReplyDeleteGreat works as always Adam, glad you enjoy doing it as much as our readers love participating :)
ReplyDeleteCongrats, Supernatural fans. It was tough battle but we don't give up. Looking forward for next year to give my voice to Team Free Will again. *singing Carry On...*
ReplyDeleteBest fandom ever!
ReplyDeleteLast year Castle wasn't up against SN, but Once Upon A Time I believe.
ReplyDeleteSo basically it's between Castle and Supernatural? I suggest Next time you go to the final directly. LOL
ReplyDeleteNo, not at all.
ReplyDelete1st year Castle did not even make it into the competition
1st year Vampire Diaries made the final
2nd year Castle finished 17th
2nd year Fringe made the final
3rd year Supernatural finished 5th
3rd year Once Upon a Time made the final.
This was the FIRST year that Supernatural AND Castle reached the final together.
Thank you for all the hard work you did, Adam. It was really fun and I look forward to next year's competition. :)
ReplyDeleteCastle was ahead for the first day, so yeah, there was a chance of Supernatural not winning.
ReplyDeletePerson of Interest jumped from 43rd to 16th in a year! Hopefully a bigger contender next time. I'll be interested to see where shows like Sleepy Hollow and Agents of SHIELD are next year.
ReplyDeleteTo those who didn't believe me in the quarter-finals when I said Supernatural would beat Castle in the final...
ReplyDeleteYea!
ReplyDeleteHooray for the best show ever Supernatural...
ReplyDeletemore like The Bold and The Beautiful at this point.
ReplyDeleteYay, we won. Congrats to all the fans!
ReplyDeleteI only wish some of my other favorites got closer to the finale, but still... At least SPN won, so yay! :)
Thanks Adam for doing this again!
Late to the party but I just wanted to say thanks again Adam for this competition. It has great personal meaning to me too and I appreciate all the hard work you put into it. Can't wait to start the nomination process next year.
ReplyDeleteAnd Supernatural lost to once Upon a Time by a mere 7 votes if I remember right. This is the competition I expected to see last year.
ReplyDeleteThere have only been 4 contests so far. Next year will be the 5th.
ReplyDeleteThey experimented with that briefly and also did it only by percentage for awhile. It was widely hated and many thought it was less exciting that way.
ReplyDeleteMy guess is that if they did do this, there would be 3-4 shows that always dominated that contest too. Buffy, LOST, apparently Charmed. :-P
ReplyDeleteThank you for hosting such a great competition! And it was so nice to see Supernatural win again, now that it is back on track this season. The premiere was awesome!
ReplyDeleteCongrats Supernatural! :D
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to supernatural and the fan base for another win!!!! Supernatural is the best
ReplyDeleteI think that pulls make no sense while Supernatural exists. This show is a winner for a life
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