Supernatural’s Sam Winchester Is a Millennial Icon We Deserve

Summary:

• Supernatural was The CW horror mystery TV series that followed two brothers on their demon-hunting journey.
• By making Dean older and Sam younger, the writers managed to create a duo of Gen Xers and millennials.
• Many fans note that in Dean's case, the traits are slightly exaggerated, while Sam serves as a perfect representation of his generation.

Even though it doesn't make much sense to try to fit into one category or the other, people tend to love to talk about generations. The historical events and environments that certain people grew up in and were influenced by led to some major differences in the way they approached the world around them.

Since the generational descriptions are based on socio-economic upbringing, they land higher than astrology in terms of being scientific. Still, these categories are mostly used for fun outside of real sociological studies.

While a lot still comes down to certain personality traits, it's always fun to see your favorite characters follow the same patterns on screen that they do in real life.

Supernatural's Winchester brothers have become a fun example of sibling dynamics from two generations forced to embark on a journey together and find ways to make their differences work.

Is Sam Winchester a Millennial?

Many viewers who have watched Supernatural with their siblings and fall into the same age category as Dean and Sam find them very relatable. Thanks to the writers who have managed to create nuanced personalities for each of them, it's easy to see the traits of both Gen Xers in Dean and Millennials in Sam.

Very responsible and independent, Dean was forced into an adult role at a younger age than any child should have been. At the same time, he values nothing more than freedom and chooses the career he enjoys rather than the more traditional one that would provide him with money and a stable life.

Some might argue that Dean's relationship with technology stands out from the description. But that's not the only anomaly. Although he's technically the youngest of the Gen Xers, many of his decisions reflect Baby Boomer thinking. This may be the influence of his father, whom he always wanted to be like.

Sam, on the other hand, is a perfect reflection of the Millennial generation. He's fast with technology, open to everything new, and has an idealistic approach to everything he does. From the start, he struggles to accept his brothers' views on life and wants something more stable for himself, like a higher education and a well-paying career.

He's smart academically and tends to stand up for what's right, but he needs to work on his self-confidence and may find it harder to let go. Of course, influenced not only by Dean's presence, but by everything the two of them witness on their travels, he toughens up, but it doesn't change him at all.

Even years later, jumping far into his future, he is shown as a man living the quiet and stable family life he always wanted. If you need to refresh your memories of the Winchester brothers, Supernatural is available for streaming on Netflix.