The settings of TV shows can feel so legitimate and inviting that it seems like like the locations actually exist. When watching Gilmore Girls, it’s tempting to want to walk into Luke Diner’s and grab coffee and donuts, or walk through downtown Stars Hollow. Central Perk is the best coffee shop that NYC never had, and Westeros seems so powerful and real on Game Of Thrones. Part of the magic of television is the ability to film scenes in big cities and make them look like small towns, or make one place look like another one altogether.
Before Supernatural ends this season, it’s interesting to take a look at where the show has filmed its entire run, along with some other TV shows that have chosen the same location.
Supernatural
The filming location for Supernatural is Vancouver, British Columbia, and there are many locations that residents will recognize. According to a post on Reddit, the series shoots in Stanley Park and also Central Park.
Supernatural is about to start airing its last season, so fans who are sad to say goodbye to the beloved characters can always revisit some of these settings in person. Fans will have to see how the series finale ranks among each season finale.
Charmed (2018)
The intelligent characters on the Charmed reboot keep viewers interested, and while remakes and revivals don’t always fare that well with fans of the original, this is one show that is generally well-liked.
The new show has brought a fresh take to the story of magical sisters, and as it turns out, the reboot of Charmed is another TV show that films in Vancouver. There have been two seasons so far, and this time around, the three sisters who have powers are Maggie (Sarah Jeffrey), Mel (Melonie Diaz), and Macy (Madeline Mantock).
Nancy Drew
Nancy Drew’s first season had some crazy moments, and it will be interesting to see what happens to the characters in the second season.
According to The Daily Hive, Nancy Drew also films in Vancouver. That makes a lot of sense, as the town of Horseshoe Bay has beautiful water and tons of mountains. The show also films in Horseshoe Bay, British Columbia, which is a place that actually exists. According to Atlas Of Wonders, there is a ferry terminal and a pier there, where the show films.
The Good Doctor
Fans might not have picked up everything about Shaun Murphy, but The Good Doctor is a sweet, fascinating show that is part of a long list of medical dramas.
The Good Doctor also filmed in Vancouver. The show has aired for three seasons so far and Freddie Highmore plays Shaun, a doctor who has autism.
Once Upon A Time
Once Upon A Time lasted for seven seasons, and told various fairy tale stories while focusing on main character Emma Swan (Jennifer Morrison).
Vancouver was also the shooting location for Once Upon A Time, according to Tourism Vancouver. The show’s major setting is Storeybrooke, Maine, a small town that is as charming as many settings on TV dramas.
Riverdale
There are many important settings on Riverdale, and Tourism Vancouver also notes that Riverdale films in Vancouver. Once again, the beautiful city stands in for a small town that has some creepy vibes but is still a very enticing place to live.
Riverdale is a teen drama that has done a great job bringing the characters of the Archie comic book series to life.
The Killing (2011)
While the season one finale of The Killing definitely frustrated fans, as Rosie Larson’s killer wasn’t revealed like everyone expected, the show did go on for several more seasons.
The Killing also filmed in Vancouver. According to BC Mag, Riverview Hospital, Lonsdale Quay Public Market, and Vancouver International Airport are some of the filming locations. The publication notes that the show takes place in Seattle.
The X-Files
Both the reboot and the original series The X-Files filmed in Vancouver, B.C., according to BC Mag.
The website says that the location worked well because there were scenes that needed the woods. After five seasons of the OG show, the stars asked that the production move to L.A., which it did.
Chilling Adventures Of Sabrina
Fans love Chilling Adventures Of Sabrina for the romances, magic, and main character, played by Kiernan Shipka.
According to Tourism Vancouver, this is another show that filmed in Vancouver, B.C. The small town of Greendale is definitely as picturesque as British Columbia is, although definitely more evil and haunted than the real Canadian city where the episodes were filmed.
iZombie
According to BC Mag, iZombie is another TV show that chose Vancouver as its filming location. Over five seasons, Olivia “Liv” Moore (Rose McIver) helped solve murder cases because of the abilities that she gained after becoming a zombie.
Some of the locations included the Waterfall Building and the Ironworks, and Meat Cute was filmed at a place called Big Lou’s Butcher Shop. The cop station was filmed at Vancouver Film School.
