Not Misha Collins’ Castiel, Supernatural fans have finally recognized the show’s most underrated character, played by an openly gay actor

supernatural Over the course of fifteen seasons, the Winchester brothers encountered various characters during their monster-hunting escapades. Although Misha Collins’ Castiel has become a fan favorite, he is still very underrated. However, another recurring character is just as, if not more, underrated and deserves more recognition.

In the series, actor DJ Qualls played the role of Garth, and in his personal life he came out as gay. However, the character was often mistreated by fans, but Garth finally received the recognition he deserved after the show ended its run. Here’s what fans are saying about DJ Qualls’ Garth supernatural.

Garth from DJ Qualls is truly underrated supernatural Character

For the most part supernaturalFor fifteen seasons, Castiel was one of the most prominent gay characters, and Misha Collins confirmed his sexuality at the end of the series. Although Collins himself is straight, one openly gay actor played another minor character who received far less recognition from fans.

In the series, actor DJ Qualls debuted as Garth Fitzgerald IV in the show’s seventh season. He is initially a former hunter who returns to the fight to help Sam (Jared Padalecki) and Dean Winchester (Jensen Ackles). Garth later turns into a werewolf, which creates tension in his relationship with his brothers before everything is resolved.

By the end of the show, Garth takes control of his bloodlust and becomes a dentist, starting a family with fellow werewolf Bess. When Garth received an emotional send-off in the final season, Qualls publicly came out as gay. As a result, the actor drew parallels between his character’s duality as a werewolf and his struggle to get out of his situation, making Garth a truly underrated character.

supernatural Fans finally appreciate Garth DJ Qualls

During the show, Garth was often disliked by fans due to the slightly uneven pacing of his appearances and lack of clear character development. However, Garth’s werewolf arc leading to his eventual redemption became a fan favorite element of the show.

Over time, fans have only grown to love Garth and Qualls’ performances as the characters. That’s it supernatural fans shared their love for Garth on Reddit.