The "Chicago Tribune"s Maureen Ryan named "Supernatural" among the top ten shows of 2009, stating that the "thoughtfully crafted show got bolder and more creative in 2009, coming up with hilarious and innovative episodes and taking risks with its storytelling." Mike Hale of "The New York Times" also named the series on his top ten list for the year: ""Supernatural" is currently among the wildest and most entertaining series in prime time." In 2010, AOL TV ranked "Supernatural" fourth of the Top 20 Magic/Supernatural Shows of All Time, noting that the show had been compared to "The X-Files" early in its run before "distinguishing itself as a unique, unpredictable and addictive series that not only features monsters, magic and Lucifer himself, but also boasts a dynamic duo arguably better at the banter than Mulder and Scully -- Sam and Dean Winchester".