Actor Jensen Ackles has confirmed that the Supernatural spin-off series, The Winchesters, will not be returning for a second season. The show, which debuted on The CW in October 2022, followed the early lives of Sam and Dean Winchester, the central characters of Supernatural. Despite a dedicated fan base, the series was cancelled after just one season in May due to "major changes" at the network and the ongoing writer's strike.

Jensen Ackles expressed his gratitude towards the fans and the cast and crew of the show. He acknowledged the unfortunate timing of the cancellation, which was influenced by the network's shift and the industry strike. Ackles wrote, "Sleep well dear @WinchestersOnCW ...until we meet again. Somewhere down the road." Fans of the show were disappointed by the news and expressed their desire for another network to continue the series.

One fan tweeted, "I sooo wanted The Winchesters to continue on another network that would have the willpower to take it on. It's really a shame. I loved this show so much." Another fan emphasized the significance of the show and its ability to stay away from political messaging, urging The CW to reconsider their decision. The ongoing writer's strike has affected the entertainment industry, including the UK, where strikes have occurred in the past year.

The latest strike from the Writers Guild of America (WGA) has caused approximately 15,000 writers to cease work. After six weeks of failed negotiations between studios and writers, the strike was initiated when a new contract could not be agreed upon before the expiration of the writers' previous deal. It is the largest strike of its kind in over 15 years, with WGA writers protesting outside studios in California and New York.

Supernatural fans can still stream the original series on ITVX. If you have a celebrity story, video, or pictures, you can contact the Metro.co.uk entertainment team via email, phone, or through their Submit Stuff page.