Supernatural's 15-Season Legacy Explained

Three years after the conclusion of , the drama continues to have a devoted fanbase, supportive of its 15-season run. In part because of this devotion, a spin-off called was introduced to The CW in 2022. However, by May 2023, the show had been cancelled after airing only one season.

While the , releasing it just a couple of years after 's end perhaps was too soon for viewers to root for characters other than Dean and Sam.

While the show's attention to plot detail and dedicated fanbase contributed to its 15-year-long span, some of 's signatures did not appear as Eric Kripke had initially intended. For example, the 1967 Chevrolet Impala was originally a 1965 Mustang, and "Unnatural" was the show's original title.

Furthermore, season 5 was also conceptualized as the series finale. Although Kripke did exit after season 5, the show ran for another ten seasons on The CW.

As the SAG-AFTRA and WGA strikes continue, the family will likely not be the only cast reuniting this year. However, the show is a prime example of why the actors and writers are on strike. As , he shared his experiences with residuals between the Netflix streaming and the TNT syndication, noticing a major difference in the paycheck. So, while the doors have closed for the long-running series, the cast has another business to resolve concerning fairer wages, better working conditions, and residuals.