star and executive producer Jensen Ackles talks about the show's five-season plan, even after its CW cancellation. A prequel spinoff to the long-running , which followed John (Drake Rodger) and Mary (Meg Donnelly) in the 1970s, was among several dramas at risk of cancellation due to the change of ownership at the CW. Nexstar, the network's new owners, had signaled a shift away from original programming in favor of acquired international series and sports content in an attempt to increase profitability.

was a casualty of this approach, officially getting cancelled, but the series is confirmed to be looking for a new home.

Speaking to , Ackles opened up about and future. The actor, who also reprises the role of Dean Winchester in the prequel, struck an optimistic tone about the spinoff's potential resurrection.

Following in the vein of the original series created by Eric Kripke, it's mentioned that similarly has a five-season plan. Ackles details some of it if the show returns and how it might lead to 's return

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