The Winchesters: A Supernatural Prequel Sparks Excitement for Fans Supernatural, the hit CW show that ran for 15 seasons, left fans craving for more after its conclusion in 2020. The network previously attempted to launch spin-off shows, but they were unsuccessful. However, hope was reignited when Jensen Ackles, who played Dean Winchester, collaborated with his wife, Danneel, to start Chaos Machine Productions.

Their main focus? The Winchesters, a prequel that would explore the lives of Sam and Dean's parents, John and Mary, in the 1970s.

On October 11, 2022, The Winchesters premiered, offering fans a chance to revisit the beloved Supernatural world. With Dean narrating, the series introduced a young John, returning from Vietnam, as he met Mary and discovered the existence of monsters. Over the 13-episode run, The Winchesters expanded on the lore of Supernatural, striking a balance between the familiar and the new.

It shifted the focus from brothers to friends and introduced a central love story. In the final episode, The Winchesters revealed that the John and Mary viewers had been following were from another universe.

This opened up endless possibilities for future stories by introducing the concept of a multiverse. Ackles expressed the massive potential for the series, even after its cancellation, and a #SaveTheWinchesters campaign was launched to find the show a new home.

The passionate Supernatural fandom has shown time and time again their dedication and support. Ackles remains optimistic about the show's future, drawing inspiration from his character, Dean Winchester, who never gave up. Ideas for future seasons have already been discussed, including the return of familiar faces from the original series.

The showrunner, Robbie Thompson, has a five-season plan in mind, and Ackles believes that there is a way to keep the Supernatural universe alive.

The article is not finished. Click on the next page to continue.