Supernaturalran for 15 seasons on The CW, but viewers are still eager for more of the Winchester brothers and their antics. And series star Jensen Ackles has the perfect response to revival hopes. AlthoughSupernaturalended back in 2020— with major characters dying in the series finale, no less — the show remains heavily watched and discussed.
During an appearance onThe Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, Ackles unpacked the series' enduring popularity, crediting streaming for keeping it alive.He also addressed the possibility of aSupernaturalreboot or revival ever happening, admitting that the cast of The CW series loved making the show. For that reason, a return seems to be on the table:
“I mean, look, it’s always hanging out there. I think there’s a reason we did it for 15 years. We enjoyed it. We enjoyed each other. We enjoyed the story, the characters. It was hard to hang it up, but I don’t know that we ever hang it up in Supernatural.”
While Ackles' words don’t guaranteeSupernaturalseason 16or some other continuation of the series will happen, they’re a great sign for viewers hoping to see more of the series' world. They also speak to the heart of The CW show, as Ackles is right that they never really “hang it up.“Supernatural finds a way to continue through major character deaths and world-altering twiststhroughout its run, so it can certainly get past what happens in the series finale.
What Jensen Ackles' Comments Mean For A Potential Supernatural Revival
They Suggest The Cast Would Be Open To A Return
Ackles' comments suggest themain cast ofSupernaturalwould be open to reprising their roles sometime in the future, which is great news for the show’s revival chances.It’s clear that stars like Ackles, Jared Padalecki, and Misha Collins all have a lot of lovefor The CW series and its fan base. And they clearly have fun working together, as evidenced by Ackles' comments about theirupcoming reunion inThe Boysseason 5.
Their enthusiasm lends itself to a potential reboot, as it would prove a fun endeavor for both the actors and the fans. Additionally, as Ackles notes,Supernaturalnever really seems to pack it up for good. This means retconning season 15’s ending wouldn’t be totally out of character for the show, nor would throwing in some wacky alternate universe twist to reset what happens.
Our Take On Supernatural Returning For Season 16 Or A Reboot
It’s An Exciting Prospect, Even After The Winchesters
WhileThe Winchesters' failuresdon’t bode well for the series' franchise future, a revival with the original cast would likely fare much better. Despite some fatigue asSupernaturalreached its later seasons,I’m not opposed to a reboot sometime in the future. We’re getting far enough from the main show to warrant one, and the universe has built-in ways to bring the characters back.
Ackles' openness to the idea is exciting, and his response hints at howSupernaturalcould return: by embracing the ways it has gone forward in the past. Only time will tell if the Winchesters' return ever happens — and if it’s a worthwhile pursuit — but it seems to be a possibility.
