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(L-R) Jensen Ackles, Jared Padalecki and Misha Collins | Emma McIntyre/Getty Images
Supernatural
Supernatural is a CW fantasy drama following brothers Sam and Dean Winchester as they hunt down monsters to save the world from dark supernatural forces. Supernatural was nominated for two Primetime Emmy Awards and holds the record for longest-running fantasy/sci-fi TV series in the United States.
Premiere: Sept. 13, 2005 Finale: Nov. 19, 2020 Number of Seasons: 15 Genre: Fantasy, thriller, action, drama Cast: Jensen Ackles, Jared Padalecki, Misha Collins, Jeffrey Dean Morgan, Genevieve Padalecki, Lauren Cohan, Jim Beaver, Mark Sheppard, Alexander Calvert Where to Watch Supernatural: Netflix Spinoffs: Supernatural: Bloodlines, Supernatural: The Animation, The Winchesters

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Chad Michael Murray, Morgan Kohan, and Scott Patterson in a promo image for 'Sullivan's Crossing'

How The CW’s ‘Sullivan’s Crossing’ Is Different From ‘Virgin River’

The CW's new series 'Sullivan's Crossing' isn't just a carbon copy of Netflix's 'Virgin River,' those involved in the show say.

by Megan Elliott

Published on November 8, 2023

2 min read

Two men in baseball uniforms talking to each other in 'All American: Homecoming' on The CW

These 2 ‘All American: Homecoming’ Stars Aren’t Returning as Series Regulars for Season 3 — Here’s Why

'All American: Homecoming' Season 3 is coming to The CW, but several key cast members will appear in reduced roles in the new episodes.

by Megan Elliott

Couple kissing in 'All American: Homecoming' Season 2

Everything to Know About ‘All American: Homecoming’ Season 3

The CW has renewed 'All American: Homecoming' for season 3, but it will be a while before fans see new episodes.

by Megan Elliott

Zendaya Wears SCANDALOUSLY Futuristic Dress to ‘Dune: Part Two’ Fan Event in Mexico City

Zendaya is going avant-garde as she promotes 'Dune: Part Two' in futuristic looks, including an underboob style that surprised fans.

by Ali Hicks

Published on February 7, 2024

2 min read

Movies

What Happened to the Disney Philip K. Dick Adaptation ‘The King of the Elves’?

For years, Disney planned an adaptation of 'The King of the Elves,' based on a short story by Philip K. Dick, but it seems the project may never come to fruition.

by Produced by Digital Editors

Movies

‘Tron: Ares’: Fans Are Not Happy About 1 Actor Tied to the ‘Tron 3’ Cast

Fans are expressing their distaste for one actor slated for the 'Tron: Ares' cast they're tired of seeing on screen.

by Rita DeMichiel

‘The Winchesters’ Has Plans to Change ‘Supernatural’ Backstory

The creators of the 'Supernatural' prequel 'The Winchesters,' Robbie Thompson and Jensen Ackles, explain how they're not strictly sticking to the pre-existing history.

by Fred Topel

'The Winchesters': Jensen Ackles stands next to the Impala in the 'Supernatural' prequel

‘The Winchesters’ Is Filming a ‘Supernatural’ Cameo This Week, Plans for Jensen Ackles Too

Jensen Ackles appears as Dean Winchester in 'The Winchesters,' but writer/producer Robbie Thompson is filming more 'Supernatural' cameos, and wants more with Ackles too.

by Fred Topel

'The Winchesters' creator Jensen Ackles and 'Supernatural' co-star Jared Padalecki at Comic-Con 2019

‘The Winchesters’: Jared Padalecki Might Not Appear in Season 1

Other commitments and some Twitter drama might mean fans won't see Jared Padalecki on 'The Winchesters,' the 'Supernatural' prequel series.

by Amanda Landwehr

'Supernatural' stars Jensen Ackles and Jared Padalecki

‘Supernatural’ Prequel ‘The Winchesters’ Premieres Fall 2022

'The Winchesters,' the highly anticipated 'Supernatural' prequel, has its premiere date on the CW for October 2022.

by Amanda Landwehr

‘Big Sky’ Season 2 Finale Cast: Here’s Why Sheriff Beau Arlen Looks So Familiar

Wondering why you recognize the new Sheriff Beau Arlen in the 'Big Sky' Season 2 finale? You are not alone. Find out where he's from.

by Rachel Hunt

‘Supernatural’: 8 Guest Stars You Forgot Appeared in the Series

'Supernatural' had plenty of guest stars, but do you remember these cameos in particular? From Paris Hilton to Linda Blair, here are eight guest stars who appears in 'Supernatural.'

by Whitney Danhauer

Celebrity

‘Supernatural’ Star Misha Collins Felt ‘Sick to My Stomach’ for Mistakenly Coming Out as Bisexual

'Supernatural' fans were convinced that Misha Collins came out as bisexual at a fan convention, but it turns out that it was all a big misunderstanding.

by Jeff Nelson

‘Supernatural’: Misha Collins Never Got 1 Perk Jensen Ackles, Jared Padalecki Got

Misha Collins looks back on 'Supernatural' but reveals his co-stars got personal drivers. Collins always had to drive himself to and from set.

by Fred Topel

‘Supernatural’: Jared Padalecki Reveals Simple Reason Show Lasted 15 Years

Jared Padalecki suggests he and Jensen Ackles set the stage for 'Supernatural' to run 15 years. Not because they're so famous, but their work ethic kept it going.

by Fred Topel

‘Supernatural’: Jensen Ackles Won Dean Winchester Role by Auditioning for Sam

Jensen Ackles played Dean Winchester for 15 seasons on 'Supernatural,' but he never actually auditioned for the role of Dean.

by Fred Topel

‘Supernatural’ Almost Didn’t Cast Jared Padalecki Because They ‘Thought I Was Stupid’

Jared Padalecki reveals he came close to losing out on the 'Supernatural' role of Sam Winchester because of a misconception producers had about him.

by Fred Topel

‘Supernatural’ Prequel Landed Jensen Ackles ‘The Boys’ Soldier Boy Role

Jensen Ackles had to call Eric Kripke to make his 'Supernatural' prequel. While they were talking, they discussed roles on 'The Boys,' but it wasn't Soldier Boy at first.

by Fred Topel

‘Supernatural’ Jensen Ackles, Jared Padalecki Once Traded Lines

Jensen Ackles tells a story of when he and Jared Padalecki didn't change one word of a 'Supernatural' script, but traded the dialogue.

by Fred Topel

‘Supernatural’: Sam & Dean Winchester Were Based on ‘Star Wars’ Characters

Jensen Ackles says when 'Supernatural' began in 2005, Sam and Dean Winchester were based on Luke Skywalker and Han Solo. Here's who was who.

by Fred Topel

‘The Boys’ Season 3: Soldier Boy Actor Jensen Ackles Had to Make 4 Audition Tapes to Beat ‘Major Names’ for the Role

Jensen Ackles describes the four audition tapes he made for 'The Boys' Season 3. Even though showrunner Eric Kripke created 'Supernatural,' Ackles had to work for it.

by Fred Topel

‘Supernatural’ Cast Member Jensen Ackles Got Help From ‘Smallville’ Star Tom Welling With Renegotiating Contract, and It Wasn’t for More Money

Jensen Ackles shares the advice Tom Welling gave him when renegotiating his 'Supernatural' contract. Ackles won a perk more important than money.

by Fred Topel

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Read the latest articles about Supernatural:

‘Supernatural’: 8 Guest Stars You Forgot Appeared in the Series

‘Supernatural’: The Silly Reason Sam Had an Unexplained Sling in Season 10

‘Supernatural’ Star Jensen Ackles Looks Back on What Made the Winchester Brothers Last 15 Years

‘Supernatural’ Prequel: 10 Old Characters We’d Love to See in the New Series

‘Supernatural’: How Was the Series Supposed to End? Showrunner Shares Pre-COVID Finale Plans

How The CW’s ‘Sullivan’s Crossing’ Is Different From ‘Virgin River’

These 2 ‘All American: Homecoming’ Stars Aren’t Returning as Series Regulars for Season 3 — Here’s Why

Everything to Know About ‘All American: Homecoming’ Season 3

Zendaya Wears SCANDALOUSLY Futuristic Dress to ‘Dune: Part Two’ Fan Event in Mexico City

What Happened to the Disney Philip K. Dick Adaptation ‘The King of the Elves’?

‘Tron: Ares’: Fans Are Not Happy About 1 Actor Tied to the ‘Tron 3’ Cast

‘The Winchesters’ Has Plans to Change ‘Supernatural’ Backstory

‘The Winchesters’ Is Filming a ‘Supernatural’ Cameo This Week, Plans for Jensen Ackles Too

‘The Winchesters’: Jared Padalecki Might Not Appear in Season 1

‘Supernatural’ Prequel ‘The Winchesters’ Premieres Fall 2022

‘Big Sky’ Season 2 Finale Cast: Here’s Why Sheriff Beau Arlen Looks So Familiar

‘Supernatural’: 8 Guest Stars You Forgot Appeared in the Series

‘Supernatural’ Star Misha Collins Felt ‘Sick to My Stomach’ for Mistakenly Coming Out as Bisexual

‘Supernatural’: Misha Collins Never Got 1 Perk Jensen Ackles, Jared Padalecki Got

‘Supernatural’: Jared Padalecki Reveals Simple Reason Show Lasted 15 Years

‘Supernatural’: Jensen Ackles Won Dean Winchester Role by Auditioning for Sam

‘Supernatural’ Almost Didn’t Cast Jared Padalecki Because They ‘Thought I Was Stupid’

‘Supernatural’ Prequel Landed Jensen Ackles ‘The Boys’ Soldier Boy Role

‘Supernatural’ Jensen Ackles, Jared Padalecki Once Traded Lines

‘Supernatural’: Sam & Dean Winchester Were Based on ‘Star Wars’ Characters

‘The Boys’ Season 3: Soldier Boy Actor Jensen Ackles Had to Make 4 Audition Tapes to Beat ‘Major Names’ for the Role

‘Supernatural’ Cast Member Jensen Ackles Got Help From ‘Smallville’ Star Tom Welling With Renegotiating Contract, and It Wasn’t for More Money

Jensen Ackles Explains Why He Didn’t Tell Jared Padalecki About His ‘Supernatural’ Prequel

A ‘Supernatural’ Spinoff Almost Happened in 2020 but Jensen Ackles Killed It

‘Supernatural’ Creator Eric Kripke Had to Convince Jensen Ackles the Finale Was Okay

‘Supernatural’ Star Jensen Ackles Remembers How ‘Dawson’s Creek’ Co-Star Michelle Williams ‘Wasn’t Overly Welcoming’