Starring Jared Padalecki and Jensen Ackles, “Supernatural” chronicles the adventures of brothers Sam and Dean Winchester. These siblings dedicate their lives to hunting down nightmarish creatures, from vampires and werewolves to witches and goblins. Yet, the series transcends mere monster hunting, weaving a rich family narrative imbued with profound religious themes. Beyond the drama, “Supernatural” offers romance, humor, sharp wit, and genuinely frightening moments.

Throughout its 15-year journey, “Supernatural” experienced some ups and downs, but when the series hit its stride, it delivered powerfully. While many standout episodes hail from the early seasons, the show maintained its appeal right up to its finale. For Amazon Prime subscribers, diving into “Supernatural” during the chilly months promises an entertaining escape, as thrilling as the creatures the Winchesters confront.

The conclusion of “Supernatural” stirred controversy among fans, who had mixed feelings about the Winchesters’ fate. However, the creators faced unique challenges, as the final episodes were filmed amid the COVID-19 pandemic, necessitating significant adjustments. Co-showrunner Andrew Dabb revealed to Entertainment Weekly that, “We did a rewrite once we knew what our COVID rules were going to be for episodes 19 and 20.” The pandemic restrictions prevented several former cast members from returning for the finale, altering Hollywood’s landscape permanently.

It’s safe to say that the ending of “Supernatural” was controversial. Fans were divided over how things turned out for the Winchesters, but the creators aren’t totally to blame: The latter episodes were shot during the COVID-19 pandemic, meaning some big adjustments had to be made. “We did a rewrite once we knew what our COVID rules were going to be for episodes 19 and 20,” co-showrunner Andrew Dabb confirmed to Entertainment Weekly. Several former cast members were initially set to reprise their roles for the finale, but this just wasn’t workable under the restrictions imposed during COVID-19, which changed Hollywood forever.

This altered ending has only amplified calls for a “Supernatural” revival. While there’s nothing official in the works, Jensen Ackles said that he would never say never when he appeared on “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” in 2025. “I mean, look, it’s always hanging out there,” the actor told Fallon when asked about the chances of the show coming back. “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.’”