The cast and crew of Supernatural wrapped production on their final episode yesterday. Jensen Ackles, Jared Padalecki, Misha Collins, and more said farewell to the long-running, fan-favorite TV series on social media, thanking fans for all of their support over the years. The CW's Supernatural premiered back in September 2005 on The WB. The pilot was viewed by an estimated 5.69 million viewers, and the ratings of the first four episodes prompted the network to pick up the series for a full season.
Jensen says goodbye to the Bunker! pic.twitter.com/nUHEqmWbg5
— SupernaturalWiki.com (@SuperWiki) September 10, 2020
It's been a long run for the cast and crew of Supernatural who have all become a tight-knit family behind-the-scenes. After 15 years of working alongside a lot of the same people, one can imagine that the final filming was an emotional event for all parties involved. Jensen Ackles had tough time hearing the alarm clock in the morning yesterday. Ackles had this to say about the final day on the set of Supernatural.
"Woke up at 6am this morning. That alarm went off with a heavy tone. Today is the final day of a 15 year journey. One that has changed my life forever. To those I have worked with on this journey and to those who have watched and supported... you will never understand my great appreciation for you. 'Thank you' doesn't cover it. There just aren't words. I'm so grateful for these memories that I will carry with me forever. What a ride it has been. And what a run."
Jared Padalecki also posted on social media before heading into the final day of Supernatural. Like Ackles, he is very grateful for the support that fans have given the show over the past 15 years. Even through the public health crisis, the cast and crew of the show kept the fans up to date with the final episodes, keeping a dialogue going and promising a surprise at the end of the uncertainty. The aforementioned surprise is the one-hour retrospective airing before the final episode in November. You can read what Padalecki had to say below.
"Well, here goes... I write this as I head to my last day of #Supernatural. My last day with #SamWinchester. Obviously, my head is spinning and my emotions are stratospheric, but there's still a bit of time left on the clock. Thank y'all SO MUCH for the incredible amount of love and support that's been headed our way, in these final hours. It's definitely been felt."
Misha Collins simply said, "Thank You Supernatural. You've changed my life in so many ways and you changed the world for the better." Series creator Eric Kripke posted an image of their first day of filming back in 2005 and said, "I'm grateful & love you all beyond words. But it's only over when you say it is, #SPNFamily. In the words of Kim Manners (RIP): Kick It In The Ass."
Jensen Ackles believes that Supernatural will return at some point down the line. The actor expects the cast and crew to reunite for some specials in the years to come, which should be some good news for fans to hear as they wait for the rest of season 15 to be delivered. You can head over to The CW website to catch up on the previous episodes and check out some goodbye messages below.
#ThankYouSupernatural. You've changed my life in so many ways and you changed the world for the better.
— Misha Collins (@mishacollins) September 10, 2020
Fight on. https://t.co/w5jluwRaVL
This was the first #Supernatural scene we shot. Today will be the last. I'm grateful & love you all beyond words. But it's only over when you say it is, #SPNFamily. In the words of Kim Manners (RIP): Kick It In The Ass. #SPN@jarpad@JensenAckles@mishacollinspic.twitter.com/GXLqBkanPu
— Eric Kripke (@therealKripke) September 10, 2020
So itโs here. Last day of principal photography on Supernatural, my home for 15 years. Getting ready to go to work on it for the final time. Deep feelings. Very deep. I love these people. Okay. Letโs go kick it in the ass one last time. pic.twitter.com/oRlalucX3h
— Jim Beaver (@jumblejim) September 10, 2020
It's the last day of filming on the set of #Supernatural. Even from afar, didn't know I'd feel all these feelings. Thank you for 8 years of playing an amazing character. Nothing else will match being a part of the #SPN family <3 pic.twitter.com/yNoalyuMHA
— Felicia Day (@feliciaday) September 10, 2020
Lay your weary head to rest. ๐๐ค๐ป#spnfamilypic.twitter.com/H6XAb08CEV
— Jake Abel (@MrJakeAbel) September 10, 2020
Congratulations #Supernatural on ending your run of 15 seasons, it was such a pleasure to play a small part in this great adventure and the friendships that ensued, love to all of my cast mates and love to the incredible fans, #SPNFamily#SPNFamilyForeverpic.twitter.com/YqEyF5u1eL
— Sebastian Rochรฉ (@sebroche) September 10, 2020
Love you SPNFAM. I will always have your back. ๐๐ pic.twitter.com/JE1lSNXoKV
— Mark Pellegrino (@MarkRPellegrino) September 10, 2020
Happy last day to the longest running show of its kind in American history. Sending much love to the team on this day of epic accomplishment.
— Sera Gamble (@serathegamble) September 10, 2020
Kick it in the ass, guys. Thanks for the memories. Xo #SPNFamily#supernaturalhttps://t.co/niMKrSth9R
Not looking forward to our last day of filming this Thursday the 10th of September.... #SPNFamily#Supernatural@cw_spnpic.twitter.com/NVZxhumuDX
— Jim Michaels (@TheJimMichaels) September 9, 2020