It’s been years since Supernatural wrapped up its monster-hunting, demon-slaying saga, but it seems the Winchester brothers are still out here flexing. According to the showrunner, Netflix numbers suggest Supernatural has left even Squid Game in the dust. Yeah, you heard that right—the gritty, emotional rollercoaster of Dean Winchester and Sam Winchester battling all sorts of supernatural baddies is still pulling in a massive audience.
Move over, red-light-green-light chaos, because the fans aren’t ready to retire from the apocalypse just yet. With over 15 seasons of pure supernatural mayhem, the showrunner’s claim has people wondering how a show with that much mileage can still blow away Netflix’s shiny new hit. Looks like Supernatural might be the true king of binge-worthy TV!
Eric Kripke’s Bold Claims: Supernatural Streaming Stats Outshine Squid Game at WB Picket Line
Supernatural fans packed the picket line at Warner Bros. in Los Angeles, rallying for WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes. Series creator Eric Kripke, along with stars like Misha Collins, were also there soaking in the love.
Kripke shared how the end of The Winchesters hit hard, believing he always had the safety net of Supernatural residuals, showing off his humble side. He asserted,
But the real kicker? Kripke dropped some serious Netflix stats, revealing that Supernatural racked up billions of minutes streamed, totally eclipsing even Squid Game. He revealed, pointing out the wild inequity in the streaming game:
As he dived into the struggles of young writers today, Kripke made it clear: “You can’t live. You can’t make a living wage starting out in this business anymore.” He’s all about fighting for the next generation. So, while the fans were out in full force, Kripke was right there with them, pushing for change and keeping the Supernatural spirit alive.
Jensen Ackles’ Tracker Return Packed With UFOs and Supernatural Easter Eggs
Jensen Ackles’ epic return to Tracker didn’t just bring back his character, Russell Shaw — it brought Supernatural Easter eggs along for the ride. In the October 20 episode, Ackles and Justin Hartley’s Colter team up to hunt down a missing professor tangled in some UFO drama. Shaw even threw out a line that gave off major Dean Winchester vibes: “I heard it, I felt it, and I saw the light.”
The real kicker? Russell Shaw’s car. Total Impala energy. And when Colter asked to drive it? Shaw’s quick “That’s never going to happen” hit just like Dean shutting down anyone touching Baby. Good news for fans — Ackles is sticking around for more in season 2. Hartley teased, “He’s gonna come back.”
Watch Supernatural on Apple TV.