Jensen Ackles Opens Up On ‘The Winchesters’ Finale

“The Winchesters” finale gave “Supernatural” fans a pretty big twist.

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Many fans were initially uncertain about the idea of a prequel series.

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Many fans were initially uncertain about the idea of a prequel series.

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However, the finale revealed that it wasn’t a true prequel at all.

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Instead, the story takes place in an alternate timeline.

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Jensen Ackles, who plays Dean Winchester, says it “furthers the lore.”

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“It would've been a fool's errand to try and box ourselves in with what had been created on Supernatural,” he explained.

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He said they realized they had to make the story a “completely separate, alternate thing.”

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“The Winchesters” has yet to be renewed for a second season.

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