Jensen Ackles, star and executive producer of The Winchesters, a canceled prequel spinoff to Supernatural, has expressed optimism for the show's future. He revealed that they had planned a five-season story arc, complete with returning characters from Supernatural, and even discussed tying it into a possible revival of the original series. The Winchesters' cancellation was due to a shift towards acquired content at CW under new ownership, but fans have launched a campaign to save the show.