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The CW Announces Midseason Premiere Dates and Announces Series Finale Dates for SUPERNATURAL and ARROW

November 8, 2019 By Clarissa Leave a Comment

The CW has announced its midseason premiere dates and there’s a few changes coming to its primetime schedule, including the fact that SUPERNATURAL is moving to Monday nights in the new year. In addition, the network announced series finale dates for both SUPERNATURAL and ARROW.

First, we have premiere dates:

KATE KEENE will premiere on Thursday, February 6 at 8:00 p.m., followed by an original episode of LEGACIES.
DC’S LEGENDS OF TOMORROW officially kicks-off its fifth season on Tuesday, January 21 at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT, following an original episode of ARROW at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT.
SUPERNATURAL will move to Monday nights, making its new time period premiere on March 16 at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT.
ROSWELL, NEW MEXICO will return for its second season on Monday, March 16 at 9:00 p.m.

Finally, we have season and series finale dates:

ALL AMERICAN and BLACK LIGHTNING will air their back-to-back season finales on Monday March 9 beginning at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT.
ARROW will air its series finale on Tuesday, January 28, beginning with a finale preview at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT and then the series finale actually airing at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT.
SUPERNATURAL will air its series finale on Monday, May 18.

The premieres of the second season of IN THE DARK and the final season of THE 100 will be announced at a later date.

The CW Teasers: An Old Friend on SUPERNATURAL, a DYNASTY Thanksgiving, a Russian Trip on ARROW and More

October 31, 2019 By Clarissa Leave a Comment

Photo: Wilford Harewood/The CW

What’s coming to The CW the week of November 17? Sam and Dean meet up with an old friend on SUPERNATURAL, the Carringtons will celebrate Thanksgiving on DYNASTY and more.

Sunday, November 17

BATWOMAN 1.07 “Tell Me the Truth”: Kate (Ruby Rose) and Sophie (Meagan Tandy) must reconcile with their past as Kate questions just how much she can trust her former lover. Kate and Luke (Camrus Johnson) have an encounter with an old friend. Mary (Nicole Kang) grapples with the fate of the Kane family as Catherine (Elizabeth Anweis) seeks Jacob’s (Dougray Scott) help. Alice (Rachel Skarsten) and a new cohort are in on yet another nefarious plan, but her motives are more than they seem. Michael Allowitz directed the episode written by Caroline Dries and Natalie Abrams.
SUPERGIRL 5.07 “Tremors”: Supergirl (Melissa Benoist) finally learns the truth about Lena (Katie McGrath) while tangling with Leviathan. J’onn J’onnz (David Harewood) makes a discovery about his brother’s whereabouts. Andi Armaganian directed the episode written by J. Holtham & Katie Rose Rogers.

Monday, November 18

ALL AMERICAN 2.06 “Hard Knock Life”: An exhibition 7-on-7 rematch of the Beverly Eagles vs. South Crenshaw creates tension for all the players, but especially when Darnell (guest star Chad Coleman) proposes a bet that Spencer (Daniel Ezra) can’t refuse. Jordan (Michael Evans Behling) realizes that he needs help and turns to Billy (Taye Diggs) and Laura (Monet Mazur) for support. Olivia (Samantha Logan) and Asher (Cody Christiansen) are trying to figure out what the future for them means. Meanwhile, Coop (Bre-Z) turns to Layla (Greta Onieogou) for help with her song and to get in good with Layla’s dad, but Coop isn’t prepared for what she hears. Karimah Westbrook and Jalyn Hall also star. Kristin Windell directed the episode written by J. Stone Alston & Michael Bhim.
BLACK LIGHTNING 3.06 “The Book of Resistance: Chapter One”: Jefferson (Cress Williams), is torn between his loyalty to his family and his commitment to saving Freeland. Meanwhile, Anissa’s (Nafessa Williams) commitment to Grace (guest star Chantal Thuy) is deepening. Lastly, Jennifer (China Anne McClain) makes an interesting discovery. Christine Adams, James Remar, Marvin Jones III, Damon Gupton and Jordan Calloway also star. Jeff Byrd directed the episode written by Lamont Magee.

Tuesday, November 19

THE FLASH 6.06 “License to Elongate”: Barry (Grant Gustin) turns his attention to prepping Elongated Man (Hartley Sawyer) for life after Crisis and without The Flash, but Ralph ultimately teaches Barry a lesson. Meanwhile, Cecile (Danielle Nicolet) faces her own moment of self-discovery while helping a recuperated Chester P. Runk (guest star Brandon McKnight) reclaim his identity. Danielle Panabaker directed the episode written by Thomas Pound & Jeff Hersh.
ARROW 8.05 “Prochnost”: Upon learning the key to oppose The Monitor (guest star LaMonica Garrett), Oliver (Stephen Amell) and team return to Russia on a mission to gather the necessary materials. Connor (Joseph David-Jones) reunites with a figure from his past. Laura Belsey directed the episode written by Benjamin Raab & Deric A. Hughes.

Wednesday, November 20

RIVERDALE 4.07 “Chapter Sixty-Four: The Ice Storm”: Archie’s (KJ Apa) plan to host a peaceful Thanksgiving dinner at the community center quickly gets derailed when some unexpected guests arrive. Stranded at Stonewall Prep by an ice storm, Jughead (Cole Sprouse) and Betty (Lili Reinhart) search for clues about a recent death on campus. Elsewhere, while FP (Skeet Ulrich), Alice (Madchen Amick), Hiram (Mark Consuelos) and Hermoine (Marisol Nichols) wait out the storm together at Pop’s, Cheryl (Madelaine Petsch) and Toni (Vanessa Morgan) get resourceful as they host a dinner for Cheryl’s family. Camila Mendes, Casey Cott and Charles Melton also star. Alex Pillai directed the episode written by Arabella Anderson.
NANCY DREW 1.07 “The Tale of the Fallen Sea Queen”: Believing that solving Lucy’s murder will lead to solving Tiffany’s murder, the Drew Crew resolves to find a way to speak with the only eyewitness to both murders-Dead Lucy herself. To prepare for this incredibly risky séance, they set off to investigate the last few hours of Lucy Sable’s life. Ultimately, they confront Dead Lucy in a horrifying séance, and Nancy (Kennedy McMann) is faced with a truth that seems to validate her greatest fear. Scott Wolf, Leah Lewis, Maddison Jaizani, Tunji Kasim, Alex Saxon, Riley Smith and Alvina August also star. Becca Rodriguez directed the episode written by Erika Harrison & Katie Schwartz.

Thursday, November 21

SUPERNATURAL 15.06 “Golden Time”: Sam (Jared Padalecki) and Dean (Jensen Ackles) are visited by an old friend. Castiel (Misha Collins) investigates the disappearance of a local teen. John Showalter directed the episode written by Meredith Glynn.
LEGACIES 2.06 “That’s Nothing I Had to Remember”: When a truth-seeking monster arrives in Mystic Falls during Commonwealth Day, Hope (Danielle Rose Russell) and Lizzie (Jenny Boyd) fear that the secrets they’ve each been keeping have made them targets. Meanwhile, MG (Quincy Fouse), Kaleb (guest star Chris Lee) and Kym (guest star Ebboney Wilson) seek out an unlikely ally, who may have knowledge on how to take down the latest monster. Finally, Freya (guest star Riley Voelkel) receives an unexpected visit from one of the Salvatore Students. Matthew Davis and Kaylee Bryant also star. Bola Ogun directed the episode written by Adam Higgs & Josh Eiserike.

Friday, November 22

DYNASTY 3.07 “Shoot From the Hip”: Blake (Grant Show) readies the family to celebrate what could be his last Thanksgiving, beginning with a request that Adam (Sam Underwood) and Cristal (Daniella Alonso) put an end to their constant bickering. Fallon (Liz Gillies) continues to focus on her new project and Liam (Adam Huber) has a chance encounter with an old friend. Culhane (Robert Christopher Riley) pushes Dominique (Michael Michele) to disclose important information, while Dominique continues pushing Monica (guest star Wakeema Hollis) to work with her new singer Vanessa (guest star Jade Payton). Sammy (Rafael De La Fuente) and Anders (Alan Dale) get outside assistance with the hotel. Geoff Shotz directed the episode written by Paula Sabbaga.

The CW Teasers: A Samurai Comes to LEGACIES, a Missing Girl on SUPERNATURAL, a Grand Opening on DYNASTY and More

October 17, 2019 By Clarissa Leave a Comment

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What’s coming to The CW the week of November 3? A samurai is coming to Mystic Falls on LEGACIES, Sam and Dean investigate a disappearance on SUPERNATURAL, Sam has his grand opening on DYNASTY and more.

Sunday, November 3

BATWOMAN 1.05 “Mine Is a Long And a Sad Tale”: Alice (Rachel Skarsten) takes Kate (Ruby Rose) down the sad, winding road of her life in the days after the accident as Jacob (Dougray Scott) and Sophie (Meagan Tandy) attempt to track them. Mary (Nicole Kang) has an argument with Catherine (Elizabeth Anweis) which sends her looking for Kate at Wayne Tower, but instead she becomes unwelcome company for Luke (Camrus Johnson.) Carl Seaton directed the episode written by Jerry Shandy and Ebony Gilbert.
SUPERGIRL 5.05 “Dangerous Liaisons”: On the eve of the worldwide launch of Andrea Rojas’s (Julie Gonzalo) VR contact lenses, Kara (Melissa Benoist) and William (Staz Nair) team up on an investigation that exposes a terrorist plot. Kelly (Azie Tesfai) and Alex (Chyler Leigh) celebrate an anniversary, but Alex’s safety is in jeopardy. Alysse Leite-Rogers directed the episode written by Rob Wright & Daniel Beaty.

Tuesday, November 5

THE FLASH 6.05 “Kiss Kiss Breach Breach”: Cisco’s (Carlos Valdes) faith in his ability to fill Barry’s (Grant Gustin) shoes as Team Leader is upended when he learns of a shocking murder. Meanwhile, Killer Frost (Danielle Panabaker) trusts no one except herself to hunt down the dangerous Ramsey Rosso (guest star Sendhil Ramamurthy). Menhaj Huda directed the episode written by Kelly Wheeler & Joshua V. Gilbert.
ARROW 8.04 “Present Tense”: When a mysterious new Deathstroke appears in Star City, Oliver (Stephen Amell) and Team Arrow insist on taking down this villain themselves. Meanwhile reeling from the loss of one of their own, the future Team Arrow figures out a new way to try and stop JJ. Kristin Windell directed the episode written by Oscar Balderrama & Jeane Wong.

Wednesday, November 6

RIVERDALE 4.05 “Chapter Sixty-Two: Witness for the Prosecution”: Caught between Hiram (Mark Consuelos) and Hermoine’s (Marisol Nichols) double trial, Veronica (Camila Mendes) grapples with what the future holds for her family. Archie (KJ Apa) finds himself the unexpected target of the town’s local businesses. Betty (Lili Reinhart) and Kevin (Casey Cott) join the Junior FBI Training Program, and Jughead (Cole Sprouse) learns some surprising information about his family history. Madchen Amick, Skeet Ulrich and Charles Melton also star. Harry Jierjian directed the episode written by Devon Turner.
NANCY DREW 1.05 “The Case of the Wayward Spirit”: When Nancy (Kennedy McMann) realizes that George (Leah Lewis) is possessed by Tiffany’s spirit, she must act quickly to rid her friend of the ghostly passenger before it’s too late. Meanwhile, a mysterious stranger, Owen (guest star Miles G. Villanueva), wanders in to The Claw and asks the gang to cater a charity gala happening at the country club that same day. Scott Wolf, Maddison Jaizani, Tunji Kasim, Alex Saxon, Riley Smith and Alvina August also stars. Claudia Yarmy directed the episode written by Melinda Hsu Taylor & Katherine DiSavino.

Thursday, November 7

SUPERNATURAL 15.04 “Atomic Monsters”: Sam (Jared Padalecki) and Dean (Jensen Ackles) investigate the mysterious death of a girl and the disappearance of another. Jensen Ackles directed the episode written by Davy Perez.
LEGACIES 2.04 “Since When Do You Speak Japanese?”: When a samurai shows up in Mystic Falls looking for a demon that possesses its victims, Josie (Kaylee Bryant) leads the charge to defend her friends from the demon’s wrath. Meanwhile, as Landon (Aria Shahghasemi) and Rafael (Peyton Alex Smith) head to Mystic Falls High in hopes of learning more about the mysterious Hope (Danielle Rose Russell), MG (Quincy Fouse) is conflicted by a secret he’s uncovered about Lizzie’s (Jenny Boyd) new vampire friend Sebastian (guest star Thomas Doherty). Finally, just as Alaric (Matthew Davis) lets his guard down around the town’s new sheriff, a confrontation with a demon forces him to reevaluate his priorities. Geoff Shotz directed the episode written by Penny Cox.

Friday, November 8

CHARMED 2.05 “The Truth about Kat and Dogs”: Mel (Melonie Diaz) and Maggie (Sarah Jeffery) attempt to find a missing Macy (Madeleine Mantock) with a spell while Harry (Rupert Evans) uses a different method – allowing Abigael to help him access his subconscious in an attempt to connect with his dark side. Tessa Blake directed the episode written by Johanna Lee.
DYNASTY 3.05 “Mother? I’m at La Mirage”: Adam (Sam Underwood) receives unexpected attention from Blake (Grant Show) while Fallon (Liz Gillies) turns her attention from her former flame to her former business. Kirby (Maddison Brown) makes a new friend despite Culhane’s (Robert Christopher Riley) disapproval. Sammy (Rafael De La Fuente) arranges for a very special guest for his grand opening, and Dominique (Michael Michele) invites Jeff (Sam Adegoke) as her guest for some mother/son quality time. Daniella Alonso, Alan Dale and Adam Huber also star. Brandi Bradburn directed the episode written by Liz Sczudlo.

SUPERNATURAL Photos: Rowena Returns

October 14, 2019 By Clarissa Leave a Comment

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Rowena is returning to help the Winchester brothers in the upcoming October 17 episode of SUPERNATURAL, but she’s also sticking around the following week to help deal with all of the fallout caused by Chuck unleashing all of the Hell “ghosts” at the end of last season.

In this late October episode of the show, The CW hints that “Sam (Jared Padalecki) and Dean (Jensen Ackles) together with Rowena (guest star Ruth Connell) work tirelessly to keep all of hell from breaking loose. Castiel (Misha Collins) cannot forgive an arrogant betrayal.” Will this betrayal have something to do with Chuck or their new demon buddy inhabiting Jack’s body?

Browse through photos above for the October 24 episode of SUPERNATURAL airing at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT on The CW.

SUPERNATURAL Season 15 Teasers: Sam and Dean Versus the World

October 9, 2019 By Clarissa Leave a Comment

Sam and Dean Winchester have faced impossible odds before on SUPERNATURAL, but as the show enters its final season they’ll be faced with their biggest challenge yet. Forget the apocalypse or demons or angels – now they’re going up against God. At the end of last season, we saw that Chuck turned against the brothers after they rejected his control over their lives, realizing that he had created the world and then manipulated them and their pain for his own amusement. When he ordered them to kill Jack – the only other creature that he seemingly feared – they chose to turn against him. And so Chuck unleased souls from Hell, bring back all of the old Winchester foes and leaving thethe boys surrounded in a cementary at the end of season 14, with Jack’s dead body at their feet.

As we move into the fifteenth and final season, the big question weighing on SUPERNATURAL fans’ minds is: how will it all end? Will Sam and Dean drive off down a dirt road, having taken back control of their lives? Will they make the ultimate sacrifice? Will their friend Castiel be taken by the Empty thanks to a bargain he made? Will Jack make his way back from the Empty? And what about the other powerful supernatural forces, like the Empty and Billie/Death, who seem to be eager to get into the game?

But before we get to the end, we are at the beginning of season 15, with 20 episodes to go. The season premiere picks up where the last finale left off, with Sam, Dean and Castiel surrounded by zombies in a cemetary. Of course, it’s not much of a spoiler to tell you that they manage to escape the horde, but they’re at a bit of a loss as to what to do next. Fortunately, they manage to get some help from an unexpected source, which actually proves to be a bit of a delight throughout the episode. As they head back on the road, it’s not long before they come across a car and realize what’s going on. The audience may have been told that the demons and monsters that the Winchester brothers sent to Hell over the years have been released back on Earth, but Sam and Dean don’t technically know that. Fortunately, they get with the program quickly when they come across a car belonging to a Woman in White victim and realize that the Hell souls are likely those they have fought before. One thing to note is that these souls aren’t the return of these creatures – they actually function as “ghosts”. And so rock salt can harm them and kill them.

The brothers and Castiel descend on a town with a plan to trap these souls until they can figure out what to do, which puts them on a collision course with some familiar faces, including killer clowns and a Bloody Mary. Soon we see the brothers are where we have seen them before – trying to figure out their next move. The producers have teased that this final season will focus on free will and we see signs of that right in the premiere. Dean is upset that their lives have amounted to nothing more than being rats in a maze, but Sam believes they have still done some good. And he sees all of this as an opportunity to go up against God once and for all and take control of their lives. Chuck is done with them and their world, so Sam thinks that if they can beat him they’ll be free of his games. Whether that happens is anyone’s guess.

Here’s a few more things to watch out for in the premiere:

Keep an eye on that wound Sam got courtesy of Chuck’s very special gun in the season 14 finale. It’s clear there’s more to it than meets the eye and my guess is that it may be problematic for Sam as the episodes continue.
Dean has still not forgiven Castiel for the events at the end of season 14 and gives his friend a frosty reception.
Poor Sam has to face a lot of killer clowns in this episode and I felt terrible for him.
There’s a pretty amusing moment where Sam accidentally shoots Cas with rock salt during a fight with the ghosts. Castiel’s reaction and the look on Sam’s face got a chuckle from me.
Rowena proves to be extra even when she’s not actually in the episode.
The premiere is heavy on nostalgia going back all the way to the very early seasons of the show, with familiar ghosts and familiar lines. I would wager we’ll see that continue throughout the season.
Speaking of nostalgia, Dean’s own time torturing souls in Hell is brought up again and Dean is still not eager to discuss that time in his life.
Expect an update on what happened in Hell thanks to Chuck. We also get some news about a very special cage down there that seems to be setting up a big showdown down the line.
“You and me versus every soul in Hell? I like those odds.”

SUPERNATURAL returns for its final season premiere on October 10 at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT on The CW.

The CW Teasers: Rowena on SUPERNATURAL, a RIVERDALE Confrontation, a Return on ARROW and More

October 3, 2019 By Clarissa Leave a Comment

What’s coming to The CW the week of October 24? Rowena is sticking around SUPERNATURAL, Betty and Charles will confront Edgar on RIVERDALE, Tatsu returns on ARROW and more.

Sunday, October 20

BATWOMAN 1.03 “Down Down Down”: As the city waits impatiently for another visit from who they think is Batman, Alice (Rachel Skarsten) continues to taunt Kate (Ruby Rose) with a secret but also sets her sights on Jacob (Dougray Scott) and Catherine (Elizabeth Anweis). Kate is visited by Tommy Elliot (guest star Gabriel Mann), a childhood friend of her cousin who has finally realized his lifelong dream of being wealthier than Bruce Wayne and throws a party so all of Gotham can celebrate his success. Mary (Nicole Kang) gets an unexpected new bestie when Sophie (Meagan Tandy) is assigned to protect her. Luke (Camrus Johnson) and Kate work together to uncover who may have taken a valuable weapon from Batman’s arsenal. And as Batwoman faces a new enemy, Kate realizes she must either walk away from her new role or fully embrace the mantle as Gotham’s new hope. Dermott Downs directed the episode written by Holly Henderson and Don Whitehead.
SUPERGIRL 5.03 “Blurred Lines”: Kara (Melissa Benoist) attempts to mend her relationship with Lena (Katie McGrath). J’onn J’onzz (David Harewood) takes a deep dive into his memories while Kelly (Azie Tesfai) tries to help an old friend. Eric Dean Seaton directed the episode written by Lindsay Struman & J. Holtham.

Monday, October 21

ALL AMERICAN 2.03 “Never No More”: Spencer (Daniel Ezra) gives his Dad (guest star Chad Coleman) an ultimatum about his new player, but after talking to Jordan (Michael Evans Behling), Spencer has a better understanding of what is really bothering him. After Coop (Bre-Z) shows off her rapping skills at school, she becomes more confident in her ability and decides to enter a freestyle battle. Olivia (Samantha Logan) reluctantly joins the So Cal Muse group with Laura’s (Monet Mazur) encouragement, but Olivia learns that this might help create her own identity. Meanwhile, Layla (Greta Onieogou) is still not acting like herself and Spencer grows concerned after what he sees. Cody Christian and Jalyn Hall also star. Sheelin Choksey directed the episode written by Jameal Turner.
BLACK LIGHTNING 3.03 “The Book of Occupation: Chapter Three”: When Lynn (Christine Adams) learns that Jefferson (Cress Williams) brokered a deal with Agent Odell (guest star Bill Duke) without consulting her first, it begins to put a strain on their relationship. Meanwhile, Anissa (Nafessa Williams) and Grace (guest star Chantal Thuy) have an emotional encounter. China Anne McClain, Marvin Jones III, Damon Gupton and Jordan Calloway also star. Benny Boom directed the episode written by Pat Charles.

Tuesday, October 22

THE FLASH 6.03 “Dead Man Running”: Knowing that Crisis is only weeks away, Barry (Grant Gustin) prepares a member of Team Flash for life without him while hunting a terrifying meta-human with an unquenchable thirst. Meanwhile, Ralph (Hartley Sawyer) uncovers a family secret. Sarah Boyd directed the episode written by Lauren Barnett & Thomas Pound.
ARROW 8.02 “Welcome to Hong Kong”: Oliver (Stephen Amell), John (David Ramsey), Laurel (Katie Cassidy Rogers), and Tatsu (guest star Rila Fukushima) seek out an important person within The Monitor’s (guest star LaMonica Garrett) plan. Connor (Joseph David Jones) has a heart to heart with his brother (guest star Charlie Barnett). Antonio Negret directed the episode written by Jill Blankenship & Sarah Tarkoff.

Wednesday, October 23

RIVERDALE 4.03 “Chapter Sixty: Dog Day Afternoon”: Things take a dangerous turn when Betty (Lili Reinhart) and Charles (guest star Wyatt Nash) track down Edgar (guest star Chad Michael Murray) and his Farmies. Archie (KJ Apa) and Veronica (Camila Mendes) hold a car wash fundraiser at Pop’s to raise money for the community center. Elsewhere, Jughead’s (Cole Sprouse) first day at Stonewall Prep doesn’t go as planned. Lastly, Cheryl (Madelaine Petsch) learns a dark family secret from Nana Rose. Madchen Amick, Mark Consuelos, Skeet Ulrich, Casey Cott, Charles Melton and Vanessa Morgan also star. Greg Smith directed the episode written by Ace Hasan & Greg Murray.
NANCY DREW 1.03 “The Curse of the Dark Storm”: When a nor’easter hits Horseshoe Bay, Ace (Alex Saxon) warns everyone that the storm has been known to blow restless spirits ashore. Meanwhile, Nancy (Kennedy McMann) confronts Nick (Tunji Kasim) about the secrets he’s been keeping. Scott Wolf, Leah Lewis, Maddison Jaizani, Riley Smith and Alvina August also star. John Kretchmer directed the episode written by Jesse Stern and Lisa Bao.

Thursday, October 24

SUPERNATURAL 15.03 “The Rupture”: Sam (Jared Padalecki) and Dean (Jensen Ackles) together with Rowena (guest star Ruth Connell) work tirelessly to keep all of hell from breaking loose. Castiel (Misha Collins) cannot forgive an arrogant betrayal. Charles Beeson directed the episode written by Robert Berens.
LEGACIES 2.03 “You Remind Me of Someone I Used to Know”: As the Salvatore School prepares for its annual football game against Mystic Falls High, the latest monster to arrive in Mystic Falls sets its eyes on one of the students. Landon (Aria Shahghasemi) and Josie’s (Kaylee Bryant) relationship is put to the test when a player from the opposing team catches his eye. Elsewhere, Lizzie (Jenny Boyd) enlists MG’s (Quincy Fouse) help learning more about Sebastian (guest star Thomas Doherty), and Alaric (Matthew Davis) goes head to head with Professor Vardemus (guest star Alexis Denisof). Danielle Rose Russell and Peyton Alex Smith also star. Michael Allowitz directed the episode written by Brett Matthews & Adam Higgs.

Friday, October 25

CHARMED 2.03 “Careful What You Witch For”: While Mel (Melonie Diaz) and Harry (Rupert Evans) try to crack the Book of Elders, Macy (Madeleine Mantock) struggles with the good and bad aspects of her demon side. Maggie (Sarah Jeffery) competes with Jordan (Jordan Donica) for a promotion. Macy ventures out alone and meets an injured and terrified witch named Abigael (Poppy Drayton). Mel and Harry visit another dimension. Gina Lamar directed the episode written by Nicki Renna.
DYNASTY 3.03 “Wild Ghost Chase”: Fallon (Elizabeth Gillies) and Blake (Grant Show) deal with the consequences of their actions in very different ways. Adam (Sam Underwood) is on everyone’s “WORST” list and Sam (Rafael De La Fuente) gets a visit from an unexpected guest at the hotel. Dominique (Michael Michele) continues with her devious plans and Culhane (Robert Christopher Riley) is the recipient of Fallon’s impromptu good will. Also starring Danielle Alonso, Alan Dale, Adam Huber, Sam Adegoke and Madison Brown. Jeff Byrd directed the episode written by Christopher Fife.

The CW Teasers: SUPERNATURAL, RIVERDALE, LEGACIES and More Return for New Seasons

September 19, 2019 By Clarissa Leave a Comment

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What’s coming to The CW the week of October 6? A lot of season and series premieres! SUPERNATURAL, RIVERDALE, DYNASTY and more will return for new seasons, while new shows such as BATWOMAN will premiere.

Sunday, October 6

BATWOMAN 1.01 “Pilot” (Season Premiere): Kate Kane (Ruby Rose) never planned to be Gotham’s new vigilante. Gotham is a city in despair, the Gotham City Police Department have been overrun and outgunned by criminal gangs. Enter Jacob Kane (Dougray Scott) and his military-grade Crows Private Security, which now protects the city with omnipresent firepower and militia. Years before, Jacob’s first wife and daughter were killed in the crossfire of Gotham crime. He sent his only surviving daughter, Kate Kane, away from Gotham for her safety. After a dishonorable discharge from military school and years of brutal survival training, Kate returns home when the Alice in Wonderland gang targets her father and his security firm by kidnapping his best Crow officer – and Kate’s ex-girlfriend – Sophie Moore (Meagan Tandy). Although remarried to wealthy socialite Catherine Hamilton-Kane (Elizabeth Anweis), who bankrolls the Crows, Jacob is still struggling with the family he lost, while keeping Kate –– the daughter he still has –– at a distance. But Kate is a woman who’s done asking for permission. In order to help her family and her city, she’ll have to become the one thing her father loathes –– a vigilante. With the help of her compassionate stepsister, Mary (Nicole Kang), and the crafty Luke Fox (Camrus Johnson), the son of Wayne Enterprises’ tech guru Lucius Fox, Kate Kane continues the legacy of her missing cousin, Bruce Wayne, as Batwoman. Still holding a flame for Sophie, Kate uses everything in her power to combat the dark machinations of the psychotic Alice (Rachel Skarsten), who’s always somewhere slipping between sane and insane. Armed with a passion for social justice and a flair for speaking her mind, Kate soars through the shadowed streets of Gotham as Batwoman. The episode was written by Caroline Dries and directed by Marcos Siega.
SUPERGIRL 5.01 “Event Horizon” (Season Premiere): Kara (Melissa Benoist) is surprised to find that CatCo has a new owner who has brought in a star reporter. New couples emerge and explore their budding relationships while J’onn J’onzz (David Harewood) receives an unexpected visitor. Jesse Warn directed the episode written by Derek Simon & Nicki Holcomb.

Monday, October 7

ALL AMERICAN 2.01 “Hussle & Motivate” (Season Premiere): After winning the state championship, Spencer James (Daniel Ezra) faces a difficult decision that could transform his reputation. Billy (Taye Diggs) realizes he needs to make some major changes to get his life back on track, while Grace (Karimah Westbrook) and Corey (Chad L. Coleman) have a tough conversation regarding their family. Bre-Z, Greta Onieogou, Samantha Logan, Michael Evans Behling, Cody Christian, Monet Mazur and Jalyn Hall also star. Rob Hardy directed the episode written by Nkechi Okoro Carroll.
BLACK LIGHTNING 3.01 “The Book of Occupation: Chapter One: Birth of Blackbird” (Season Premiere): We find Jefferson Pierce (Cress Williams) like never before, in the hands of the ASA with his wife Lynn (Christine Adams) as Agent Odell (guest star Bill Duke) tightens his grip on the Pierce family, leaving Jennifer (China Ann McClain) abandoned and Freeland without Black Lightning and Thunder. But Anissa (Nafessa Williams) secretly defies Odell in her alter ego as Blackbird with the able tactical and technical support of Gambi (James Remar). Marvin Jones III and Damon Gupton also star. Directed and written by Salim Akil.

Tuesday, October 8

THE FLASH 6.01 “Into the Void” (Season Premiere): While Barry (Grant Gustin) and Iris (Candice Patton) deal with the heartbreaking loss of their daughter, Nora, the team faces their greatest threat yet — one that threatens to destroy all of Central City. Meanwhile, Killer Frost (Danielle Panabaker) has a brush with death that results in an unexpected new dynamic that will change her relationship with Caitlin forever. Gregory Smith directed the episode written by Eric Wallace & Kelly Wheeler.
BATWOMAN 1.01 “Pilot” (Series Premiere): Kate Kane (Ruby Rose) never planned to be Gotham’s new vigilante. Gotham is a city in despair, the Gotham City Police Department have been overrun and outgunned by criminal gangs. Enter Jacob Kane (Dougray Scott) and his military-grade Crows Private Security, which now protects the city with omnipresent firepower and militia. Years before, Jacob’s first wife and daughter were killed in the crossfire of Gotham crime. He sent his only surviving daughter, Kate Kane, away from Gotham for her safety. After a dishonorable discharge from military school and years of brutal survival training, Kate returns home when the Alice in Wonderland gang targets her father and his security firm by kidnapping his best Crow officer – and Kate’s ex-girlfriend – Sophie Moore (Meagan Tandy). Although remarried to wealthy socialite Catherine Hamilton-Kane (Elizabeth Anweis), who bankrolls the Crows, Jacob is still struggling with the family he lost, while keeping Kate –– the daughter he still has –– at a distance. But Kate is a woman who’s done asking for permission. In order to help her family and her city, she’ll have to become the one thing her father loathes –– a vigilante. With the help of her compassionate stepsister, Mary (Nicole Kang), and the crafty Luke Fox (Camrus Johnson), the son of Wayne Enterprises’ tech guru Lucius Fox, Kate Kane continues the legacy of her missing cousin, Bruce Wayne, as Batwoman. Still holding a flame for Sophie, Kate uses everything in her power to combat the dark machinations of the psychotic Alice (Rachel Skarsten), who’s always somewhere slipping between sane and insane. Armed with a passion for social justice and a flair for speaking her mind, Kate soars through the shadowed streets of Gotham as Batwoman. The episode was written by Caroline Dries and directed by Marcos Siega.

Wednesday, October 9

RIVERDALE 4.01 “Chapter Fifty-Eight: In Memoriam” (Season Premiere): As the residence of Riverdale prepare for its upcoming Independence Day parade, Archie (KJ Apa) receives a phone call that will change the rest of his life forever. Lili Reinhart, Camila Mendes, Cole Sprouse, Madelaine Petsch, Marisol Nichols, Madchen Amick, Mark Consuelos, Skeet Ulrich, Casey Cott, Charles Melton and Vanessa Morgan also star. Gabriel Correa directed the episode written by Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa.
NANCY DREW 1.01 “Pilot” (Series Premiere): Nancy Drew (Kennedy McMann) is a brilliant teenage detective whose sense of self had come from solving mysteries in her hometown of Horseshoe Bay, Maine – until her mother’s untimely death derails Nancy’s college plans. Devastated by her mother’s passing, Nancy swears off crime-solving while crossing off the days until she can re-apply to college. But when a socialite is murdered, Nancy finds herself a prime suspect in the crime, along with a group of other teens present at the scene: Nancy’s nemesis from high school, George Fan (Leah Lewis); a rich girl with a mysterious past, Bess Marvin (Maddison Jaizani); Nancy’s secret boyfriend, Ned “Nick” Nickerson (Tunji Kasim); and amiable burnout Ace (Alex Saxon). The five of them must team up to clear their own names – encountering emotional entanglements and even more mysteries along the way. Nancy’s reawakening brings her into conflict with her widowed father, Carson Drew (Scott Wolf), who is dating Detective Karen Hart (Alvina August). And, when a supernatural presence begins to haunt Nancy’s investigation, she discovers that the current crime has an astonishing connection to the long unsolved murder of a local girl. Whether the ghost is here to help, or hinder Nancy remains to be seen, but one thing’s for sure: Nancy’s going to have to unravel the clues from both the living and the dead to solve the crimes. Riley Smith also stars. Larry Teng directed the episode written by Noga Landau, Josh Schwartz and Stephanie Savage with story by Noga Landau.

Thursday, October 10

SUPERNATURAL 15.01 “Back to the Future” (Season Premiere): Picking up here we left off last season, Sam (Jared Padalecki), Dean (Jensen Ackles) and Castiel (Misha Collins) are left to defend the world after all the souls in hell have been released and are back on Earth and free to kill again. John Showalter directed the episode written by Andrew Dabb.
LEGACIES 2.01 “I’ll Never Give Up Hope” (Season Premiere): After discovering that there may be a way out of Malivore, Hope (Danielle Rose Russell) becomes more determined than ever to find her way back to Mystic Falls. Alaric (Matthew Davis), who is still reeling after being voted out as headmaster by the honor council, continues looking into the mysterious night Malivore was destroyed. Elsewhere, as the students leave for summer vacation, Landon (Aria Shahghasemi) stays behind to keep an eye on Rafael (Peyton Alex Smith), while MG (Quincy Fouse) heads to Atlanta to spend time with Kaleb’s (guest star Chris Lee) family. Finally, while Lizzie (Jenny Boyd) spends the summer in Europe with Caroline, Josie (Kaylee Bryant) searches for answers about the mysterious ascendant that Alaric was keeping from them. Julie Plec directed the episode written by Brett Matthews & Julie Plec.

Friday, October 11

CHARMED 2.01 “Safe Space” (Season Premiere): Following the devastating loss of The Elders, Mel (Melonie Diaz), Maggie (Sarah Jeffery) and Macy (Madeleine Mantock) take over their duties. Maggie takes time to celebrate her birthday with a big bash, but Mel finds herself too preoccupied with their new responsibilities to join in the fun. As the girls clean up the following morning, Macy shocks her sisters with an announcement. A mysterious hooded foe attacks The Charmed Ones who escape through a portal while Harry (Rupert Evans) has an unnerving encounter with the villain. The girls land in a secret location where they uncover more about the mystical world of The Elders…and community workspaces. Macy nurses a serious wound and Maggie meets a handsome stranger (Jordan Donica.) The Charmed Ones quickly become aware of the gravity of their new roles and must decide if they are truly prepared for the responsibility. Stuart Gillard directed the episode written by Liz Kruger and Craig Shapiro.
DYNASTY 3.01 “Guilt Trip To Alaska” (Season Premiere): On the eve of the Carrington Foundation Fundraiser, drama immediately floods the scene as bodies are pulled from the lake on the Carrington Estate. As reporters and detectives move in, Blake (Grant Show), Fallon (Elizabeth Gillies), Cristal (Daniella Alonso), Adam (Sam Underwood), and Anders (Alan Dale) realize they need to get their stories straight very quickly. Dominique Deveraux (Michael Michele) focuses on her missing son, while Michael Culhane (Robert Christopher Riley) tries to prove that he’s been framed…from behind bars. Sam (Rafael De La Fuente) plays comforting friend to both Fallon and Kirby as he continues to work on the hotel. Fallon visits a comatose Liam (Adam Huber) in the hospital and finds herself haunted by Trixie’s death in unexpected ways. Kirby (Maddison Brown) visits Culhane in the slammer and returns to Carrington Manor to find she is no longer welcome. Dominique tries to steal the spotlight at the Fundraiser, Fallon becomes charitable, and Blake loses something incredibly valuable. Josh Reims wrote the episode which was directed by Michael Allowitz.

SUPERNATURAL Season 15 Preview & Photos: It’s the End of the World As We Know It

September 13, 2019 By Clarissa Leave a Comment

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This is it, SUPERNATURAL fans – the end of the line. The very last season premiere is nearly upon us and by the time April/May rolls around, we will be at the series finale. But there’s still 20 more episodes to go and today we have our first real look at the fifteenth and final season premiere.

When we last saw the Winchester brothers, they had angered God and he opened up the gates of Hell to unleash all manner of bad things in an effort to put an end to this particular world and its story. But, as you can imagine, Sam and Dean won’t go down without a fight. As executive producer Brad Buckner said in the Comic-Con press room, the nature of free will will be explored a lot this coming season. “I think [the finale was a huge game changer]. The whole exploration of your belief system and what the nature of free will is. If humans have been given free will so they can essentially solve their own problems as things pop up and God might intervene if it was something [super big]. When you think then, that this God that you always had some kind of faith in is actually causing catastrophic events, then aren’t you kind of obligated to use your free will to do what you can to prevent that and stop him? The whole concept of free will takes on a new meaning. It’s not something that was granted, it’s something that you’ve got and that now you have to use somehow against the one that [gave] it to you.”

The season premiere will pick up soon after the last one left off, with the Winchester brothers and Castiel forced to fight their way out of a horde of bad guys in a cemetary and then head out to try and stop some of the monsters, bad guys and creatures they had previously defeated that have now resurfaced. The new trailer below highlights this and the first case that the boys investigate is the return of the Woman in White, which is fitting given that this was the case they dealt with all those years ago in the pilot episode. You can also browse through photos from the premiere above.

SUPERNATURAL returns for an all new season on Thursday, October 10 at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT on The CW.

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SUPERNATURAL Comic-Con Press Room: The Cast and Producers Tease the End of the World, God’s Destructive Plan and the Series Ending

July 21, 2019 By Clarissa Leave a Comment

After the final SUPERNATURAL Comic-Con panel, the cast — Jensen Ackles, Jared Padalecki, Alexander Calvert and Misha Collins — and the executive producers — Bob Singer, Andrew Dabb, Brad Buckner, Eugenie Ross-Leming and Bob Berens — headed to the SUPERNATURAL press room to speak to reporters about what’s in store for the final season of the show.

The Return of Familiar Faces. “I would say that the consequences of the finale last year and some of the old monsters that we saw, that’s very much of the front of the season [and] we’re dealing with that. But both as a consequence of that and just because it’s the last season – because of story reasons – we’re trying to bring back a number of characters. Rowena will be back. Ketch will be back. Eileen will be back,” Berens hinted. “There will be some familiar faces, even in the back half of the season, it’ll keep coming. Sometimes in unexpected ways. Not just traditional cases where it’s like ‘oh, it’s this old hunter that we’ve seen’, it’s gonna be some interesting twists on how we bring some of our characters back into the fold.”

“It’s not just the monsters [that Sam and Dean defeated that will return], it’s other characters – people who didn’t make it past season 4 or something,” Buckner said. “I think one of the fun things about this season is paying homage to what came before [and] honouring the past of SUPERNATURAL and bringing those people back. But not just in a token way, but to let them do things that maybe you haven’t seen them do before. Have them attempt to do things that you haven’t seen them do before. There’s a lot of fun in that.” And in terms of how they chose which characters should return, it was all about “emotional weight.” He said that the show isn’t just about capers, it’s character-driven. And they want to bring back characters who count emotionally for the brothers. There won’t be wave after wave of people, but “as they fit into the story they’ll come back and play a new role.”

Dabb said that the creatures that rose from Hell in the finale are “souls that were essentially condemned to Hell”, so the long list of characters or creatures condemned to Hell in the show could come back. “And I think you’re going to see some people who were there very fairly and some people who were there very unfairly.”

As for how the return of these monsters and characters will impact the brothers, Padalecki said that “It’s kind of part and parcel of what Sam’s dealt with for so many years. I think he’s kind of used to the idea that it’s going to be a fight every day. There have been scenes and episodes where they joke ‘well, one of these days, when we’ve solved everything and we’re just hanging out on a beach…’ They know it’s never going to happen, that life is a struggle and their life specifically is a struggle. And so I feel like Jensen and I almost take the same attitude – that they don’t have the time to talk about it. They gotta get to work. There’s work to be done and [they just] slam the trunk.”

When asked whether we might see any characters return who are more personal to Castiel’s story, Collins said “yes”, but couldn’t seem to provide any other teasers.

Dabb also hinted that both Richard Speight Jr. and Matt Cohen would be making a return behind the camera as directors for the final season.

Adam to Reappear. Poor half-Winchester brother Adam has been stuck in Hell since the failed Apocalypse at the end of season 5 and while Sam was rescued from Lucifer’s cage, Adam is still being tortured down there. Fans have been asking for years when we might see Jake Abel’s Adam again and the answer is: season 15! Dabb confirmed that Adam will return and that he’ll again be played by Jake Abel.

New Allies? We’ve seen the brothers ally themselves with unlikely characters in the past to achieve common goals. Now that God is setting out to destroy the entire world, will they do so again? “They will find unlikely allies,” Bucker teased.

The Question of Free Will. “I think [the finale was a huge game changer],” Bucker said. “The whole exploration of your belief system and what the nature of free will is. If humans have been given free will so they can essentially solve their own problems as things pop up and God might intervene if it was something [super big]. When you think then, that this God that you always had some kind of faith in is actually causing catastrophic events, then aren’t you kind of obligated to use your free will to do what you can to prevent that and stop him? The whole concept of free will takes on a new meaning. It’s not something that was granted, it’s something that you’ve got and that now you have to use somehow against the one that [gave] it to you.” Buckner hints that things in the world aren’t working like they used to. “There’s kind of a fun episode where everybody has to accept the fact that things aren’t working by the old rules. So all the things that used to work for Cas or Sam or Dean [don’t anymore] – nothing makes sense.

Padalecki says that knowing that Chuck/God isn’t a good being is “almost a parallel to what SUPERNATURAL has been dancing around with [in terms of] nature versus nurture. Is everything pre-determined because there is a God or is everything not pre-determined because there is a God? I think Sam and Dean are going to struggle with that and [ask] are we just hamsters on a wheel or rates in a maze? Hamsters on a wheel are doing one thing forever with nowhere to go, but rats in a maze can go this way, can go that way. Maybe the maze has seven different exits. But I feel like they’re going to have to come to terms with it and make peace and keep on trying to at least make other people’s lives better who don’t [know the truth about what they know]. And that’s what they’ve been doing for forever.” The Winchesters made the decision not to tell the wider world about zombies and ghosts and vampires and demon. They’ve gone through some terrible things, and so they’re trying to make other people’s lives better.

Collins said that “the prospect of understanding the we didn’t have free will until this time….that makes you feel really worthless. But it also gives us an opportunity to take the bull by the horns and maybe break out of that cycle.”

Chuck as the Big Bad. “What we come to find out is that he’s been playing with the boys more than they would have thought. Free will has always been a sort of staple of their existence. What they sort of have to deal with this year is they have free will within the maze – you can go here, you can go left, you can go right – but what they really come to realize is they’re still in a maze created by Chuck. So their whole approach to Chuck and how they go about things are different this year,” Singer teases. “There’s a certain sadness in the beginning – we spent all this time, we’ve saved lives, we’ve done good things, but we’ve just been puppeted by this guy. And who would think that God is the ultimate villain?”

“It’s funny, I would say that at the top of the season, that’s certainly a WTF thing for them to be grappling with [in terms of the familiar old faces and monsters returning]. But I think it’s almost like, that’s the fun of the first couple of episodes – taking on these familiar foes. I think emotionally what’s really hitting them more broadly is the God of it all, and the fact that he’s been puling the strings for so long. Like what does it mean to be a hero when you don’t have complete free will? And them struggling with that is sort of the question that they’re really grappling with emotionally. And I think there’s some interesting differences between how Cas is processing the finale and how Sam and Dean are processing the finale,” Berens said.

As for how present Chuck will be as a big bad throughout the season, Berens hinted that that questions and whether he can even been killed “will be grappled with in time. At the outset of the season, it is a little bit of a hands-off situation as far as [Chuck is concerned]. I think Chuck lit a fire and then walked away. And so at the top of the season it’s really our heroes cleaning up yet another mess that Chuck left behind. We’ll get to the question of how do you beat God in the first place?”

The question of how the brothers might choose to deal with Chuck given they have argued about how to deal with problems in the past came up. Padalecki said that “in a triage situation first we have to get away from all the undead that are after us. Then I think as they start to kind of decompress and realize the situation at hand, I think they are still on the same page about we have to do what’s best for others, even if we feel like we’re hamsters on a wheel, maybe we’re helping somebody. Maybe we’re helping one person who never finds out that God is kind of a punk. I think we believe that God is gone because he vanished and said ‘this is the end’.” So now they’re left with a question all of us contemplate if we live long enough: “is what I’m doing worth a damn? Does it matter if God is a joke or he’s amazing? If the Devil is funny and quirky or evil and conniving? I think they’ll find a place where they just keep their feet moving and keep fighting.”

Meanwhile, Ackles said that Dean is “certainly a different approach than Sam is. Oddly enough, it’s probably an approach that seems more Sam-like and Sam is seemingly taking an approach that I think feels a little bit more Dean-like. And I like that. We’ve seen this throughout the whole series of SUPERNATURAL – the kind of flip-flopping motivation, like seasonal motivation. I think it’s great because it gives us different notes to play. It makes the characters as complex as they are. Dean’s really going to try to pick his brother up and get them back on track and get them moving and get them doing what they do best. And you’ll see that theme throughout the first half of the season.”

Jack’s Story. Jack may seem very far from the action after dying and waking up in the Empty in the SUPERNATURAL season 14 finale, but Ross-Leming says that his story is “very much connected” to what’s happening with Chuck and the boys back on earth. “It’s a very big A-story.” Calvert said that he’s looking at Jack’s ending from the perspective as to “how Jack can be useful to help drive the Winchesters towards the end of their show.” Calvert also hinted that “we’ve seen that Jack is easily swayed due to his gullibility. But I think there might be a reluctance this time to want to go back [to earth] right away. Just because he knows the damage that he’s capable of. On the other hand, I think Jack always wants the Winchesters to be okay and to succeed and hopefully be a part of that.” And Jack harbours no ill will after the events of last season – he accepted his fate and that he had gone too far, which is why he gave himself up.

Castiel’s End. When asked how he would like Castiel’s story to end, Collins said “I would like Castiel’s story to end with finality.” He explained that whenever a guest star comes on the show and gets killed, they always say that they’ll be back somehow. “But I would like to see both Cas and the show end with a degree of finality that feels like it’s not going to be unraveled or couldn’t easily be unraveled by some supernatural trick. Like I get it, this really is the end and I want the show to feel like it’s over when they’re done, rather than there’s the prospect of another iteration or it continuing without the viewers watching it. So likewise, with Castiel, I want his ending to feel final. And ideally heroic. Like he’s made a big sacrifice and he’s gone because of that.”

Episode 4. Ackles is directing the first episode to be filmed this season, which is set to air as episode 15.04. When asked about the story for it, he hinted that “it’s a bit of a one-off. The brothers head out to basically solve a case. They’re doing that while a lot of other stuff is going on, but it’s one of these like ‘we can’t just sit in the bunker all day [type of situations]. We’ve got to go do something, we’ve got to keep our skills sharp. But there’s some other storylines within the script that are playing with mythology a little bit more.”

Heaven and Hell. Ross-Leming said that they’re currently writing episode 8 or 9 right now and what’s happening in Heaven hasn’t made an appearance yet. But what’s happening with Hell will be more prominent in the beginning of the season. “There’s a component [of the story] that’s more obvious that involves Hell [rather] than Heaven. Obviously the whole crisis of Hell having been unleashed on earth involves a conflict with Hell. So yes, you will see Hell.”

Drama, Not Comedy. SUPERNATURAL has always been skilled at balancing drama and comedy, but there’s going to be less of the latter this season. According to Buckner, “There’s not a lot of comedy episodes planned because the stakes are so high this season. So there’s levity where levity can live, but no really farcical episode.”

Writing the Final Season. Knowing that the show only has 20 episodes left does affect how they’re approaching the final season. “I think it shakes out when we’re breaking the season,” Berens explained. “When you realize ‘oh, we don’t have time for this story that we would like to tell. And how do we make space for that story when we’ve got certain beats?’ I think even more so than episode order [what matters is] when the midseason break falls has a very big ripple effect in either direction for what the story is. You don’t always know that when we start breaking the season – when we are actually going on hiatus though – because you want to end on a cliffhanger there. In this season, it was a case where we didn’t know if it was 8 or 9 – when we found out, when it changed, we had to rethink some things and had to adjust to that and start moving some story forward and maybe start excising story and stuff like that, so you just have to adapt to that stuff.”

Achieving a Balance. In a show whether the main characters have constantly sacrificed themselves to save the world, Berens said that “We have some really interesting and fun ways to play around with that expectation [of whether Sam and Dean should live or die]. Not just in the final stretch but throughout the season. I think that question will be raised in a number of ways. And Sam and Dean will be struggling with that in a number of ways. I think we’re very conscious as writers that this is not the Game of Thrones type [of situation] – just shove everyone’s face in the mud kind of downer. It’s a balance of pain and uplift that we have to hit perfectly that feels fresh and doesn’t feel like something we’ve done before. And I think that we have some ideas that we’ve very excited about that will stick that landing for us.”

Dabb said that you’ve got a 15 year show and some people have been watching from beginning to end, while others may have just binged it all a year ago but “you want people to feel it was worth their time. Because this show is a big time investment. Three hundred and twenty seven hours [is a lot]. You don’t want to leave people feeling hollow, you don’t want to leave them feeling cynical. You don’t want to make them think we don’t take very seriously the amount of time and effort they put into this show and the amount of time and effort we put into this show. So that doesn’t mean the ending is always happy and everybody is high-giving. But it means the journey was worth something and came to a place that makes everyone feel it was worth taking that trip.”

Ackles and Padalecki and the End. According to Ross-Leming, after “[the writers] came up with what they wanted to do, [Jared and Jensen] came down and we had a meeting and we told them ‘this is what we’re doing’. And they had some questions, and they asked for some modifications. So it was a very easy afternoon. And they thought about it some more and there’s been some phone calls. It’s a very open relationship with them. We live inside a writing bubble, they’re using their bodies to do this, so they have an instinct about the characters that we don’t have. And they’ll say ‘what if we such and such, will that work with [your plan]? And we say ‘yeah, that’s a good idea’. And we also wanted this last season….it’s important to everybody, so we wanted everybody to be invested in it. You’re not just punching a clock. You wanna feel that you’re making the statement that you want to make as an actor or as a writer or as a director. So the best way to do that is to get everybody on board.”

When asked how he felt about the ending, Ackles said that he does feel satisfied about what’s going to happen. “But it took me a while to get there. When we were in the room and the idea came down the pipe and everybody kind of signed off on it, my reaction was more like ‘okay, okay’. I’d struggled with it for about a week or so snd I realized I’m just too invested, I’m too emotional, I’m too close to this character. To see anything with finality on it is just hard to digest. And I talked to a few people about it and got some clarity on it and I’ve tried to look at it from a different perspective and I now have come around to being ‘oh, this is a really good ending. This is satisfying’.”

How close was the ending to what Padalecki envisioned? “I feel like what I envisioned for Sam and Dean, I always said I wanted them both to die. I think what I was saying is whether or not they die [I really just wanted them to achieve peace]. Now they’ve questioning whether or now their struggles have been in vain, now that they know God has been pulling the strings the whole time. So I want Sam and Dean to find some version of peace. And I feel like Sam and Dean find some version of peace. Whether that’s alive or dead, I feel like they find more peace in the end than when the season starts.”

In addition, SUPERNATURAL creator Eric Kripke has also been told about the ending. Singer said that he and Dabb are having dinner with Kripke next week. “He has been told the ending and he kind of likes it.”

Finally as a tribute of something that Kripke first began as the showrunner, Buckner explained that the last 15 years of SUPERNATURAL scripts have always said “to be continued…” at the very end. But the final script – that Andrew Dabb will write – will be the first script in SUPERNATURAL history that will have “The End” at the bottom.

The final season of SUPERNATURAL premieres on Thursday, October 10 at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT on The CW.

(Check back tomorrow for video coverage of the panels)

SUPERNATURAL Comic-Con Panel: The Cast and Producers Tease the Final Season

July 21, 2019 By Clarissa Leave a Comment

God set out to destroy the Winchester brothers and their friends Castiel and Jack after they refused to play his game any longer in the season finale of SUPERNATURAL, unleashing monsters and demons that the brothers had previously defeating and setting out to destroy their very reality. As the show comes to an end next year, will the Winchesters manage to finish their story on their own terms?

Jensen Ackles, Jared Padalecki, Alexander Calvert, Misha Collins and executive producers Robert Singer, Andrew Dabb, Brad Buckner, Eugenie Ross-Leming and Bob Berens came to San Diego Comic-Con to tease the fifteenth and final season of SUPERNATURAL.

10.40 – The panel opened with a long retrospective, chronicling all 15 years of SUPERNATURAL from start to finish.

11.03 – How are Jared and Jensen feeling about the end of the show? “Can we all just start crying so I don’t feel weird?” Jared asked. He also keeps throwing questions about the end to Jensen. “Fourteen years and change is a long time,” Jensen said. They never believed the show would continue this long. And he’s very thankful that it didn’t. “It’s been quite a ride. It’s hard to express what we’re going to take away from that.”

11.07 – Misha explains that the year before he started SUPERNATURAL he had written on a “goal card” that he wanted to get a regular spot on a TV show and to become life-long friends with his cast members and he’s shocked that it came to pass. “I know none of you like me,” he joked about his co-stars. “But I could never have dreamed that along with [this experience] would come this incredible fandom. It feels like a great honour to have been a part of it.”

11.09 – At the end of last season, God wasn’t very nice to Jack. Where is he going to go this year? Alexander says that Jack will obviously be back in some capacity. “Jack’s journey and my small part on this show has been truly incredible. I’m excited to see this journey come to an end.”

11.11 – Singer said that when you cast these shows, you might find two great actors who don’t have “magic in a bottle”. But Jared and Jensen had chemistry right from the jump. He said when Eric Kripke left the show “he left us with a lot of good things.” All of the showrunners that came after stepped into the role as “good as possible”.

11.14 – What about God? He’s not the nice guy he once was. Buckner said the final moment of the season finale “was one of the biggest game changing moment we’ve had on the show”. There used to be an assumption about God that he was absent. The boys were willing to accept a God that was hands-off. But this changed everything. Now we have a God that never left the building, but was manipulating from the shadows. This messes with your entire belief system. Now everything changes because you can’t accept what he used to tell you. Ross-Leming says you’re living your life on quicksand because you don’t even really know if you have free will anymore. “We’re playing with each other as writers to figure out what it really means”. She says they’re going to try to take chances they didn’t really have before. But this idea of God manipulating the world seems to be a big theme for the year.

11.17 – Berens says what’s really important about the Chuck reveal is the issue of free will. Sam and Dean will respond very differently to this concept now that Chuck has basically revealed it’s all nonsense. They did save the day many times, but they have to reclaim the victories of their past and say “this was us, we did have free will. That dynamic will play out throughout the season.”

11.20 – When asked by a fan if there’s anything they want to do for the final season that they haven’t done yet, Jared says they would always joke in the last 307 episodes that it would be funny to go to a beach in Maui, or do laundry in their underwear in a laundromat. But really there’s nothing he wants to do that he hasn’t done yet. “I’m just honoured and humbled I’ve been able to do so much already.” But Jensen thinks they should “take the Impala to the track. Win a little spending money for the boys. Maybe go to Cabo and get trapped in a foam party.”

11.25 – “Looking back I’m really proud of the work that this team has done for so long. To make television isn’t as easy as people might think,” Jensen said. “It takes a lot of very talented people to give you guys the best product that we can make. I’m really proud of that product. After this long on a show, to still truly love what we do and to be able to hang my hat on that at the end of the day, I’m really proud to know that I put in the effort. No one phones it in here.”

11.27 – Misha jokes that he has plans to take things from the set. He’s already rented a semi truck and he has a cage “in which I will put Jared and Jensen.” He also hopes in the future that “this fandom continues to function as a family after the show is over. That you guys continue to be a force for good and companionship in the world. I think it’s a family that’s not going to go away just because the show goes off the air.”

11.34 – Final thoughts as they say goodbye to Hall H for the last time? Singer say he’s a latecomer to Comic-Con. But he’s been coming for the last 3-4 years and it’s occurred to him how much he’s missed. Doing this show has been a remarkable experience. “The show will end, but the friendships and the memories we’ve all had together [will endure].” Dabb says that it’s been an incredible privilege to work on this show and it’s something most of them will never experience again. Misha says they were all backstage promising each other that they weren’t going to cry “but we all knew that we were lying to each other. Love you guys!”. Jensen says “thanks for showing up. Without you, we wouldn’t be here. It’s an amazing thing to see, this many faces who appreciate what we do.” Jared says that he’s the luckiest man on the planet.

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