Supernatural fans were ecstatic when The Winchesters, a prequel series exploring the love story of John and Mary Winchester, premiered on The CW. Finally, a glimpse into the lives of the demon-hunting duo that started it all! But the excitement was short-lived. Despite a strong start, the network delivered a crushing blow, cancelling the series after just one season.
The cancellation felt like a slap in the face to many fans, especially considering The Winchesters consistently outperformed other CW shows, even ending its fall run as the network's top genre show. So, what went wrong?
The short answer? Corporate maneuvering. The CW underwent an ownership change, and the new regime, focused on budget cuts and cheap acquisitions, saw little value in nurturing a fledgling series, even one with a built-in fanbase.
"It felt like they were looking for excuses to cancel it," one disgruntled fan commented on Twitter.
"The scheduling was all over the place, and they barely even promoted the show after the mid-season break."
While The CW insisted they shopped the show around, no other network seemed interested in picking it up.
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