The underwhelming nature ofSupernaturalseason 15’s endinghas arguably intensified speculation over a revival.

The problem was not that Dean died, but how it happened.

For one thing, God’s return would be difficult for any futureSupernaturalrevival to avoid.

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For that reason alone, a revival would likely need to install God as the overarching antagonist once again.

As revealed byThe Winchesters, God prepared the Akrida as a fail-safe in case of his defeat.

The Akrida were interdimensional monsters defeated by Dean Winchester andThe Winchesters' main group.

Jensen Ackles as Dean Winchester in front of a fiery background in Supernatural.

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From there, God being responsible for Dean’s death falls into place with surprising ease.

Perhaps even in God’s own stories.

On Earth, God masqueraded as the author Chuck Shurley, showing a flair for creative writing.

Dean’s death in Supernatural season 15, episode 20, Carry On

Created by Eric Kripke, Supernatural is a fantasy/drama series that premiered in 2005. The series follows the adventures of Dean and Sam Winchester - two men wronged by supernatural beings as children who now spend their days investigating and hunting demons, ghosts, and monsters across the United States.

The hallmark of a frustrated writer taking revenge on those who wronged him.

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Misha Collins as Castiel in Supernatural.

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