Angels, Demons and Supes: How Supernatural’s Holy Trinity is Reshaping The Boys’ Final Chapter
In a move that has set social media ablaze with excitement, the beloved trio from “Supernatural” has officially joined forces with Prime Video’s darkly satirical superhero series “The Boys” for its fifth and final season. The announcement came via a tantalizing Instagram Reel on Wednesday that captured the essence of both shows’ distinctive tones – equal parts nostalgic and subversive.
The brief but impactful video opens with Jensen Ackles, already a familiar face to “The Boys” fans as Soldier Boy, uttering the loaded phrase to his former on-screen brother: “Hey, Jared, we got work to do…again.” The line, a clever callback to their “Supernatural” catchphrase, immediately signaled to fans that something extraordinary was brewing.
Jared Padalecki’s appearance in the announcement video, alongside what appears to be an Easter egg-laden Impala (complete with mystical sigils adorning its open trunk), further heightened anticipation. The iconic vehicle, affectionately known as “Baby” among the “Supernatural” fandom, serves as a powerful symbol of the Winchester brothers’ journey through fifteen seasons of monster hunting.
The trifecta was completed with Misha Collins’ characteristically awkward yet endearing cameo, culminating in his confused query – “What are we doing?” – that perfectly mirrors the audience’s excited bewilderment at this unexpected crossover.
For the uninitiated, “Supernatural” followed brothers Sam and Dean Winchester (portrayed by Padalecki and Ackles) as they traversed America’s haunted highways, confronting demons, angels, and everything in between during its record-breaking fifteen-season run from 2005 to 2020. Collins joined in season four as the angel Castiel, quickly becoming an integral part of the show’s mythology and fandom.
This reunion carries special significance as Eric Kripke, the creative mind behind both “Supernatural” and “The Boys,” prepares to conclude his second groundbreaking series. “Always my plan, I just had to be cagey till I got the final OK from Vought. Thrilled to bring the story to a gory, epic, moist climax,” Kripke shared on social media, referencing the fictional corporation central to “The Boys” universe.
According to industry sources, both Padalecki and Collins will appear in guest roles during the final season, though specifics remain shrouded in mystery. This announcement follows Jeffrey Dean Morgan’s recent appearance in “The Boys” season four – creating a nearly complete “Supernatural” family reunion, as Morgan portrayed John Winchester, the brothers’ father, in the earlier series.
Ackles’ existing involvement with “The Boys” franchise extends beyond his portrayal of Soldier Boy, as he’s slated to lead the spinoff “Vought Rising” alongside Aya Cash. His continued connection to the “Supernatural” universe was also maintained through his narration of “The Winchesters,” a spinoff exploring the Winchester parents’ origin story.
In previous interviews, Kripke has emphasized that despite the superhero aesthetics, “The Boys” examines deeper themes: “They have the suits and powers, but The Boys is a show about celebrity politics and late-stage capitalism.” This thoughtful approach to genre storytelling created passionate fanbases for both series.
The enduring brotherhood formed among the “Supernatural” cast continues to resonate years after the show’s conclusion. As Padalecki once poignantly expressed, “I love Jensen deeply. He’s my brother – he has been for many years, and he always will be, no matter what. He’s spent more time with me on camera than anybody probably ever will, so he knows my strengths and weaknesses more than I do, and vice versa.”
