Jensen Ackles Gets Started On "The Winchesters Finale

The Winchesters" finale gave "Supernatural" viewers a major twist

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A lot of fans were initially unsure about the concept of a prequel to the series.

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The conclusion, however, showed that it was not actually a prequel at all.

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The story instead takes place in a different timeframe.

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Jensen Ackles, who plays Dean Winchester, says it "furthers the mythology."

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"It would have been a fool's endeavor to try to create a box with the show's creations on Supernatural," he explained.

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He explained that they had to write the story "completely distinct, separate thing."

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"The Winchesters" has yet to be renewed for a second season.

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