I had a bad feelingSupernaturals early season 6 renewal came with an asterisk.

Eric and Bob will be working very closely with Sera, says the source.

They are not abandoning the show.

Supernatural

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Kripke has long said that he envisionedSupernaturalas a five-season show.

But in an interview last August, he clarified that stance.

Im looking at this season as the [last] chapter in this particularstory,he told me.

That doesnt mean there cant be anewstory.Buffydid it.The X-Filesdid it.

You close a chapter on a big mythology storyline and then you begin a new one.

Asked whether he would be involved in a possible sixth season, Kripke hedged, I dont know.

Im going to cross that bridge when I get to it.

Kripke is said to be finalizing a new deal with Warner Bros. that will feature a big development component.

In other words, his diminished role onSupernaturalwill free him up to create another awesome show.

Its all about the silver lining, kids!

Cmon, work with me here!

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