Although Supernatural's ending was divisive among long-time fans, and this makes a potential Supernatural season 16 all the more necessary.
Of course, the journey to Supernatural season 16 isn't an easy one. While many viewers would love to see a new season erase the series finale in favor of a better ending, others argue that Supernatural had already lost its magic long before the final episode, and bringing it back won't change that. Furthermore, bringing back Sam and Dean isn't very easy considering how the show ended: with Dean dead of a random vampire attack and Sam moving on with a new family. In this way, Supernatural needs a unique twist if it wants to return.
Theory: Supernatural Season 16 Begins With Dean Jr. Traveling Back In Time
How Dean Jr. Solves Supernatural's Finale Problem
One way Supernatural can return is by using Sam's son, Dean. A potential story for Supernatural season 16 could be Dean Jr. following in his father's footsteps and becoming a hunter. One day, he runs into a villain that he can't possibly defeat by himself, leading him to travel back in time to get the help of Sam and Dean. Together, the three of them fight back against this enemy in order to save the world. The story doesn't have to follow each of those steps exactly, but Dean Jr. time traveling would definitely fix Supernatural's original ending.
By sealing Sam and Dean's fates, the show made it incredibly difficult to return to its original state of the Winchesters fighting new creatures every week.
The main thing that Dean Jr. could do for Supernatural is bring back Sam and Dean. Really, this is the biggest problem that Supernatural season 16 has. By sealing Sam and Dean's fates, the show made it incredibly difficult to return to its original state of the Winchesters fighting new creatures every week. However, because Dean Jr. is directly connected to Sam, this gives him the opportunity to access all the knowledge Sam has. Ultimately, this gives Supernatural a direct line to the magic it established in past seasons, including time travel or parallel universes.
Sam, Dean & Dean Jr. Would Make A Great Team For Supernatural Season 16
Dean Jr. Has The Potential To Be Really Interesting
Another benefit of Dean Jr. kicking off Supernatural season 16 is that he could Sam and Dean's team. Over the course of Supernatural, the Winchesters formed bonds with a number of characters who came from different backgrounds and had varying skills. Unfortunately, almost all of them died before the show's end. If Dean Jr. does end up being a hunter, he could be a great addition to Sam and Dean's team because he could protect himself and act as an interesting buffer to the brothers, who are known for their constant disagreements.
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Dean Jr. is also interesting beyond what he can do for Sam and Dean. As a character, he can add a new perspective to Supernatural that might have been missing in later seasons. He can give the show a younger feel that the Winchesters lacked after 15 seasons. Plus, he can embody the strengths of both Sam and Dean. For example, Dean Jr. could have Sam's kindness while also having Dean's strong instincts and willpower. Overall, Dean Jr. may be exactly what Supernatural needs to feel fresh and exciting again.
Dean Jr. Needing Sam & Dean's Help Would Establish Supernatural Season 16's Villain As A Major Threat
Supernatural Should Go Back To Its Old Villain Formula
One final positive of the Dean Jr. plotline is that it would immediately establish this new villain as a major threat. Presumably, Dean Jr. would have to be really out of his depth to merit traveling back in time. In this way, whatever enemy he needs help with would instantly have a reputation for being particularly hard to kill. This raises the stakes of Supernatural season 16 from the get-go, and could keep audiences invested throughout the new season.
This new monster is also imperative because Supernatural's final season saw Sam and Dean facing off against God himself. Arguably, there is no villain stronger than that. Therefore, Supernatural season 16 will have to introduce an enemy that is just as concerning as God, or has some kind of personal connection to the Winchesters that makes them important. The latter option is especially interesting because it would hark back to Supernatural's earlier seasons. All in all, it is possible for Supernatural to return with the right plot devices.
Supernatural
- Release Date
- 2005 - 2020-00-00
- Network
- The CW
- Showrunner
- Eric Kripke
WHERE TO WATCH
- Directors
- Philip Sgriccia, John F. Showalter, Robert Singer
- Writers
- Eric Kripke, Andrew Dabb, Robert Berens
- Franchise(s)
- Supernatural
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