Follow us on Google News
Get the latest updates directly in your Google News feed
Eric Kripke has been pretty vocal about his admiration forThe X-Files, as the showrunner once confessed to being obsessed with the sci-fi show during its peak years on TV. His love for the renowned TV show would later contribute to his breakout hit,Supernatural, which proved to be one of the most beloved and longest-running CW shows of all time.
WhileThe X-FilesandSupernaturalwere noticeably different, as the latter leaned more towards the fantasy bit in contrast to the former’s more scientific approach, Kripke did confess to being heavily inspired by it.
Eric Kripke preferredThe X-Files‘ structure forSupernatural
Despite being vastly different in their mythologies, it’s not hard to see thesimilarities between the two hit shows, especially in their structure. Although shows likeHeroesandLostheavily emphasized the mythology aspect, this wasn’t exactly upEric Kripke‘s alley, as the showrunner confessed (viaThe Futon Critic),“My own taste isn’t to have endless mythology”.
Eric Kripke “Never expected in a million years” 1 Ultra-Socialite, Who Was in Her Height of Fame Back Then, Would Join Supernatural
Instead,The Boysshowrunner preferred taking a page from the early seasons ofThe X-Files, which didn’t exactly rely on an overarching mythology that spanned several seasons. This meant that viewers were free to join in at any time, which Kripke personally preferred.
So I was much more a fan of the early ‘X-Files’ structure… early ‘X-Files’ which is mostly standalones interspersed within the mythology which I think is probably more our structure. And that just kind of works for me. We don’t want viewers to feel like they’re out of the loop. We want them to feel like they can join the party at any time. Not that those shows aren’t great shows. It’s just personal taste.
Given the show’s longevity and success, it’s safe to say that Kripke’s decision to follow inThe X-Files‘ footsteps was the optimal way to go.
Eric Kripke lacked self-esteem during his initial years onSupernatural
Even though Kripke’s approach toSupernaturalproved to be pretty successful, the showrunner wasn’t initially confident that his original five-year plan would ever come to fruition. Given his struggle with self-esteem issues at the time, when the discussions regarding a sixth season started emerging, Kripke was reasonably bewildered (viaIGN).
Because I have low self-esteem, I never dreamt the show would go five years. And so I had a five year plan, and now I’m here in the fifth season and it’s doing well and I’m like the girl with glasses in the teen comedy. Everyone wants to go into a sixth season and I was a little bewildered by it. I think that’s why earlier I was so adamant about saying, ‘It’s five seasons!’, was because I never thought we’d go this distance.
Eric Kripke: The “Single Biggest Change” in Original Supernatural Script Is Why Jeffrey Dean Morgan’s John Winchester Survived Season 1
Although Kripke didn’t return for the sixth season, he did succeed in concluding his run on the show on a high note.
Supernaturalis available to stream on Max.
Santanu Roy
Senior Writer
Articles Published :2539
Santanu Roy is a Senior Entertainment Writer at FandomWire, majorly focusing on movies, with over 2,000 articles under his belt. He has been pursuing a degree in Animation and possesses a deep love for the medium of animation. Having spent the better part of the last two years pumping out articles for FW, Santanu excels at covering movie analysis and news surrounding Pixar, DCU, DreamWorks, and Batman’s cinematic legacy.With psychological thrillers and intimate slice-of-life dramas ranking among his favorite genres, Santanu is a big admirer of Luca Guadagnino, Shane Black, Park Chan-wook, and Brad Bird.
More from Santanu Roy
Good Boy First Trailer: Will The Dog Survive in The Scariest Horror Movie of 2025?
Sydney Sweeney’s Great Jeans Can’t Save Americana From Weapons Box-Office Onslaught: Full Report
After “Kal-El, No!”, Gal Gadot Claims Snow White Failed Because of Her Israeli Roots
Recommended
Gen V Season 2: Total Episodes and Finale Date Revealed
We Were Liars Season 1 Ending Explained: Who Does Cadence Accidentally Kill?
Seth Rogen Had to Apologize for Comparing Clint Eastwood’s Biggest Movie to Inglourious Basterds
New ‘Harry Potter’ BTS Image Reveals Nick Frost’s Shockingly Perfect Look as Hagrid
Upload Season 4: How Many Episodes Will the Final Season Have?
Japan’s 10 Most-Watched Anime of 2025: Naruto Not Even in Top 5
Eric Kripke
