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Supernaturalis one of the most popular fantasy shows of all time, having aired for fifteen seasons. A part of the reason for the show’s longevity was its ability to reinvent and embrace the bizarre nature of its basic premise, allowing it to explore concepts unheard of by other shows. However, one episode took things so far that actor Jared Padalecki couldn’t wrap his head around it.
During an interview, Padalecki spoke about the season six episode where he and co-star Jensen Ackles play a fictionalized version of themselves. However, there is an added twist to the actors playing themselves, which makes the episode even more bizarre and outlandish. Here is what Padalecki had to say about theSupernaturalepisode he found hard to digest.
Jared Padalecki Revealed What He Thinks Is the Most BizarreSupernaturalEpisode
ActorJared Padaleckiplayed the role of Sam Winchester in all fifteen seasons of the fantasy drama seriesSupernatural. The series was initially intended to run for only five seasons but expanded after original showrunner Eric Kripke handed over the reins.
Over the years,Supernaturalhas featured episodes centered on some bizarre premises, including a crossover withScooby Doo, a musical trip down memory lane, and an episode entirely focusing on the iconic Impala. However, in an interview withPop Sugar, Padalecki revealed the episode that was too bizarre to wrap his head around.
I have played Jared Padalecki on Supernatural; it’s just so bizarre. There was one scene where it’s Jensen and Jared playing Sam and Dean playing Jensen and Jared playing Sam and Dean.
Padalecki made the above statement, referencing the fifteenth episode of season 6, titledThe French Mistake. The episode in question sees Sam and Dean transported to an alternate reality where nothing supernatural exists.
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Instead, the two are actors named “Jared Padalecki” and “Jensen Ackles,” whoplay characters Sam and Dean Winchesterin a television series. Despite its outlandish premise, the episode is one of the more beloved ones, especially from the post-Kripke era as it is known for its meta nature and inside jokes.
The French MistakeIs One of Creator Eric Kripke’s FavoriteSupernaturalEpisodes
The season 6 episode gained plenty of notoriety formaking allusions to the real life of its lead stars, which expanded the world ofSupernaturalbeyond one singular reality. It is also among the most beloved episodes of series creatorEric Kripke.
During an interview withEntertainment Weekly, Kripke revealed his affection forThe French Mistake. He said the following, explaining why he loved the episode.
When I sit down and want to walk down memory lane and pull up episodes of Supernatural, those are the ones I pull up, and I still laugh at them.
Given the episode’s outlandish nature, it is easy to see why Kripke findsThe French Mistakefunny. Padalecki and Misha Collins have also called it their favorite episode.
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Moreover, the episode also features a fictionalized version of Kripke, who is unceremoniously killed off, which makes it even funnier given the meta nature of its plot. Ultimately,The French Mistakemight not be the show’s best episode, but it is nonetheless extremely memorable.
Supernaturalis streaming on Netflix.
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With a keen interest in comic book movies and blockbuster franchises, Pratik usually covers news and updates on the DCU, MCU, Star Wars, and more.A die-hard fan of George Lucas and Steven Spielberg, Pratik spends most of his time exploring different storytelling mediums that invoke a sense of wonder and adventure. Other filmmakers whose works have deeply influenced him include Alfred Hitchcock, James Gunn, and Guillermo del Toro.
