Feb 16 2010 07:20 PM ET

'Supernatural' exclusive: Eric Kripke stepping down as showrunner

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Aw, hell. I had a bad feeling Supernatural‘s early season 6 renewal came with an asterisk. Read the full post.

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  • meimi132
    Tue 02/16/10 7:47 PM

    I’m staying optimistic. But so many people I know are getting all negative about s6, and now the news of Kripke having less involvement. I’m still remaining happy that its got a s6. I can’t wait!! Its like I can’t wait for S5 of Dr Who with Steven Moffat. Cos Moffat is EPIC.

    People need to give it a chance. We know barely anything bout the new series. And already theres talk of abandonment…

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  • Chris
    Tue 02/16/10 7:48 PM

    I’m going to hang in there because I love the show. Yes, it’s scary but I have faith. I guess this is free will, right?

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  • Pam
    Tue 02/16/10 7:52 PM

    Ben Edlund would have been a better choice, especially since he’s the show’s best writer. But I’m hoping this means that Ben will receive some kind of promotion as well since Sera has been promoted, and she definitely needs someone like Ben to keep her balanced out.

    But if Kripke is still going to be in a hands-on position, that’s hopeful.

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  • meissara
    Tue 02/16/10 7:52 PM

    It’s sad to see Eric stepping down as showrunner and I understand that people are concerned about Supernatural compromising its integrity but I think everybody needs to chill out. Let’s be happy and celebrate the renewal. The renewal is good news guys, so stop treating it like it’s the end of the world. We’re all here for the same reason: because we love the show. Let’s be happy for Sera (because she rocks!) and let’s be happy for Supernatural because, ultimately, we’re all fans.

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  • nick
    Tue 02/16/10 7:54 PM

    I gotta have faith in Supernatural that it wont go back after season 5. Mabye i just dont want it to end yet and i know its tough to top the apocalypse but i still believe it will be awesome

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  • Kyle
    Tue 02/16/10 7:55 PM

    I have faith in all the writers of this show that they know what they’re doing. This show is great, and I truly believe it will continue to be great!

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  • Susana
    Tue 02/16/10 7:57 PM

    I’m a little sad, but Sera is awesome and he’s still going to be involved, so that’s good! This day has been like a rollercoaster : )

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  • sammich
    Tue 02/16/10 7:59 PM

    I’ve liked most of the episodes Sera has written and news of a sixth season was cause for celebration for me, but this news leaves me on the fence. I stuck with Buffy after season five and was sorely disappointed with most of seasons six and seven. I’m hoping that this will be a different case. As long as Kripke and Singer are still involved, I’ll have faith.

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  • Madison Stark
    Tue 02/16/10 8:08 PM

    I gives Buffy and X-Files and examples of series who changed the story arc?? as i remember, both shows became tv crap after doing that and when they ended they were a mere depressing shadow of what they used to be.

    hurray for taking supernatural down the same road…

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  • christina
    Tue 02/16/10 8:14 PM

    I really hope this works out in the end.

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  • johnnynogood
    Tue 02/16/10 8:16 PM

    they are fighting the devil in this season….this should be their final fight…end on a good note and not on some smallville-like tactic.

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  • janitza
    Tue 02/16/10 8:22 PM

    im nervous as to how season 6 will play out im happy there is another season but it should’ve ended on a high note and should’ve gone out with a big bang but if kripe is still around then let give s6 a chance but it better be good or im going to be sad

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  • Rose
    Tue 02/16/10 8:24 PM

    Yup as long as Kripke will still have involvement in the show I’ll be there. I’d be afraid if he completely left the show. As long as he’s around I don’t think there will be any sort of bias…

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  • Angela
    Tue 02/16/10 8:25 PM

    I’m not buying this until I see an official statement from Kripke, especially since I read something saying he was staying on board just a couple hours ago.

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  • Enough
    Tue 02/16/10 8:33 PM

    I don’t see why everyone is saying this show will die now. *headdesk* he isn’t leaving the show all together, and will work with Sera. <—- I have to wonder if anyone read that part or just went into panic mode. LMAO

    However; I am with Angela I read elsewhere a few hours ago, that Eric was staying on board. So which is it?

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