In an almost certain addition to the Supernatural lore, fans eagerly anticipated the Wayward Sisters spin-off. However, the turn of events didn’t align with the hopes of the audience as planned. The concept was initially unveiled in June 2017, promising a narrative centered around Sheriff Jody Mills, portrayed by Kim Rhodes, mentoring a band of young women who had each suffered the loss of their families due to supernatural occurrences.
As a devoted film enthusiast, I’d say that while Supernatural primarily revolved around the extraordinary brotherhood of Sam and Dean Winchester, Wayward Sisters took a unique turn by focusing on a tightly-knit sisterhood of extraordinary women united in their quest to battle supernatural threats and persevere against all odds.
The show was created by longtime creative minds behind Supernatural, including Andrew Dabb, Robert Berens, Robert Singer, and Phil Sgriccia. During Season 13 of Supernatural, a pilot episode that could potentially lead to a spin-off was introduced, giving fans an early glimpse. Regrettably, in May 2018, The CW opted against proceeding with the planned spin-off.
On May 11, 2018, writer Robert Berens announced a sad piece of news, and Andrew Dabb echoed his sentiments online. Dabb wrote, “It’s truly disheartening to share this, but The CW decided not to proceed with Wayward Sisters.” He further added, “We adore these characters, and have worked tirelessly for nearly two years to bring this series to life… but some battles, unfortunately, cannot be won.” Dabb also expressed gratitude towards the fans and everyone involved, assuring them that “these characters will continue to thrive.
Enthusiasts were disheartened. A mere few days after, a collective named Wayward Daughters initiated a social media movement to attempt to preserve the series. They encouraged others to overwhelm The CW, Netflix, and other platforms with messages of encouragement on the night of the Supernatural Season 13 finale, hoping that someone might intervene and offer the show a fresh opportunity.
As a movie reviewer, I must confess, The CW made an interesting decision. Their network president, Mark Pedowitz, shared that while they appreciated the cast and the show’s concept, creatively, it wasn’t quite hitting the mark for them. He put it eloquently, “We had some fantastic material this season.” Yet, he expressed a stronger creative alignment with Legacies. However, he didn’t close the door entirely, hoping that the talented actresses would grace our screens as guests on Supernatural in the future.
In a chat with TV Insider in 2025, I reminisced about the project I was once so passionate about. Alas, the reality is that the chances of the show coming to life now are quite slim. However, I fondly recall that the pilot script was exceptionally well-crafted and there were numerous untold stories waiting to be explored.
Dabb explained that the intention was to return “Supernatural” to its roots by concentrating on supernatural creatures rather than angels and demons, which were more in line with Sam and Dean’s experiences. Additionally, he noted that they had initially intended to delve into alternate realities, but found that these concepts had been frequently used in other series.
In a different phrasing, the statement could be:
“In addition to what was not as prevalent on Supernatural, there was a unique aspect in this new series – the development of a team dynamic, which I found quite appealing and something fresh we were exploring. We also intended to delve into alternate realities, but at that time they had been used quite frequently. Frankly, I was growing tired of seeing them. However, these alternate realities were still novel enough to spark our curiosity – “That’s interesting, we could create something with this.” Eventually, in the final season of Supernatural, God (portrayed by Rob Benedict) destroyed all the alternate realities because I felt that we had already explored them sufficiently.
Ultimately, “Wayward Sisters” failed to get a series greenlight, yet its impact was undeniable among the actors, creators, and enthusiasts alike.
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