In the show’s final hourits 327th episode in totalDean Winchester died.

And so did Sam.

Let’s back up: When a standard vampire hunt went wrong, Dean was impaled on a nail.

As a result, he died in his brother’s arms.

The final shot of the series saw the brothers, together, happy.

So what did show creatorEric Kripkethink of the ending?

First, let’s remember where Kripke’s story ended.

I didn’t know it was going to go 15 years.

I was completely open-minded to what the gang was cooking up."

So how did he feel about the final pitch?

So I went back and I was like, ‘Guys I think it’s the right one.’

“I will say this,” continues Kripke.