Eric Kripke learned from Supernatural and strategically avoided the same pitfalls for The Boys.

Eric Kripke's groundbreaking Amazon Prime series The Boys has captivated audiences with its darkly satirical take on the superhero genre. And perhaps much of its global success can be attributed to the showrunners' thoughtful vision and steadfast determination to create a finite, five-season narrative arc.

Beyond the shocking plot twists surrounding the seven, and razor-sharp commentary, when it came to The Boys, Eric Kripke seemingly saved the show from descending into the same black hole as Supernatural. Given how Jensen Ackle's series became a fifteen-season behemoth, Kripke didn't want The Boys to be milked and exploited in the same way.

When a movie or show tends to witness huge success, producers often tend to milk it and capitalize on its performance. This often leads to sequels and reboots for films, while series witness a longer series or spin-offs. Something similar happened with Eric Kripke's 2005 drama Supernatural. Originally intended as a five-season series, Jensen Ackles' show ended up running for 15 seasons.