Hunters, demons, and angels alike, make sure you squeeze in one last binge—or two—of the CW’s Supernatural before it departs Netflix on December 18. It truly is a sad day for an iconic series, which has certainly remained one of my most-rewatched shows on the platform throughout the years.
Supernatural has been a cornerstone for Netflix since, well, forever. Added to the streaming service in 2012, it remained a steady presence. Once all 15 seasons were available in 2020, it quickly rose to the top and stayed there. Unfortunately, due to licensing changes, it looks like this fan-favorite will have to find a new home.
A change like this highlights just how ephemeral the streaming landscape really is. It seemed like Supernatural would always be on Netflix, just like Breaking Bad. In fact, Netflix Engagement Reports suggested that Supernatural picked up 64.7 million views from 2023 through mid-2025—and that is only within the United States.
However, it’s likely that another streaming service will pick up the show. The timeline just depends on who, and if it really is possible. This shift could also benefit the music in season 1, which had to be altered on Netflix due to licensing issues. If the original music is restored, rewatching it could be even more enjoyable—it just isn’t the same without the “Bad Moon Rising” needle drop.
Supernatural, which premiered in 2005 and originally aired on The WB before transitioning to The CW, follows brothers Dean and Sam Winchester (Jensen Ackles and Jared Padalecki) on their journeys across the country fighting the paranormal.
