Supernatural: Jensen Ackles, Jared Padalecki on what makes a good season

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Supernatural: Jensen Ackles, Jared Padalecki on what makes a good season

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In its 13th season, Supernatural still manages to deliver new twists — alternate worlds are a thing! — and keep things fun. (Did we mention the upcoming Scooby-Doo crossover?) That’s precisely why the fantasy drama has earned the No. 1 spot on EW’s Must List.

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With that in mind, EW hopped on the phone with series stars Jared Padalecki and Jensen Ackles to talk about what makes a good season of Supernatural.

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