We all came to understand what the guys wanted to do,  Pedowitz said, explaining that Ackles and Padalecki wanted to go out while the show was still relevant.  Additionally, Pedowitz cited spending time with their families and seeing what else was out in the world  as the guys' reasons for ending the show.

But his No. 1 fan remains his wife, actress Danneel Ackles. Jensen and Danneel, who is best known for her role on One Tree Hill, wed in 2010 and went on to welcome three children together.