One of the most charismatic and memorable characters in the Supernatural series is the King of Hell Crowley. That's why his one and only death was a blow to viewers. No, he didn't come back, didn't resurrect, and didn't even appear in episodes. Now we'll tell you when and why it happened.
How did Crowley die in the Supernatural series?
Crowley, brilliantly played by Mark Sheppard, left Supernatural for good in the season 12 finale. His last scene took place in All Along the Watchtower, the 23rd episode of the season.
This moment came as a shock to many fans: the King of Hell, a master of intrigue and deals, decided to sacrifice himself for the Winchesters. For their plan to create a rift between worlds to work, a voluntary sacrifice was required. Crowley, who always acted in his own interests, unexpectedly makes this decision. He slits his own throat, realizing that his time in the game is over.
Why did Crowley die?
The plot twist seems abrupt, but it's actually a logical conclusion to the character's journey. Over the course of many seasons, Crowley went from being a simple crossroads demon to the King of Hell and even became a temporary ally of the Winchesters. However, his position was becoming increasingly precarious.
Was Crowley supposed to return?
Supernatural fans never lost hope of seeing Crowley again. Unlike many characters who returned even after death, the King of Hell disappeared completely.
There were no official statements about his return, but rumors circulated. In season 13, Rowena could have brought Crowley back, but this did not happen. And in season 15, there were hints that the showrunners wanted to reintroduce him into the plot, but in the end, a new character appeared, only slightly reminiscent of the former King of Hell.
Why didn't Mark Sheppard return?
Mark Sheppard has been vocal about his disappointment with the way the writers handled his character. He says the producers simply decided to get rid of Crowley without telling him in advance.
"It was the slowest death of a character I've ever heard of. Crowley was a genius, the smartest character on the show. But look at what he's become... The dumbest!" - this is how the actor himself commented on the departure of his character.
Sheppard was unhappy with how Crowley was turned into Lucifer's puppet. In the last episodes, the King of Hell no longer looked like the cunning strategist that viewers loved.
Crowley's return could have been a great move, but Mark Sheppard remained true to his position and did not return to the project, which he parted with against his will.
