Overview

• Kripke admits he’s in a “fair amount of terror” over delivering a satisfying conclusion after noting the scarcity of acclaimed TV finales.
• Filming for the fifth season is underway with a 2026 release expected, though Prime Video has not confirmed a date.
• He prioritizes emotional character arcs over spectacle, insisting that every plot twist serve as a metaphor for internal journeys.
• He has followed Breaking Bad’s example by keeping a running board of loose ends to ensure payoffs in each character’s story.
• The final season will grant writers freedom to resolve long-standing conflicts through permanent character deaths.