In the TV series Supernatural, when we were first introduced to prophets, we learned they're always protected by an archangel. These serve to keep the prophet safe from harm. However, in Season 7, when we were introduced to Kevin Tran, he seems to not have an archangel protecting him. Some non-archangels show up to take Kevin to the desert to fulfill his destiny, but we never see his archangel. Those non-archangels meet their demise, but when we next hear from Kevin, he's been fleeing from demons. This indicates that he's still not protected by an archangel.
Why didn't he get an archangel protecting him?
Answer
In Supernatural, there were only ever four archangels named. They are, in order of power (roughly):
- Michael
- Lucifer
- Gabriel
- Raphael
The first two are locked in the Cage. Gabriel was (apparently) killed by Lucifer at the end of season 5. And Raphael was smote by Super-Castiel.
We know of no other archangels, and in season 7 it is hinted that none are left. Normal angels step in to protect Kevin Tran.
If the writers wanted to introduce new archangels, it wouldn't contradict Abrahamic mythology. Depending on which you want to read about, there may be as many as 3 or 4 dozen.
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