the supernatural
noun
: things that cannot be explained by science and seem to involve ghosts, spirits, magic, etc.
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Brendon, best known for his role as Xander Harris on the supernatural drama, died on March 20 at age 54.
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Edward Segarra, USA Today, 26 Mar. 2026
Overall, her performances largely occurred within the supernatural and sci-fi space, most exemplified by her recurring role on The CW’s Supernatural as Karen Singer, the wife of main character Bobby Singer (Jim Beaver), an old friend of the Winchesters.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 22 Mar. 2026
Starring Bosco Wong and Karena Ng, the story revisits the supernatural world of vampire hunters and immortal beings living among humans, blending romance, action and exorcism mythology.
—Faye Bradley, Variety, 18 Mar. 2026
Majors was previously attached to the supernatural revenge thriller Merciless from Martin Villeneuve, the younger brother of Dune filmmaker Denis Villeneuve; however, no further updates have followed the initial summer 2024 casting news.
—Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 26 Feb. 2026
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Edward Segarra, USA Today, 26 Mar. 2026
Overall, her performances largely occurred within the supernatural and sci-fi space, most exemplified by her recurring role on The CW’s Supernatural as Karen Singer, the wife of main character Bobby Singer (Jim Beaver), an old friend of the Winchesters.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 22 Mar. 2026
Starring Bosco Wong and Karena Ng, the story revisits the supernatural world of vampire hunters and immortal beings living among humans, blending romance, action and exorcism mythology.
—Faye Bradley, Variety, 18 Mar. 2026
Majors was previously attached to the supernatural revenge thriller Merciless from Martin Villeneuve, the younger brother of Dune filmmaker Denis Villeneuve; however, no further updates have followed the initial summer 2024 casting news.
—Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 26 Feb. 2026
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“The supernatural.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20supernatural. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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