supernatural drama

Meaning

A genre of television or film that combines dramatic storylines with elements of the supernatural, such as ghosts, vampires, magic, or the paranormal. It focuses on character relationships and plot development while incorporating fantasy or horror elements.

Examples

• If you like shows about vampires and family secrets, you will love this new supernatural drama.

  If you like shows about vampires and family secrets, you will love this new supernatural drama.

• She usually prefers realistic shows, but she is completely hooked on that supernatural drama.

  She usually prefers realistic shows, but she is completely hooked on that supernatural drama.

• The network is looking to produce a supernatural drama set in a spooky New England town.

  The network is looking to produce a supernatural drama set in a spooky New England town.

• I find that supernatural dramas are great because they combine emotional character arcs with cool fantasy elements.

  I find that supernatural dramas are great because they combine emotional character arcs with cool fantasy elements.

• Many popular teen shows in the 2010s fell into the category of supernatural drama.

  Many popular teen shows in the 2010s fell into the category of supernatural drama.

Common Mistakes

• ✗ I love watching supernaturalic dramas.

  ✓ I love watching supernatural dramas.

  'Supernaturalic' is not a word. The correct adjective form is 'supernatural'.

• ✗ That show is a high-quality supernatural theater.

  ✓ That show is a high-quality supernatural drama.

  'Theater' refers to the physical venue or the art of stage plays, whereas 'drama' is the correct term for a serious TV show or film genre.

Related Expressions

Practice

• Stranger Things is a great example of a ___ that blends 80s nostalgia with monsters.

  💡 A genre with paranormal or magical elements.

  Show answer

  supernatural drama

• I am not really into ghosts or magic, so I don't usually watch a ___.

  💡 Think of a drama involving elements beyond scientific explanation.

  Show answer

  supernatural drama