Hollywood Gets Mediumship Right at Times

What Hollywood Gets Right About Mediumship and the Metaphysical

At times, Hollywood often portrays mediums and the metaphysical with dramatic flair, prioritizing entertainment over accuracy. Yet, amid the exaggerated depictions, there are moments where film and television capture truths about connection, energy, and the unseen world. These glimpses can spark curiosity and provide insight into the real beauty and purpose of mediumship and metaphysical practices.

Let’s explore some of the rare instances where Hollywood gets it right.

The Importance of Focus and Connection: The Matrix

While The Matrix doesn’t explicitly reference mediumship, its themes of mental focus and connecting to a greater source are highly relatable. In the same way Neo learns to manipulate the construct by focusing his mind, mediums hone their abilities by quieting distractions and connecting to Source energy.

This depiction reminds us that spiritual work requires trust, discipline, and alignment—a valuable truth for anyone exploring their intuitive gifts.

Spirit’s Presence in Times of Crisis: Grey’s Anatomy

In one of Grey’s Anatomy’s most emotional story-lines, Meredith Grey contracts COVID-19 and falls into a coma. During this time, she finds herself on a symbolic beach, interacting with loved ones who have passed.

This portrayal of Spirit’s presence is strikingly accurate. Loved ones in Spirit often know what is happening in our lives and seek to comfort us. While Hollywood dramatizes the experience, the core message is true: our loved ones never truly leave us. They continue to guide and support us from the other side.

The Journey of Acceptance: The Sixth Sense

Although dramatized, The Sixth Sense touches on an important truth about connecting with Spirit: the initial fear and uncertainty. The boy’s journey from fear to understanding mirrors the real-life experience of many mediums learning to embrace their gifts.

This story highlights the importance of trust, self-acceptance, and the healing potential of Spirit communication—universal themes in mediumship.

Celebrating the Bonds of Love: Coco

Disney’s Coco is a beautiful example of how Hollywood gets Spirit right. The movie explores the idea that our loved ones remain connected to us, emphasizing the importance of remembering and honoring them. While it takes a more cultural approach, its central message—that love transcends death—is a profound truth mediums often share with their clients.

Exploring the Unseen World: The OA

The metaphysical themes in The OA delve into concepts like interconnected consciousness, alternate dimensions, and life beyond the physical. While not explicitly about mediumship, the show resonates with the idea that there’s more to existence than meets the eye.

The story follows Prairie Johnson, a young woman who resurfaces after being missing for seven years. When she returns, she calls herself “The OA” (short for Original Angel) and has gained mysterious abilities. What’s even more shocking is that Prairie was blind before her disappearance but returns with her sight restored.

The show is deeply metaphysical, weaving together elements of near-death experiences (NDEs), alternate dimensions, and the power of belief. Prairie recounts her experiences to a group of individuals, sharing how she traveled to other dimensions through NDEs and uncovered profound truths about existence.

Themes Hollywood Gets Right

While accurate depictions of mediumship and metaphysical themes are rare, Hollywood occasionally captures universal truths that resonate with those who work in the metaphysical:

• Loved Ones Never Truly Leave Us: Movies like Coco and Grey’s Anatomy emphasize the enduring bond between the living and the departed.
• Healing and Connection: Spirit communication focuses on love, closure, and guidance, as seen in The Sixth Sense.
• Trust and Discipline: The importance of mental focus and trusting oneself, as depicted in The Matrix, is foundational to spiritual work.
• Honoring the Sacred: Films like Coco celebrate traditions that honor the dead, reflecting the respect mediums hold for Spirit.

Final Thoughts

At times, Hollywood’s portrayals of mediumship and the metaphysical may often miss the mark, but when they do get it right, the results are deeply moving. By focusing on themes of love, connection, and trust, these rare moments remind us of the beauty and sacredness of Spirit communication.

What examples of Hollywood getting it right resonate with you? I’d love to hear your thoughts in the comments below.