When does Charlie die in Supernatural? Details explored.

Over fifteen seasons of Supernatural, the fantasy-horror series, many characters came and left, but few left an impact like Charlie Bradbury. The show aired from 2005 to 2020, following brothers Sam and Dean Winchester as they battled monsters and demons and everything in between.

Played by Felicia Day, Charlie was a popular character, known for her technological skills, humor, and strong personality. Unfortunately, her life ended in season 10, when she was murdered by Eldon Styne.

Charlie's journey in Supernatural and how she died

Charlie Bradbury, originally named Celeste Middleton, was born in 1985. She was introduced in season 7 of the show as an IT expert working at Richard Roman Enterprises. Unaware at first, Charlie eventually discovered that her boss, Dick Roman, was a Leviathan, a dangerous creature in the Supernatural world.

Once she learned the truth, she joined forces with Sam and Dean. Her intelligence and loyalty made her a valuable ally. The Leviathans were unable to replicate a part of her personality, which Dick Roman called a

“spark,”

and this unusual trait saved her life.

After leaving her corporate job, Charlie immersed herself in LARPing (Live Action Role Playing), where she became known as the Queen of Moons. During this time, she crossed paths with Sam and Dean again. She also ventured into Oz with Dorothy Baum but returned after her darker half, filled with pain and anger, emerged seeking revenge for her parents.

Charlie was a self-proclaimed nerd who adored fantasy and sci-fi. She was passionate about series like Harry Potter, The Lord of the Rings, and Star Wars. Open about her sexuality, she openly admitted to being a queer woman who was attracted only to women and shared a unique bond with the Winchester brothers. Dean affectionately called her

"the little sister I never wanted,"

while Charlie treated the brothers as her family.

Charlie passed away in season 19, episode 21, Dark Dynasty. As she cracked Nadia's Codex, Eldon Styne tracked her down and demanded the Book of the Damned. Frightened, Charlie locked herself in the motel bathroom and uploaded her research to Sam before destroying her Surface tablet so the information couldn’t be stolen.

While on the phone with Sam and Dean, Charlie tells them,

“I can’t do that, Dean,''

refusing to give up her findings even when Eldon breaks in. After sending the email, she smashes her device. Eldon then enters the bathroom and demands the information. Charlie, armed with a knife, bravely stands her ground.

Though she fought back, Eldon overpowered her and stabbed her repeatedly. He left her lifeless body in the bathtub. Her sacrifice, however, was not in vain. Her email allowed Sam and Dean to continue the fight, and Dean later avenged her by taking down the Styne Family.

Later in the series, another version of Charlie from the Apocalypse World crossed over into the main world, keeping a version of her alive in the Supernatural universe. But her presence is still missed dearly.

Supernatural is streaming on Prime Video.

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