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Charmed Reboot: season 1 Episode 1
Dec. 4th, 2018 01:32 amRating: 4.5 out of 5
Plot: “After the tragic death of Mel and Maggie’s mother, the sisters are shocked to discover they have an older sister; the three sisters begin to exhibit strange new abilities.”
The plot makes sense and flows well for the most part. There are parts that seem rushed and some parts that were ignored and left out but that could’ve been fixed by an extended airtime. The writing does a good job of answering questions while proposing enough unanswered questions to hook us for next week. I’m unsure how I feel about the change from premonitions to telepathy. I guess we’ll see as the series develops.
Positives: The show is really well written. The Bond between the sisters feel believable and genuine. The bonds between all the main characters feel authentic, for that matter. All characters feel fully developed, even the supporting characters. Also the political messages are weaved in effortlessly.
Negatives: Honestly, I have a lot less than I expected I would. The props and effects look a little too polished, especially the Book of Shadows. It looks way too new to be an generationally inherited tome. The orbing/teleporting effect (I don’t know what they’re calling it here) is not good. Hopefully that is improved. The scene where Harry kidnaps the sisters and lectures/mansplaines them about their powers is the only scene that felt forced.
References to the original (This section contains spoilers for the original series.): I really enjoyed the Paige-esque introduction to Macy. Though I am worried that if at some point one the the actresses chooses to leave then reuse of that storyline would be repetitive. I also enjoyed the reference to Melinda Warren in the Book of Shadows though I couldn’t read the passage. I hope this means that the original characters/series exists in the reboot. I also liked how they had to choose to embrace their powers. It reminds me of the Paige plotline from season 4. If anybody noticed any reference that I didn’t feel free to let me know.
Theories/What I’d Like To See: I believe it may be a possibility that Harry is actually the source. If not putting him as a mentor for the sisters feel off. Replacing him with an older female mentor would make more sense and align with the shows messages better.
Favorite Character This Episode: Maggie followed by Nico.
Favorite interaction/Quote: I loved the scene with the sisters sitting on the bed bonding.
That wraps up my review for 01x01. Please join me again for the next episode
Plot: “After the tragic death of Mel and Maggie’s mother, the sisters are shocked to discover they have an older sister; the three sisters begin to exhibit strange new abilities.”
The plot makes sense and flows well for the most part. There are parts that seem rushed and some parts that were ignored and left out but that could’ve been fixed by an extended airtime. The writing does a good job of answering questions while proposing enough unanswered questions to hook us for next week. I’m unsure how I feel about the change from premonitions to telepathy. I guess we’ll see as the series develops.
Positives: The show is really well written. The Bond between the sisters feel believable and genuine. The bonds between all the main characters feel authentic, for that matter. All characters feel fully developed, even the supporting characters. Also the political messages are weaved in effortlessly.
Negatives: Honestly, I have a lot less than I expected I would. The props and effects look a little too polished, especially the Book of Shadows. It looks way too new to be an generationally inherited tome. The orbing/teleporting effect (I don’t know what they’re calling it here) is not good. Hopefully that is improved. The scene where Harry kidnaps the sisters and lectures/mansplaines them about their powers is the only scene that felt forced.
References to the original (This section contains spoilers for the original series.): I really enjoyed the Paige-esque introduction to Macy. Though I am worried that if at some point one the the actresses chooses to leave then reuse of that storyline would be repetitive. I also enjoyed the reference to Melinda Warren in the Book of Shadows though I couldn’t read the passage. I hope this means that the original characters/series exists in the reboot. I also liked how they had to choose to embrace their powers. It reminds me of the Paige plotline from season 4. If anybody noticed any reference that I didn’t feel free to let me know.
Theories/What I’d Like To See: I believe it may be a possibility that Harry is actually the source. If not putting him as a mentor for the sisters feel off. Replacing him with an older female mentor would make more sense and align with the shows messages better.
Favorite Character This Episode: Maggie followed by Nico.
Favorite interaction/Quote: I loved the scene with the sisters sitting on the bed bonding.
That wraps up my review for 01x01. Please join me again for the next episode
