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charmed_autistic) wrote2018-12-13 10:18 pm
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Charmed Reboot Season 1 Episode 3
Rating: 5 out of 5
Plot: “When Macy learns of a mysterious death in her lab, she informs her sisters, and together they devise a plan to flush out the demon; Maggie volunteers to throw a Halloween party at her house.”
The plot moved relatively smooth. Better than the previous episodes. Though the training sequence at the beginning felt off. The plot points are played really well though at times predictable. It had strong development and didn’t feel as forced as the second episode.
Positives: It seems to be developing it’s mythology well. Mel’s much needed self reflection and character development finally began this episode. We finally don’t have to see that “meninist” freak Cam again because he’s dead at last. Also, we finally get to learn some backstory on Macy, Mel and Harry. I also like how personal gain having negative backlash is set up really early in the series. Well instead of Jane the Virgin we now have Macy the Virgin. Is Macy going to have to go the same stuff Jane has? Harry is actually tolerable this episode. I’m still not a fan but I no longer want to smack my tv screen when he’s on it. So that’s a positive. Right?
Negatives: I’ll start this off with the same complaint I had last week. Not enough magic and too much science. If this were a show based on three sisters who were scientists it wouldn’t be a big deal. However, it’s supposed to be about magic so the science should take a back seat. It’s okay to include scientific solutions every now and then but not all the time. Next the introduction of Parker. Just like Parker from BtVS, he’s set up as a player. Why are characters named Parker always written as sleazy. So far I’ve only seen two exceptions. One is Spiderman and the other is a toddler. This whole impressing the sorrority sisters being Maggie’s only incentive in every episode has gotten real old real fast. Also, how Did Galvin guess who Macy was dressed as? Nothing about her outfit screamed Persephone. It could have easily been Hecate, Hera, Artemis, Demeter, etc. It was fairly generic with nothing identifiable about it. And it’s not like he could guess because he knows Macy so well. That coustume was Maggie’s idea.
References to the original (This section contains spoilers for the original series.): I really like how we have a sister who loves baking in both Piper and Macy. Also like Piper, Maggie is insisting on leading a “normal life.” It got annoying with Piper and is getting that way with Maggie. Hopefully she abandons that after awhile.
Theories/What I’d Like To See: Well, it’s already known we will see at least one Elder next week. It will be interesting to see this show’s interpretation of them. It will be nice to see the sisters in some more situations where knowing right from wrong is a little more grey then strictly black and white. I’d also like to see Mel working. We’ve seen Macy and Maggie at work but not Mel. Passing out cookies doesn’t count.
Favorite Character This Episode: It’s a tie between Macy and Mel. I honestly can’t decide between the two of them. Their scenes together were exceptionally well written.
Favorite Quote/Interaction: Macy and Mel in the kitchen:
Macy: Sugar?
Mel: No. I take it black.
Macy: Sugar!
Mel: Shouting won’t make me want it any more.
Tidbits: This is a new section I’m adding this week. It’s for anything I want to say that doesn’t fit neatly in any of the above sections. While I enjoy the character of Galvin, I absolutely hate the ableist actor who plays him. Hopefully the character will get killed off or recasted for season 2, if we get one. Honestly, I’m not big on fashion but Mel’s suit with the suspenders is an iconic look, which I’m living for.
Please join me again for next week’s episode.
Plot: “When Macy learns of a mysterious death in her lab, she informs her sisters, and together they devise a plan to flush out the demon; Maggie volunteers to throw a Halloween party at her house.”
The plot moved relatively smooth. Better than the previous episodes. Though the training sequence at the beginning felt off. The plot points are played really well though at times predictable. It had strong development and didn’t feel as forced as the second episode.
Positives: It seems to be developing it’s mythology well. Mel’s much needed self reflection and character development finally began this episode. We finally don’t have to see that “meninist” freak Cam again because he’s dead at last. Also, we finally get to learn some backstory on Macy, Mel and Harry. I also like how personal gain having negative backlash is set up really early in the series. Well instead of Jane the Virgin we now have Macy the Virgin. Is Macy going to have to go the same stuff Jane has? Harry is actually tolerable this episode. I’m still not a fan but I no longer want to smack my tv screen when he’s on it. So that’s a positive. Right?
Negatives: I’ll start this off with the same complaint I had last week. Not enough magic and too much science. If this were a show based on three sisters who were scientists it wouldn’t be a big deal. However, it’s supposed to be about magic so the science should take a back seat. It’s okay to include scientific solutions every now and then but not all the time. Next the introduction of Parker. Just like Parker from BtVS, he’s set up as a player. Why are characters named Parker always written as sleazy. So far I’ve only seen two exceptions. One is Spiderman and the other is a toddler. This whole impressing the sorrority sisters being Maggie’s only incentive in every episode has gotten real old real fast. Also, how Did Galvin guess who Macy was dressed as? Nothing about her outfit screamed Persephone. It could have easily been Hecate, Hera, Artemis, Demeter, etc. It was fairly generic with nothing identifiable about it. And it’s not like he could guess because he knows Macy so well. That coustume was Maggie’s idea.
References to the original (This section contains spoilers for the original series.): I really like how we have a sister who loves baking in both Piper and Macy. Also like Piper, Maggie is insisting on leading a “normal life.” It got annoying with Piper and is getting that way with Maggie. Hopefully she abandons that after awhile.
Theories/What I’d Like To See: Well, it’s already known we will see at least one Elder next week. It will be interesting to see this show’s interpretation of them. It will be nice to see the sisters in some more situations where knowing right from wrong is a little more grey then strictly black and white. I’d also like to see Mel working. We’ve seen Macy and Maggie at work but not Mel. Passing out cookies doesn’t count.
Favorite Character This Episode: It’s a tie between Macy and Mel. I honestly can’t decide between the two of them. Their scenes together were exceptionally well written.
Favorite Quote/Interaction: Macy and Mel in the kitchen:
Macy: Sugar?
Mel: No. I take it black.
Macy: Sugar!
Mel: Shouting won’t make me want it any more.
Tidbits: This is a new section I’m adding this week. It’s for anything I want to say that doesn’t fit neatly in any of the above sections. While I enjoy the character of Galvin, I absolutely hate the ableist actor who plays him. Hopefully the character will get killed off or recasted for season 2, if we get one. Honestly, I’m not big on fashion but Mel’s suit with the suspenders is an iconic look, which I’m living for.
Please join me again for next week’s episode.