Charmed
The three Halliwell sisters discover that they are descendents of a line of female witches. Each has a special ability (stopping time, moving objects, seeing the future), and they can also combine their abilities into the "Power of Three" to fight demons, warlocks, and other evils.
Callum reviewed
December 11, 2024•
⭐⭐⭐⭐ (out of 5) Charmed (Original Series) – Sisters, spells, and the shifting balance between destiny and date night.
“Charmed” (1998–2006) began as a captivating fantasy drama about three sisters discovering their powers and embracing their role as The Charmed Ones — protectors of the innocent and conquerors of demons. In its early seasons, it delivered a steady blend of mythology, prophecy, and witchcraft, offering just enough supernatural tension to feel dramatic without getting bogged down in lore.
But somewhere around the halfway mark, Charmed began to evolve — or depending on your perspective, transform — from a show about witches saving the world into a rom-com with a magical backdrop. The prophecies and potions gave way to love triangles, witty domestic squabbles, and the kind of episodic charm that made it feel like A Discovery of Witches decided to share an apartment with Sabrina the Teenage Witch.
Compared to the new series, which leaned harder into modern myth and darker themes, the original remains brighter, lighter, and far more endearing. It wears its late-’90s tone proudly — a bit cheesy, a bit heartfelt, and full of that era’s optimism.
Charmed endures not because it’s flawless, but because it balances heart, humour, and heroism with sisterly warmth. It’s a spell of nostalgia that still sparkles — even if by the end, it’s as much about love lives as it is about vanquishing evil.