Charmed (2018)
This reboot of the original series centers on three sisters in a college town who discover they are witches. Between vanquishing supernatural demons, tearing down the patriarchy, and maintaining familial bonds, a witch's work is never done.
Callum reviewed
October 23, 2025•
⭐⭐⭐ (out of 5) Charmed (2018) – A modern spell with heart, ambition, and a touch too much polish.
“Charmed” (2018) rekindles the Power of Three with a new cast, a sharper aesthetic, and a modern sense of purpose. The sisters once again find themselves thrust into a world of magic, destiny, and danger — but this time filtered through the lens of contemporary social themes and fast-paced storytelling.
It’s familiar ground reborn for a new era: more prophecy, more mythology, and less of the cosy charm that made the original series so endlessly rewatchable. The show tries to mix heavy world-building with emotional drama, but sometimes the magic feels manufactured — all ingredients present, yet missing a little of the soul that made the ’90s version sparkle.
While the chemistry between the new sisters improves as the series goes on, the tone is far more serious and self-aware, where the original had a wink and warmth. Think A Discovery of Witches meets Riverdale: ambitious, stylish, and occasionally overwrought.
It’s still a decent watch — the production value is high, and the cast gives it genuine energy — but the spell never quite lands as powerfully as it hopes. A show that enchants in moments, but fades too quickly once the credits roll.