Tangent 21 - Charmed - Sky viewers only

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Red

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Mar 28 2002

Charmed - Sky viewers only

So does anyone else here watch this series? I got hooked from early season 1 and have watched, and recorded every episode since.

Living TV are now showing Season 4, about 3 or 4 episodes in, and I'm still trying to figure out if it has the same appeal. I'm still tuning in, but I'm not sure if I'm liking what I see.

Basically, since Shannon Doherty left at the end of Season 3, the dynamic seems to have changed a great deal, and not for the better IMO. Rose McGowan is a good enough actress, but the whole 'sister' gelling just isn't working.

Shannon may have been a bit of a prima donna in real life, but she was perfect in the role of big sis, and now all three characters have had to shift places and something just isn't quite right.

I know that changes like this always take time, and I suppose that's why I'm still hanging in there, hoping for something to happen to make me realise it will work after all.

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Leif

Well gosh. There I was about to start a "Charmed" topic myself....and here is one just started.
Now I have to say I don't have Sky. Am just stuck with 5 channels, but I dont think the 'plot' in Charmed is involved
enough that there are too many spoilers...even knowing we lose Pru at the end of season 3 was something i already knew.
I like it partly for the obviously reason.....
and also partly because it is set if SF, which is always a treat (although it didnt help me watch Nash Bridges).
The plots are all pretty similar (to be honest - much like Smallville really), but I do like it just the same. It is just gentle Saturday evening entertainment.
I dont make an effort to tape it when I go away but I do watch it when i am around.

Posted: 15:33 Mar 28 2002

Red "A world of No!"

by Leif
and also partly because it is set if SF, which is always a treat (although it didnt help me watch Nash Bridges).

I *loved* Nash Bridges. Cheech was hilarious

Posted: 15:48 Mar 28 2002

Silent-Scream "I will take the ring.....but I do not know the way..."

It does get better, in my opinion, you'll just have to trust me on that! I too was very worried about what impact Shannen's departure would have on the show.

Rose McGowan is really fantastic, and the sister bonding really starts to kick in soon. Its never going to be the same but people have said that some of the best episodes on the show ever are coming up so I am looking forward to those!

I do miss Shannen but that can't be helped. I am a huge Paige fan though, so I guess I am ok

Posted: 17:19 Mar 30 2002

Desire Girls don't like boys, girls like cars and money.

I saw my first Charmed ep at sanctuary this month and I wasn't all that enamoured - although Dave tells me it was one of the worst episodes!

I wish I could say I could give it a chance, but I don't have sky and I don't get channel 5, so I guess I'll borrow the videos off someone!

Posted: 22:57 Mar 30 2002

Teresa "So I can come inside of your kiss and just leave you on your knees"

I've sort of watched it before but never really taken an interest 'cos I need to see it from the start. I did get the chance to see 3 of the main blokes (Can't remember their names.... Leo? The guy who was in "Home & Away", and the coloured guy) while on hols and they're so cute

Is it out on video yet?

Posted: 23:30 Mar 31 2002

Ethan You Rasclart!

All I can say is, it's an ingenious name for the club. 'P3'

Posted: 00:06 Apr 01 2002

Taz Extra medication for all - Pilz-e

I must say that I prefered the previous three series'. The fourth series seems too hesitant, too unsure of itself at the moment.
I never really liked the character of Prue, but I hate Paige even more.
It's a shame really, because Rose McGowan is quite a good actress. The ep where Paige and Phoebe swap bodies is a good example I loved that one.
I'm hoping that the character will get better, but I'm not holding out too much hope.

Posted: 22:51 Apr 03 2002

Wobag Time is an illusion, lunchtime doubly so...

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Posted: 23:22 Apr 03 2002

Red "A world of No!"

by Taz
I never really liked the character of Prue, but I hate Paige even more.
It's a shame really, because Rose McGowan is quite a good actress. The ep where Paige and Phoebe swap bodies is a good example I loved that one.
I'm hoping that the character will get better, but I'm not holding out too much hope.

I actually quite liked the episode from last night ('A Knight To Remember'). It was quite a weak story in itself, but gave Rose McGowan more of a chance to hit centre stage and she did pretty well.

It also finally saw the sisters come together properly, with her character Paige moving into the house (I adore that house!!)

I think this episode might have been the turning point that the season needed. We shall see.

(Oh and wasn't the Knight 'Ben' from Buffy??)

Posted: 12:04 Apr 07 2002

Silent-Scream "I will take the ring.....but I do not know the way..."

Just you wait until next weeks episode! Its Piper centred and it really marks the start of a line of fantastic episodes. Its called "Brain Drain". I will say no more

Posted: 16:31 Apr 09 2002

Silent-Scream "I will take the ring.....but I do not know the way..."

by Red
(quotes)
(Oh and wasn't the Knight 'Ben' from Buffy??)

Yup, he was

Posted: 16:32 Apr 09 2002

Red "A world of No!"

Thankyou

I look forward to next weeks episode greatly. I like Piper stories. She always was (IMO) the stronger character of the three and still is.

Posted: 16:35 Apr 09 2002

Silent-Scream "I will take the ring.....but I do not know the way..."

by Red
Thankyou I look forward to next weeks episode greatly. I like Piper stories. She always was (IMO) the stronger character of the three and still is.

I agree with you, well beforehand I would have said Prue was the strongest but she was the strongest witch not sister in my opinion. As Patty said Piper is the heart of the family, and at the end of the day thats a quality which will drive her onwards and keep things in perspective.

I have seen up to episode 10 as someone sent tapes over for me and this next episodes is one of my favourite. The episode after "Black As Cole" is great too. In fact as I said before from here all the ones I have seen I really enjoyed, and from what I have been told it gets tons better after that!

Posted: 16:49 Apr 09 2002

Red "A world of No!"

Okay, tread carefully with spoilers here, but I guess from the episode title we might be seeing the return of Cole?

About time. I wondered where he'd gone. He hasn't been mentioned in a couple of weeks, nor been in the opening credits. Good stuff. Happy now

Posted: 17:06 Apr 09 2002

Silent-Scream "I will take the ring.....but I do not know the way..."

Don't worry, I shall not spoil

He will be back in this weeks episode and feature heavily in "Black As Cole". He is contracted for 18 episodes this season I believe and he features MAJORLY in the second half. So you will be seeing lots of him soon

Posted: 17:56 Apr 09 2002

Taz Extra medication for all - Pilz-e

I want to know where Daryl's been. He was 'talked' to over the phone in this weeks episode, but the man himself was nowhere to be seen...hmmmm

Posted: 18:15 Apr 09 2002

Silent-Scream "I will take the ring.....but I do not know the way..."

Yeah, Daryl hasn't been around much, I know he is in a few upcoming episodes but I don't think he is in THAT many this season.

Posted: 18:27 Apr 09 2002

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