After Watching The 'Charmed' Reboot, I Still Don't Like The Show | The Odyssey Online
Start writing a post
Entertainment

After Watching The 'Charmed' Reboot, I Still Don't Like The Show

Is the new power of three enough for millennial TV?

22
After Watching The 'Charmed' Reboot, I Still Don't Like The Show

I watched Charmed religiously back in middle school and high school, and still watch in college on Netflix. So when I heard news of a reboot happening, I instantly got excited. However, that was mean twenty-one months ago. From that announcement to the premiere of the pilot, there had been so many problematic issues that plagued this show. Many fans of the original series, including myself, were not here for the resurgence due to the many changes made and the marketing of the series.



Now that I watched the pilot episode, I can give my honest opinion about the first episode: It was horrible to watch and I wish I got that hour of my life back.

I went into this show having an open mind and gave the first episode a chance but it disappointed me as I expected. It really could've have kicked off on a high note but it made the mistake of putting too much in a pilot. I'm not going to spoil it for you but I can sum this up. The episode had too much material cramped into forty-five minutes, the acting can make you cringe at times and seems forced. Not to mention much of the intended nods to the series did not come to par with the original series and kind of mocked the older show.


Charmed Reboot 2018 Episode 1www.youtube.com


I'm not placing blame on the actresses. They are just doing their job and working with what they're given. I hold the CW Network accountable for using the name of this franchise and brand it into another teen drama series for themselves to make a profit. They did the same with Riverdale to appeal to the younger millennial audience. I wasn't and still not here for the reboot train Hollywood is doing and after this pilot, this just put the stamp on that.

Final Thoughts: I would be surprised if it got renewed for a second season.

Report this Content
This article has not been reviewed by Odyssey HQ and solely reflects the ideas and opinions of the creator.
Lifestyle

13 Ways To Become More Festive

How to make the holidays more merry and bright!

519
winter
Pinterest

Why hello there December! It seems like we just had a holiday season, but here we are a year later starting a new one with our stomachs full and hearts overflowing with thankfulness. If you're anything like me and didn't realize just how close the holiday season was approaching, we need to perk our spirits up for the most wonderful time of the year! Fortunately you have someone on the nice list like myself who can help you out with tips and tricks to become more bright eyed and bushy tailed about this holiday season.

Keep Reading...Show less
dumbbell
Twist Photography

Going to the gym and working out on a daily basis (with breaks once in awhile) has been a great way for me to feel good about myself. It is 100% more than just looking good. Especially after starting college and having the stress and anxiety of tests, assignments, and just figuring out my future, the gym at my school has definitely been a place of relief for me and I have numerous reasons of why everyone should push themselves to get to the gym when they can.

Keep Reading...Show less
shameless
Tube Filter

Sometimes you need a break. A break from school, studying, work, anything that life throws at you. We are all guilty of binge watching a show that we just cannot get enough of. I know that I've gotten so fixated on a show that there have been entire days that I have day-dreamed about getting home and watching a particular show. Next time you find yourself having an urge to binge watch a series be sure, to check out the following.

Keep Reading...Show less
Student Life

5 GIFs That All College Students Can Relate To

Trust me: If you're a college student, you would want to read this...

540
college calculator
Flickr Creative Commons

Oh college, lovely, lovely college. A four-year time span that is filled with many highs and many lows. Between procrastinating on an essay that is due at midnight to getting your first library card (if you know what I mean), college is a time that you should not take for granted, yet it is also a time where you feel like your entire world is falling apart. It is a time where one day you can feel like you are on top of the world and then the next day you are 500 feet below the ground surface.

Keep Reading...Show less
Lifestyle

12 Festive Ways To Decompress After Finals

When you need to get rid of your leftover stress but also be in the Christmas spirit.

372
dog
Pexels

So you're finally finished with your semester and you really need to decompress from it, but you're also feeling the time crunch because Christmas is like ten days away and you haven't even gotten to do anything fun and festive yet. No worries! Fortunately, there are several festive things you can do to help put the stress far behind you. You can also make some of your usual favorite things to do Christmasy. Basically, you're winning.

Keep Reading...Show less

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Facebook Comments