Charmed (2018)

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Season 1
  • Network: The CW
  • Series Premiere Date: Oct 14, 2018
Season #: 4, 3, 2, 1
User Score
2.6

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 149 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 33 out of 149
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 149
  3. Negative: 107 out of 149
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  1. khia22
    Oct 16, 2018
    10
    Decent enough, I enjoyed the modern twist of engaging in current issues. I think all the 0 scores are more about them being black then whether or not the show is decent. I love the original charmed, its not perfect however I will overscore to counteract the " they wouldn't remake the Cosby show with white people" scores
  2. charmingforever
    Oct 16, 2018
    10
    Best show I ever watched. The demon battle scene was amazing. I liked Mel's freezing power it was so cool watching her freeze time. I hope this show gets 10 seasons. It's so much better than the original show. please give it a chance.
  3. Jnwardwell18
    Oct 15, 2018
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I feel the reboot is awesome but they need to try to bring the original vibes back… Expand
  4. chari40
    Oct 15, 2018
    10
    I am so here for this reboot. I am a die hard Charmed fan, and I thoroughly enjoyed the pilot. I look forward to more. I really enjoyed the way the signs of the apocalypse were worded LOL.
  5. NecroAether
    Oct 16, 2018
    10
    FANTASTIC reboot!!! I even bought the season pass on iTunes. It's standing on it's own and doing a great job! Great sunday ratings as well! The pilot seemed a little fast but that's fine we got 18 episodes this season.
  6. Jennifermj
    Oct 16, 2018
    10
    I want to live in that Victorian house! I love the sisters. I guess there is no way to do a step sister twist should one of them not work out, lol. The special effects are wonderful. Looks like it will be M cubed fun. Comparing what is the same and what is different is part of the fun.
  7. mariavenus
    Oct 16, 2018
    10
    I absolutely LOVED the pilot to the new Charmed. i understand that a lot of people have a problem with the ethnicity of the cast and are writing bogus critiques because of this White Fragility. But the reality is that this show captured my interest from the first moments and kept it with cliffhangers from then on to the very end with the final twists. I am certain the actresses will honeI absolutely LOVED the pilot to the new Charmed. i understand that a lot of people have a problem with the ethnicity of the cast and are writing bogus critiques because of this White Fragility. But the reality is that this show captured my interest from the first moments and kept it with cliffhangers from then on to the very end with the final twists. I am certain the actresses will hone their craft as the series continues. They are all certainly quite lovely and energetic. I look forward to seeing the show each week I would give it 100%… Expand
  8. Silluoettes
    Dec 23, 2018
    10
    I'm really disgusted with the negative OG fan bashing on this show and giving it zero reviews wanting it to fail out of some kind of avid devotion to the original. These are not reviews of people, who have watched the show itself, maybe the pilot. The pilot for the OG charmed was not released officially, and those who have seen it would have to be very self-deceptive to not admit it didn'tI'm really disgusted with the negative OG fan bashing on this show and giving it zero reviews wanting it to fail out of some kind of avid devotion to the original. These are not reviews of people, who have watched the show itself, maybe the pilot. The pilot for the OG charmed was not released officially, and those who have seen it would have to be very self-deceptive to not admit it didn't really run on all cylinders. It would be impossible for any self respecting semi-objective viewer to watch what's released in the reboot so far and not see some merit. The show has picked up substantially since the pilot. I'm a fan of the original show who's given the new version a proper chance and it stands on it's own and has me invested.

    Objectively, I'd probably give what I've seen so far as a whole an 8/10, but I'm doing what's right and going 10/10 to try to slightly balance out the biased smear campaign from people I'm sure haven't really watched much of it and are just trying to run a negative fan campaign to badmouth the show, probably in hopes of it being cancelled. Totally despicable.....    … Expand
  9. spinx225
    Oct 14, 2018
    9
    Was it as good as the original, no. But it is not the horrible pile of garbage that countless people will undoubtedly try to make it out to be. My advice don’t go into it trying to compare it to the original and you might actually enjoy it.
  10. manningn15
    Nov 26, 2018
    9
    I loved that original series and this is just as amazing. The visuals are spectacular. The writing is great. The cast give stupendous performances especially Sarah Jeffrey, Madeleine Mantock, and Melonie Diaz.
  11. sideshowsuzy64
    Jan 13, 2019
    9
    I think as a die hard "old" Charmed fan this show hasn't been given a fair chance. I think they should have perhaps created a link to the Halliwells instead of a fresh reboot. People still watch and love Charmed the original, and as with all cult shows it has a die hard audience. Perhaps if they'd have just tied it in to the original instead of trying to recreate it it would be given aI think as a die hard "old" Charmed fan this show hasn't been given a fair chance. I think they should have perhaps created a link to the Halliwells instead of a fresh reboot. People still watch and love Charmed the original, and as with all cult shows it has a die hard audience. Perhaps if they'd have just tied it in to the original instead of trying to recreate it it would be given a much better chance. I like it, it's a good show and is interesting. I think they rushed it assuming the audience would be made up of fans of the original so there were issues around that. They didn't explain it as they needed to, assuming it would be understood. It could work if they had just instead of trying to recreate it put it in the Charmed universe. Look at the Walking Dead Universe. By bringing it all together any other franchises have a much better chance to work. Like the Rick Grimes films, Fear the Walking Dead and of course the original show and the amazing comic. It's all part of the same thing. Charmed would have been better by being the cousins of the original. Where they revered the Halliwells, and found out about them, and perhaps even got in touch now and again for advice. To bring little bits in like Melinda Warren as their ancestor means that they are now the only Charmed ones. It would have been so easy to do. They could have used the images talked about Cole, Leo all the things we fans love. Then it could be how the original Charmed ones have now passed on their mantle to them. Perhaps the writers could have consulted with their fans. Anyway I for one think the show has loads of potential. I like Harry especially as their white lighter. There are lots of things I like about it, but instead of comparing the two shows in my mind I'd like to separate them both, as specific unique shows. Another thing I feel that they accepted their fate far too easily and it had the feeling of being rushed. The good strong role models of modern women is gratifying and it's so sad to see such great actresses being spurned through no fault of their own. The original cast supported this venture so perhaps the writers and crew could have returned the favour by building these three new witches around the original series rather than trying to recreate it. The best example of a remake that makes my teeth hurt is Robocop. What a pile of doo doo that was. It wasn't fit to lick the originals boots as far as I'm concerned. Stop being scared and either remake it properly or better still pay homage to the original but say hey this is the new way of doing it to fit in with the new world the 21st Century addition but we love and will always be grateful the 20th Century one. So the original still has it's place in history and for that we are grateful but this is in homage to that greatness but a new way. It would work so much better. I for one would love that. They need to be separate entities not rehashed versions of the old. If you do that you lose the spark, the creativity that made the first version stand out. So give this show a chance but make it part of something bigger instead of trying to piggyback on the glory of the original. I have given it 9 to help because it angers me that all the hard work and love shown is dismissed so easily. It's good but rethink where it starts from.… Expand
  12. buns
    Oct 15, 2018
    7
    Seems like lots of dudes are crying over #MeToo and voting with their emotions. It's a cute show like the original, about sisterhood. There's a good story arch to solve the mystery of a murder. It seems campy on purpose, and scarier than the original but not too scary. All art is political and I like seeing ppl like me represented. I'm excited for the next episode.
  13. Sassyred60
    Dec 4, 2018
    7
    I loved and watched the original, and while this is not that, I still really like it! Sometimes it is a bit cheesy with the demons, but I love the humor and Harry. He is funny/charming. I DVR it and look forward to watching every week. I am glad to see Sarah Jeffrey after my fave Shades of Blue cancelled. I think she is a good actress, probably the best of the three girls. Please renewI loved and watched the original, and while this is not that, I still really like it! Sometimes it is a bit cheesy with the demons, but I love the humor and Harry. He is funny/charming. I DVR it and look forward to watching every week. I am glad to see Sarah Jeffrey after my fave Shades of Blue cancelled. I think she is a good actress, probably the best of the three girls. Please renew it! I think it is funnier than the original and would be disappointed to see it end too soon.… Expand
  14. LindaRavz
    Feb 27, 2021
    6
    Everything is happening too fast! You can't get into the plot because of this, but it's a pity!
  15. TVBaus
    Oct 19, 2018
    5
    I am a huge fan of the original. I love how the show always represented strong women. I was excited to watch the new version of the Charmed ones. However the reboot is pushing a political agenda that is not needed. I just want to enjoy a show without biases. I hope future episodes are not so political.
  16. austinjasper
    Apr 21, 2019
    4
    This is nothing even close to the original Charmed tv show. There isn't any chemistry, they rarely do spells as in the old show but run around freaked out all of the time.....not to mention the gay relationship with one of the characters.....the original charmed did not include that and it doesn't add to the storyline at all....it is as if it is thrown into the show due to some politicalThis is nothing even close to the original Charmed tv show. There isn't any chemistry, they rarely do spells as in the old show but run around freaked out all of the time.....not to mention the gay relationship with one of the characters.....the original charmed did not include that and it doesn't add to the storyline at all....it is as if it is thrown into the show due to some political statement. The only decent character on the show was Harry....and now he is gone. They should have taken the original and somehow continued it on with the children of the original charmed ones......it really was a good show and this one feels like a joke. :(… Expand
  17. Vixzer
    Oct 19, 2018
    3
    First, let's start with the fact that there is no chemistry between the characters/actress, what made the original Charmed series so cool was that we could see the connection (the vibe) between the 3 main chars, the passed the feeling that they where, indeed, sisters with all the affection, fights, arguments that comes with it.
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    Second, it was awesome to start discovering more of that    First, let's start with the fact that there is no chemistry between the characters/actress, what made the original Charmed series so cool was that we could see the connection (the vibe) between the 3 main chars, the passed the feeling that they where, indeed, sisters with all the affection, fights, arguments that comes with it.
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    Second, it was awesome to start discovering more of that universe, the history behind them, their family, heritage, the demons they discovered and confronted... bit by bit, every week there was something new, a new mystery, suspense, fear, that was snark, fun, but also fear and dread in each episode....
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    The new series, in just one episode, just destroyed all sense of wonder, mystery/suspense we could expect to have...
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    Third, Where is the storytelling??? Where is the originality??? Seems like they where reciting cake recipes...
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    The dialogue was all over the place, with hardly any dept, just trowing catchphrases all over the place and the characters (oh those pesky beings designed to make you want to watch the series/movies) had the emotional range of teaspoons, they hardly seemed affected by everything happening and took everything in stride....
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    I watched the 1st episode with a sense of sadness but, it is good to know already and leave it behind. I will just go back to watching the original Charmed series (s01, s02 and s03).    … Expand
  18. charmedvodo
    Oct 16, 2018
    3
    Only the graphic is good, everything else sucked. I repeat because my review must be at least 75 characters long. Everything else sucked.
  19. blairund
    Oct 16, 2018
    2
    Was nice to see Charmed getting revamped, of course the new characters have nothing on the original, no wonder everyone wants them back. But they are trying, but failed. Sorry but this Charmed lacks charm...
  20. CryHavoc
    Nov 28, 2018
    2
    (PC)harmed?

    I liked the original version so I decided to tune into the remake to see what was new. While it does have the same overlay of witches, demons , etc, the underlying plot structure is jarringly stupid and no less culturally intolerant that Amos and Andy. In the show, white people are Demons, socially inept, mentally vacant and generally dirt of the earth while those not white    (PC)harmed?

    I liked the original version so I decided to tune into the remake to see what was new. While it does have the same overlay of witches, demons , etc, the underlying plot structure is jarringly stupid and no less culturally intolerant that Amos and Andy. In the show, white people are Demons, socially inept, mentally vacant and generally dirt of the earth while those not white can do no wrong. There is no such thing as 'Rape Culture' and 'Safe Space' and all I can see in that regard is more of the same coming down the pipe. Socially relevant is one thing but this show is as reverse racist as it can be.    … Expand
  21. IndieWarrior
    Mar 23, 2019
    2
    It is very difficult to call the series.
    The plots really stupid, the characters are flat and do not differ from each other absolutely nothing. If you watched the original series then you should not see this sequel. It simply pollutes the best vlasts of childhood.

    I don’t understand why this show is called CHARMED. It should be called "Boring Stories".
  22. JAFO
    Nov 12, 2018
    1
    This reboot is trying too hard. The pilot was just god awful. I lost count how many times I rolled my eyes, the writing is poor and so is the acting, the only decent actor on the show is the white lighter. Not sure what the critics are smoking to give this a decent score, but I wouldn't mind some. Oh and ps...way to go pi**ing off your ready established fan base.
  23. tamarkad
    Oct 17, 2018
    1
    I watched the premiere twice and hated it both times. The girls don't look like sisters, the story is not well written. The original Charmed was perfect and had better actresses for one. I'm sorry...baking soda to get rid of a demon??? Absolutely stupid. This show was picked up when a better one "Wayward Sisters" was also available. That show has better actresses and more acceptedI watched the premiere twice and hated it both times. The girls don't look like sisters, the story is not well written. The original Charmed was perfect and had better actresses for one. I'm sorry...baking soda to get rid of a demon??? Absolutely stupid. This show was picked up when a better one "Wayward Sisters" was also available. That show has better actresses and more accepted demon fighting tools just like the old Charmed did. This reboot of Charmed is awful.… Expand
  24. dynas2001
    Oct 21, 2018
    1
    Loved the old shows. I just binge watched the whole series in fact to warm up for this. I wanted to like it, but there was just too much PC junk rammed down my throat. My wife thought it was ok, but unless it gets way better I won't be able to watch it. Collapse
  25. Outrate
    Mar 6, 2019
    0
    Black and White. All goods are color and gay. All evil are white and male. Not abut magic, just expensive social propaganda. This show produced not for people, but reviewers.
    Wanna see real strong growing female characters - watch original series, not this tasteless rubbish.
  26. ozymandias79
    Oct 14, 2018
    0
    Charmed? More like SJWed. Can we make a white version of The Cosby Show?! Of course not, that would be ridiculous. Get it?
  27. Megajohn85
    Oct 15, 2018
    0
    A poor attempt to revamp a franchise that didn’t need revamping. Create something original.
  28. ksr91
    Nov 1, 2018
    0
    Horrible show. Trying way too hard. Also very rude to the original and the originals cast that is not right. The creator blocked me on twitter because of my opinions. Stay away. This one is "dark magic."
  29. viroodiem
    Oct 16, 2018
    0
    Completely offensive to the senses for its blatant racism, sexism and cultural appropriation.

    The original show was alright but this copy cat seems powerless to avoid being a perfect example of everything it is trying way too hard to fight against with its propagandized message.
  30. Nahual_Eriol
    Mar 24, 2019
    0
    Idiotic feminist trash with a disgusting play of actors and without a plot.
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Metascore
55

Mixed or average reviews - based on 13 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 13
  3. Negative: 4 out of 13
  1. Slate
    Reviewed by: Willa Paskin
    Oct 26, 2018
    50
    Despite the timeliness of this dialogue, Charmed plays like a throwback to the schlocky original, which aired in the 1990s and to which it is surprisingly faithful in spirit. ... Charmed is more supernatural procedural than serial drama.
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  2. Yahoo TV
    Reviewed by: Ken Tucker
    Oct 16, 2018
    30
    The deluge of empowerment is relentless, repetitive, and boring. The supernatural elements of the plot seem borrowed from old episodes of Supernatural and Buffy the Vampire Slayer. The special effects are super-cheesy, not much better than an old episode of Bewitched.
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  3. Salon
    Reviewed by: Melanie McFarland
    Oct 15, 2018
    40
    The first episode of the new “Charmed” is clunkier than Rose McGowan’s late-‘90s shoe game. That said, a pilot’s job is to clearly let viewers know what the series is going to be about.
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