The Secret Circle: Season 1

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Season Details & Credits

The CW | CW | Season Premiere Date: September 15, 2011

Starring: Shelley Hennig, Thomas Dekker, Gale Harold

Summary: Cassie (Britt Robertson) moves to Chance Harbor, Washington, after her mother dies and discovers she is one of several high school girls who descend from powerful witches, in the drama based on the books by L.J. Smith (who also penned the Vampire Diaries books).

Creator: Andrew Miller and L.J. Smith

Genre(s): Drama, Fantasy, Horror, Science Fiction

Season 1 Episodes

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S1:E22. Family
Air Date: May 10, 2012
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S1:E21. Prom
Air Date: May 3, 2012
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S1:E20. Traitor
Air Date: April 26, 2012

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Critic Reviews

Robert Lloyd

Sep 13, 2011

This air of familiarity notwithstanding, the pilot is splendidly rendered; effective in the expected ways in a way that makes you forget you expected them. Read full review

Tom Gliatto

Sep 9, 2011

The acting is flat, but the show casts a hokey spell. [19 Sep 2011, p.65]

Maureen Ryan

Sep 14, 2011

The Secret Circle does exactly what you expect it to do, yet that efficiency ends up being refreshing rather than maddening. Read full review

Matthew Gilbert

Sep 12, 2011

The CW built this predictable teen supernatural romance as a companion to the similar and better "Vampire Diaries.". Read full review

Robert Bianco

Sep 14, 2011

What they get is Diaries' less attractive little sister, one that, beneath all the witchcraft, is just another CW teen-driven soap. Read full review

Brian Lowry

Sep 12, 2011

As usual, it's a new kid who provides a wide-eyed introduction to the shenanigans, though nothing in the pilot conjures any genuine magic, TV-wise. Read full review

Hank Stuever

Sep 15, 2011

Based on a book series from the same author who ginned up The Vampire Diaries and drawing upon every market-tested trope the witchy-poo genre has to offer. Read full review

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777Dean

Oct 9, 2011

This show is great. Every episode has something that gets you hooked. The fact that the show is getting darker and darker is only better. Amazing actors, great storyline and effects. I say, give it a shot people!

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PattMarvin

Sep 16, 2011

The Secret Circle boasts for its creepy mystery, good-looking actors, amazing script, and witchy fun. It's hard not to get caught up with the series, and I may find myself in the near future watching the whole series over and over again.

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Remi21

May 10, 2012

I love this show. Please make season 2!!!! I knew Adam wasn't going to get rid of the crystal. And I want to see the 4 new people. Omg just make season 2 please!!!!!!!!!

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mybestfirned789

Mar 30, 2012

This show is GREAT but, for some reason it is getting kind of staying in the same place and the whole story is getting nowhere and that is why I had to take ONE point away but, overall it is going very AWESOME!

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Chris725364

Oct 18, 2018

I wish they stayed a bit closer to the source material, but overall it's a good show far from perfect, but I enjoyed it

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bradirwin

Oct 8, 2011

After three episodes I was ready to give up and then I watched the fourth...me thinks this show has legs and given the chance it may get dark. Episode 4 introduces the concept of demons and spooky Heather's turn has given me renewed confidence that this show is going to get better andAfter three episodes I was ready to give up and then I watched the fourth...me thinks this show has legs and given the chance it may get dark. Episode 4 introduces the concept of demons and spooky Heather's turn has given me renewed confidence that this show is going to get better and better. It's got its faults - Natasha Henstridge's face doesn't move; the concept, even down to a magical crystal mirrors the much loved Vampire Diaries; the boys aren't hot enough; and gran doesn't seem to care that a lamp gets broken every episode....BUT.... introducing demons could make it fun and Williamson's got form that cant be denied. A slow burn, perhaps!… Expand

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Vorlargen

Jun 28, 2012

Cliched teeny bopper show with bad scripts, ridiculous plots and god awful acting, the lead actress is horrendous. I was given this to watch by a starry eyed girl at work and by episode 6 I was wanting to stick pins in my eyes. Awful, just awful! Trite, unoriginal yankee rubbish.

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Seasons & Episodes

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Series Overview
Season 1

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- Season 1 Overview
  Air Date: September 15, 2011
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  S1:E22. Family
  Air Date: May 10, 2012
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  S1:E21. Prom
  Air Date: May 3, 2012
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  S1:E20. Traitor
  Air Date: April 26, 2012
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  S1:E19. Crystal
  Air Date: April 19, 2012
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  S1:E18. Sacrifice
  Air Date: March 29, 2012
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  S1:E17. Curse
  Air Date: March 22, 2012
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  S1:E16. Lucky
  Air Date: March 15, 2012
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  S1:E15. Return
  Air Date: February 16, 2012
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  S1:E14. Valentine
  Air Date: February 9, 2012
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  S1:E13. Medallion
  Air Date: February 2, 2012
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  S1:E12. Witness
  Air Date: January 19, 2012
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  S1:E11. Fire/Ice
  Air Date: January 12, 2012
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  S1:E10. Darkness
  Air Date: January 5, 2012
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  S1:E9. Balcoin
  Air Date: November 10, 2011
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  S1:E8. Beneath
  Air Date: November 3, 2011
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  S1:E7. Masked
  Air Date: October 27, 2011
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  S1:E6. Wake
  Air Date: October 20, 2011
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  S1:E5. Slither
  Air Date: October 13, 2011
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  S1:E4. Heather
  Air Date: October 6, 2011
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  S1:E3. Loner
  Air Date: September 29, 2011
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  S1:E2. Bound
  Air Date: September 22, 2011
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  S1:E1. Pilot
  Air Date: September 15, 2011