The Secret Circle

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Season 1
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7.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 99 Ratings

User score distribution:
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  2. Mixed: 16 out of 99
  3. Negative: 11 out of 99

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  1. Remi21
    May 10, 2012
    10
    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!!!!!!!!!
  2. PattMarvin
    Sep 16, 2011
    10
    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.
  3. HiawathaGirl
    Nov 17, 2011
    10
    I love this show. I hope this one lasts!! This is a fun show based on the books of the same name and the history of witches in Salem and their decendants.
  4. robinclank2
    Mar 28, 2012
    10
    this show is really good. i know it starts off shaky but after a few episodes you'll be hooked. and I promise it gets A LOT better towards the end of the season
  5. Kaptain
    Sep 16, 2011
    7
    The series opener was entertaining. The Secret Circle thus far is exactly what you would guess based on promo's. There is some lingering mystery left in the plot which sets up what could be a nice ride for the rest of this season. Casting for the most part is pretty decent. My only gripe begins and ends with "The Bad Girl" of the teenage circle, Faye. She is a bit over the top and exactlyThe series opener was entertaining. The Secret Circle thus far is exactly what you would guess based on promo's. There is some lingering mystery left in the plot which sets up what could be a nice ride for the rest of this season. Casting for the most part is pretty decent. My only gripe begins and ends with "The Bad Girl" of the teenage circle, Faye. She is a bit over the top and exactly what you would expect a protagonist teenage witch to act like, if you were trying to hit the bad stereotype trifecta. A minor issue that can be overlooked so long as her scenes are minimal or she calms down and finds her character. If you enjoy other CW shows, The Secret Circle should not disappoint. If a good plot can be found down the road that introduces a reason to tune in weekly besides cute chicks and magic, I'll be sold.… Expand
  6. 777Dean
    Oct 9, 2011
    10
    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!
  7. GBear
    Oct 7, 2011
    10
    I love this show. It's well made, the plot is very interesting and pulls you in, supernatural stuff. The show follows a group of high school students while they secretly learn about their powers, their family past and a tragic event which claimed a number of their parents lives. Reminds me a bit of the film Craft in the high school witch sense.
  8. TheBrainyBrat
    Nov 18, 2011
    10
    Met with despair and then blasted by intrigue this story of a young girls life is both exciting and full of unexpected turns. Her once simple and quite ordinary life is quickly turned upside down with the death of her mother and then lead into a constant cycle of the unexpected. Her life now left to twist about like a leave in the wind as she tries to find herself yet she is quicklyMet with despair and then blasted by intrigue this story of a young girls life is both exciting and full of unexpected turns. Her once simple and quite ordinary life is quickly turned upside down with the death of her mother and then lead into a constant cycle of the unexpected. Her life now left to twist about like a leave in the wind as she tries to find herself yet she is quickly consumed by a life and death battle that was started long before her time. The actors within this series are very good, they take on the roles of their characters and the depiction of the story in a very intense and intriguing way. I have found myself quickly getting lost in this series and yearning to watch the next. This was a very well written and cast series and I look forward to the depiction in each of the 22 episodes airing throughout the season.… Expand
  9. mybestfirned789
    Mar 30, 2012
    9
    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!
  10. Lovesecretcircl
    May 15, 2012
    10
    I think they should keep the secret cirle .I love that show its one the best shows on the cw I realy didnt like the ringer or heart of dixie the secret circle is better
  11. Rfa
    Jul 28, 2012
    10
    An incredible show that evolves with each episode and a sensational finish to the season much better than several of the CW shows. A show that deserved a second season, which would still win even more people around the world.
  12. MikeRuaporo
    Dec 6, 2012
    9
    In my opinion this was the best new "Supernatural" genre-type T.V series that debuted from 2011-2012. Its a shame that the T.V series was cut due to budgets and declined ratings. The storyline was interesting and if the series wasn't cancelled. It could have been more developed and better than what Season 1 had to offer.
  13. mia1234
    Dec 27, 2012
    7
    I read the secret circle books as a teen. So, I was kind of interested in seeing the characters come to life. I didn't see the pilot episodes but I was somewhat disappointed in the differences. The plot was also kind of slow-moving. I also didn't get a bunch of 16 year olds consorting as if they're in their 20's and 30's. This seems like the trend, but try as you might? A teenager isI read the secret circle books as a teen. So, I was kind of interested in seeing the characters come to life. I didn't see the pilot episodes but I was somewhat disappointed in the differences. The plot was also kind of slow-moving. I also didn't get a bunch of 16 year olds consorting as if they're in their 20's and 30's. This seems like the trend, but try as you might? A teenager is a kid, not an adult. Didn't capture my interest until the midpoint. It seemed to lose it's teeny-bopper tendencies. I thought I'd tune in for the following week but it seemed like I could never catch the show on the air. Weird. I didn't watch again until I caught the marathon on Chiller. That's when I discovered that the show is over. So, I gave it a score of seven. It actually morphed into a very watchable show. I saw the finale on youtube. Very interesting. The characters were beginning to come into their own. Beginning to be more than their cliche. The 'goody two shoes' Diana has a selfish. 'Bad girl' Faye with a 'heart of gold' . I don't even mind Dark Cassie, etc... It It would've been nice to see where the story went. IMO, the show just had to find itself. It's a shame that it didn't really pick up until the end. It had potential.… Expand
  14. JadaO00
    Aug 4, 2013
    10
    I really like this i hope season two will happen. This is the only good show really left. Now the office and many other shows are coming to an end so this should be given another chance. The acting might not be great but its still a show full of new surprises and adventure.
  15. Fluffy_bear_46
    Sep 29, 2013
    10
    This was an amazing tv show I wish they didn't cut it off but please one more time make season 2!I'm begging you!I know they cut it off but there are fans
  16. Secretcirlce
    Oct 27, 2013
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. You will not believe how hooked I was on the season 1, I have never ever been so hooked in my life. It is one of the most exciting, adrenaline rushing tv series I've seen on tv, all I can say is CW was so stupid not to do a second and third series it is honestly I'm like addicted! I've watched them over and over and there so good. Please make series 2 and 3, I absolutely love the series, they are fantastic.… Expand
  17. nina8
    Aug 6, 2014
    10
    This is the best show ever!! I watched season 1 five times and I love it! CW made a big mistake canceling this show! I hope one they someone will bring it back for season 2.
  18. Chris725364
    Oct 18, 2018
    7
    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

Awards & Rankings

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#37 Most Discussed TV Season of 2011
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#22 Most Shared TV Season of 2011

Critic Reviews

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Metascore
56

Mixed or average reviews - based on 20 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 20
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 20
  3. Negative: 1 out of 20
  1. Hitfix
    Reviewed by: Daniel Fienberg
    Sep 15, 2011
    67
    The Secret Circle may be over-calculated and under-inspired, but that doesn't necessarily mean The Secret Circle is bad. There's something to be said for setting reasonable goals and largely succeeding, especially when there are plenty of shows that aspire to a good deal less and still fail.
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  2. Boston Herald
    Reviewed by: Mark A. Perigard
    Sep 15, 2011
    67
    At times, the dialogue stops and unloads for exposition dumps, and a few of the young cast mates could use some more training back in the land of the Muggles.
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  3. Miami Herald
    Reviewed by: Glenn Garvin
    Sep 15, 2011
    60
    Secret Circle is competently performed and produced and liable to entertain anybody not old enough to remember Alyssa Milano and Shannen Doherty doing pretty much the same stuff in Charmed back in the 20th-century day.
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