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Many people didn’t appreciate the Charmed reboot, yet it’s one of the best reboots I’ve had the chance to see. As you know, we love witchy series and all the shows that came out in the 90s and 2000s. Nothing could dampen the joy of seeing Charmed get its own reboot. And if we’re only writing this article now, it’s because we had the good idea to rewatch the reboot available on Netflix.
Why so much hate for this Charmed Reboot?
When it comes to comparing opinions, you can always count on us! However, in the interest of honesty, I have to wonder why so much hate? The reviews of the series are terrible… yet, we LOVE this show. And not just a little. I mean, Charmed is probably one of the best reboots we’ve had the chance to see. A lot of people criticized the show because Mel (who plays the character of Piper, at least in terms of power) is lesbian. Is it really that disturbing to imagine one of the sisters as a lesbian? I also saw a review criticizing Mel’s “woke” character. I don’t see the issue with being a minister and not participating in the rape culture. Criticizing a reboot just for being more feminist doesn’t make sense.
At Astéria Magazine, we actually think Mel’s character is brilliant. It’s a chance to see young girls grow up with an example like Mel.
The Halliwell Sisters or the Vera Sisters?
Many criticize the sisters of the reboot, but in the end, what’s the difference between Maggie and Phoebe? Both are sometimes focused on what’s considered trivial, but they’ll do anything to save the people they love. Honestly, no one will replace the Halliwell sisters, but it’s not about replacing them—it’s about continuing the legacy they left behind, and here the Charmed Reboot sets the bar high. Some talk about storylines or characters, but one of the most fascinating things is that the directors of the Charmed reboot kept some traits of the sisters, even if they might be mixed. For example, Prue Halliwell was with a police officer, and here in the reboot, Niko (a police officer) is dating Mel, who is supposed to have Piper’s powers. The tradition (although mixed) continues in the sisters with the power of three.
A Masterpiece in the Charmed Universe
For me, a good reboot is one that preserves the universe and has equally touching characters. And the Charmed reboot is exactly that. We have the Charmed universe with sisterly relationships just as captivating and touching as before, but with a touch of modernity and novelty. We talked about the original Charmed not long ago, and the least we can say is that the legacy of the show is still alive. One thing I appreciate is that, unlike the American reboot of HPI, the Charmed reboot doesn’t follow the episodes exactly. The story keeps the big lines while changing the details. That’s more than enough to keep our affection for the series intact.
The “Déjà Vu” in the Reboot
We’ve told you we love the original Charmed, and that’s exactly why we noticed many similarities between the original and the reboot (even though sometimes they’re mixed). For example:
- Harry and Leo (both Whitelighters) regain their memories
- Mel and Prue date police officers
- Maggie and Phoebe date a demon
- Macy and Phoebe have demonic traits
- Phoebe resumes her studies like Maggie
Plus, of course, the powers, the sisters, the family secrets, the ups and downs. The Charmed reboot fits into the type of reboot you can watch without having seen the original and still love, even if you’ve seen the first one.
The Charmed reboot has 4 seasons and is already available on Netflix.
