Tuesday, August 21, 2007

TV: Charmed


Stars: *****
Accuracy: ***

Synopsis: Prue, Piper and Phoebe Halliwell are three sisters who also happen to be good witches known as "The Charmed Ones." They are the most powerful witches of all time. They are constantly battling warlocks, dark lighters, demons and other strange creatures. Leo is their whitelighter (guardian angel of witches.) In season 4, Paige takes Prue's place.

Review: Charmed is my favourite TV show ever. It's nice to imagine what life would be like if we had powers and fought evil. Or even to have a room dedicated to magic and a kitchen stocked with herbs. It's nice to imagine I have sisters who love and care for me.

Accuracy: Although there are a lot of things that are similar to real witches, there are a lot of things that aren't. Witches perform spells and most live by the Wiccan rede (An it Harm None, Do What Thou Wilt.) Some have familiars and they keep a Book of Shadows. They use herbs, candles, crystals and chants in their spells and rituals.

On the not similar track, we have witches are born (not made) and have special powers (like freezing time.) They fight warlocks, demons and other strange creatures. Witches have guardian angels called whitelighters that they can call on at anytime. They also see/work with Leprechauns, Fairies, Elves, Mermaids, Unicorns, Banshee's and plenty more creatures.

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