Charmed
A fantasy drama about three sisters who discover they are powerful witches destined to fight evil while living in San Francisco.
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About the series
What it’s about
Three sisters return to their family home and find an old book that awakens magical powers in each of them. They learn of an ancient prophecy naming them the Charmed Ones, the most powerful witches of all time. Their destiny is to protect innocent people from demons and warlocks. Now they must balance their new responsibilities with their ordinary lives, jobs, and relationships.
What hooks you
The cast includes Alyssa Milano as Phoebe, Shannen Doherty as Prue, and Holly Marie Combs as Piper. Combs appears in every episode across all eight seasons. The series received Saturn Award nominations for best genre television actress and best genre television series. AOL ranked Piper Halliwell third among the greatest television witches. Production facts reveal that Jennifer Love Hewitt and Eliza Dushku auditioned for the role of Paige, but Rose McGowan was cast in 2001.
Who it’s for
It is a good pick for those who enjoy stories where family loyalty is tested by supernatural dangers. It is a good pick for those who like a blend of magic, mystery, and sibling dynamics with a 1990s feel.
- Country
- United States
- Year
- 1998
- Episode length
- 43 min
- Age rating
- 14+
- MPAA
- TV-14
- Status
- Off air
- World premiere
- Oct 7, 1998
Ratings
MOVIE․ONE · 420 votesCreative team
All 14-
01
Alyssa Milano
Phoebe Halliwell
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02
Shannen Doherty
Prue Halliwell
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03
Rose McGowan
Paige Matthews
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04
Brian Krause
Leo Wyatt
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05
Ted King
Andy Trudeau
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06
Julian McMahon
Cole Turner
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07
Dorian Gregory
Darryl Morris
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08
Kaley Cuoco
Billie Jenkins
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09
Jennifer Rhodes
Penny «Grams» Halliwell
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10
Drew Fuller
Chris Halliwell
Trivia
All facts 10
- Julian McMahon (Cole) and Ted King (Andy) auditioned for the role of Leo (Brian Krause). Kerr Smith could also have played Leo. In turn, Brian Krause auditioned for the role of Andy. McMahon and Kerr Smith also auditioned for this role.
- In one episode, Balthazar says: 'I find your lack of faith disturbing.' This is an exact quote from 'Star Wars,' a line spoken by Darth Vader.
- Jennifer Love Hewitt, Sarah Brown, Tiffani Thiessen, Soleil Moon Frye, Susan Ward, and Eliza Dushku auditioned for the role of Paige, but in 2001 producer Aaron Spelling announced that Rose McGowan would play Paige.
- Holly Marie Combs is the only actress in the series who appeared in every episode of all 8 seasons.
- Alyssa Milano liked the illustrations in the Book of Shadows so much that she commissioned them to be painted on the walls of her home.
- The appearance of the demon Balthazar was partly borrowed from the Sith Darth Maul from «Star Wars».
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Charmed
1998
Charmed
1998
Charmed
1998