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love this show, disappointing DVDs though
While I give this show five stars overall, I gave this season a lower rating because it is not my favorite, and I am continually disappointed everytime I watch the DVDs.
As a long-time Charmed fanatic, I eagerly awaited the release of the DVDs, seeing as how my video tapes were getting a bit worn out. Naturally I got the DVDs almost as soon as they were released, receiving them as a birthday present, and while I was beyond excited that I finally had them, I was very disappointed when I saw that they had no extras whatsoever. On each individual disk, the screen immediately goes to the list of episodes, and after clicking on a particular episode title, it immediately goes to the episode, not even giving you a list of options, such as subtitles, scene selection...etc.
Anyway, as for this particular season itself, I would have to say its not my favorite. Although I love all the first three seasons best, seeing as how Prue (played by Shannen Doherty) is in them, I would place this season as second best. Better than season two as a whole, but definitely not as good as season three.
Although Prue is, and will always be my favorite character, I could see why some people would dislike her, atleast in this season. She's very bitchy, stubborn, and uptight, and becomes much more likeable in seasons two and three. (Don't get me wrong though....I love Prue no matter what!)
The best thing about this season is the relationship between Prue and Andy, and it was unfortunate that he wasn't able to make it to season two at the very least. I personally thought they could have dragged out their relationship a lot longer! Sadly, out of the three seasons that Prue was alive, Andy was the only serious relationship she had, which is very unfair if you ask me.
But don't get me wrong, if you haven't seen this show, I still definitely recommend that you watch this season, but don't base your entire opinion on it because I don't believe that it shows charmed at its best, as season three does.
Here is a brief summary of the season one episodes:
Something Wicca This Way Come- This brilliant show starts off with three sisters-Prue, Piper, and Phoebe Halliwell- finding out that they are the most powerful witches of all time (aka the charmed ones) after Phoebe discovers and reads an incantation from the book of shadows. Prue can move things with her mind, Piper has the ability to freeze time, and Phoebe has premonitions. Prue also meets up with an old love, Andy Trudeau, and wonders if there's a place for him in her new life.
I've got you under my skin- Prue regrets sleeping with Andy and does her best to avoid him, while focusing her attention on a job offer she got from Bucklands auction house. Piper is having a hard time dealing with being a witch, and Phoebe works on having premonitions for her own personal use. Meanwhile, a demon that sucks the youth out of people is on the loose
Thank you for not Morphing- Warlocks with the ability to change their appearance try to get their hands on the Book of Shadows. Meanwhile, The Halliwells' father returns and they wonder what his intentions are
Dead Man Dating- A ghost named Mark, who was recently murdered, seeks the sisters' help and Piper ends up developing feelings for him
Dream Sorcerer- a man who has the ability to enter other peoples dreams and harm them, stalks Prue in hers, putting her life in danger
The Wedding From Hell- the sisters cater a wedding, only to find out that there are evil forces at work within the family
The Fourth sister- a demon entices a troubled young girl to get close to the Halliwell sisters
The Truth is out there...and it hurts- Prue, desperate to find out if Andy can handle the fact that she is a witch, casts a truth spell to get him to reveal his true feelings. The spell works...a little too well. For 24 hours everyone is forced to speak the truth
The Witch is Back- the Halliwells ancestor, Melinda Warren, travels from the past to stop a warlock she banished long ago, with the help of the charmed ones
Wicca Envy-two of Prues co-workers at Bucklands, including her boss Rex, are really demons who threaten Prue into giving up her powers
Feats of Clay- Phoebes ex-boyfriend comes to town, bringing along an egyptian urn that holds a mortal curse
The Wendigo- Piper is attacked by a wendigo (a wolflike creature) and is turned into one herself, giving her the urge to kill her sisters. After Piper is attacked, Andy goes on a stakeout with a female FBI agent, much to Prues jealously. Also, Prue hires Phoebe at Bucklands, where she gets a premonition involving a car crash and a baby
From Fear to Eternity- the sisters face their worst nightmares when a demon named Barbas uses their worst fears against them in an attempt to kill them
Secrets and Guys- Prue helps a kidnapped witch, and Phoebe finds out a secret about Leo
Is there a Woogy in the House- Phoebe turns evil after becoming possessed by the woogy, an ancient black shadow that lives in the attic, and begins turning the house against her sisters, which causes problems for Prue, who is having her boss over for dinner
Which Prue is it anyway- Prue casts a spell which creates two other Prues, in order to multiply her power so that she can defeat a powerful warlock
That 70's episode- the sisters travel back in time in order to stop their mom from making a pact with a warlock
When Bad Warlocks go Good- Prue helps, and falls for a man who is destined to become the evil charmed ones with his brothers
Blind-sided- after Pipers friends son is kidnapped by a sight-stealing demon, the sisters search for him. Phoebe enlists the help of a blind man who was kidnapped by the same demons years ago, and Piper makes a decision about josh (her new boyfriend). Prue is blackmailed by a tabloid writer, who sees her using her powers and gets it on tape. Also, Prue discovers that she can also channel her powers through her hands, and not just her eyes, and Andy discovers the truth about her powers
The Power of Two- Prue and Phoebe, who don't exactly always see eye to eye on things, must learn to deal with eachother without Piper around while she is out of town, and join forces (along with Andy) to vanquish Jackson Ward, aka the ghost of alcatrez, who is out for revenge.
Love Hurts- Leo returns after being wounded by a darklighters arrow. He asks the sisters to help a girl that the darklighter is targeting. Piper, worried that Leo is going to die, casts a spell to swap her powers with his, which accidently swaps Prue and Phoebes powers as well. Meanwhile, Andy is suspended from work due to him protecting Prues secret
De Ja Vu All Over Agan- in the first season finale, (one of the best episodes of this season, in my opinion) a demon named Rodriguez is determined to kill the charmed ones, and uses the help of a powerful demon named Tempus, who traps the girls in a time loop, turning back time repeatedly in hopes that Rodriguez will be successful in killing of three of them. Also, Andy makes a big sacrifice in order to save the sisters
[Friday, June 27, 2008]
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Charmed season 1
