Charmed Television Show Approaches Its End

Say Adios to the Charmed Ones

Morgan Summerfield
The WB eight season show "Charmed" premiered October 7, 1998, and is preparing for its final episodes in May. It is the longest-running female lead show on television. Not even "Laverne & Shirley" can stand up to it for staying power. Today "Charmed" runs in new episodes on WB and rerun episodes on TNT (Weekdays 5 pm/ 4 c & 6 pm/ 5c).

Prue's (Shannen Doherty) character removal was a positive change for the show. She was way too moody and dark and dragged down the story line and other characters. The addition of Paige (Rose McGowan) was a good choice, once she settled into the part. She is both a visually and characteristically good contrast to Phoebe (Alyssa Milano) and Piper (Holly Marie Combs).

Despite how many times these three witches fight demons and how contrived any one demon may seem; the underlying story of the Halliwell sisters and their complicated lives rules. Unfortunately, the addition of the most recent character, Billie (Kaley Cuoco), turned the lighthearted entertainment into heartburn. Where Piper, Phoebe and Paige play easily off each other, Billie creates an uncomfortable and unbelievable distraction. Both her appearance and her movements seem unnatural, in the midst of an unnatural environment, which is no small feat.

The final episode is fast approaching and, if the three sisters decide to send Billie out in a burst of flames, this viewer won't think badly of them. I'll watch the reruns, until Billie shows up and then the romance is over. I'll look forward to seeing Alyssa, Rose and Holly in their next roles, whatever they may be.

Published by Morgan Summerfield

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  • "Charmed" final episode airs in May.
  • Character changes have helped and hindered the show.
"Charmed" had a longer run than "Laverne & Shirley."

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  • Mr. Alexander Simon8/10/2010

    August 10th, 2010



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  • Diana4/23/2009

    I too wish that they would continue with the reruns of the show. I REALLY look forward to watching it here every day. It's on at 7 and 8:00 am and again at 3:00 pm and I still haven't gotten enough of their shenanegins, I just love it.

  • melissa11/28/2008

    I wish that TNT would keep running new episodes and add another season.

  • G7/23/2008

    TO THE PRODUCERS, I KNOW ITS BEEN SOME TIME SINCE THE SHOW WAS CANCELLED, CAN YOU GIRLS PLEASE COME TOGEATHER AND BEGIN AIRING THE SHOW AGAIN, IT'S THE GREATEST, I STILL WATCH ALL THE EPISODES THAT ARE AIRED NOW, I'VE SEEN THEM COUNTLESS TIMES, I LOVE THIS SHOW, FOR ALL YOUR FANS PLZ PUT THE SHOW BACK ON THE AIR, YOUR MILLIONS OF FANS WOULD BE VERY HAPPY, THANKS. G.

  • mechelle6/12/2008

    i ove charmed a lot i have all the dvds all i need is three more. i have pictures of charmed in my room i watch it every time i can. i wish the would start nwe ones. i think that charmed should hvw a movie om tnt. I LOVE CHARMED CHARMED ROCKS 24 SEVEN DAYS A WEEK. GO CHARMED MY FAVORITE GIRL IS PRUE

  • abiagil3/22/2008

    I really love charmed my mom said I'm adicted to it I watch it every day I hate when I miss it

  • Margie1/25/2008

    I've enjoyed each and every telecast of charmed, Now I'm watching re-runs as though it was the first time. I would love to see a show reuniting the witches, Phoebe & Cole together again , Bring Cole out of the darkside,and having a little girl three to five years and Phoebe and Cole undoing her spells Pipper and Leo with the boys about ten exploring their powers. and getting them out of trouble.
    But please no Christy.

  • anne onomiss12/23/2007

    why the hell did they cancelle charmed??? it waz AWSOMEEE!i ¢¾ charmed sooo much!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • m@nd!e12/23/2007

    charmed is my fav show... too bad they cancelled it...

  • m@nd!e12/23/2007

    charmed is my fav show... too bad they cancelled it...

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