There’s A Trailer For The ‘Charmed’ Reboot And Fans Are Not Impressed
"Remember 'Charmed'? Well it's back, in Pog form!"
If you’re of a certain vintage, you’ll remember Charmed, the classic show about witches, sisterhood and hot demons. Because everything old is new again — and because nostalgia sells, baby — there’s a reboot coming. And now there’s a trailer for the reboot!
The reboot is basically the exact same story again, with three sisters discovering they have magic powers after the death of their mother. The drama comes from conflict with the supernatural, marauding demons and murder, and also the fact that three adult siblings have been forced to move into the same house together.
This time around, instead of the Halliwell sisters, we’ve got the Vera sisters—Macy (Madeline Mantock), Mel (Melonie Diaz) and Maggie (Sarah Jeffery).
It seems to be a very loving homage to the original show, which was absolutely perfect television.
But fans have been sceptical about the reboot since it was announced, thanks in part to Charmed icon Holly Marie Coombs — who wasn’t exactly excited about the project.
Here’s the thing. Until you ask us to rewrite it like Brad Kern did weekly don’t even think of capitalizing on our hard work. Charmed belongs to the 4 of us, our vast amount of writers, crews and predominantly the fans. FYI you will not fool them by owning a title/stamp. So bye.
— Holly Marie Combs (@H_Combs) January 26, 2018
In response, Mark Pedowitz, president of Charmed’s TV network The CW, said that he hopes negative critics give the reboot a shot.
“Hopefully they would give this new cast a chance. It is not quite the same, yet there are many similarities. Hopefully they’ll give it a shot. We are happy with who we cast, we think it’s a nice mix. We’re thrilled that Jennie Snyder Urman has reimagined it somewhat and I can only say to fans: Before you make a decision, watch the series.”
But the scepticism is extremely thick, even after the release of the trailer.
Didn't think the Charmed reboot could be any worse
….then I saw the trailer.
— A.M. #RenewTimeless (@olicity_veritas) May 17, 2018
Me after watching the new #Charmed trailer… @H_Combs pic.twitter.com/qPQ3g4TDjA
— Courtney Pochin (@courtneypochin) May 17, 2018
The acting and dialogue in that #Charmed trailer is beyond cringe. That thing will not last.
— ?? (@LuluLemonLime83) May 17, 2018
I can’t believe they really went ahead with that Charmed reboot akskskskkd the whole original cast said “We don’t want it” and CW was like “Oh we didn’t ask you, it’s about what we want” CW is trash? pic.twitter.com/iggbxmzbbO
— ??????? ✨ (@ThunderPoet) May 17, 2018
Charmed was clearly the highest form of television art and the Elders never would've let this reboot happen, a demon has altered our timeline, we need the Power of Three
— Debbie Thornberry (@regannn24) May 17, 2018
There are still people who are cautiously excited, though:
Anti-Charmed reboot stans are pathetic, bitter, racist, homophobic, ageist, and full of crap.
Just a friendly reminder to my fellow fans that all their negativity is because they aren't getting what they want–even though what they want is impossible.— Llyss (@waywardpatience) May 17, 2018
*cries in representation* #Charmed pic.twitter.com/T9Xq2cOVZV
— Lissete Lanuza Sáenz (@lizziethat) May 17, 2018
I guess we’ll just have to watch the show and see if The Power of Three carries over. Charmed will air on the CW later this this year; there’s no word yet on an Australian release.