Charmed - The Complete First Season (1998)

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.

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. I personally thought they could have dragged out their relationship a lot longer!

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. June 27, 2008

Seacon One

Well this was the first of the charmed season sadly it was the most boring of them all. Prue which was the boss was over done as a character. No big sister is really like that bossy and bitchy. Phoebe was great as always full of spirit, the only one that kept things interesting. piper, which was the middle sister, she my second favorite. She was very sweet and her power was probably the coolest. May 31, 2008

Charmed, Season 1, Yahoo!!

Finally a T.V. show about witches and magic! I am so glad Aaron Spelling took a chance! I love, love, love Charmed. Season 1 is great because it is the beginning, the beginning of sister's becoming a family and the beginning of their Charmed destiny. The very first episode had me hooked. I am bias though, I am a huge Shannen Doherty fan. Even though she is such a bee-otch to work with I love her character Prue. I love all the characters.

My favorite episodes include, Dead Man Dating, a great episode about family and believing in family superstitions and Piper is just great in this episode. I love The Truth Is Out There and It Hurts!! This episode is a lot of fun after Prue casts a truth spell to find out if Andy would accept her as a witch! It affects all the sisters and is just fun to hear them tell people what they think! I loved Andy too, he was the best guy for Prue, anyway, I also love Leo, this episode is so exciting because Piper finally gets the courage to ask Leo what he thinks of her! Then there is That 70's Episode where they go back in time to warn their mother, Patty about a warlock who steals all their powers. Very special and emotional to see them interact with Patty and Grams. I love The Wendigo also, first episode that kind of scared me! Dream Sorcerer is also a creepy one. The Witch is back another family oriented episode where they learn of their ancestor Melinda Warren. Secrets and Guys is another good episode, Phoebe sees Leo floating in mid air trying to fix a chandelier and so now his cover is busted. When Phoebe tries to tell Piper and Prue they laugh at her and tell her what a great imagination she has! Very funny!! Love Hurts another one of my favorites, Piper finally learns Leo's true calling, he is their Whitelighter and is struck by an arrow from a Dark Lighter and now he is dieing. Piper switches their powers so she can try and heal Leo...love it! The finale is very sad Deja Vu All Over Again, Phoebe has a premonition of Andy being killed by a demon....and they figure out they keep reliving the same day over and over until the demon gets what he wants. I really liked Andy, even after he found out that they were witches (Blind Sided, great, great episode) he was just so awesome about everything and did whatever he could to protect Prue and their secret. Season 1 is a must buy, actually they all are...The Power of Three will set you free!!
May 16, 2008

Charmed First Season

I'm a Charmed fan from way back. I decided to get every single one of seasons on DVD and I'm so glad I did. Great show about sisters and fighting bad demons and the like. Just very well done show with lots of adventure in them. I recommend this whole series too. April 5, 2008

I FREAKIN LOVE THIS SERIES!!!!!!!!

IM A HUGE HUGE HUGE HUGE CHARMED FAN I WATCH IT EVERYDAY!!!!!! I LOVE EVERY EPISODE OF EACH SERIES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

YOU HAVE TO BUY THIS!!!!!!! March 23, 2008

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