'Charmed' reboot: No more '90s nostalgia, get ready to see 2018 in this 'Jane The Virgin' inspired show
We know the power of three will set us free, but can a power of reboot make all the difference we need?
Reboots often meet with mixed reactions, but when it comes to the cult-favorite '90s show 'Charmed' there was a whole new level of backlash. When the CW announced that they would be rebooting the series about three witch sisters, they claimed the revival was a "fierce, funny, feminist reboot of the original series centers on three sisters in a college town who discover they are witches. Between vanquishing supernatural demons, tearing down the patriarchy, and maintaining familial bonds, a witch's work is never done."
While the statement sounded great, it directly or indirectly implied that the feminist spin was not present in the original, so, on raged the fans and the original cast members, who are not a part of the new show anyway. They took to their social media to speak out against the 'Charmed' reboot statement. Of course, they felt betrayed because back in the '90s the show was one of the most feminist kind, though not diverse, (but that will come later), the originals did help raise strong and independent women. The series, created by Constance M. Burge, ran from 1998 to 2006 and starred Alyssa Milano, Holly Marie Combs, Shannen Doherty, and Rose McGowan as the leads. At that time, it was a landmark achievement for the show centered around three women to run for eight seasons. So here's the reaction from the OG stars:
