Charmed - Series 1 (Box Set) > Reviews

Advantages: Allows you to watch the show again and again
Disadvantages: no extras and expensive

...witches...powerful witches too...they were the charmed ones. Because of the constant bickering with the sisters it puts a lot of strain on Grams who knows about the legacy of the charmed ones and knows that at some point the girls will gain their powers, so after deciding that it probably wans't a great idea for the girls to become charmed just yet, she creates a potion to bind there powers. unfortunately on her way to the attic to cast the ... Read review

Advantages: Acting is superb
Disadvantages: Could be more scary

We are introduced to 3 sisters, Prue (Shannon Doherty), Piper (Holly-Marie Coombs) and Phoebe (Alysa Milano) who discover that upon the death of their grandmother and their reunion in ‘The Manor’ they have magic powers and are in fact witches. Prue can move objects with her mind, Piper can freeze objects and Phoebe get premonitions. As the series’ progress their powers expand and they become able to do other things like levitate and blow up things! I ... Read review

Advantages: amazing story lines
Disadvantages: you never want to look away

This amazing boxset first starts out with three normal sisters who noe stormy night are turned into witches with the power to freeze time, move objects and see the future. It is accompanied by the terrific work of the Smiths (how soon is now). The actresses live up to their characters and give a stunning performance in each episode. The plots always leave you wanting to watch more. The demons and warlocks involved are cleverly created so much so that ... Read review

Advantages: No Advert breaks, one entire series
Disadvantages: no special features

...nicely. If you have never seen Charmed before this is definately worth a look. However, if you are a Charmed fan then you might be slightly disappointed with the lack of special features. This box set is not cheap and some may consider not being value for money. When I describe this box set as having no special features, I do mean none. No commentary, bloopers, deleted scenes. This only thing that can be considered a special feature is the ... Read review

Advantages: Best programme on hand 24/7
Disadvantages: there is one

...you like witch adventures then Charmed is for you. Unlike Practical Magic and The Craft, there is a stong storyline that continues throughout all 8 series. The main plot is that you need the power of 3 to banquish the demons wether this is to actually fight them or to plan how to fight them. Things start get really going in series 3 when the sisters have learnt their powers and their personal lives begin to get more involved in the story line. ... Read review

the best programme i have ever watched, my mate introduced me to this programme about three sister witches and i have been hooked ever since. There is 8 series altogether but this one is by far my favorite, and i was gutted that they have stopped filming it so i am now buying the boxsets so i can watch it when ever i want. i already have the 1st on and am planning on getting the rest.

Advantages: Alyssa Milano, Holly Marie Combs and Shannon Doherty!
Disadvantages: none except that it finishes!

This first series of Charmed was originally aired in 1998, yet is not at all dated. This box set contains 6 discs, is very atractive, and has a booklet with brief descriptions of each episode. Starring Alyssa Milano (Phoebe), Holly Marie Combs (Piper) and Shannon Doherty (Prue) as three sisters who find out they have a magical destiny and come froma long line of witches. After the passing of their grandmother, the three sisters, when reunited, ... Read review

Advantages: This fantastic box set contains all the episodes of the first season
Disadvantages: There are no extras however

This box set of Charmed contains all the outstanding episodes of the first season, starring all 3 of the original cast- Holly Marie Combs (Picket Fences), Alyssa Milano (Who's the Boss) and Shannen Doherty (Beverl Hills 90210). The drama tells the story of three beautiful sisters who discover that not only are they witches, but they have to save the world from demons. This drama is certainly bewitching, and addictive, and each episode contains a ... Read review

Advantages: value for money
Disadvantages: not much happens

...the first ever series of charmed and i really enjoy watching it , i have bought this boxset along with the others and although it is not as exciting and the directors arent as adventurous as they are in the other 7 , it is probably one of prues finer moments, this boxset ssets the scene of the whole charmed era and if you are going to get the other boxsets this one is definately worth buying as it explains everything you need to know about the haliwells ... Read review

Advantages: getting to see the start
Disadvantages: none

charmed-series 1 well as a huge charmed fan loved this box set it is full of aventures of the charmed ones. because it is the fist series it has very amusing and dramatic scenes of getting used to a supernatual life. I found that this is one of my favorate series fo many reasons one of whiich is the fact that its where everything starts and brews. but the main fact is that it has brilliant actors / actresses and the chemistery of the cast is amazing ... Read review

Advantages: a smooth run, no advert breaks
Disadvantages: very expensive

Charmed is a very good series, and you will get into it quickly. Main story revolves around 3 sisters, who find out that they are witches. All their names start with P, Piper, Prue and Pheobe. They all have different powers, Piper can freeze time, Pheobe has premenitions and Prue has telekineses (moving objects with her mind) They live in their grandmothers hous that they call The Manor. They have a book called The Book of Shadows, and all the spells ... Read review

Advantages: hours of glued enjoyment
Disadvantages: none!!

the charmed series is the best box set i have ever watch, it mixes reality with fantasy. the people are really real when the story is fantasy. i love charmed and would recommend it to anyone. series one introduces you to the story and the effects make you feel how the 3 sisters are feeling when they discover there powers. the series get better and better as they go along. i find some epsiodes have comedy in them aswell which is alway good. laughter ... Read review