Re-Witched

This week we discuss Season 4 Episode 14 "The Three Faces." This episode features Phoebe summoning her past and future selves to help her figure out whether she should marry Cole; meanwhile, the Seer plotting with the Source as he continues to possess Cole. Our discussion includes our pure admiration of Old Phoebe, just how obvious it should be that Cole is being taken over by evil, how we feel ab...

This week we discuss Season 4 Episode 13 "Charmed and Dangerous." This episode features the Source releasing the forbidden power of the hollow in preparation for his final battle with the Charmed Ones; we also see Paige and Darryl helping a woman to rebuild her life at work. Our discussion includes the Source's plans and execution, how well Paige supports Carolyn in her legal battle throughout, pe...

This week we discuss Season 4 Episode 12 "Lost and Bound." This episode features the sisters protecting a young fire starter who is being hunted by bounty hunters to be trained by the Source; we also see Phoebe transform into a 1950's housewife after receiving a cursed engagement ring. Our discussion includes our thoughts on Piper and Leo as pseudo-parents to Tyler, the positive representation of...

This week we discuss Season 4 Episode 11 "Trial by Magic." This episode features Phoebe working to save an innocent who shares her power when he is falsely accused of murdering his ex-wife; meanwhile, Paige and Piper disagree about whether she can share their secret with her best friend, Glen. Our discussion includes our thoughts on Piper's jealousy of Paige's freedom as the youngest sister, Glen'...

This week we discuss Season 4 Episode 10 "A Paige from the Past." This episode features Paige and Leo traveling to the past to help her deal with her guilt surrounding the accident that took her parents; we also see Cole and Phoebe possessed by two criminal ghosts with some interesting unfinished business. Our discussion includes our thoughts on Darryl's chemistry with Piper and Cole in their scen...

This week we discuss Season 4 Episode 9 "Muse to My Ears." This episode features the sisters battling a warlock who captures muses in an attempt to create an underworld faction and become the next Source; we also see Cole struggling with his humanity and Phoebe's rejection of his proposal. Our conversation includes our thoughts on the importance of practicing hobbies in adult life after seeing Pai...

This week we discuss Season 4 Episode 8 "Black as Cole." This episode features a demon emulating Belthazor who Cole and the sisters must face as he starts taking out witches from a local coven, which leads them to someone from Cole's own demonic past. Our conversation includes our thoughts on spontaneous proposals, everyone but Paige's decision to forgive Cole's past, the practice baby that Paige...

This week we discuss Season 4 Episode 7 "Brain Drain." This episode features Piper desiring a normal life with friends and kids, which The Source uses to his advantage when he enters her mind to put her in a false reality with the intention of stealing the sisters' powers. We discuss The Source’s incredible plan and execution, the inappropriateness of the Piper/Leo dynamic in the illusion, Paige’s...

This week we discuss Season 4 Episode 6 "A Knight to Remember." This episode features Paige's past life coming back from Medieval Times to mess with the sisters' as they contemplate moving in together to make demon-fighting easier. We discuss Paige's desire for a life separate from magic, Leo being a major creep, the overall comedy of the episode, and of course, how we are both lowkey in love with...

This week we have a special bonus episode where we analyze each of the sisters' powers in depth, exploring how they fit their personalities and character development overall. We also discuss which powers we would choose for ourselves and some of our other favorite powers we see in the universe throughout the series. As always, thanks for listening!   You can reach out to us on social media @rewitc...

This week we discuss Season 4 Episode 5 "Size Matters." This episode features Paige discovering a very creepy house with a magical history; we also see Piper considering revamping P3. We discuss Paige having good instincts but not being listened to by her sisters, Phoebe's unrealistic job interview, our thoughts on "The Spot" and nightlife in the early aughts, and of course, how transportation wor...

This week we discuss Season 4 Episode 4 "Enter the Demon." This episode features both accidental and purposeful body switching as the sisters help defeat the evil former student of a Zen Master; we also see Piper training Paige in potions and Phoebe and Cole training for a physical fight with the source. We discuss the different mentor/mentee dynamics, the shifts we noticed in Paige's character/be...

This week we discuss Season 4 Episode 3 "Hell Hath No Fury." This episode features Piper on a war path which leads to her turning into a Fury, as well as Paige stealing the Book of Shadows and learning the consequences of improper magic use. We discuss how funny and snappy the writing is, Donny's disgusting comments about Paige's very normal attire, Cole taking on a new position within the power o...

This week we discuss Season 4 Episode 2 "Charmed Again, Part 2." This episode features the Source attempting to sway Paige to the side of evil during the well-known 48 hour window; Piper and Phoebe attempt to connect with her and thwart the Source's plan as Cortez attempts to expose them. We discuss the new sisterly and familial dynamics we are seeing begin to develop, Darryl's continuing protecti...

This week we discuss Season 4 Episode 1 "Charmed Again, Part 1." This episode features the Piper and Phoebe dealing with the loss of Prue and learning about another sister, Paige, when the Source sends Shax after her in order to try to keep the Charmed Ones from being reconstituted. We discuss the show's portrayal of grief and healthy relationships, the inappropriate behavior of Inspector Cortez,...

In this very special bonus episode we discuss all things Prue Halliwell and Shannen Doherty; we also give the minor spoiler that Prue was killed off and does not return for season four. This episode features our ranking our favorite Prue-centric episodes and Shannen performances, as well as a discussion of her character arc and connections with her sisters throughout the three seasons. We also dis...

This week we discuss our overall feelings about the third season and what we are looking forward to going forward. This episode features our ranking of the best episodes of Season 3, our favorite villains, and some innocents we really loved. We also discuss our opinions on Prue, Piper, Phoebe, Leo, Darryl, and Cole's journeys throughout the season and our thoughts on the show's first cliffhanger e...

This week we discuss Season 3 Episode 22 "All Hell Breaks Loose." This episode features the sisters' fight with The Source's assassin, Shax, getting them exposed, as well as Phoebe traveling to the Underworld to attempt to save Cole. We discuss the evils of media and paparazzi in our society, the Source's first actual appearance and interactions with Cole, how totally useless and inconsistent The...

This week we discuss Season 3 Episode 21 "Look Who's Barking." This episode features a banshee who preys on those in great pain (including Phoebe in the aftermath of her breakup with Cole); we also see Piper continuing to struggle with her new power, but gaining some confidence in her witchy abilities as well. We discuss Phoebe's denial of her heartbreak that leads to her becoming a banshee, Piper...

This week we discuss Season 3 Episode 20 "Exit Strategy." This episode features Cole's mentor trying to break up him and Phoebe for good and turn him back to evil, as well as Piper and Leo's plans for their honeymoon being interrupted by her getting a new power. We discuss the effectiveness of the addiction metaphor for Cole's battle with his demonic half, Phoebe's continued faith in Cole and thei...

This week we discuss Season 3 Episode 19 "The Demon Who Came in From the Cold." This episode features Cole going undercover in the otherworld to help the sisters defeat the Brotherhood of the Thorn. We discuss how damn cute Phoebe and Cole's love and trust in each other is, Prue being a super supportive sister, Mia's extreme hatred for Klea, and of course, whether we thought Cole could've been cap...

This week we have a special guest host: comedian and guilty-pleasure Charmed fan, Joey Rinaldi, and the three of us discuss Season 3 Episode 18 "Sin Francisco." This episode features the sisters and Leo infected by four of the seven deadly sins as they try to stop a demon named Lukas. We discuss how Joey got into Charmed in the first place (and more behind the scenes stuff), Prue's pride (both bef...

This week we discuss Season 3 Episode 17 "Pre-Witched." This episode features a warlock with nine lives trying to get the sisters to vanquish him to gain immortality, as well as flashbacks to the sisters' lives prior to the pilot as Grams battles with the decision of whether or not to permanently bind their powers. We discuss the concept of familiars and our love for cats, what Piper and Leo's dec...

This week we discuss Season 3 Episode 16 "Death Takes a Halliwell." This episode features the return of Inspector Reece Davidson who has demons after him to "suck up" some information on Cole, as Prue tries to prevent Death from getting him. We discuss Prue's belief that death is the ultimate evil and her ultimate acceptance of it as part of life, Phoebe and Cole being our new top ship of the seri...

This week we discuss Season 3 Episode 15 "Just Harried." This episode features Piper and Leo's wedding being interrupted by Prue's subconscious who takes hold of her astral form after getting into trouble at a biker bar. We discuss the fantasy/dreamlike nature of Prue and TJ's relationship, Phoebe and Prue's desire to protect Piper from all things supernatural on her wedding day, Victor and Patty'...