5.8
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Charmed (2018)
Charmed (2018)
Overview
Set in the fictional college town of Hilltowne, Charmed follows the lives of three sisters, Macy, Mel and Maggie Vera who, after the tragic death of their mother, discover they are three of the most powerful witches of all time.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Progressive
Political: Strong Left
Diversity: High
LGBTQ: Positive
Trans: Positive
Race Swap: Yes
Viewer Rating
5.8
Overview
Set in the fictional college town of Hilltowne, Charmed follows the lives of three sisters, Macy, Mel and Maggie Vera who, after the tragic death of their mother, discover they are three of the most powerful witches of all time.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Progressive
Primary
The show's central thesis explicitly promotes progressive ideology through its focus on feminist empowerment, identity politics, and systemic critiques of various forms of oppression, often allegorically represented by magical threats.
The 2018 'Charmed' reboot features a main cast where traditionally white roles are explicitly recast with minority actresses. The narrative consistently integrates themes of social justice, feminism, and LGBTQ+ representation, often portraying traditional power structures critically.
Secondary
Charmed (2018) features prominent LGBTQ+ characters, including an openly lesbian protagonist, Mel Vera, and a trans witch, Josefina Reyes. Their identities and relationships are consistently portrayed with dignity, complexity, and agency. The show normalizes queer experiences and affirms the worth of LGBTQ+ lives and love, framing challenges as external rather than identity-based.
The Charmed (2018) reboot features Kevin, a trans man, in a supportive storyline. His trans identity is depicted with dignity and agency, and the Charmed Ones offer him acceptance and protection. The narrative frames any obstacles as external prejudice, affirming the worth of his life and identity. The overall portrayal is positive and empathetic.
The 2018 reboot of "Charmed" features the three central "Charmed Ones" characters, who were established as white in the original series, portrayed by actresses of Black and Latina descent, constituting a race swap for the ensemble.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The 2018 'Charmed' reboot introduces new female protagonists as the 'Charmed Ones,' rather than reimagining established characters from the original series with a different gender. No canonical characters were portrayed with a changed gender.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
4.8
7.2
Critic Ratings
N/A
5.5
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