Charmed - Season 8 [DVD]

I always feel, when it comes to watching "Charmed: Season 8", that I am watching something I shouldn't be. What with the drama and finality of the Season Finale of Season 7, and then the rumours that were spun in the summer of 2005 (that "Charmed" could very possibly NOT be returning for an eighth season), it really seemed like that was going to be it - the sisters had defeated one of their deadliest enemies, fled The Manor and relinquished their lives as Halliwells and The Charmed Ones. They had faked their deaths, left it to the next generation and disappeared off, in disguise, with Leo. Daryl's reaction to this appeared to be a satisfied one, and Prue's ghost - it is believed - had shut The Manor door one last time (an apt end to the series).This, however neatly tied up, just didn't seem right though. Of all the endings, renouncing their heritage and giving up on life as they knew it was just not satisfying enough. When I watched the finale to Season 7, although it was not confirmed that the show would continue, something inside me knew that it would. The feel that episode left the viewer with was an uneasy one...like this was not the end, regardless of what the network was saying. It never really felt that "Charmed" was to conclude like that.And indeed, it didn't. As Season 8 opens in "Still Charmed And Kicking" you feel almost honoured that you are allowed to see what happens next, after the threat that The Halliwells would not return as The Charmed Ones again. The viewer gets to see HOW the characters get out of the mess that they seem to have created for themselves.Season 8 is not the best of seasons, but it is yet another superb one. It begins by revealing The Halliwells are back in The Manor, living with their father Victor. Only they are posing, in magical disguise, as The Bennetts, pretending that they are three cousins and that Victor is in fact their uncle.The opening episodes of Season 8 hold a nostalgia that reminded me of Season 1 - the music and themes of it. "Charmed" has always had an underlying tragic feel to it, with the constant loss and sacrifice the sisters have had to experience over the years, both before and after they were witches; and a season that opens at the funerals of the three principle characters dwells on this further. Although we know that they are not really dead, there is a morbid feel to it - a morbid fascination nonetheless.Season 8 carries the "faked death" theme throughout the first few episodes, not simply throwing the plotline away. And to great effect too. Their reasons for returning to their old lives are believable and well-planned, as is the way in which they eventually reveal to the world that they are still alive (the excuse that they have been working for the government). The best part of it is that they return to being Halliwells, allowing us to feel satisfied that "Charmed" will not end with the sisters forsaking their legacy.This season introduces the character of Billie who seems unnecessary at first. She does, however, grow on the viewer and becomes integral to the outline of the season. Her story progresses into a great one and her character is worthy of the magnitude it markets. She is essential to the final battle that the girls have to face, as is her sister, Christie, who is forever shrouded in intrigue.I shan't divulge exactly what happens, though shall reveal that Season 8 contains plots that involves Paige and marriage, the brief return of The Source and ANOTHER separation of Piper and Leo (probably the most tantalising of the entire series).The finale of the season is spectacular! The battle The Halliwells have to face is superb, incorporating an assortment of various different elements from plotlines-past, such as The Hollow and The Triad. These are not used repetitively though, only to highlight the weight of this ultimate fight.The explosion in the basement of The Halliwells' home, which occurs in the Season 7 finale, seems minuscule in comparison to the event that takes place in the penultimate episode: The Manor actually totally blows up! This occurrence is literally phenomenal."Charmed: Season 8" is a terrific final season. There are, indeed, "silly" episodes, such as "Mr. and Mrs. Witch" and "Battle Of The Hexes"; and why the writers insisted on throwing a leprechaun-related episode into every season since Season 5 is beyond me!The title track that plays to the opening credits has also been inexplicably altered, which may displease fans (although it does grow on you actually). I was also irritated that, although discussed, Prue was not given nearly enough acknowledgment as the series she helped found came to a close. But aside from these minor flaws, Season 8 charts a perfect end to a show that risked throwing in the towel when one of its leads left the series at the end of Season 3. Not only did "Charmed" survive the death of Prue and the introduction of Paige, it endured the uncertain finish to Season 7, only to pave the way for a touching, enjoyable and rewarding end to the show. "Forever Charmed", the final episode, is the perfect mix of action, nostalgia, characters old and new and, most importantly, it renews our faith that The Halliwells will continue their birthright on into the future.Highlighted by DVD extras (including an exciting look at the original unaired Pilot which didn't feature Alyssa Milano as Phoebe) this season is outstanding. From the gratifying turn of events of "Forever Charmed", to the glimpse into the future at the very end (something which is much more satisfying to see than The Charmed Ones faking their deaths) to the inspired last-ever closing of The Manor door - Season 8 is quite simply the perfect end to this radiant series.

Hi i started watching the show on Amazon prime, then it was taken off of prime and put on paramanount plus which i signed up fror with the free trial and was then paying the fee for the next month, unfortunatley paramount plus only had season 1-6 so after i had eventually watched them, i cancelled my paramount subscription as i alreday pay for prime, netflix and Spotify. And then saw that amazon was showing season 1-8 again for free so i started season 7 and 8 and before i could finish them i then was told i had to pay for season 8 as i have no where else to watch it. It not being on any other streaming service in the UK And at £19.99 the price seemed a little much but i have unenthusiastically paid for, so i can finish the show.I would have been fine paying for paramaount plus again as it does offer some great shows that i cant find anywhere else, but that option was not available. So i just wanted to know why you only had season 1-6 available when there is 8 sesaons of the show? Are you expecting customers to have to pay for the remaining 2 seasons. Amazon please do better in future. The £20 i have paid could have been nearly 3 months worth of a subscription to paramount plus.

I loved the Charmed Franchise the entire way through so was saddened at how it came to an end.The new character introduced (Billy) is annoying... as is her sister once she is found. Also the fact that she comes into her powers so quickly and is a match for the Charmed Ones cheapens the idea that the sisters are a special power. I think the Billy character was only introduced with the hope of providing a spin-off series, but her popularity (or lack of) put a stop to that idea.The final episodes however are well done. It's nice to get to see (most of) the family re-united, and we also get glimpses of the future of the Charmed line.One thing that annoyed me about the Series 8 DVD specifically was that the theme music was different. Perhaps licensing issues?... I don't see any other reason to replace the perfectly good and well-known theme tune that is used on all 7 other series' DVDs. Shame.

Simply loved it, one of my all-time favourites.

This long running show has had it's good & poor episodes over the years but has continued to acheive cult status even with the loss of prue in season 3 it continued from strength to strength with the arrival of paige in season 4. In this season we are introduced to a new character in the form of Billie Jenkins played by 8 simple rules star Kaley Cuoco who struggles to cope with her life as a witch. This season starts where number 7 finished as the sisters are continuing to fake their deaths they start to struggle with their own predicament paiges whitlighter side becomes more active as she is giving to urges to help a young witch Billie who keeps turning up & putting her & the sisters in danger at every turn as the season progresses Billie becomes more involved with the sisters & we find out a dark secret about her background.A great end to a excellent saga

Très bien reçu coffret en excellent état merci 👀😊👍👍👍👍👍👍

Ich liebe ja die Serie charmed. Hab mir schon einige staffeln geholt. Und werde mir noch die restlichen staffeln holen. Finde bloß ehrlich gesagt, das es ohne prue weitergeht. Aber liebe trotzdem die Serie.

I love Charmed! This was a great season despite my not always being thrilled with Billie or Paige and the actresses' abilities to act well--especially Rose McGowan. But, after seven previous seasons--I wasn't about to quit! So happy I finally completed my Charmed collection!!

El DVD fue destinado para regalo ,por tanto la valoración la hago por la persona que lo recibió ,le ha encantado porque aparte de haber seguido esta serie , se trata de una edición especial con contenidos extras ,comenta que están muy bien .La recomendaría 100%.

I tried 3 different players and non of the discs would play