Probably one of the best new-age shows to grace our televisions, Charmed boasted superb special effects, juicy and riveting storylines and beautiful (and talented) actors/guest stars - an overall Aaron Spelling gem! Admittedly, I was most disheartened by the Season 3 exit of Shannen Doherty, but the show must go on, and go on it did - for 8 full and enjoyable seasons! The show would eventually sow the seeds of upliftment for its respectable and realistic portrayal of the Wiccan 'religion', which had been tainted for centuries - with witches often being portrayed as evil, revenge-seeking, cauldron-stirring, broomstick-flying banshees who were out for personal gain. There are not many TV shows that can boast 8 seasons, but Charmed continued to mesmerise, educate, entertain and enthral. It remains up there with the likes of several long-running and highly popular comedies, sitcoms and dramas, such as Dallas, Friends, Will & Grace, Law and Order, Seinfeld, Knots Landing, Murder She Wrote, Beverly Hills 90210, Cheers, Frasier and Three's Company.
This DVD box set (actually, "book set") is smaller than its predecessor, which had been issued not long before it. You will note from several other reviewers that discs had been ruined by glue - the result of the box design which calls for random insertion of the DVDs in pockets cut into specific artistic cardboard pages. However, it would appear that this problem was swiftly dealt with after the initial complaints that were raised upon its release. This set is a delight, especially for the Charmed fan. It is themed on the Book of Shadows as used in the actual series, and contains virtual carbon copies of some of the pages. In fact, all 8 seasons are set within the "mock" Book of Shadows. You may very well be surprised when you note the impeccable quality of the 'book' design and paper. The front cover, in particular, is a complete replica of that found in the series - complete with the "now Wiccan-adopted" triquetra and the green taping along the book's spine.
Get your hands on a copy of this box set, and you will not be disappointed. Not only is the design a complete delight, but also the episodes contained in all 49 discs that are set within the delightful Book of Shadows. "Charmed" and "captivated" you will be - by all 8 seasons of this very accomplished series.