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Post by craig on Jun 26, 2017 21:11:42 GMT -5
I'll agree with Season 4, but not Season 2, because how can it be over-rated when most fans don't like it? But Season 4 is usually counted as a fan favorite and everything you said is why I'd count it as over-rated. For me, it's that and Season 6. For me too. It can't be overrated if most fans don't like it. I see Season 3, 4 and 6 being those seasons. But season 3 and 4 are regarded as Charmed at its best by fans. Season 4 for me is the season I hate because I don't like the Source storyline at all. |
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Post by Ruth Marie on Aug 7, 2017 22:03:49 GMT -5
I'll agree with Season 4, but not Season 2, because how can it be over-rated when most fans don't like it? But Season 4 is usually counted as a fan favorite and everything you said is why I'd count it as over-rated. For me, it's that and Season 6. For me too. It can't be overrated if most fans don't like it. I see Season 3, 4 and 6 being those seasons. But season 3 and 4 are regarded as Charmed at its best by fans. Season 4 for me is the season I hate because I don't like the Source storyline at all. I couldn't agree more. A season can't be overrated if it is a season most fans don't like or talk about. I am under the impression that Season 3, 4 & 6 are the most talked about season's overall, and those are the ones that fall into the overrated. Season 2 & 5 would be underrated in my opinion. |
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Post by Sasha on Mar 4, 2018 20:27:46 GMT -5
Tie between Season 4 and 6.
Didn't think Season 2 was overrated when most fans don't like it.
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Post by prudencehalliwell on Mar 21, 2018 20:26:52 GMT -5
Season 4 and 6.
But my hate of Season 4 comes from how they wrote the season. The mourning of Prue was speeded fast across three episodes, and the way Paige was introduced was so forced. I also didn't like that Phoebe and Cole were the stars, and mourning Prue and getting to know Paige was second after a few episodes.
Season 6 was a poorly handled season with the Chris story. I didn't buy they had planned Chris to be the second son the whole time. He lied and killed a Valkyrie at the start of Season 6. What good witch does that?
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Post by Sasha on Mar 22, 2018 1:06:57 GMT -5
Season 4 and 6. But my hate of Season 4 comes from how they wrote the season. The mourning of Prue was speeded fast across three episodes, and the way Paige was introduced was so forced. I also didn't like that Phoebe and Cole were the stars, and mourning Prue and getting to know Paige was second after a few episodes. Season 6 was a poorly handled season with the Chris story. I didn't buy they had planned Chris to be the second son the whole time. He lied and killed a Valkyrie at the start of Season 6. What good witch does that? Season 4 really did need to be written differently, I guess it doesn't help they thought that was maybe the last season. If only they had let Shannen stick around and do at least one more year, then everyone wins.  |
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Post by rebooted on Mar 22, 2018 6:13:39 GMT -5
I wanted to change my vote from Season 6 to something else
Because I don't think Season 6 is highly rated at all. In fact most people, 4/5 would say it was the worst season even over Season 8.
I do think Season 7 is overrated because of the previous season so badly written and executed.
I still think Season 4 is better than Season 7, at least in terms of each episode having a well written story with good acting all the way through, even when the birth order changed, Cole took the focus off the sisters (Leo did in Season 7 too), the rushed ending post Charmed and Dangerous and then this is where the roots of PhoeMe are firmly planted after the seeds are sewn in Sleuthing with the Enemy.
So in over rated-ness, I'd have to say Season 7, followed by 6. I can't help not be critical of Season 6 which is why I chose Season 7 and 6 in this poll.
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Post by Katie Warren on May 9, 2019 21:24:27 GMT -5
Well since Season 6 is disliked, I can't say it is overrated. Since I hear from most fans it is in the top 3 of most disliked.
So I'm going to go with S4, all due to the Cole/Phoebe arc in the second half, and that season is overrated.
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Post by Aaeiyn on Aug 28, 2021 13:20:37 GMT -5
I genuinely believe S2 and S4 are overrated. I'm (mostly) bored with watching those seasons. No amount of the awesome sisterly bond can save S2 nor S4 for their boring stories, I'm sorry.
I am so beyond Piper & Dan that took up a lot of S2 so unnecessarily. I have to dance around their drama to enjoy S2, and it sucks.
As far as S4 goes, I tolerate it more than S2, but the episodes are not as fun as the likes of Day Magic Died and Power of Three Blondes. There's the occasional fun ones like Enter the Demon, Trial by Magic, Bite Me, etc., that are pretty fun but for the most part, I think this season is still pretty dull.
So, these two seasons I feel are overrated, personally.
EDIT: I (also) believe that S2 is not hated as much as people think. S2 still falls in line with being less resentful towards the sisters which makes them more likeable, so I don't see how S2 is hated, when it's obvious how much S6 is hated. In fact S2 gets way more praise than anything from the Paige era. So, I don't think S2 is as hated as some (not all) think it is.
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Post by Esmeralda on Aug 28, 2021 14:58:13 GMT -5
Well since Season 6 is disliked, I can't say it is overrated. Since I hear from most fans it is in the top 3 of most disliked. So I'm going to go with S4, all due to the Cole/Phoebe arc in the second half, and that season is overrated. It's disliked by most of the members here now, but it was LOVED by most fans when it was first aired. Just about every post on the old Cafe at that time was about Chris or Piper. That's why I changed my S3 vote to S6 so my votes are now S4 and S6. Thinking about it, I wouldn't count S3 as over-rated if S4 & S5 didn't exist. |
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Post by Katie Warren on Aug 28, 2021 16:41:16 GMT -5
Well since Season 6 is disliked, I can't say it is overrated. Since I hear from most fans it is in the top 3 of most disliked. So I'm going to go with S4, all due to the Cole/Phoebe arc in the second half, and that season is overrated. It's disliked by most of the members here now, but it was LOVED by most fans when it was first aired. Just about every post on the old Cafe at that time was about Chris or Piper. That's why I changed my S3 vote to S6 so my votes are now S4 and S6. Thinking about it, I wouldn't count S3 as over-rated if S4 & S5 didn't exist. What a difference sixteen years makes. I wonder if its because most of those fans are much older now. That's so true, if S4 & S5 didn't exist. If the show ended after S4, I might not think any were. |
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Post by Esmeralda on Aug 28, 2021 16:57:30 GMT -5
It's disliked by most of the members here now, but it was LOVED by most fans when it was first aired. Just about every post on the old Cafe at that time was about Chris or Piper. That's why I changed my S3 vote to S6 so my votes are now S4 and S6. Thinking about it, I wouldn't count S3 as over-rated if S4 & S5 didn't exist. What a difference sixteen years makes. I wonder if its because most of those fans are much older now. That's so true, if S4 & S5 didn't exist. If the show ended after S4, I might not think any were. Oh, man, Katie - you are so right about that! I'm also sure that most of those fans were teenaged girls when it first aired and now they either don't have time for message boards or have gone on to other shows. Not too many S6-fans are left here at the Cafe. |
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Post by Katie Warren on Aug 28, 2021 17:05:49 GMT -5
What a difference sixteen years makes. I wonder if its because most of those fans are much older now. That's so true, if S4 & S5 didn't exist. If the show ended after S4, I might not think any were. Oh, man, Katie - you are so right about that! I'm also sure that most of those fans were teenaged girls when it first aired and now they either don't have time for message boards or have gone on to other shows. Not too many S6-fans are left here at the Cafe.  That makes plenty of sense. |
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Post by Aaeiyn on Jan 9, 2022 6:21:45 GMT -5
Depends on where you ask.
Overrated seasons on Reddit is definitely S2 & S3. As S5-S8 gets dragged through the mud, over there.
Overrated seasons here (on Proboards) is definitely S1 (as much as I love S1) & S2. As S3-S8 gets dragged through the mud, here (on Proboards).
For the most part, both sites hate S5-S8.
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Post by rebooted on Mar 7, 2022 22:30:57 GMT -5
I think this is all perspective based on how we perceive in general how the majority of fans view each season
From my understanding this is what I think in general people think of each season
Season 1: General fan rating is Very High - not as polarizing
Generally well received and fans thinking some of the earlier episodes are a bit cringey like Dream Sorcerer, Wedding from Hell etc. while Charmed found its groove. Also some wasted 1 episode storylines that could have been bigger arcs like When Bad Warlocks go good. The Whitelighter mythology isn't well thought of for its long term application. There is a gothy vibe in general, rewatching seems a little dated.
There are some general fan faves: That 70s Episode, The Woggy, Dead Man Dating, De Ja Vu All Over Again
Season 2: General fan rating is High - polarizing views due to the Love Triangle
Seems 60:40 in terms of likeability in general among fans. The season is a little lighter. The Dan, Leo, Piper love triangle is horrible to a lot of fans as is Piper complaining about a lot. Prue seems to be very likeable although her sudden career progression to Photographer is unrealistic. Phoebe seems to be very likeable but there is a lack of a love interest, power progression and having continued friendships out of wiccan duties. That Old Black Magic, She's a Man Baby episode and Animal Pragmatism seem to be more disliked.
There are some general fan faves: Morality Bites, Apocalypse, Not, Chick Flick
Season 3: General fan rating is High - but less than Season 2 - not as polarizing
On the whole, in general I think Cole is well received. The erky bit for most fans is that Phoebe lies to her sisters after Sleuthing With The Enemy where some fans think the Po3 should have been impacted or the Cole story arc should have ended or that there would be resolution quicky - so not to steal focus from the show. It is clear that the sisters start to get a little irritating. Prue becomes reckless, much more angry and short fused and although her character develops this most in the entire series, her character becomes a pity party. She's still likeable like Phoebe who is still fun but also reckless and fluctuates between maturity and immaturity. Piper finally gets Leo and marries and still continues to be neurotic although seems to find more independence being married. Its considered dark and buffy like. Disliked episodes tend to be Sleuthing With the Enemy, Wrestling with Demons and although the acting performances are great, AHBL is a totally random episode.
There are some general fan faves including: All Halliwells Eve, Pre Witched, Sin Francisco.
Season 4: General fan rating is Average - very polarizing opinions.
Prues sudden departure is considered on the whole quite fast and drastic, and although fans in general warm to the character of Paige, feel like she is forced on the audience and the Charmed Ones very quickly vanquish some powerful demons after losing who they consider is the strongest. People think Prue is forgotten way to fast some other think it is better not to dwell. There is sympathy for Pipers grief and more likeable than the previous 2 seasons but fans generally feel that Phoebe moves on pretty fast and then once the initial Source is vanquished is disliked and embraces the 'PhoeMe' selfish path instead of the carefree younger sister, which when Paige comes along disrupts the birth order. There is a rapid speed up of the Cole-Source-Seer storyline into the later arc that a lot of fans don't like but some people like the action oriented darkness that doesn't come back later on in the series - perhaps snipits in Season 7. Disliked episodes include Marry Go Round, Enter the Demon, The Three Faces of Phoebe
There are some general fan faves including: A Paige from the Past, Brain Drain, Womb Raidar
Season 5: General fan rating is Slightly Below Average to Average (mainly because of fairytales, Cole, PhoeMe, death by baby & the finale)
In general it is a lighter season complemented by the arrival of fairytale magical creatures which erk some as Charmed embraces Greek mythology over its orignal Celtic vibe. Phoebe is no longer the fun character from season 1 to early season 4 and is a lost soul celebrity. Paige's character seems to be a fill in and it is disappointing that she quits a profession she is good at. There is some good tension between the Paige vs. The Other Sisters and her independence. Piper's pregancy is quite pleasing to follow as is her relationship struggles with Leo however the birth of Wyatt, not only a boy, when fans expected Melinda, but more powerful than all 3 Charmed Ones. Most disheartingly for fans is the destruction of Coles character and there is debate on whether Phoebe and the Charmed Ones are to blame for how he self-destructed or whether the Source possession was indeed self inflicted. Overall with the departure of Cole and Prue and the introduction of a baby, it feels like by this point the show has changed and is riding the final wave of the girl power movement it was born into.
Disliked episodes are Oh My Goddess which uturns the series going forward, Witches in Tights, and Centennial Charmed seems to be an over rated 100th episode.
There are some general fan faves including: A Witch In Time, Sense and Sensibility and The Eyes That Have it
Season 6: General fan rating is Below Average BUT there is a Charmed Sons fandom that creates polarization.
If the actresses are not unrecognisable to you at this point, than their characters definitely are. The sisters looks and/or priorities have changed completely. Paige could almost be a supporting character and the sisters focus on themselves more than innocents. Drew Fuller is half liked- half whitelighter and the show is centered on the next generation with really bad execution of a potentially great storyline from 5x22-23 where it starts. In general there are some good stand alone episodes and people tend like like some of the supporting characters like Ava the gypsie, Richard, Jason Deen and Barbus. What is frustrating is that Leo is supposed to be gone but he is not gone and the rip off of Magic School from Harry Potter angers a lot (not all) fans. It is very action orientated and pleasing with special effects with some great fight and battle scenes.
Disliked episodes are Legend of Sleepy Halliwell, Hyde School Reunion, The Premier and the the Finale is a polarising episode.
There are some general fan faves including: The Power of Three Blondes, I Dream of Phoebe, Little Monsters and Chris Crossed.
Season 7: General fan rating is Average - less polarizing views than Season 4
There is probably a less polorising view of Season 7 than there is of Season 4. In general it feels like the show is going back its heyday vibe. If you can get passed the Lesley and Phoebe storyline at the beginning, the Leo centricnessof some parts of the season, Pipers complaining even after she gets everything she wanted and the disappointing build up and outcome of the Avatar/Utopia storyline then fans generally like this season. Pros are the Zankou storyline, Paige getting some development though her new romance with Brody and taking on Magic School (which fans have learned to deal with), Billy Zane brining back the best of Phoebe's fun nature again, Wyatt and Chris having some part but not a big part of the show and throw backs to some old school storylines like Reece Davidson, the Shadow in Season 1 etc. Most fans would have loved Charmed ending here if it had to run this long with a well fan liked finale.
Disliked episodes are Sword in the City, Once in a Blue Moon, Hyde School Reunion, The Premier and the the Finale is a polarising episode.
There are some general fan faves including: Witchness Protection, Death Becomes Them, Something Wicca This Way Comes
Season 8: General fan rating is Below Average - not as polarising as Season 6 though.
Widely viewed by fans as the Season that didn't need to exist, given that Season 7 could have finished the series on good point. Yet another guest star pimp out for Phoebe with Dex and even a rip off Sex and the City episode! Leo disappears because of Budget Cuts, Kaley Cucco is bought in to start a Spin Off but fails to resonate with audiences as well as her sister which annoys the heck out of most fans. The all mighty Triad look far less fearsome than they did in Season 2 and 3. Daryl which could have been the shows only redeeming feature is gone. Phoebe has a rushed finale finish with a Cupid, slightly likeable because of her empathy toward Billie but annoying due to her Babydaddy search. Prue is left out of a finale when she didn't need to be. Paige is very much liked in the season with Fans especially with her search for independence, enlightenment, and finding a partnership in Henry and embracing her whitelighter half. Leo is also well liked for the episodes he is in. There are some cool throw backs with the Hollow, the Angel of Death and Sam, progressing Paige again.
Disliked episodes are the Finale, Forever Charmed and Mr and Mrs Witch,
There are some general fan faves including: Run Piper Run, Engaged and Confused, Jung and the Restless and Kill Billie Volume 2.
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Post by CharmedFaith on Mar 7, 2022 22:39:50 GMT -5
Season 6: General fan rating is Below Average BUT there is a Charmed Sons fandom that creates polarization. Aint that the truth lol. Talk about how Wyatt/Chris help betray the series, sidelined Melinda and...its all out war/downvoting lol |
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Post by Aaeiyn on Mar 9, 2022 13:16:01 GMT -5
Depends on where you ask. Overrated seasons on Reddit is definitely S2 & S3. As S5-S8 gets dragged through the mud, over there. Overrated seasons here (on Proboards) is definitely S1 (as much as I love S1) & S2. As S3-S8 gets dragged through the mud, here (on Proboards). For the most part, both sites hate S5-S8. Most of this is still true, but I wanted to correct my ownself and claim that the overrated seasons for Reddit is actually S3 & S4. Reddit really loves "Dark Charmed" and hate "Light Charmed". That being said, I removed my vote from S1 and put it in S3. IK S3 isn't as praised on here, as it is on Reddit. But, I wanted to bring both fandoms into the equation and claim that S2 is overrated (mostly here), and S3 is overrated (in the Reddit community). I chose both Prue era seasons because the popular consensus on Reddit (like here) prefers Prue episodes over episodes without her. If the show is going to go without Prue, then Reddit wants the show to continue being like S3-S4. |
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Post by West on Aug 14, 2023 17:36:28 GMT -5
Bumping because we have quite a few newbies in the last year. Curious what they'll vote for.
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Post by Aaeiyn on Aug 14, 2023 18:06:54 GMT -5
Depends on where you ask. Overrated seasons on Reddit is definitely S2 & S3. As S5-S8 gets dragged through the mud, over there. Overrated seasons here (on Proboards) is definitely S1 (as much as I love S1) & S2. As S3-S8 gets dragged through the mud, here (on Proboards). For the most part, both sites hate S5-S8. Most of this is still true, but I wanted to correct my ownself and claim that the overrated seasons for Reddit is actually S3 & S4. Reddit really loves "Dark Charmed" and hate "Light Charmed". That being said, I removed my vote from S1 and put it in S3. IK S3 isn't as praised on here, as it is on Reddit. But, I wanted to bring both fandoms into the equation and claim that S2 is overrated (mostly here), and S3 is overrated (in the Reddit community). I chose both Prue era seasons because the popular consensus on Reddit (like here) prefers Prue episodes over episodes without her. If the show is going to go without Prue, then Reddit wants the show to continue being like S3-S4. I changed my mind, once again. S2 still has my vote and then I moved my S3 vote over to S7. Mostly 'cause I'm here, now (more than Reddit), and I think these boards praise S7 a little too much than it deserves, IMO (OFC). |
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Post by lunchking on Aug 14, 2023 23:40:26 GMT -5
I'm surprised S6 is high for overrated and underrated. I think there might be confusion over it being overrated and just hated. Overrated implies it was already beloved and it doesn't seem like it is at this board.
I voted S4 and S7. I might change my mind in time.
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Post by Aaeiyn on Nov 9, 2024 18:08:09 GMT -5
Still S2 & S7.
S2 does NOT acknowledge the PO3 legacy & gives us ZERO magical witches. And, S7 suffers the same fate as S2. With the exception, that S7 utilizes the ORIGINAL Warren powers WAY less than S2 does. Something S2 has over S7, but I digress.
S5 is a CLOSE second, but S7 gets more credit than it deserves.
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