How Should Charmed come back?

[Chrisaholic]

I think Charmed has sailed its boat, even there are a lot of discussions going on at the moment. Still, I like the show how it was. All said and done.

[Granny Charmed]

m.eonline.com/news/870882/another-the-vampire-diaries-spinoff-where-s-the-charmed-reboot-and-more-the-cw-news

As for one of the network's buzzed-about projects that ultimately didn't get picked up for this season, a reboot of the beloved Charmed, Pedowitz said he's still hopeful it will eventually make it to air, with Jane the Virgin's Jennie Urman as executive producer.

"It's in redevelopment," he said of bringing back the witchy series. "We're waiting to see Jennie Urman wants to come back with. She's busy with Jane right now…it's early in the development process, but we're redeveloping it and hopefully it will come out."

*Sigh* I hope it isn't a redevelopment of the 70s one. Hopefully it comes out better. But we will just have to wait and see.

[Esmeralda]

Unfortunately that's what it sounds like what it's going to be. And that's not anyone's choice...

I just want something like what Alyssa and Shannen wanted as a one-time TV movie for the 20-year anniversary next year. Is that really asking too much? Especially when it wouldn't tax Shannen's health that much and even Rose might agree to be part of it - give what a lot of fans wanted - to see Paige get a chance to meet her oldest half-sister.

And if it's just for a one-time thing, Shannen might agree to let Prue become the next generation's whitelighter...no worry about someone falling in love with their whitelighter that way...If the Elders were smart (hahahahahaha!) that's what they would do.

[craig]

I hear the new Will and Grace limited series is going to undo the series final story that included them having children in 20 years from when the series ended. That it will just have them without the kids in this reboot.

Now, it is too bad Charmed can't do the same and ignore Forever Charmed's flashforward. But that isn't enough for me, I really liked the idea that Shannen and Alyssa had, and I so badly wanted to see that done as a television movie, or even a series of 2 or 3 movies as a trilogy.

I guess the fans complaining about not having the original cast back has only hurt us and pushed this 70s reboot further into trying to become real.

[Esmeralda]

Or who knows? If there's truly problems between Holly and Shannen (and we've never had that verified), maybe Holly doesn't want to be part of it. They could do it without her, but it would be a lot harder, and I don't think CBS wants to have that stupid flash-forward zilched out like it sounds like "Will and Grace" is going to do. If they did, they would've kept all of the extra kids out of the Zenescope comics like they should've and maybe just have Wyatt, Chris and Ladybug.

I wish they'd do what I *thought* this new one was going to be about - the 1700's rather than the '70's. You could have it be about Prudence Warren (and, no, not played by Shannen, although if she did, it would be fantastic) and possibly her children, including (if you take the books as canon, which most fans don't) her daughter Cassandra who had premonitions. Then they could pretty much ignore all of the problems "Charmed" had, but still let it be about the Halliwells - even if it helped proved that Grams lied when she said Halliwell women keep their maiden name.

[craig]

Aug 3, 2017 2:40:35 GMT -5 Esmeralda said:

Or who knows? If there's truly problems between Holly and Shannen (and we've never had that verified), maybe Holly doesn't want to be part of it. They could do it without her, but it would be a lot harder, and I don't think CBS wants to have that stupid flash-forward zilched out like it sounds like "Will and Grace" are going to do. If they did, they would've kept all of the extra kids out of the Zenescope comics like they should've.

I wish they'd do what I *thought* this new one was going to be about - the 1700's rather than the '70's. You could have it be about Prudence Warren (and, no, not played by Shannen, although if she did, it would be fantastic) and possibly her children, including (if you take the books as canon, which most fans don't) her daughter Cassandra who had premonitions. Then they could pretty much ignore all of the problems "Charmed" had, but still let it be about the Halliwells - even if it helped proved that Grams lied when she said Halliwell women keep their maiden name.

Yep, too bad they didn't do that with the comics. Also I don't think Holly would be on board even if she wasn't having possible issues with Shannen. Playing a mother to 3 children, and a series, movie or limited series that includes with all these children after doing Pretty Little Liars - might be a no from her. But the only way to do it without Piper and keep it after Forever Charmed, is Piper, Leo and the children have moved away. Phoebe raising her three daughters with Prue. But I can't see that idea working so well. CBS wouldn't like that either. 

I could really get behind a series set in the 1700's. A series like this would do much better than the '70s idea. But I don't think CW would consider something like this sadly. I like your idea Es much better for a period series not set in modern times a million times more than CW's. 

[Ruth Marie]

Aug 3, 2017 3:01:11 GMT -5 craig said:

Aug 3, 2017 2:40:35 GMT -5 Esmeralda said:

Or who knows? If there's truly problems between Holly and Shannen (and we've never had that verified), maybe Holly doesn't want to be part of it. They could do it without her, but it would be a lot harder, and I don't think CBS wants to have that stupid flash-forward zilched out like it sounds like "Will and Grace" are going to do. If they did, they would've kept all of the extra kids out of the Zenescope comics like they should've.

I wish they'd do what I *thought* this new one was going to be about - the 1700's rather than the '70's. You could have it be about Prudence Warren (and, no, not played by Shannen, although if she did, it would be fantastic) and possibly her children, including (if you take the books as canon, which most fans don't) her daughter Cassandra who had premonitions. Then they could pretty much ignore all of the problems "Charmed" had, but still let it be about the Halliwells - even if it helped proved that Grams lied when she said Halliwell women keep their maiden name.

Yep, too bad they didn't do that with the comics. Also I don't think Holly would be on board even if she wasn't having possible issues with Shannen. Playing a mother to 3 children, and a series, movie or limited series that includes with all these children after doing Pretty Little Liars - might be a no from her. But the only way to do it without Piper and keep it after Forever Charmed, is Piper, Leo and the children have moved away. Phoebe raising her three daughters with Prue. But I can't see that idea working so well. CBS wouldn't like that either. 

I could really get behind a series set in the 1700's. A series like this would do much better than the '70s idea. But I don't think CW would consider something like this sadly. I like your idea Es much better for a period series not set in modern times a million times more than CW's. 

I would really watch a series set further back in time on the Warren family.

[Melinda Halliwell]

I wouldn't mind watching that either actually.

[gzv969]

If Rose, Alyssa, Holly and Shannon all agreed to return to do Charmed in the present day, then my idea for Prue's return would be for the sisters to discover there is an astral version of prue that's been out there.

They find out that while prue was dying, and while still unconscious and right before her final breath, her alter ego astral prue, the one we saw in "Just Harried" was let loose again. And she remained permanently loose for some magical reason. She was now living in a different city, as she wanted to be as far away from the other sisters as possible.

One of the sisters, maybe Paige, while protecting a new charge, in this present time, spots this Prue somewhere by accident. Paige thinks it was a look alike but to the other sisters amazement, after further investigation, they find out it's the same astral prue from before. And once again this prue wants to be left alone and doesn't want to be found.

Because prue is an astral form, it is why the "to call a lost witch" spell didn't summon her in the past. But Phoebe figures out she can summon her. Phoebe uses the spell she used before in "just harried" and is able to summon prue to the manor. Phoebe wasn't too keen on using the spell since she is once again having to use the BOS after not opening the book for so long. Fear of what would happen if they start using the BOS again.

But even though this isn't the real prue, they all try to convince her to stick around and think about coming back into the family. She still has all prues memories but this is just the fearless version of her. Who likes to act before thinking . And she's been living a wild and crazy and reckless life for the past 15 years or so. But she has grown weary of it and really wants something else exciting to do. So while being convinced to stay , this Prue realizes Demon hunting may be a good thing and of great interest to her. Creatures she can beat up, so she agrees to stay but starts aggressively looking for demonic trouble, and ends up bringing demon threats back into the charmed ones lives.

This prue has no kids so she has no issues tackling demons head on. She's now living back in the manor with piper and Leo and their 3 kids. Phoebe, piper and Paige have to deal with this new reality and dynamics with this Prue injecting herself into their lives and trying to take charge like she used to in the past. Paige ends up being the one willing to try and teach this prue responsible demon fighting as she's the only one still doing it at this time. And when the demons on one of the occasions, get attacked by this prue, they realize the older sister is back, making them 4 in number now, and they see it as a threat to them. So now the truce with the charmed ones is over.

There is also the human baggage this prue brings with questionable acquaintances she's had over the years that keep showing up and bringing trouble. Mostly non demonic.

And there is another aspect of all of this phoebe and piper are struggling with grasping. What if the reason that the real prue couldn't be healed and ended up dying in AHBL was because this astral prue, having been released, was way too strong. If they had known back then and summoned astral prue back and then forced her back into the real prues body, could the real prue have lived? And since this astral prue now exists, she is the "ID" prues inner desires, as Phoebe explained in season 3. So the "ego" the control factor version of prue is who died. So is the spirit of that version of prue " the ego" somewhere out there that could be summoned to make prue whole again? This raises the question of if grams and patty really have Prue with them. Were they lying to them by saying they couldn't see prue, and just didn't want to tell the sisters that they don't know what happened to her and her spirit never crossed over to them in the after life?

[Melinda Halliwell]

Oh I love your idea gzv969. Another good way of bringing the show back and continuing on the Just Harried theme with Astral Prue ruining Piper's wedding and what happened to that aspect of her afterwards which some fans may've wandered obviously. It's also a believe able reason as to why Prue never came back and the sisters couldn't summon her ghost or anything.

[Esmeralda]

Oh, man, GZV! That's the best explanation for how they could bring Prue back without her being either a ghost or a whitelighter that I've ever read! Wish someone could get it to whoever (we hope!) ends up being in charge of the special (we hope!) TV special (we hope!) they do for the anniversary next year!

And if not, oh, wow, do you have a great idea for another story! Would *love* to see what you do with an idea like that!

[Granny Charmed]

Aug 9, 2017 17:26:38 GMT -5 Esmeralda said:

Oh, man, GZV! That's the best explanation for how they could bring Prue back without her being either a ghost or a whitelighter that I've ever read! Wish someone could get it to whoever (we hope!) ends up being in charge of the special (we hope!) TV special (we hope!) they do for the anniversary next year!

And if not, oh, wow, do you have a great idea for another story! Would *love* to see what you do with an idea like that!

This is just so perfect dear. But if not, this is the best idea for a story. I would *love* to read a story with this prompt. 

[sol]

Aug 8, 2017 18:01:46 GMT -5 gzv969 said:

If Rose, Alyssa, Holly and Shannon all agreed to return to do Charmed in the present day, then my idea for Prue's return would be for the sisters to discover there is an astral version of prue that's been out there.

They find out that while prue was dying, and while still unconscious and right before her final breath, her alter ego astral prue, the one we saw in "Just Harried" was let loose again. And she remained permanently loose for some magical reason. She was now living in a different city, as she wanted to be as far away from the other sisters as possible.

One of the sisters, maybe Paige, while protecting a new charge, in this present time, spots this Prue somewhere by accident. Paige thinks it was a look alike but to the other sisters amazement, after further investigation, they find out it's the same astral prue from before. And once again this prue wants to be left alone and doesn't want to be found.

Because prue is an astral form, it is why the "to call a lost witch" spell didn't summon her in the past. But Phoebe figures out she can summon her. Phoebe uses the spell she used before in "just harried" and is able to summon prue to the manor. Phoebe wasn't too keen on using the spell since she is once again having to use the BOS after not opening the book for so long. Fear of what would happen if they start using the BOS again.

But even though this isn't the real prue, they all try to convince her to stick around and think about coming back into the family. She still has all prues memories but this is just the fearless version of her. Who likes to act before thinking . And she's been living a wild and crazy and reckless life for the past 15 years or so. But she has grown weary of it and really wants something else exciting to do. So while being convinced to stay , this Prue realizes Demon hunting may be a good thing and of great interest to her. Creatures she can beat up, so she agrees to stay but starts aggressively looking for demonic trouble, and ends up bringing demon threats back into the charmed ones lives.

This prue has no kids so she has no issues tackling demons head on. She's now living back in the manor with piper and Leo and their 3 kids. Phoebe, piper and Paige have to deal with this new reality and dynamics with this Prue injecting herself into their lives and trying to take charge like she used to in the past. Paige ends up being the one willing to try and teach this prue responsible demon fighting as she's the only one still doing it at this time. And when the demons on one of the occasions, get attacked by this prue, they realize the older sister is back, making them 4 in number now, and they see it as a threat to them. So now the truce with the charmed ones is over.

There is also the human baggage this prue brings with questionable acquaintances she's had over the years that keep showing up and bringing trouble. Mostly non demonic.

And there is another aspect of all of this phoebe and piper are struggling with grasping. What if the reason that the real prue couldn't be healed and ended up dying in AHBL was because this astral prue, having been released, was way too strong. If they had known back then and summoned astral prue back and then forced her back into the real prues body, could the real prue have lived? And since this astral prue now exists, she is the "ID" prues inner desires, as Phoebe explained in season 3. So the "ego" the control factor version of prue is who died. So is the spirit of that version of prue " the ego" somewhere out there that could be summoned to make prue whole again? This raises the question of if grams and patty really have Prue with them. Were they lying to them by saying they couldn't see prue, and just didn't want to tell the sisters that they don't know what happened to her and her spirit never crossed over to them in the after life?

Great idea

Astral Prue was unwilling to accept duties and ties, she'ld become easily as Morality Bite Prue, pushy and successfully alone 
But also here sisters have changed in these years, Piper'ld be unrecognizable thinking of the shy middle sister!

[Charmed by Piper]

Aug 23, 2017 3:07:05 GMT -5 sol said:

Aug 8, 2017 18:01:46 GMT -5 gzv969 said:

If Rose, Alyssa, Holly and Shannon all agreed to return to do Charmed in the present day, then my idea for Prue's return would be for the sisters to discover there is an astral version of prue that's been out there.

They find out that while prue was dying, and while still unconscious and right before her final breath, her alter ego astral prue, the one we saw in "Just Harried" was let loose again. And she remained permanently loose for some magical reason. She was now living in a different city, as she wanted to be as far away from the other sisters as possible.

One of the sisters, maybe Paige, while protecting a new charge, in this present time, spots this Prue somewhere by accident. Paige thinks it was a look alike but to the other sisters amazement, after further investigation, they find out it's the same astral prue from before. And once again this prue wants to be left alone and doesn't want to be found.

Because prue is an astral form, it is why the "to call a lost witch" spell didn't summon her in the past. But Phoebe figures out she can summon her. Phoebe uses the spell she used before in "just harried" and is able to summon prue to the manor. Phoebe wasn't too keen on using the spell since she is once again having to use the BOS after not opening the book for so long. Fear of what would happen if they start using the BOS again.

But even though this isn't the real prue, they all try to convince her to stick around and think about coming back into the family. She still has all prues memories but this is just the fearless version of her. Who likes to act before thinking . And she's been living a wild and crazy and reckless life for the past 15 years or so. But she has grown weary of it and really wants something else exciting to do. So while being convinced to stay , this Prue realizes Demon hunting may be a good thing and of great interest to her. Creatures she can beat up, so she agrees to stay but starts aggressively looking for demonic trouble, and ends up bringing demon threats back into the charmed ones lives.

This prue has no kids so she has no issues tackling demons head on. She's now living back in the manor with piper and Leo and their 3 kids. Phoebe, piper and Paige have to deal with this new reality and dynamics with this Prue injecting herself into their lives and trying to take charge like she used to in the past. Paige ends up being the one willing to try and teach this prue responsible demon fighting as she's the only one still doing it at this time. And when the demons on one of the occasions, get attacked by this prue, they realize the older sister is back, making them 4 in number now, and they see it as a threat to them. So now the truce with the charmed ones is over.

There is also the human baggage this prue brings with questionable acquaintances she's had over the years that keep showing up and bringing trouble. Mostly non demonic.

And there is another aspect of all of this phoebe and piper are struggling with grasping. What if the reason that the real prue couldn't be healed and ended up dying in AHBL was because this astral prue, having been released, was way too strong. If they had known back then and summoned astral prue back and then forced her back into the real prues body, could the real prue have lived? And since this astral prue now exists, she is the "ID" prues inner desires, as Phoebe explained in season 3. So the "ego" the control factor version of prue is who died. So is the spirit of that version of prue " the ego" somewhere out there that could be summoned to make prue whole again? This raises the question of if grams and patty really have Prue with them. Were they lying to them by saying they couldn't see prue, and just didn't want to tell the sisters that they don't know what happened to her and her spirit never crossed over to them in the after life?

Great idea

Astral Prue was unwilling to accept duties and ties, she'ld become easily as Morality Bite Prue, pushy and successfully alone 
But also here sisters have changed in these years, Piper'ld be unrecognizable thinking of the shy middle sister!

This idea is perfect, something contact Shannen immediately. 

I really like the idea that in this situation Grams and Patty lied about them not being able to see Prue yet, and had no idea where she was. But then, you would think any of the sisters would try and contact her all these years. Unless Astral Prue kept blocking them so they couldn't find her. 

[Esmeralda]

I would say it was Astral Prue not only blocking her sisters, but also blocking Grams and Patty.

[Charmed by Piper]

Aug 23, 2017 5:50:23 GMT -5 Esmeralda said:

I would say it was Astral Prue not only blocking her sisters, but also blocking Grams and Patty.

Your right, Grams and Patty would too. 

[Granny Charmed]

Aug 23, 2017 5:50:23 GMT -5 Esmeralda said:

I would say it was Astral Prue not only blocking her sisters, but also blocking Grams and Patty.

That is a pretty neat theory dears, and I *do* think that is what would happen in a set-up story like this. 

[craig]

Aug 23, 2017 21:46:10 GMT -5 Granny Charmed said:

Aug 23, 2017 5:50:23 GMT -5 Esmeralda said:

I would say it was Astral Prue not only blocking her sisters, but also blocking Grams and Patty.

That is a pretty neat theory dears, and I *do* think that is what would happen in a set-up story like this. 

Yep, I think so too. Now I'm just curious to wonder what would Astral Prue be doing all these years, especially when she see's her sisters in the news having presumably died at the end of season 7, and still not wanting to at least show up at their funeral's to find out what happened to them, of course glamoured herself. I do like the idea seeing what Prue without any attachment to her sisters or being a Charmed Ones would be doing.

[Esmeralda]

Aug 25, 2017 6:45:22 GMT -5 craig said:

Aug 23, 2017 21:46:10 GMT -5 Granny Charmed said:

That is a pretty neat theory dears, and I *do* think that is what would happen in a set-up story like this. 

Yep, I think so too. Now I'm just curious to wonder what would Astral Prue be doing all these years, especially when she see's her sisters in the news having presumably died at the end of season 7, and still not wanting to at least show up at their funeral's to find out what happened to them, of course glamoured herself. I do like the idea seeing what Prue without any attachment to her sisters or being a Charmed Ones would be doing.

My guess is that she probably went to the other side of the country to make sure no one would find her, so she wouldn't have heard about the deaths. She would've come back to San Francisco for some non-family-related reason and happened to be spotted by Paige.

[craig]

Aug 25, 2017 7:21:44 GMT -5 Esmeralda said:

Aug 25, 2017 6:45:22 GMT -5 craig said:

Yep, I think so too. Now I'm just curious to wonder what would Astral Prue be doing all these years, especially when she see's her sisters in the news having presumably died at the end of season 7, and still not wanting to at least show up at their funeral's to find out what happened to them, of course glamoured herself. I do like the idea seeing what Prue without any attachment to her sisters or being a Charmed Ones would be doing.

My guess is that she probably went to the other side of the country to make sure no one would find her, so she wouldn't have heard about the deaths. She would've come back to San Francisco for some non-family related reason and happened to be spotted by Paige.

Yep, Prue living in a cabin somewhere or a small town and completely off the grid makes sense for her to not be found or hear about the deaths - since that would be public knowledge on the news and especially their return. I love the idea of Paige being the one to spot her first.