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Post by wiccawonder on Dec 14, 2023 4:33:34 GMT -5
Hey, everyone. So, I've been listening to Let's Be Clear and Shannen explains that she was sent a script of Charmed and didn't give it a second thought until Holly had asked her to read it. So they go meet Spelling and he asks Shannen to read for Piper but after chatting with Holly, they decided to read for their characters, Prue and Piper. And of course, got their parts!
My question to you all is, was Prue originally going to be the main character or spotlighted sister? Or did that change when Shannen read and got the part? Did Spelling want Prue as the main character or changed his mind and did after Shannen read for Prue?
Do you guys even consider Prue to be the MC until she died?
I'd love to hear your thoughts. Her comments just got my brain buzzing.
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Post by lunchking on Dec 14, 2023 5:03:13 GMT -5
I feel like it would be whomever Shannen played. They marketed the show around Shannen in the original trailer with Lori as Shannen's return to television. I suppose they would've shifted it to Piper as the MC, unless they hired another big star to play Prue if Shannen and Holly agreed to play Piper and Phoebe.
Scripts may have been altered once casting was done to make it clear who was the MC. I'm sure Connie's pitch to the Network prior to casting may have had a different MC in mind. Even so the script Shannen and Holly likely got wasn't the aired pilot we got. Since the unaired pilot is different with some differences to the aired pilot and that's what they shot first before pick-up.
I do think Prue was seen as the MC in S1. But I also can see it being Phoebe. Both Shannen and Alyssa seem much more central to the story than Holly at least in S1. So many instances they find ways to include Prue and Phoebe and not Piper.
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Post by wiccawonder on Dec 14, 2023 6:18:06 GMT -5
I feel like it would be whomever Shannen played. They marketed the show around Shannen in the original trailer with Lori as Shannen's return to television. I suppose they would've shifted it to Piper as the MC, unless they hired another big star to play Prue if Shannen and Holly agreed to play Piper and Phoebe. Scripts may have been altered once casting was done to make it clear who was the MC. I'm sure Connie's pitch to the Network prior to casting may have had a different MC in mind. Even so the script Shannen and Holly likely got wasn't the aired pilot we got. Since the unaired pilot is different with some differences to the aired pilot and that's what they shot first before pick-up. I do think Prue was seen as the MC in S1. But I also can see it being Phoebe. Both Shannen and Alyssa seem much more central to the story than Holly at least in S1. So many instances they find ways to include Prue and Phoebe and not Piper. I feel that as well, I agree that it seemed as if it was marketed around Shannen since the beginning. I’ve always been curious as to what the original script looked like and the changes from that to the unaired plot to the aired plot. Oh, I wish I could have the answers! I do feel personally that Prue was definitely seen as the MC I think in most of her seasons, but I do know that Phoebe also had a lot of central storyline’s and then poor Piper tracked behind a tad.
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Post by Aaeiyn on Dec 14, 2023 9:48:33 GMT -5
That's the one thing that annoys me about S1. It's super focused on Prue, or at least Shannen. A lot of S1 episodes were about her so much that Andy feels like he has more screentime than Piper.
At least, Alyssa Milano had some recognition. Even my mother in law called this out, when she first saw it. She felt like Shannen was just playing Shannen, and that somebody else should be playing Prue lol
Though, I do think S1-S3 did a good job balancing out which sister to focus on, during a season.
S1 - Prue S2 - Piper (annoying but focused on) S3 - Phoebe
S4-S8 went back and forth between Phoebe and Piper, and S4 is BARELY about Paige, but I digress.
A lot of Connie's S1 work revolved around Prue, even if Kern "fine tuned" everything. See the following:
S1E5 "Dream Sorcerer" S1E14 "Secrets & Guys" S1E22 "Deja Vu all Over, Again" (though credited with Brad Kern)
With the exception of the pilot, Connie put too much focus on the Prue character, or at least Shannen.
Connie was probably banking on Shannen's influence, while Kern banked on Milano. Poor Holly. Nobody cared enough to focus on her with the exception of maybe S1E4 "Dead Man Dating" and/or S1E21 "Love Hurts".
As an ex-Piper fan, this hurts, a little. S1 could've balanced out her character a little bit which I feel S3 did.
IK S3 is where the board kind of gets upset with the show, but I feel like Kern did a better job in balancing out the Piper character than Connie, sorry!
He may be a POS, but I'm just looking at his vision/work, here. IK separating the art from the artist can be difficult, but it keeps things objective.
I do think Kern had a better handle on the show than Connie (who put too much emphasis on platforming Shannen).
Don't get me wrong, Connie got a little bit better in S2, but IDK if that's because she was told to or did it on her own. 'Cause IK how much S2 was a war zone between Connie, Kern, the actors/Network, etc.
But, anyway...
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Post by wiccawonder on Dec 15, 2023 4:22:46 GMT -5
That's the one thing that annoys me about S1. It's super focused on Prue, or at least Shannen. A lot of S1 episodes were about her so much that Andy feels like he has more screentime than Piper. At least, Alyssa Milano had some recognition. Even my mother in law called this out, when she first saw it. She felt like Shannen was just playing Shannen, and that somebody else should be playing Prue lol Though, I do think S1-S3 did a good job balancing out which sister to focus on, during a season. S1 - Prue S2 - Piper (annoying but focused on) S3 - Phoebe S4-S8 went back and forth between Phoebe and Piper, and S4 is BARELY about Paige, but I digress. A lot of Connie's S1 work revolved around Prue, even if Kern "fine tuned" everything. See the following: S1E5 "Dream Sorcerer" S1E14 "Secrets & Guys" S1E22 "Deja Vu all Over, Again" (though credited with Brad Kern) With the exception of the pilot, Connie put too much focus on the Prue character, or at least Shannen. Connie was probably banking on Shannen's influence, while Kern banked on Milano. Poor Holly. Nobody cared enough to focus on her with the exception of maybe S1E4 "Dead Man Dating" and/or S1E21 "Love Hurts". As an ex-Piper fan, this hurts, a little. S1 could've balanced out her character a little bit which I feel S3 did. IK S3 is where the board kind of gets upset with the show, but I feel like Kern did a better job in balancing out the Piper character than Connie, sorry! He may be a POS, but I'm just looking at his vision/work, here. IK separating the art from the artist can be difficult, but it keeps things objective. I do think Kern had a better handle on the show than Connie (who put too much emphasis on platforming Shannen). Don't get me wrong, Connie got a little bit better in S2, but IDK if that's because she was told to or did it on her own. 'Cause IK how much S2 was a war zone between Connie, Kern, the actors/Network, etc. But, anyway... I think I agree with your break down on the seasons and which seasons reflects on which sister the most. I feel like S2 does focus on Piper and that awful love triangle but again, I still feel like there is a lot of Prue central episodes in this season. I would say that same for S3 as well, Phoebe finding herself, going to college and getting with Cole but again, I think a large percentage of episodes were central on Prue. At least, I think so? I reckon I could table it out. Which is why I created this thread to see if I am the only one who sees Prue as the main character or protagonist if you will.
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Post by West on Dec 15, 2023 4:30:38 GMT -5
That's the one thing that annoys me about S1. It's super focused on Prue, or at least Shannen. A lot of S1 episodes were about her so much that Andy feels like he has more screentime than Piper. At least, Alyssa Milano had some recognition. Even my mother in law called this out, when she first saw it. She felt like Shannen was just playing Shannen, and that somebody else should be playing Prue lol Though, I do think S1-S3 did a good job balancing out which sister to focus on, during a season. S1 - Prue S2 - Piper (annoying but focused on) S3 - Phoebe S4-S8 went back and forth between Phoebe and Piper, and S4 is BARELY about Paige, but I digress. A lot of Connie's S1 work revolved around Prue, even if Kern "fine tuned" everything. See the following: S1E5 "Dream Sorcerer" S1E14 "Secrets & Guys" S1E22 "Deja Vu all Over, Again" (though credited with Brad Kern) With the exception of the pilot, Connie put too much focus on the Prue character, or at least Shannen. Connie was probably banking on Shannen's influence, while Kern banked on Milano. Poor Holly. Nobody cared enough to focus on her with the exception of maybe S1E4 "Dead Man Dating" and/or S1E21 "Love Hurts". As an ex-Piper fan, this hurts, a little. S1 could've balanced out her character a little bit which I feel S3 did. IK S3 is where the board kind of gets upset with the show, but I feel like Kern did a better job in balancing out the Piper character than Connie, sorry! He may be a POS, but I'm just looking at his vision/work, here. IK separating the art from the artist can be difficult, but it keeps things objective. I do think Kern had a better handle on the show than Connie (who put too much emphasis on platforming Shannen). Don't get me wrong, Connie got a little bit better in S2, but IDK if that's because she was told to or did it on her own. 'Cause IK how much S2 was a war zone between Connie, Kern, the actors/Network, etc. But, anyway... I think I agree with your break down on the seasons and which seasons reflects on which sister the most. I feel like S2 does focus on Piper and that awful love triangle but again, I still feel like there is a lot of Prue central episodes in this season. I would say that same for S3 as well, Phoebe finding herself, going to college and getting with Cole but again, I think a large percentage of episodes were central on Prue. At least, I think so? I reckon I could table it out. Which is why I created this thread to see if I am the only one who sees Prue as the main character or protagonist if you will. I see any episode where a sister is the central character as part of the A plot as a Prue centric episode or Piper centric and so on. But it's difficult because so many sisters have A plot content attached to a love interest. Piper heavily has stories linked to Leo. However in S6 I would say Sword and the City and Little Monsters are truly Piper centric about her not linked to Leo or centric to them both. If that makes sense.
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Post by Aaeiyn on Dec 15, 2023 19:24:39 GMT -5
I think I agree with your break down on the seasons and which seasons reflects on which sister the most. I feel like S2 does focus on Piper and that awful love triangle but again, I still feel like there is a lot of Prue central episodes in this season. I would say that same for S3 as well, Phoebe finding herself, going to college and getting with Cole but again, I think a large percentage of episodes were central on Prue. At least, I think so? I reckon I could table it out. Which is why I created this thread to see if I am the only one who sees Prue as the main character or protagonist if you will. Don't get me wrong, Prue still has some spotlights on her like her being the only one to get a new power, in S2. Her two romance stories between Jack & Bane. While, Phoebe gets somewhat sidelined, but I still feel like S2 Phoebe is the best Phoebe. But, she barely gets any romantic interests. They were usually one off episodes, compared to Piper & Prue. It's unfortunate that S3 is where this board tapers off 'cause Phoebe starts getting more storylines, or at least, more focus. I guess because S3 technically tends to sideline Prue, a little bit, so I can kind of understand that but still.
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Post by wiccawonder on Dec 15, 2023 23:47:43 GMT -5
I think I agree with your break down on the seasons and which seasons reflects on which sister the most. I feel like S2 does focus on Piper and that awful love triangle but again, I still feel like there is a lot of Prue central episodes in this season. I would say that same for S3 as well, Phoebe finding herself, going to college and getting with Cole but again, I think a large percentage of episodes were central on Prue. At least, I think so? I reckon I could table it out. Which is why I created this thread to see if I am the only one who sees Prue as the main character or protagonist if you will. Don't get me wrong, Prue still has some spotlights on her like her being the only one to get a new power, in S2. Her two romance stories between Jack & Bane. While, Phoebe gets somewhat sidelined, but I still feel like S2 Phoebe is the best Phoebe. But, she barely gets any romantic interests. They were usually one off episodes, compared to Piper & Prue. It's unfortunate that S3 is where this board tapers off 'cause Phoebe starts getting more storylines, or at least, more focus. I guess because S3 technically tends to sideline Prue, a little bit, so I can kind of understand that but still. I honestly think S2 is Phoebe’s best season, if I am being honest. Just her overall personality and passion for being a witch really shines in this season! I think S2 Prue is just trying to find herself, she had Mortality Bites happen, explores her love without Andy, learns about her mother’s death and Sam, just so much going on for her here, I think naturally she’d seem off and is just figuring things out. But with S2, I do agree this is very much a Piper based season, with Leo and Dan.
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Post by Aaeiyn on Feb 21, 2024 9:55:59 GMT -5
This decision (I feel) is what set off a lot of the BTS drama, IMO.
"The Star" enforcing certain actors (that aren't wanted) to be on the show. In this case, Shannen enforcing Holly to be in the show (even during Lori's time as Phoebe). Throughout S1, Holly's character is barely in the show and helping out innocents. I wonder if this was done on purpose because of Holly's lack of "Star Power". IK she was barely used 'cause in doing my spreadsheets, she's practically missing helping out for S1E13 "From Fear to Eternity", S1E14 "Secrets & Guys", S1E20 "The Power of Two", etc. IK at some point, Holly had some surgery thing going on, but I don't think it would even matter considering there's earlier episodes, where she's not really being utilized, as much. Along with Shannen constantly butting in and trying to write/re-write scripts, even though that wasn't her job description. And, it ultimately led to her firing.
Another "Star Power" influencer feeling alienated, in this case, Alyssa who has the "Star Power" (unlike Holly) to stand next to Shannen, and it does feel like Alyssa's character is awkwardly forced into some of the script. For example, S1E4 "Dead Man Dating", S1E13 "From Fear to Eternity", S1E14 "Secrets & Guys", etc. Her presence just feels a little out of place despite the weak narrative to explain why. A LOT of S1's episodes are VERY Prue (or, at least, Shannen) focused. Including episodes that feel like should've been for Phoebe is taken up by Prue like S1E3 "Thank You For Not Morphing", S1E14 "Secrets & Guys", S1E18 "When Bad Warlocks Go Good", etc. If Victor knows that Phoebe is his way in, why didn't he go to her, in the first place, in S1E3 "Thank You for Not Morphing"? Just seems weird for Victor to visit the one sister who dislikes him the most, to be visited first. In regards to some of the other episodes, in S1, it just feels out of place for Prue to be the one so invested in magically helping people, at the detriment of her job, when it should've been Phoebe, the one excited about magic and wanting to help people. And even being the one falling for Brendan. Just makes Phoebe's character seem out of character (and even out place), in these episodes. So, they have to shove in Prue (at least, Shannen) to continue her being "the star of the show". After Shannen was pushed out, Alyssa became the new Shannen, and we all know how much the show became about Phoebe, but I digress.
This isn't really BTS drama but more of a nitpick from me, if Shannen is supposed to be "the star", and she gets to go on her S1E14 "Secrets & Guys" quest, alone, I'm not buying the fact that this show is about their sisterhood and how much they bond and go through life, together. I've NEVER believed that narrative (mostly by the fandom), and this thread PROVES that this show was never really about that. Especially since I think Burge wanted them to be friends, initially, so that would explain why one "friend" would probably be the bigger star than the others. This show was NEVER about "sisters who happened to be witches". It was ALWAYS "witches who happened to be sisters".
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Post by Esmeralda on Feb 21, 2024 20:57:22 GMT -5
There's no doubt in my mind that if Shannen wasn't part of Charmed, it never would've aired, so making her the main character makes sense, especially since her contract was set up so she always made the most. Very obviously Aaron Spelling wanted Shannen to be the MC.
Although I LOVE Alyssa as Phoebe (Phoebs was my favorite sister until she met Cole - I couldn't stand how Prue treated her at first.) and can't imagine someone else playing her, I wish they had chosen someone not as popular who wouldn't have been jealous of Shannen as the MC. Note that Alyssa has the lead credit once Shannen is gone, even though I think Holly became the MC once Shannen was gone... Now had Ted King not left after the first season, I truly believe that would not have happened.
As is, I'll always count S1-3 as "CHARMED: Prue and Her Sisters" and S4-8 as "CHARMED: Two Witches Plus One Living Whitelighter Equals The Power of Three?". I'll always wish we'd had "CHARMED: Prue and Her Sisters" for all eight seasons - but again that's just me. I know others feel differently and that's the fun of Charmed, where different fans can enjoy different parts of it. It doesn't make one group right or the other group wrong; it just makes them different.
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Post by Aaeiyn on Feb 21, 2024 21:17:25 GMT -5
There's no doubt in my mind that if Shannen wasn't part of Charmed, it never would've aired, so making her the main character makes sense, especially since her contract was set up so she always made the most. Very obviously Aaron Spelling wanted Shannen to be the MC. Although I LOVE Alyssa as Phoebe (Phoebs was my favorite sister until she met Cole - I couldn't stand how Prue treated her at first.) and can't imagine someone else playing her, I wish they had chosen someone not as popular who wouldn't have been jealous of Shannen as the MC. Note that Alyssa has the lead credit once Shannen is gone, even though I think Holly became the MC once Shannen was gone... Now had Ted King not left after the first season, I truly believe that would not have happened. I think 'cause Alyssa filled in for Lori Rom, Alyssa's "Star Power" would've equally aired this show as much as Shannen's. And, that's why I think this show lasted as long as it did was because of Alyssa's "star power" (especially when the show kept dressing her up provocatively, but I digress). As is, I'll always count S1-3 as "CHARMED: Prue and Her Sisters" and S4-8 as "CHARMED: Two Witches Plus One Living Whitelighter Equals The Power of Three?". I'll always wish we'd had "CHARMED: Prue and Her Sisters" for all eight seasons - but again that's just me. I know others feel differently and that's the fun of Charmed, where different fans can enjoy different parts of it. It doesn't make one group right or the other group wrong; it just makes them different. OFC nobody is wrong, only the narrative that this show is "three sisters who happened to be witches" 'cause it's clear that the narrative of "Prue and her sisters" negates that, but I digress. I prefer "Charmed: Strong Women with Powers" 'cause the show doesn't do a good job with ACTUAL witches (except S1, but I digress). Even with Alyssa as the new star, I still feel like there was a better balance among the cast than when Shannen was around, hogging up all the screen time. I question the narrative "Prue & Her Sisters". Is it really about Prue or Shannen? ;P
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Post by Sandra on Feb 21, 2024 22:06:57 GMT -5
Hate to say it but I even question if it would have made it past the pilot if Shannen wasn't attached. That made the show way more marketable to the WB network. Sometimes you need star power and a prominent lead to get a show off the ground.
Regardless if we hate that it was all about Shannen as the star playinh Prue when it started. Better than no Charmed at all.
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Post by Aaeiyn on Feb 21, 2024 22:21:20 GMT -5
Hate to say it but I even question if it would have made it past the pilot if Shannen wasn't attached. That made the show way more marketable to the WB network. Sometimes you need star power and a prominent lead to get a show off the ground. Regardless if we hate that it was all about Shannen as the star playinh Prue when it started. Better than no Charmed at all. Even so, they still needed a third after Lori dropped out. Because Alyssa came on, the show proceeded forward. It didn't proceed forward with just Shannen and Holly. That's why, again, Charmed lasted as long as it did, post Shannen is because of Milano.
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Post by Esmeralda on Feb 21, 2024 22:36:36 GMT -5
Hate to say it but I even question if it would have made it past the pilot if Shannen wasn't attached. That made the show way more marketable to the WB network. Sometimes you need star power and a prominent lead to get a show off the ground. Regardless if we hate that it was all about Shannen as the star playinh Prue when it started. Better than no Charmed at all. Even so, they still needed a third after Lori dropped out. Because Alyssa came on, the show proceeded forward. It didn't proceed forward with just Shannen and Holly. That's why, again, Charmed lasted as long as it did, post Shannen is because of Milano. I'd say it was about Alyssa during S4 - she and Julian kept the show going - but after that, it was all about Holly, even though I'm sure Alyssa thought otherwise. And, yes, S1 was about Prue, not Shannen, because the three sisters were based on Connie and her sisters. It's why Phoebe manages to sneak in her own starring role - Phoebe was based on Connie. I'm sure this is also why she was no longer anything like Phoebs once Connie was gone - then she became an idealized version of Alyssa the way Piper became an idealized version of Holly - neither that I ever liked - I preferred when they were like Connie and her sisters. But as always that's just me.
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Post by Aaeiyn on Feb 21, 2024 22:47:10 GMT -5
I'd say it was about Alyssa during S4 - she and Julian kept the show going - but after that, it was all about Holly, even though I'm sure Alyssa thought otherwise. And, yes, S1 was about Prue, not Shannen, because the three sisters were based on Connie and her sisters. It's why Phoebe manages to sneak in her own starring role - Phoebe was based on Connie. I'm sure this is also why she was no longer anything like Phoebs once Connie was gone - then she became an idealized version of Alyssa the way Piper became an idealized version of Holly - neither that I ever liked - I preferred when they were like Connie and her sisters. But as always that's just me. I doubt the show would've proceeded forward with just Shannen and Holly, if Milano never signed on (or anyone else), after Lori dropped out. Is why I say the Milano name carried weight. And, if it was Holly, Milano and Rose since S1, the show would still air because of Milano. When I ask "is it about Prue or Shannen?", I mean the fans. Do they like Prue being the star because of Prue or Shannen?
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Post by zack on Feb 21, 2024 23:27:03 GMT -5
I'd say it was about Alyssa during S4 - she and Julian kept the show going - but after that, it was all about Holly, even though I'm sure Alyssa thought otherwise. And, yes, S1 was about Prue, not Shannen, because the three sisters were based on Connie and her sisters. It's why Phoebe manages to sneak in her own starring role - Phoebe was based on Connie. I'm sure this is also why she was no longer anything like Phoebs once Connie was gone - then she became an idealized version of Alyssa the way Piper became an idealized version of Holly - neither that I ever liked - I preferred when they were like Connie and her sisters. But as always that's just me. I doubt the show would've proceeded forward with just Shannen and Holly, if Milano never signed on (or anyone else), after Lori dropped out. Is why I say the Milano name carried weight. And, if it was Holly, Milano and Rose since S1, the show would still air because of Milano. When I ask "is it about Prue or Shannen?", I mean the fans. Do they like Prue being the star because of Prue or Shannen? So you think the show would've been cancelled with just Shannen and Holly without Milano after 13 episodes and never proceeded forward with a back nine order. Because the show was ordered to series at the May Upfronts with Shannen, Holly and Lori. Milano came on board in July a few months after pick up. Sorry, am a little confused. I'm trying to understand your post when you say it wouldn't proceed forward without Milano. Your talking about going past the original network order of 13 episodes right? Good question about if the fans like Prue as the star because of Prue or Shannen. It depends Shannen fans who got hooked and watched to begin with would say Shannen than Prue. I feel Phoebe was more beloved as a character than Prue to fans in S1. I think Shannen and Alyssa were more beloved than Holly in S1. As in what I think was the 98-99 lens of viewing the show.
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Post by Aaeiyn on Feb 21, 2024 23:54:53 GMT -5
So you think the show would've been cancelled with just Shannen and Holly without Milano after 13 episodes and never proceeded forward with a back nine order. Because the show was ordered to series at the May Upfronts with Shannen, Holly and Lori. Milano came on board in July a few months after pick up. Sorry, am a little confused. I'm trying to understand your post when you say it wouldn't proceed forward without Milano. Your talking about going past the original network order of 13 episodes right? Good question about if the fans like Prue as the star because of Prue or Shannen. It depends Shannen fans who got hooked and watched to begin with would say Shannen than Prue. I feel Phoebe was more beloved as a character than Prue to fans in S1. I think Shannen and Alyssa were more beloved than Holly in S1. As in what I think was the 98-99 lens of viewing the show. Like canceled after Lori left, since the show was pitched as 3 sisters and not 2. And, it's not just about Milano but any actor not pitching in to help make it three instead of two.
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Post by Aaeiyn on Nov 13, 2024 13:11:22 GMT -5
Bumping because I totally agree that Shannen was meant to be the star, as S1 really focused on her/her character. I didn't mention this before, but I'll mention it, now. There's three S1 episodes that highlight Prue meant to be "the strongest" amongst the other two:
S1E7 "The Fourth Sister" - Kali tells Aviva to avoid interacting with Prue because Prue is "the strongest" S1E15 "Is There a Woogy, in the House?" - Woogy Phoebe says that she is "now stronger than you" (Prue). S1E16 "Which Prue is it, Anyway?" - Phoebe says Gabriel needs to kill a first born witch because they're "the strongest"
Even though this next episode I'll point out is in S4, but it just illustrates my point, still:
S4E1 "Charmed Again, Pt 1" - Piper says Prue was "the strongest", and that's why Prue & Piper were able to vanquish Shax (before time rewound) in S3E22 "All Hell Breaks Loose".
So, even though this show "prophesizes" the Charmed Ones as "all powerful", other episodes still highlight Shannen/her character as "the strongest" even amongst them -_-
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Post by prueislove on Nov 14, 2024 4:02:59 GMT -5
Though how cool would it be if Kali possessed Paige instead of Aviva? To take Prue's power in the power of three?
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Post by lunchking on Nov 14, 2024 4:11:11 GMT -5
Though how cool would it be if Kali possessed Paige instead of Aviva? To take Prue's power in the power of three? That's actually interesting. I'd read an alternate take on that in a fan fiction. Where Kali tries to manipulate Paige and how it could've played out. Especially if the revelation they are related played into it.
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