Charmed Again
| "Charmed Again" | |
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| Charmed episode | |
| Episode no. | Season 4 Episode 1-2 |
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| Written by | Brad Kern |
| Original air date | October 4, 2001 |
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"Charmed Again" is a two-part story arc and the season opening of the fourth season of the American television series Charmed; it is also the 67th and 68th overall episodes in the series. Written by Brad Kern and directed by Michael Schultz and Mel Damski, the episodes were originally broadcast in the United States on October 4, 2001 on The WB. The series follows a trio of sisters, known as The Charmed Ones, the most powerful good witches of all time, who use their combined "Power of Three" to protect innocent lives from evil beings such as demons and warlocks.
The story arc deals with the cliffhanger of the season three finale, which featured Prue and Piper dying, and Phoebe trapped in the Underworld. It's revealed that while Phoebe managed to escape with the help of Leo and Cole and get to her sisters, managing to save Piper, Prue had already succumbed to her injuries. While dealing with the fallout of Prue's death, Piper and Phoebe find out that they have a long-lost half-sister, Paige Matthews. After reconstituting the Power of Three and vanquishing Shax, the two of them try to prevent the Source of All Evil from corrupting Paige into evil.
The episode marked the first appearance of Rose McGowan as the long-lost younger half-sister Paige Matthews, following the departure of Shannen Doherty. In the episode, The Charmed Ones deal with the aftermath of the events in the season three finale "All Hell Breaks Loose" and the reconstruction of the Power of Three.
Plot
Background
Charmed initially focused on the three Halliwell sisters, Prue (Shannen Doherty), Piper (Holly Marie Combs) and Phoebe (Alyssa Milano), who are known as the most powerful good witches of all time in the supernatural community. They live their everyday lives battling demons and warlocks in modern-day San Francisco, while still trying to have a normal life.
"Charmed Again (Part 1)" carries on from the previous season three finale episode "All Hell Breaks Loose", where Prue and Piper unwittingly exposed themselves as witches to the world after being caught on camera by a local news crew fighting with the demon Shax (Michael Bailey Smith), the personal assassin of The Source of All Evil.[1] Meanwhile, Phoebe ventured into The Underworld to save her demon boyfriend Cole Turner (Julian McMahon). In the aftermath of the exposure, Piper was shot and killed by a crazed Wiccan fanatic who wanted to join the sisters' coven. In order to save Piper's life, Prue ordered Leo Wyatt (Brian Krause) to find Phoebe and pass on a deal to The Source to turn back time. The Source agreed, knowing that he had planned to double cross her in the end as Phoebe would be immune to the time reset while in The Underworld.[1] Time was reversed to the sisters' first encounter with Shax,[1] however Phoebe no longer answered when Prue called for help, as she was never sent back. The season three finale then ended on a cliffhanger with Piper and Prue left for dead after losing in the fight against Shax.[1] Meanwhile, Phoebe remained trapped in The Underworld.[1]
In "Charmed Again (Part 1)", it is revealed that Phoebe was rescued from The Underworld by Leo and Cole.[2] However, because of this they arrived too late and were only able to heal Piper of her injuries from the season three finale cliffhanger.[2] Prue's injuries from Shax were too severe and she was unable to be saved.[2]
Part 1
Piper, who is distraught at losing Prue, is seen in the attic casting numerous spells to resurrect her, but to no avail. After Phoebe convinces Piper to leave the attic to get some rest before Prue's funeral, the triquetra on the Book of Shadows glows red, and the book opens to the last spell Piper tried, "To Call a Lost Witch". The spell calls a young woman named Paige Matthews (Rose McGowan), who is first shown working as an assistant at South Bay Social Services. While at work, Paige notices that a candle at her desk mysteriously blows out. Suddenly, lights swirl around her head, and a newspaper magically drops out of air behind her. Paige is shocked to read that the newspaper article is Prue's obituary, and leaves work to attend her funeral. Meanwhile, in the Underworld, The Source (Ben Guillory) consults his Oracle (Krista Allen), who looks into her crystal ball and tells The Source she sees another possible Charmed One. It's revealed that Paige is a half-sister to the Halliwell sisters. After reconstituting the Power of Three and vanquishing Shax, the two of them try to prevent the Source of All Evil from corrupting Paige into evil.
The episode marked the first appearance of Rose McGowan as the long-lost younger half-sister Paige Matthews, following the departure of Shannen Doherty. In the episode, The Charmed Ones deal with the aftermath of the events in the season three finale "All Hell Breaks Loose" and the reconstruction of the Power of Three.
=Plot
Background
Charmed initially focused on the three Halliwell sisters, Prue (Shannen Doherty), Piper (Holly Marie Combs) and Phoebe (Alyssa Milano), who are known as the most powerful good witches of all time in the supernatural community. They live their everyday lives battling demons and warlocks in modern-day San Francisco, while still trying to have a normal life.
"Charmed Again (Part 1)" carries on from the previous season three finale episode "All Hell Breaks Loose", where Prue and Piper unwittingly exposed themselves as witches to the world after being caught on camera by a local news crew fighting with the demon Shax (Michael Bailey Smith), the personal assassin of The Source of All Evil.[1] Meanwhile, Phoebe ventured into The Underworld to save her demon boyfriend Cole Turner (Julian McMahon). In the aftermath of the exposure, Piper was shot and killed by a crazed Wiccan fanatic who wanted to join the sisters' coven. In order to save Piper's life, Prue ordered Leo Wyatt (Brian Krause) to find Phoebe and pass on a deal to The Source to turn back time. The Source agreed, knowing that he had planned to double cross her in the end as Phoebe would be immune to the time reset while in The Underworld.[1] Time was reversed to the sisters' first encounter with Shax,[1] however Phoebe no longer answered when Prue called for help, as she was never sent back. The season three finale then ended on a cliffhanger with Piper and Prue left for dead after losing in the fight against Shax.[1] Meanwhile, Phoebe remained trapped in The Underworld.[1]
In "Charmed Again (Part 1)", it is revealed that Phoebe was rescued from The Underworld by Leo and Cole.[2] However, because of this they arrived too late and were only able to heal Piper of her injuries from the season three finale cliffhanger.[2] Prue's injuries from Shax were too severe and she was unable to be saved.[2]
Part 1
Piper, who is distraught at losing Prue, is seen in the attic casting numerous spells to resurrect her, but to no avail. After Phoebe convinces Piper to leave the attic to get some rest before Prue's funeral, the triquetra on the Book of Shadows glows red, and the book opens to the last spell Piper tried, "To Call a Lost Witch". The spell calls a young woman named Paige Matthews (Rose McGowan), who is first shown working as an assistant at South Bay Social Services. While at work, Paige notices that a candle at her desk mysteriously blows out. Suddenly, lights swirl around her head, and a newspaper magically drops out of air behind her. Paige is shocked to read that the newspaper article is Prue's obituary, and leaves work to attend her funeral. Meanwhile, in the Underworld, The Source (Ben Guillory) consults his Oracle (Krista Allen), who looks into her crystal ball and tells The Source she sees another possible Charmed One. It's revealed that Paige is a half-sister to the Halliwell sisters. After reconstituting the Power of Three and vanquishing Shax, the two of them try to prevent the Source of All Evil from corrupting Paige into evil.
The episode marked the first appearance of Rose McGowan as the long-lost younger half-sister Paige Matthews, following the departure of Shannen Doherty. In the episode, The Charmed Ones deal with the aftermath of the events in the season three finale "All Hell Breaks Loose" and the reconstruction of the Power of Three.
Part 2
Shax died in his attempt on Paige's life, but the Oracle tells The Source that she hasn't solidified her bond with Piper and Phoebe yet. He thus still has a chance to shatter the Power of Three. The Oracle says that it was agreed years ago that every newly minted witch should have 48 hours to decide whether to use her powers for good or evil, the so-called "Window of Opportunity." She suggests that the Source seduce Paige into turning evil. This would be an even greater victory than killing her; not only will the Power of Three be permanently shattered, but he'd have a powerful evil witch on his side. To that end, the Source goes to Shane, still in the hospital recovering from Shax' attack, and possesses him. Paige comes to visit him, still badly shaken. They embrace, and Shane's eyes turn black.
Darryl comes to the manor, asking after Inspector Cortez. Cole shimmers in, and after blasting a couple of bounty hunters, tells that he found Cortez. He also says that he heard gargoyles stirring; he thinks they may be trying to ward off the Source. Leo thinks that if they can find Paige, they should be able to ward him off. Leo demands that Cortez keep quiet about the Halliwells, and then orbs him back to San Francisco. Paige finds Sister Agnes, who placed her for adoption. Sister Agnes tells Paige of her birth parents; they came to her in a swirl of blue lights. Sister Agnes shows Paige her blanket in which she was wrapped, showing the letter P. Her mother had requested that her name begin with P. Piper has also found the church where Paige was left. She and Phoebe find Paige there and Piper freezes Sister Agnes. Paige goes to the church and meets with the local priest. Paige is asked to help with a troubled boy named Jake Grisanti. Paige is worried about the boy. Piper has also found the church where Paige was left. She and Phoebe find Paige there and Piper freezes Sister Agnes. Paige goes to the church and meets with the local priest. Paige is asked to help with a troubled boy named Jake Grisanti. Paige is worried about the boy. Piper and Phoebe try to convince Paige to use her powers to help Jake, but Paige refuses. Just as Piper is about to check the Book, "Shane" appears and flings Piper through the banister. "Shane" throws an energy ball at Phoebe, but Phoebe levitates out of the way. While still in the air, she tries to kick "Shane," but he disappears and Phoebe crashes into the grandfather clock. Cole and Leo find Cortez about to fall into a lava pit. Cole put him there to make sure he doesn't expose the sisters. Cole is unwilling to bring him back, but Leo insists that they let him go. Leo demands that Cortez keep quiet about the Halliwells, and then orbs him back to San Francisco. Paige is still refusing to use her powers. Paige is asked to help with a troubled boy named Jake Grisanti. Paige is worried about the boy. Piper and Phoebe try to convince Paige to use her powers to help Jake, but Paige refuses. Just as Piper is about to check the Book, "Shane" appears and flings Piper through the banister. "Shane" throws an energy ball at Phoebe, but Phoebe levitates out of the way. While still in the air, she tries to kick "Shane," but he disappears and Phoebe crashes into the grandfather clock. Cole and Leo find Cortez about to fall into a lava pit. Cole put him there to make sure he doesn't expose the sisters. Cole is unwilling to bring him back, but Leo insists that they let him go. Leo demands that Cortez keep quiet about the Halliwells, and then orbs him back to San Francisco. Paige is still refusing to use her powers. Paige is asked to help with a troubled boy named Jake Grisanti. Paige is worried about the boy. Piper and Phoebe try to convince Paige to use her powers to help Jake, but Paige refuses. Just as Piper is about to check the Book, "Shane" appears and flings Piper through the banister. "Shane" throws an energy ball at Phoebe, but Phoebe levitates out of the way. While still in the air, she tries to kick "Shane," but he disappears and Phoebe crashes into the grandfather clock.
Piper and Phoebe find Paige and Leo at the manor. Leo is trying to convince Paige she isn't evil, but Paige is pitching a fit and orbing things at him while trying to escape. Piper tackles Paige to immobilize her, and Phoebe and Leo take her place holding Paige down. Just as Piper is about to check the Book, "Shane" appears and flings Piper through the banister. "Shane" throws an energy ball at Phoebe, but Phoebe levitates out of the way. While still in the air, she tries to kick "Shane," but he disappears and Phoebe crashes into the grandfather clock. Cole and Leo find Cortez about to fall into a lava pit. Cole put him there to make sure he doesn't expose the sisters. Cole is unwilling to bring him back, but Leo insists that they let him go. Leo demands that Cortez keep quiet about the Halliwells, and then orbs him back to San Francisco. Paige is still refusing to use her powers. Paige is asked to help with a troubled boy named Jake Grisanti. Paige is worried about the boy. Piper and Phoebe try to convince Paige to use her powers to help Jake, but Paige refuses. Just as Piper is about to check the Book, "Shane" appears and flings Piper through the banister. "Shane" throws an energy ball at Phoebe, but Phoebe levitates out of the way. While still in the air, she tries to kick "Shane," but he disappears and Phoebe crashes into the grandfather clock.
Production
Charmed Again is the two-part premiere of Charmed's fourth season and has a total running time of one hour, 26 minutes and 17 seconds.[3]
Reception
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References
- ↑ 1.00 1.01 1.02 1.03 1.04 1.05 1.06 1.07 1.08 1.09 "Charmed: All Hell Breaks Loose". TV.com. Archived from the original on 25 January 2012. Retrieved 14 September 2011.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 "Charmed: Charmed Again (Part 1)". TV.com. Archived from the original on 10 August 2011. Retrieved 14 September 2011. Unknown parameter
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