prilja

While I respect everyone else's opinion and defensive stance of the original, I'm a firm believer that you can like both. I grew up with the OG series and enjoyed it. I projected as a white girl onto one of four choices easily. Each sister had their strong points and it was great. The only regret was the behind the scenes controversy over SD being let go. I'd have loved for things to get better and her to appear with her mother and Grams in spirit but it wasn't to be.

I had no expectations going into this series but to give it a try. If I had to wait weeks in between I'm not sure I would feel the same but I watched the first few episodes on catch up. I assumed I would feel on the outside, just watching rather than feeling part of it. I was wrong. While each sister is different they are a good basis for growth, something the series seems to want to do. The eldest sister needs to grow in confidence, the middle sister to control her anger (actually a plot point to make her power work) maybe become more emotionally open/less defensive, while the younger, fun and bubbly, can find a maturity. I don't expect this in the first episode. Even their Whitelighter seems a little inexperienced and growing into his role with them.

Each character felt real to me. In our current climate I'm not adverse to the beating over the head tactic as long as it's not all the time, which it's not.

I've seen right up to the finale and was in tears. I hope they can take this and just soar because I see great promise.

Again, I understand the vitriol and frustration at it not being the preferred reboot most were wanting but maybe, in time, once the fresh wound starts to heal, maybe some will give it a fair chance.

Season 2 has just started and it's amazing. They're going from strength to strength!

I was 8 or 9 years old when I saw this film, in fact it wasn't even from the beginning, not only did it scare the living c*** out of me but I never forgot it - it was perfect, a brilliant mix of sinister, subtle slapstick and absolutely hilarious moments(a welcome break from the truly creepy murders).

All players were brilliant, would not have been the same film if one of them were changed. For me this has stood the test of time - it's setting in the 50's was genius - so I can enjoy it now as I did the first time.

I know there will always be people wanting to do their own version and I'll probably see it, but it will never live up to this cast, crew and production.

Thankyou so much!!