I am a big fan of the movies, (wish Hallmark would make a while box set of all of the movies together) I was very excited that a weekly series was created.
I miss some of the old characters but have been pleasantly surprised with the new additions. I was sad to see Jake not on the show but with his character gone it leaves way for a new plot - where this is home for Cassie and a new home for a stranger. Some reviews were against the loss of Jake and feel the plot is the same as the movies. I have watched every episode and been left with cliffhangers that make me return each week. - give it a chance- its a series and will have more entertainment value weekly instead of waiting for one movie once a year.
I will miss the movies as they did have a magical charm about them, but was more focused on how Cassie was able to influence outcomes.
But..... I am glad to see a weekly show where you get to see Cassie influence people on a more long term wide-scale base.
Grace is definably a great character add to the show. It will be fun to see her grow with Cassie's guidance - or family-frenemy Abigale :) I always loved the bond Cassie and Lori had from chasing monsters away to cleaning up Abigale's "help". I am happy to see Lori came home and is a part of the family again.
The character Sam is good for Cassie - he challenges her in a way nobody has and I feel his time as her neighbor will help her grow as a person and a parent.
The series is more about the characters than the magical charms - that was the spirit of the movies, I hope they show a little more witchy-woo I cant wait to see whats next! I haven't watched a series on TV for years, but will watch every episode of this I can.
I miss some of the old characters but have been pleasantly surprised with the new additions. I was sad to see Jake not on the show but with his character gone it leaves way for a new plot - where this is home for Cassie and a new home for a stranger. Some reviews were against the loss of Jake and feel the plot is the same as the movies. I have watched every episode and been left with cliffhangers that make me return each week. - give it a chance- its a series and will have more entertainment value weekly instead of waiting for one movie once a year.
I will miss the movies as they did have a magical charm about them, but was more focused on how Cassie was able to influence outcomes.
But..... I am glad to see a weekly show where you get to see Cassie influence people on a more long term wide-scale base.
Grace is definably a great character add to the show. It will be fun to see her grow with Cassie's guidance - or family-frenemy Abigale :) I always loved the bond Cassie and Lori had from chasing monsters away to cleaning up Abigale's "help". I am happy to see Lori came home and is a part of the family again.
The character Sam is good for Cassie - he challenges her in a way nobody has and I feel his time as her neighbor will help her grow as a person and a parent.
The series is more about the characters than the magical charms - that was the spirit of the movies, I hope they show a little more witchy-woo I cant wait to see whats next! I haven't watched a series on TV for years, but will watch every episode of this I can.