Fandom Friday: Random Fandom Thoughts #50: 9-1-1 s9 Hiatus, Charmed and Heated Rivalry ep 3

Happy Fandom Friday, here are some of my fandom thoughts:

- Why does the 9-1-1 fandom feel so dead during this hiatus? Usually during hiatus, all us fans are excited about upcoming stories and making theories and guesses about not only the stories but the characters as well. However, so far during this hiatus it has been like a scene of a tumbleweed rolling by. The interaction and engagement just seems very low. It's just been very quiet and dead. It doesn't help that the first half of the ninth season (which only had six episodes) has felt lackluster and inconsistent. Not to mention wasting the first four episodes on the opening emergency that didn't really do much except for moving two characters' (Athena Grant and her son Harry) stories of grief (for her) and finding purpose (for him). Also, there was a bare minimum effort in regards to Howard "Chimney" Han's story about him possibly taking over as the Captain of the 118 fire station which was finally concluded in the sixth episode.

Happy Halloween! (+ a Geeky TV/Movie List)

Happy Friday and Happy Halloween!

Do you have any plans to celebrate the holiday? Are you going to any parties or staying home and having spooktacular night in? If you plan on staying in, I have a geeky Halloween list with some fun and spooky episodes you might want to watch.

Well, however you plan on celebrating the day, I wish everyone a very Happy Halloween!

(Artwork: Halloween by Joli Noelle David)

Happy St. Patrick's Day! (+ A Geeky Holiday List)

This day started out with a few little mishaps especially when I was making banana muffins (which turned out pretty good) but that just makes this St. Patrick's Day that much more interesting. St. Patrick's Day is seen as this fun, magical, lucky day and I hope today is just that for everyone. If you're out celebrating, have fun and stay safe.

If you have no plans to go out and celebrate, I have a small geeky holiday list below of a few episodes. I also have three other lists (1, 2 and 3), if you're looking for more shows and a few movies to watch.

Happy St. Patrick's Day!

Picture Credit: Fun and Easy St. Patrick’s Day Cookies For All from Your Baking Bestie   (yourbakingbestie.com)

Happy New Year's Day (+ a Geeky Holiday List)

How is everyone's first day of the New Year?

So far, it's off to a good and relaxing start. I wanted to continue the New Year's celebration by ringing in 2023 with a Geeky New Year's Day Holiday List which features the first episode of several shows. You ever notice how sometimes a first episode or pilot can be so fun, interesting and good that you can't wait to see the next episode. While other times, the first episode could be bad or mediocre and you're just hoping that the show will only improve from there.

There are 25 shows on this list and since, I couldn't include all the shows in Labels, so please scroll through the list and see if it's something on here you might want to watch.

Quote: Prue and Piper Halliwell

Prue: Stop. You're obsessing.

Piper: Well, it runs in the family.

Prue: I don't obsess. I think...intensely. Anyway, I can't really help it. I mean, we've seen so many bizarre things, why not a man in a painting?

(Charmed season 2 episode 3: The Painted World)

~ Prudence "Prue" Halliwell to Piper Halliwell, Charmed season 2 episode 3: The Painted World

Happy Monday, the Fourth Day of the Month! (+ a Geeky Holiday List)

Happy Monday, Fourth Day of the Month (formerly known as the 4th of July)!

I'm not feeling the holiday spirit which is why I'm not celebrating Independence Day or the 4th of July. Because what is there to celebrate? It's become meaningless especially with the steady and continuous loss of our rights. That doesn't seem like something to celebrate, does it? That certainly doesn't feel like independence to me. This is a sentiment, I've seen expressed a lot online. And many are saying they are going to do some of the following instead of celebrating:

- Boycotting the holiday
- Wearing either green or black to lament the loss of our rights
- Going to protest around the country
- Going to go on a monetary strike (by not buying anything today, tomorrow and even longer)

Since I'm celebrating Monday, the Fourth Day of the Month, I created a Geeky Holiday List to celebrate. It features the fourth episode of each season of several shows. I couldn't list all the shows in Labels, so scroll through and see if it's something on here you might want to watch.

Happy Valentine's Day! (+ a Geeky TV/Movie List)

I want to wish everyone a very Happy Valentine's Day. It doesn't matter if you're single or in a relationship, I hope your day is filled with love.

If you're looking for Valentine's Day themed episodes to watch, I put together a list which also several shows and also includes three movies two of them are Star Wars because there was romance centered in the first two trilogies.

The tragic and bittersweet romance of Anakin Skywalker and Padmé Amidala in the prequels and an iconic and passionate romance between Princess Leia Organa and Han Solo. The third movie is a dance movie well more specifically a Step Up movie but it has such a beautiful romance plus fighting gentrification that I couldn't help including it. If you're looking for more shows and movies to watch, here is link to another one of my Valentine's Day list.

Entertainment News #2

- Actress Madeline Mantock is leaving Charmed after the current third season. As a Charmed fan, it's disappointing to see Madeline leave because older sister Dr. Macy Vaughn is one of my favorite characters on the show but I do hope there will be other acting opportunities for her. I also hope that the show will find a way to continue the Power of Three like the original Charmed series did following Shannen Doherty's departure after the third season. Funny enough, Shannen's character Prue Halliwell who was also the older sister and one of my favorite characters on the series.

Fandom Friday: Random Fandom Thoughts #4

It's Friday, what fandom or geek topics are on your mind? Well, here are a few of mine:

- Lately, I've been seen a lot of hatred towards 9-1-1 character Dr. Ana Flores. It seems so irrational because Dr. Flores, a former teacher now Vice-Principal, hasn't done anything to garner this much hate from fans. The main reason for a lot of the hate I've seen from some fans is that she's dating firefighter Edmundo "Eddie" Diaz. The problem is most of them want Eddie to date his best friend and fellow firefighter Evan "Buck "Buckley.

Art of the Day: Dr. Macy Vaughn (Charmed)

Artwork: Macy Vaughn as Persephone by Grace Carrero (MDG)

Fashion Meet Fandom: Prue Halliwell

I'm a fan of all the Halliwell sisters, but Prue is my favorite. As the older sister, she had a lot of responsibility even more so once she realized she was a witch. Although, there wasn't a leader within the Charmed Ones, Piper and Phoebe usually followed Prue's lead.

During the first season of Charmed, Prue worked at Buckland Auction House and her wardrobe was very 90s sexy preppy professional. Her style was chic and sophisticated and included skirt suits, blazers and sweaters (sometimes twin sets) paired with a tank top/cami, little black dresses or black skirts.

I was inspired to create an outfit worthy of season 1's Prue Halliwell and found a cute light blue cardigan and paired it with a little black dress. This look is so Prue the only thing missing is the magical powers.

Happy St. Patrick's Day! (+ a Geeky Holiday List)

I want to wish everyone a Happy St. Patrick's Day! May we all have good luck in all that we do. Take care everyone, stay home (if possible because I know not everyone can) and wash your hand.

No need for wishful thinking of going out to bars to celebrate St. Patrick's Day, here's your Geeky Holiday list of TV shows and a movie that will have you in a happy mood to enjoy the day.

Merry Christmas! (+ Geeky Christmas TV/Movie List)

I hope everyone is having a wonderful time celebrating this cheery and festive holiday with family, friends or by yourself.

I usually post my Geeky Christmas List on Christmas Eve but yesterday I took a blogging break. For anyone planning to spend the day at home all cozy on the sofa with hot chocolate or any other hot beverage and tasty treats, here's my gift to you, my list of geeky shows and a couple of movies.

Merry Christmas and have a wonderful day!

Characters Reading: Prue Halliwell (Charmed)

As Prue Halliwell was looking through the Book of Shadows to see if she could find any information about a demon her sister Phoebe saw in a vision, the book showed her a truth spell. She didn't seem interested in using the spell at first but she eventually did and it resulted in some rather amusing and also disappointing truths being revealed.

Anyone else miss watching Charmed? I think it might be time to do a rewatch real soon.

(Charmed season 1 episode 8 "The Truth is Out There and It Hurts")

4 New Shows That I Already Love Watching

After the TV series Alex, Inc. was cancelled earlier this year, I said that I was going to make sure I talked about any new shows that I watch. A new show that I haven't seen yet is The Neighborhood (CBS), I'm going to try to get caught up on the series real soon.

As for the new shows I have been watching, here are the four that I already love: Charmed, The Rookie, Single Parents and The Cool Kids.


Charmed                                 9:00 PM                     Sundays                  The CW

I'm generally not a fan of reboots but I am really enjoying the new Charmed series as it follows sisters Macy, Mel and Maggie on their journey through the world of the supernatural as the Charmed Ones. I know this show is getting a lot of hate simply because it's a reboot but I wish viewers would give it chance, it is a good show.

The original Charmed series isn't erased because this new one was created, you can still rewatch and relive the Halliwells adventures. I don't want fans to miss out on this new show and all the new adventures these sisters will experience because they are unwilling to give this new show a chance.

New TV Series "Charmed" Premiering Tonight

I'm generally not a big fan of reboots but as a fan of the original Charmed TV series I am really interested in seeing this remake. And from looking at the trailer, it seems like the sisters in this new version will have similar powers (at least so far) as the Halliwell sisters. I'm not sure how I feel about the sister being guided by their whitelighter Harry so soon. What I like about the original series is that the sisters first had to figure things out as they went along before they found out about Leo being their whitelighter. Anyway, I'm totally excited about seeing this.


Charmed                                                                9:00 PM                                        The CW

Starring: Madeleine Mantock, Sarah Jeffery, Melonie Diaz, Rupert Evans, Ser'Darius Blain and more

Description:

Mel and Maggie Vera suffer a shock when their mother dies suddenly, but before they have time to heal from their loss, another surprise shows up on their doorstep in the shape of an older sister -- brilliant geneticist Macy -- whom their mother never told them existed. The emotional stress takes its toll and the girls begin to exhibit impossible new abilities. An explanation comes from an unexpected place: the new chair of the women's studies department. Harry Greenwood reveals that the three are powerful witches, and he is their whitelighter, there to advise and guide them as they battle dark forces.

Happy 19th Anniversary, Charmed!

Happy 19th anniversary to Charmed, a show that continues to cast a spell on fans. The series premiered on The WB with the first episode "Something Wicca This Way Comes" on this date October 7th in 1998.

The show introduced viewers to the Halliwell sisters: Prue (Shannen Doherty), Piper (Holly Marie Combs) and Phoebe (Alyssa Milano) who discovered they were powerful witches. As they were learning about their powers, they also found themselves helping people and fighting against supernatural evils such as demons, warlocks, witches, etc..

Charmed stayed on for eight seasons which unfortunately had fans seeing the departure of Shannen Doherty after season 3. However, Rose McGowan was introduced in the fourth season as the fourth Halliwell sister Paige Matthews.

The series may have ended in 2006 but it's still a fan favorite and has continued on in comic books from Zenoscope Entertainment and Dynamite Entertainment.

Book Review: Charmed issue #2

Book: Charmed issue #2 by Erica Schultz with illustrations by Maria Sanapo, color by Heartwork Studios and letters by Tom Napolitano

Cover by Maria Sanapo and Heartwork Studios

Edition: Single Print Issue

Description:

Djall is the hottest new art curator in San Francisco. When Phoebe gets a premonition of an attack at a gallery, the Charmed Ones learn that Djall is more than he seems.



Rating: 5 stars

Review:

This second issue finds the demon Djall's implementing his plan at the Eisenberg Art Gallery while also trying to placate the other demons who feel he's not moving along fast enough.

Meanwhile the sisters are trying not to let their personal problems overwhelm them. Which is impossible with so much on their plates. Paige is trying to juggle all of her duties along with guiding her new charge Shaina while Piper tries to sort out her tax problem and Phoebe continues to avoid signing her contract at the newspaper.

Phoebe's premonitions seem to be acting up but her warning still stands about Piper's accountant Mr. Wiskunde. She believes he is trying to kill Piper but her premonition didn't come true the first time. But with the accountant showing up at their home he finally attacked. The sisters were able to vanquish the demon who had taken over Mr. Wiskunde but that led to another issue. Where was his soul? He's now nothing more than a statue in their home.

The sisters were unaware that demons were collecting human souls and using the bodies as vessels. In trying to figure out what to do with Mr. Wiskunde, Phoebe received another premonition that showed a demon attack at the Eisenberg Art Gallery. Paige was already going to be attending the gallery for her friend's exhibit but now the sisters would be going to stop a possible demon attack. Going to the exhibit actually helped them to find a way to help Mr. Wiskunde as well as stop a demon.

This ends on cliffhanger and it looks like the sisters may have found themselves in a bit of trouble. It will be interesting to see how they will get out of it.

I really like this second issue, there was a lot of magic and demon activity. The writing continues to be good with this issue furthering the demons plan. This was a fun read because it really does feel like your watching an episode of Charmed and the artwork and color are fantastic. So far this series is off to a great start, I can't wait to read the next issue.

Book Review: Charmed issue #1

Book: Charmed issue #1 by Erica Schultz with illustrations by Maria Sanapo, color by Heartwork Studios, letters by Tom Napolitano and cover by Joe Corroney

Edition: Single Print Issue

Description:

Balancing work, witchcraft, and a life is never easy, and the Charmed Ones are stretched too thin. Meanwhile, a demon in the Underworld rallies the troops with a plan to take out the Charmed Ones forever.



Rating: 4 1/2 stars

Review:

I'm not sure if this new Charmed series is supposed to take place during a specific season. But while I was reading this first issue I got the feeling that it was set somewhere during season four.

This opens with Piper, Phoebe and Paige fighting a demon in an alley but in what should have been an easy victory gave the sisters some difficulty. With the demon vanquished and back in the underworld, the demons, witches and warlocks needed a new plan to destroy the Charmed Ones and it appears another warlock may have the perfect plan.

With the demon fighting out of the way, the sisters were each dealing with a few issues. Piper was trying to sort out her nightclub P3's taxes while Phoebe has the opportunity to take on more responsibility at her job with the newspaper The Bay Mirror and Paige has a new charge, a witch who she is trying to help. With so much going on they were unaware that the demons were already putting their plan into place.

The writing is good and it feels like Schultz has a good feel for the characters and managed to capture each of their personalities. It read like I was watching the show, the chemistry between the characters is there. I love the artwork, the illustrations really do resemble the actors: Holly Marie Combs (Piper), Alyssa Milano (Phoebe) and Rose McGowan (Paige). I also love the color, it's a lot richer than what's shown in the picture that I took.

I like how this first issue is setting everything up and I can't wait to read the next one. I don't necessarily believe you need to have watched Charmed to read this first issue because the way it's written it's easy to following along. There's nothing here that feels like only fans of the show would understand. I think it's a good jumping on point for new fans.

Is Hollywood Running out of Ideas? Two TV Shows Being Rebooted

Hollywood really must be running out of ideas if "Charmed" and "Murder, She Wrote" are getting rebooted. They are really not that old. Instead of Hollywood creating something new and original they decide to rehash TV shows. Why? That just screams how pathetic they are. 

The new reboot for Charmed has really made quite a lot of fans mad and besides the fans being disappointed, the actresses from the original series are as well. According to MSN, Alyssa Milano and Rose McGowan will not be supporting this new series. The rebooted Charmed will air on CBS.

As for Murder, She Wrote the remake will star Octavia Spencer and will air on NBC. The original series starred Angela Lansbury as the mystery writer/mystery solver Jessica Fletcher.

As a fan of both shows I really can't see new actresses playing these roles. As of now, I don't plan on watching the new Charmed but I may give the new Murder, She Wrote a chance (well I'm going to at least see if the first episode will be any good).