It’s the first piece of good Charmed-related news we’ve had in a darn long time and now CBS have made our lives by announcing they’ll be remastering all eight seasons of the show, which they plan to release in September 2019.
This will give fans the chance to finally view the series in full-screen high definition.
Assuming CBS do it the right way – there’s no better way than to keep the show alive for original fans and for a new generation of viewers.
?HUGE NEWS?@CBSHE announced that #CHARMED is getting remastered in FULL HD! Seasons 1 & 2 have been completed. All seasons expected to be ready by September 2019! https://t.co/FBs1EPNxIY pic.twitter.com/hipCkl4xvX
— Charmed_Reunion (@Charmed_Reunion) June 28, 2018
This is pretty exciting news – not since the remastering of Buffy have we seen such crystal-clear footage of our favourite ass-kicking nineties heroes.
Just as long as CBS don’t mess with the colour too much, I’m on board.
Charmed was the longest-running all-female led drama and the show’s legions of viewers are a passionate bunch, so it makes sense that CBS would want to capitalise on the ongoing legacy of the series – especially since the backlash toward the reboot idea has been so brutal.
Hm. Weirdness.??♀️ https://t.co/SiKGMUYPd8
— Holly Marie Combs (@H_Combs) June 28, 2018
Even the show’s original stars weren’t on board with the idea of a remake.
While some may not get why I take issue with the network that didn’t want to renew Charmed 12 years ago ‘reimagining’ it now let me just say I understand it perfectly. Also this kinda stuff given all that Rose and Alyssa have done lately…um no. Just No https://t.co/Vp2htLtdbR
— Holly Marie Combs (@H_Combs) January 26, 2018
They really are running out of ideas in Hollywood.
— rose mcgowan (@rosemcgowan) October 25, 2013
According to CBS, Seasons 1 and 2 of the new and improved Charmed have already been remastered, and to be honest, the footage looks pretty pristine and brand new.
The show is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, so it’s nice that fans are receiving this blessed gift for their two decades of dedicated obsession.
Let’s just hope the re-released footage comes with a few bonus special features thrown in to sate our appetite for another 20 years.