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Eastwick
Common Sense Media says
Charming dramedy mixes magic, some sexuality.
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What parents need to know
Parents need to know that this a show about modern-day witches that clearly targets women, and it plays on the sexual tension between the witches and their mysterious mentor, Darryl Van Horne. Talk can get steamy (including comical conversations about vibrators), and there's a little bit of partial/suggesed nudity, although no sensitive body parts are shown. You'll also see some violent acts (both magical and non-magical) and hear a little bit of salty talk, although nothing too shocking (think "slut," "ass," etc.).
What's the story?
Based on an unexplained feeling that they have something in common, a trio of women become fast friends in the small New England hamlet of EASTWICK. Joanna (Lindsay Price) is a mousy reporter who can't seem to get what she wants, Kat (Jaime Ray Newman) is a put-upon mother of five whose beer-swilling husband doesn't have time to work, and Roxanne (Rebecca Romijn) is a bohemian widow who gets tongues wagging all over town. But their lives are inextricably altered when brash millionaire Daryl Van Horton (Paul Gross) blows into town and helps them realize the collective potential of their powers. The series is based on the 1987 film The Witches of Eastwick, which in turn was based on John Updike's novel of the same name.
Is it any good?
This is actually the third time that The Witches of Eastwick has been adapted for the small screen (a pair of unsold pilots were developed in 1992 and 2002). But the third time, as they say, could be the charm. Given the current TV and movie climate, which takes kindly to all things fantastical, audiences seem receptive to the subject, and the casting shows promise, too. Gross, in particular, turns in a devilishly credible take on a role originated by Jack Nicholson (talk about a tough act to follow!).
That's not to say the show will sail easily into the headwinds of ratings nirvana. The premise is a silly pill to swallow and things could easily go south as the story unfolds. But, as a viewer, you do find yourself rooting for the characters as they come into their own ... and you kind of want them to pull off an improbable feat.
What families can talk about
Families can talk about how a show like this one fits in with current trends toward
fantastical subjects, including vampires, witches, and wizards. What's the appeal of these topics/characters?How does the devilish Van Horne use sex
as a tool of power? Do the women also use their sexuality to
get what they want?How does the series compare with the 1987 movie
that inspired it (or the original John Updike book, for that matter).
What liberties does the show take with the original content? Do the
changes improve the story? If so, how?
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perfect show !
I love this show and it was canceled screw you parents lol just jk. anyways I love this show and im so mad its` off but it gave Ashley a spot in pretty little liars so yay! eastwick was prob. canceled cause certain parents board. My MOM ps loved this show! loved because its` over dead so sad! boo!
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Fantastic show
I really love this show, although I think Common Sense needs to re-review it. In the latest episodes, the show has gotten much more violent and disturbing (a woman drowning in a bathtub of her own blood!).
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"Magical" Show
I just started watching episodes of this on Hulu, and it's FANTASTIC. A GREAT fantasy dramedy. Sex scenes aren't so bad, and I think even some kids could watch this (my sister watches a load of adult shows, and she's younger than me).
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| TV rating: | TV-PG |
| Network: | ABC |
| Cast: | Jaime Ray Newman, Lindsay Price, Rebecca Romijn |
| Genre: | Drama |
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