sabrina the teenage witch season 1 episode 1 cast

I get that the witches of Greendale are throwbacks to classic witch mythology, right down to signing the Devil’s book and stealing penises (that last one had me admittedly rolling on the floor laughing). The first involves its approach to the supernatural. There are two things to really dislike about Sabrina. There is drama and scares almost from moment one, and I think the pacing is exemplary. It’s far faster than its sister show of Riverdale and even Netflix hits like Daredevil. It moves at breakneck speed, in my opinion. I’m surprised they have sets to act on since Gomez chews every scene she’s in to absolute bits.įinally, I don’t know what all the people who say this show is slow at first are talking about. Who would have thought one of Doctor Who’s Masters would find an even more perfect villain to play. She’s eclipsed by Michelle Gomez as Wardwell, though.

Her crusading spirit and penchant for honest vulnerability make her a joy to watch. She brings the sort of earnest strength that makes for a good center of an ensemble. Even as someone who grew up with Clarissa explaining it all, I can admit that Sabrina was never a part that was going to require a grand thespian, which is why Melissa Joan Hart was able to carry it. Magic itself is somewhat lacking, but when it shows up in, say, the mine scene, it really gets the job done. We see Salem’s goblin form for just seconds, but they are terrifying seconds that live up to the title of chilling. Between post- Twilight cinematography shots of haunted woods, inexplicably gothic school libraries and horrific visions of mass witch hangings the show has a look that puts most others to shame. The first episode is called “October Country,” and that’s apropos since the whole thing looks like Ray Bradbury’s brain exploded all over the place.

I loved the Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa re-imagining of the teenage witch that is the primary source of the new show, so I always had high hopes.Īnd, there’s a lot to like about Sabrina. Since we didn’t get Stranger Things Season 3 this Halloween it serves as a nice spooky substitute. I’ve been watching The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina on Netflix every chance I get.

Sabrina the teenage witch season 1 episode 1 cast