The creators of the series "The Vampire Diaries" after a successful adaptation of a series of fantasy books took up another. At this time in the project is based on another uncomplicated mystical story invented by LJ Smith saga about real witches and wizards living among ordinary people. "The Secret Circle", namely the so-called series, released just over a month ago, but is already showing good results in attracting a television audience.

The generation of "Twilight"

The series "The Secret Circle", filmed under the guidance of director Liz Friedlander, is a logical continuation of the trend that has emerged in the American television. Movies about vampires, werewolves, other vermin occupy almost a third ether. The popularity of the movie "Twilight" and its sequels had an impact on the film industry, as a whole, and the choice of air channels, in particular. As for the channel CW, which commissioned the production of "The Secret Circle", he crowded inexpensive serials with an emphasis on the supernatural. Either way, the order of the series like "The Secret Circle" was, as they say, a matter of time.

A little bit tired of the century-old vampire with their torments, werewolves with a conscience and the angels of God to the complex, the audience perceive the story of the witch circle as something different, so new. Attractive actors, a little magic, a little drama, the secrets of the past, family secrets, the eternal struggle between good and evil - all this is almost a recipe of a successful series, which was used in the production of "The Secret Circle". The ratings of the series yield the most successful project of the channel CW «The Vampire Diaries," but outperform "veteran" ether "Supernatural" and other projects such as "Gossip Girl" and "twin".

Still Waters Run Deep

After his mother died young Cassie Blake (Brittany Robertson) moves to live with her grandmother in the town of Chance Harbor. Soon she finds out that her mother had left the city for a reason, and why it should never have come back. Cassie - hereditary witch. She is the last missing piece of the magic circle, formed by the descendants of the oldest families of the city. And this circle must be closed.

The new generation of witches and wizards - are teenagers who discovered their identity secret from their parents. Diana (Shelley Hennig) - the first who found a magic book and reveal all secrets. Her boyfriend, Adam (Thomas Dekker), helping his father at the bar to make ends meet. Strong and brave babe Faye (Phoebe Tonkin) and her faithful friend Melissa (Jessica Parker Kennedy).

To avoid spontaneous emission power Cassie agrees to close the circle and combine the power of its members. Only Newbie unaware of the true purpose of the circle and about what will their actions. Since the last time the witch circle acted happened irreparable: killing almost all of its members. The mystery of what happened on that fateful day, carefully kept by those who managed to survive. Deprived of power, they try to get her back, hoping that the new circle will help them in this.

Witch Witch - discord

In "The Secret Circle" witchcraft served sugary sweet: pretty girls and pretty boys something to read in decorated antique books and works wonders. No witch with hair vsklochennymi Hair: structure, characteristics of growth and development , Alchemical laboratory rats, skulls, animal entrails, magic takes place even without human sacrifice. This series is similar to the "Vampire Diaries," where evil does not forget before you tear the victim's throat, beautifully dressed, comb your hair and perfume. However, not only this, but also of the easy manner with which the narrative while getting rid of minor and major characters.

However, you can not blame the creators of the series is that they cater to their audience. In fact, the audience wants to see it is witchcraft, not the bloody rites and dances in dirty rags. Modern magic should look attractive to sell. Therefore, the series made respectively laid plans, spectacular scenery, gloomy atmosphere, carefully selected soundtrack.

Attractive actors, too, are a necessary component, regardless of whether they are able to play or not. In this case, the series conceived and filmed so that the acting is of secondary importance. Among the young actors of the series sufficient experience filming only in Brittany Robertson, the rest are not far removed from the category of beginners. Although, it is worth noting that Phoebe Tonkin tries for everyone in every scene, where it is present. As in other similar series, acting from series to series increases as increases and the ability of young actors capable of improvement. In the series there is a good chance of being extended for a second season, which will be able to overshadow the first.

"The Secret Circle" excellent youth series without claims to exclusivity and uniqueness. Fans of mysticism recommended.

Anna Chizh

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