The Power of Three is eternal. Years after its finale, Charmed remains a comfort watch for its perfect blend of sisterhood, 90s flair, and monster-of-the-week fun. If you're missing the Halliwell sisters, these shows can fill that magical void.
Buffy the Vampire Slayer
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with the most essential companion piece. Airing at the same time as Charmed, Buffy also features a powerful young woman tasked with saving the world while juggling romance and real-life drama. While Buffy Summers is a lone Slayer, she’s backed by her own 'Power of Three' in the form of the Scooby Gang, her loyal found family. The show masterfully blends horror, comedy, and heartbreak, using monsters as metaphors for the trials of growing up. If you loved Charmed for its blend of witty dialogue, season-long 'Big Bads', and characters who felt like friends, Buffy is your next can't-miss stop.
Witches of East End
If you want the most direct successor to the Charmed formula, look no further. Based on Melissa de la Cruz's novels, this series follows a family of immortal witches: a mother and her two adult daughters who are unaware of their magical legacy. Sound familiar? The show centers on the two sisters, Freya and Ingrid, as they discover their powers—one a passionate bartender, the other a reserved librarian—and grapple with a family curse. With complicated love triangles, a mysterious family history, and a delightful mix of romance and suspense, it feels like a modern, slightly more mature take on the Halliwell sisters' dynamic.
Motherland: Fort Salem
For a completely fresh and compelling take on witchcraft, Motherland: Fort Salem is a must-see. The series is set in an alternate history where the Salem witch trials ended with a pact: witches would serve in the U.S. Army in exchange for their freedom. The story follows three new recruits—Raelle, Tally, and Abigail—as they navigate basic training at a military academy for witches. Their magic is unique, based on vocal harmonies to create powerful 'work'. While the tone is more serious and militaristic than Charmed, it excels at building a powerful bond between three very different women who must learn to trust each other to survive, echoing the core theme of sisterhood against all odds.
A Discovery of Witches
If the epic, forbidden romance between Piper and Leo was your favorite part of Charmed, then A Discovery of Witches is your ideal next binge. The story follows Diana Bishop, a historian and reluctant witch who rediscovers her immense power after finding a magical manuscript. This brings her into the path of Matthew Clairmont, a sophisticated and ancient vampire. Their forbidden love story is the heart of a show filled with gorgeous scenery, deep lore about the secret world of witches, vampires, and daemons, and a mature, sweeping romance. It trades the monster-of-the week format for a more serialized, highstaked plot.
The Magicians
Often described as 'Harry Potter for grad students', The Magicians is perfect for fans who appreciated the darker, more complex mythology of Charmed's later seasons. The series follows Quentin Coldwater as he enrolls in Brakebills, a university for magicians, only to discover that the magical world from his favorite childhood books is real and far more dangerous than he imagined. The show deftly explores trauma, depression, and the cost of power, all while maintaining a sharp, sarcastic wit. It's less about sisterhood and more about a 'found family' of deeply flawed but lovable characters who must rely on each other to face apocalyptic threats.
