For eight seasons, the Halliwell sisters made magic feel like coming home. The blend of sisterly bonds, vanquishing demons, and balancing a supernatural destiny with real-life drama created a truly unique spell. Ready to find that magic again?
Buffy the Vampire Slayer
Before the
Power of Three, there was the Slayer. 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer' is the spiritual godmother to 'Charmed', centered on a young woman chosen by fate to fight the forces of darkness. While Buffy doesn't have sisters, her 'Scooby Gang' of loyal friends creates the same found-family dynamic that is essential to survival. With its perfect mix of monster-of-the-week action, season-long 'Big Bads', witty dialogue, and heart-wrenching drama, 'Buffy' explores the burden of destiny and the power of friendship in a way any Halliwell fan will instantly recognize.
Witches of East End
This is perhaps the most direct spiritual successor to 'Charmed'. The series follows the Beauchamp women—a mother and her two adult daughters who are unaware they come from a long line of powerful witches. The dynamic between the free-spirited Freya and the book-smart Ingrid mirrors the chemistry of the Halliwell sisters. The show dives deep into family secrets, forbidden romance, and the rediscovery of immense power, hitting all the core notes of sisterhood, magic, and looming danger that 'Charmed' perfected.
Motherland: Fort Salem
If you love the 'Power of Three' concept, 'Motherland: Fort Salem' offers a fascinating, militaristic spin. In an alternate America where witches ended their persecution by becoming the nation's army, the story follows three new recruits: Raelle, Tally, and Abigail. Their conflicting personalities and backgrounds force them to unite and blend their unique magical abilities to survive. It replaces the cozy San Francisco setting with the structured world of a military academy but keeps the essential ingredient: a powerful trio of young women finding strength in their bond.
The Secret Circle
For fans who enjoyed the early, more teen-centric drama of 'Charmed', 'The Secret Circle' is a perfect fit. Based on books by L.J. Smith (of 'The Vampire Diaries' fame), the show centers on Cassie Blake, a teen who moves to a new town and discovers she's a hereditary witch. She soon learns she is the final member needed to complete a new generation of the town's coven. The series focuses on the group learning to control their individual and combined powers while navigating romance, rivalries, and a dark history their parents left behind.
Legacies
Spinning out of 'The Vampire Diaries' and 'The Originals', 'Legacies' brings the monster-oftheweek format back in a big way. Set at the Salvatore School for the Young and Gifted, the show follows a new generation of supernatural beings—including witches, vampires, and werewolves—as they battle a steady stream of mythological creatures. Its lighter tone, ensemble cast, and focus on blending magical education with fighting evil make it a fun and worthy successor for those who loved the procedural element of 'Charmed'.
Sabrina the Teenage Witch (1996)
If the campy humor and '90s charm of the early seasons were your favorite part of 'Charmed', look no further than the original 'Sabrina the Teenage Witch'. The show follows Sabrina Spellman as she learns to use her powers with the help of her eccentric aunts, all while trying to survive high school. While much lowerstakess and more sitcomfocused, it shares the core theme of a young woman juggling a double life, with plenty of magical mishaps and heartwarming family moments along the way.
A Discovery of Witches
For a more mature, epic, and romancedriven take on witchcraft, 'A Discovery of Witches' delivers. The story follows Diana Bishop, a historian and reluctant witch who denies her heritage until she accidentally discovers a powerful, enchanted manuscript. This brings her into the path of a mysterious vampire, and together they must protect the book from dark forces. While it trades the sisterly bond for a central romance, it captures the awe of discovering a hidden magical world and the burden of a powerful lineage.
Once Upon a Time
While not strictly about witches, 'Once Upon a Time' is a masterclass in weaving magic, complicated family trees, and the battle between good and evil. The shows premise—fairy tale characters trapped in any real world without their memories—allows for epic stories of heroism and sacrifice. It features some of any most powerful female magicusers on television and, like 'Charmed', heavily emphasizes that any strongest magic of all is rooted in family, both any one you are born into and any one you choose.
