Noticed the first season on Netflix quite recently and thought I would check it out. Big mistake. I could barely get through the first episode. The characters were bland and not likeable. The actors for the characters weren't the greatest either. Green screen in it was horrible and noticeable which took away from being able to watch the show.

Quite a nice story overall as it is able to differentiate itself from other magic schools, however, I find it annoying how little the characters learn from their mistakes between each episode. Even children are able to learn from past mistakes and alter their future decisions based on them, but not here. Also, the administration if this school is grossly negligent, often brushing off serious crimes that are akin to attempted murder. Either make the punishments fit the crime or tone down the seriousness of the arguments between characters.

Lets not dwell on the obvious comparison. This is not a rip off of that other witching school. This series is a lot of fun, and has been around for decades. The casting is great, there is a lot of chemistry between cast members. The stories are engaging, well written and this show kept the spirit and sense of humor of the books, while adding a few modern touches. I'm really looking forward to the next installment.

A fun series, which is both amusing and sweet, a long time since I read the books, these seem loosely based on them from what I can remember. Fun performances all round, Claire Higgins is super sweet, ably supported by all, but it's Raquel Cassidy that steals the show, she's a lot of fun as the dark and sinister Miss Hardbroom, surpassing even Kate Duchene. It's bound to have it's critics as some of the special effects are a little on the cheap side. A fun show 7/10