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When Ringer debuted earlier this week, it was clear that the show doesn't exactly fit The CW brand, mostly it's targeted at grown-up viewers and features some actual grown-up actors, with only one spoiled rotten teen in sight. It also lacked several other key elements that we've come to expect from The CW. Fortunately for the network, their other scripted series debuting this week, The Secret Circle, is pretty much the most CW-ish show we've ever seen. Here's why:
Supernatural Creatures and Mythology
Like Supernatural and Vampire Diaries, the network thrives when there are imaginary beasties in the mix. In the case of Secret Circle, it's witches (both male and female), who have a big long history to slowly reveal over the course of the season.
Based on a Teen Book Series
Gossip Girl and The Vampire Diaries both managed to take some serialized source material, snag the key plot points and the run with it. Looks like SC, which is based on books by Vampire Diaries author L.J. Smith, aims to do the same.
Features Former CW Stars
The CW is totally into recycling; it goes with the pretty green logo. They do it best when they take has-beens from the network's previous series (or from The WB and UPN) and have them set down roots on a new show. Recent examples include: Gilmore Girls alum Jared Padalecki, who moved to Supernatural, Paul Wesley, who transitioned from Everwood to Vampire Diaries, and Penn Badgley, who went from Bedford Diaries to Gossip Girl. Now Secret Circle takes last season's CW casualties Britt Robertson (Life Unexpected) and Gale Harold (Hellcats) and gives them a new home.
Very Pretty Young People
We hardly need examples here -- just look at any photos of the stars of Gossip Girl, Supernatural, 90210 or The Vampire Diaries and you'll see the trend immediately. They are all remarkably attractive, in model pretty ways, and not afraid to show it.
Notable Adult Actors (Who are Often Written Off)
Nikita has Melinda Clarke and Xander Berkeley, 90210 had Lori Loughlin and Rob Estes and SC has the aforementioned Gale Harold along with Natasha Henstridge. Harold and Henstridge shouldn't get too comfy, though, because adults on CW shows are often extraneous. Who needs parents once the kids get to college?
Love Triangle
There's got to be a love triangle, or some sort of love obstacle. On Gossip Girl, we have Serena/Vanessa/Dan and Chuck/Blair/Their Issues. On TVD , there's Elena/Stefan/Damon. And now on Secret Circle we get Cassie/Adam/Diana. Shippers... get ready.
Missing or Dead Parents
As we mentioned, adults often get in the way on The CW, so how handy is it that Cassie's mother is killed off in a fire in the first few minutes of the Secret Circle pilot? Almost as convenient as Bart Bass keeling over, or Nikita's dad being murdered or Elena's parents dying in a car crash.
Trendy Clothing
These shows are nothing if not aspirational for teens looking to update their wardrobe. Who wouldn't want headbands like Blair Waldorf or slutty dresses like Naomi or leather leggings like Nikita? On Secret Circle, everyone's dressed in the latest casual trendy (you know, like they just stepped out of an Aeropostale catalog) with their hair perfectly done all the time despite the rainy weather (sometimes witch-induced) in Washington State.
Blonde vs. Brunette
In a show about teens, having a blonde and brunette pair of frenemies is practically a prerequisite. They either love or hate each other. Sometimes both simultaneously, and their "friendships" wax and wane as the mood (or juicy plotlines) strike. There's Serena/Blair, Elena/Caroline, Naomi/Adriana and now Faye/Cassie.
Odd Small Town
The WB boasted the quirky residents of Stars Hollow, Sunnydale and Everwood, while thanks to The CW, we've lately been obsessed with all things Mystic Falls. Likewise, Secret Circle is set in the weird and disturbing locale of Chance Harbor. It's enough to make us nostalgic for
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You forgot one other CW rule: that the teens are almost always Dawson's Creek-esque, i.e. "Pretty White People with Problems" (TM MadTV)
Between this pointless puff piece and the 100% joke-free recaplet, I now officially have LESS than no interest in this show.
I gave it five minutes or so, because (cheese and all) I loved "The Craft," and this seemed like a pretty direct rip-off. But the cast in "The Craft" could actually pass for teenagers at the time of filming. These actors, except for the lead, who only looks about 25, all look at least 30 to me (whether they are or not, I have no idea, but they're way past playing teens). Why didn't they just set it in college instead of high school?
It was completely impossible for me to suspend disbelief even for a second. They're just TOO OLD.
Don't you mean Alex's dad being murdered? Or was Nikita's as well?
You're really reaching for the blonde/brunette frenemies. Elena/Caroline? Naomi/Adrianna? Caroline/Bonnie and Silver/Adrianna are the friends with friction.
This isn't a puff piece, it has interesting points. It's quite disappointing that there's zero diversity on this show. uggh.
I can't believe some are complaining about the diversity. Not every show has to have a african american or gay dude on the show. I'm pretty sure as the show goes on, we'll see more "diversity". Relax.
This is merely Vampire Diaries 2. I don't care about skin color or sexual orientation as much as I do diversity of style. You can see the same plot devices that drove Vampire Diaries at work here. It would be nice to see average looking chubby kids on these shows be at the center of the action.
Well, in the books, they're all related, so that kind of gets rid of the random black witch, unless they import from TVD.
I find a little wine goes a long way when it comes to the CW line up. It lends a lighthearted, laughable vibe to the shows, rather than the anger-inducing stupidity it normally makes you feel.
As if everyone hasn't said or thought of this; It is almost like people are just waiting for Endora or Serena from Bewitched to "pop" in. LOL!
I didn't watch the whole show, and I didn't pay much attention to what I did watch. The vibe reminded me more of Point Pleasant than anything on the CW. We all remember how well that worked out, so I'm not sure it bodes well for this show.
are you fmailiar with the concept of "TV" in general and the CW specifically? "Average looking chubby kids" don't sell advertising... I mean, it's llike wondering why fashion designers use pretty skinny models and complaining that there isn't anyone 'average' on the runway during fashion week.
average looking chubby kids, I guess in america average is chubby.
Why dont they get morbidly obese people who cant get out of bed and get them to like orb stuff like crisps, food etc to there bed.
the issue that they have to deal with is running out of food.
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Apple now has Rhapsody as an app, which is a great start, but it is currently hampered by the inability to store locally on your iPod, and has a dismal 64kbps bit rate. If this changes, then it will somewhat negate this advantage for the Zune, but the 10 songs per month will still be a big plus in Zune Pass' favor.
Apple now has Rhapsody as an app, which is a great start, but it is currently hampered by the inability to store locally on your iPod, and has a dismal 64kbps bit rate. If this changes, then it will somewhat negate this advantage for the Zune, but the 10 songs per month will still be a big plus in Zune Pass' favor.
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This is getting a bit more subjective, but I much prefer the Zune Marketplace. The interface is colorful, has more flair, and some cool features like 'Mixview' that let you quickly see related albums, songs, or other users related to what you're listening to. Clicking on one of those will center on that item, and another set of "neighbors" will come into view, allowing you to navigate around exploring by similar artists, songs, or users. Speaking of users, the Zune "Social" is also great fun, letting you find others with shared tastes and becoming friends with them. You then can listen to a playlist created based on an amalgamation of what all your friends are listening to, which is also enjoyable. Those concerned with privacy will be relieved to know you can prevent the public from seeing your personal listening habits if you so choose.
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