"Charmed" Baby's First Demon (2003)

User Rating:

6.4/10   

Director:

John T. Kretchmer

Writers:

Constance M. Burge (creator) and
Krista Vernoff (writer)

TV Series:

"Charmed" (1998)

Original Air Date:

30 March 2003 (Season 5, Episode 16)

Genre:

Comedy | Drama | Fantasy | Mystery | Romance

Plot:

A Crone is plotting with other demons to steal Wyatt and his power, but Wyatt demonstrates that he can protect himself. Paige disguises herself as a bounty hunter to track down her nephew's enemies.

Plot Keywords:

Wiccan | Sisters | Witchcraft | Demon | Power Of Three

Cast

Alyssa Milano	...	Phoebe Halliwell
Rose McGowan	...	Paige Matthews
Holly Marie Combs	...	Piper Halliwell
Brian Krause	...	Leo Wyatt
Grace Zabriskie	...	The Crone
Rebecca Balding	...	Elise Rothman
Andy Mackenzie	...	Suck
Nicholas Sadler	...	Leech
Jack McGee	...	Hawker Demon
Eric Dane	...	Jason Dean
Damian Foster	...	Demon Guard #2
Jonathan Joss	...	Brutish Demon
Doug Budin	...	Nerdy Demon
Taira Soo	...	Power Broker
Amanda Sickler	...	Sophie

Runtime:

42 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Certification:

Mexico:B | USA:TV-PG

Filming Locations:

Los Angeles, California, USA

Company:

Paramount Pictures

Quotes:

Piper Halliwell: Oh, don't be sorry, Paige. You were brave, and you inspired me to fight and you made the world a safer place for our baby. Which is why I would like to give the baby the middle name of Matthew in honor of his super-protective Aunt Paige.
Phoebe Halliwell: I think that's a great idea.
Leo Wyatt: What do you think?
Leo Wyatt: Yeah.
Paige Matthews: Thanks.
Piper Halliwell: And I also have an idea for his first name. Wyatt, in honor of his very protective daddy.
Leo Wyatt: Really? It doesn't start with a "P."
Piper Halliwell: Eh, so we break the tradition.

Movie Connections:

Featured in "Charmed: Generation Hex (#8.17)" (2006)

Soundtrack:

Count On Me (Somebody)

Beware of the baby

*** This comment may contain spoilers ***

I find it rather hard to give a mark to this episode. The main plot is rather average. The villains are not frightening in the least and they are easily destroyed, after which the danger seems to just disappear on its own. And guess what, we get to meet a seer who senses trouble to come... wait a sec, hasn't that been done in season 3, 4 and I don't know how many single episodes ?

BUT. But the episode is brimming full of little details and significant instants that make it feel real and rich. Learning the name that Piper had initially chosen for her daughter. Watching Paige's disappointment that she is not listed in the family tree, and her jaw-dropping "dissatisfied customer" act. The whole Market setting, which adds depth to the magical world. The real explanation for why the alarm keeps ringing, which is so cute and realistic. The crone and the parasites. Even Phoebe's new crush is somewhat interesting, which was not a given after Cole.

As many little details that are not particularly dwelt on and are not necessarily important for the plot, but they contribute to making this episode feel rich and lifelike. And Piper's final choice for the baby's name is beautiful in itself, as it really brings in the "loose" members of the family, making the newborn a symbol of their union.