"Watch the good witch" is a popular television series that first premiered on February 28, 2015. The show is based on the made-for-TV movie series titled "The Good Witch," which aired on the Hallmark Channel. The storyline revolves around the life of Cassandra "Cassie" Nightingale, a mysterious and enchanting woman who moves to the small town of Middleton. Cassie is a widowed woman with a young daughter named Grace. She possesses an innate ability to make magical things happen, although she never explicitly claims to be a witch. Cassie's arrival in Middleton stirs up curiosity and suspicion among the town's residents, but her kind-hearted nature and genuine desire to help others quickly win them over.
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A beautifully-illustrated story about a girl who longs for magic in her life and learns that, on the inside, she already is what she wishes she could be. As the new trial comes to an end, one of Coco s rewards from Beldaruit the Wise is the story of Qifrey s past and how he came to desire the mysteries of magic.
Cassie's arrival in Middleton stirs up curiosity and suspicion among the town's residents, but her kind-hearted nature and genuine desire to help others quickly win them over. Throughout the series, Cassie uses her magical powers to bring joy and positivity to the people around her. Whether it's helping someone find their true love or solving a community problem, Cassie's intervention always leads to a heartwarming outcome.
Witch Hat Atelier Series
A beautifully-illustrated story about a girl who longs for magic in her life and learns that, on the inside, she already is what she wishes she could be. This lushly-drawn story has won an Eisner Award and a Harvey Award, and was voted one of the top 10 manga of the year in 2018 by the Japanese manga industry.
THE PRICE OF KNOWLEDGE
As the new trial comes to an end, one of Coco’s rewards from Beldaruit the Wise is the story of Qifrey’s past and how he came to desire the mysteries of magic. Feeling a connection with her own desire to save her mother, Coco departs for the source of all answers: the Tower of Tomes. But it is a perilous journey to make on her own, and the secrets held within could sway even the most virtuous of witches…
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A beautifully-illustrated story about a girl who longs for magic in her life and learns that, on the inside, she already is what she wishes she could be. This lushly-drawn story has won an Eisner Award and a Harvey Award, and was voted one of the top 10 manga of the year in 2018 by the Japanese manga industry.
THE BRIGHTEST MINDS
Silver Eve, a time for witches and normal folk to come together, nears its final day. At the procession, witches from all walks will have an opportunity to secure an audience with the king–if they display an exceptional spell. In an attempt to help Dagda and Custas, Coco desperately trieds to concoct something but becomes frozen with fear. The only one who sees her in crisis is Agott, whose aid might bring them closer to the king…but farther from everything they once knew.
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A beautifully-illustrated story about a girl who longs for magic in her life and learns that, on the inside, she already is what she wishes she could be. This lushly-drawn story has won an Eisner Award and a Harvey Award, and was voted one of the top 10 manga of the year in 2018 by the Japanese manga industry.
FOR THOSE IN NEED
During their heated reunion, Custas introduces his old friends to Ininia, a girl who is loyal to one of the Brimmed Caps. Suddenly, the young witch binds Coco and Tartah to a promise: The two must partake in the Silver Eve Procession. But to do so, they must conjure up a new spell, and quickly. As the weight of many secrets bears down on her, Coco cannot turn to Qifrey or her friends. When she happens upon Dagda, she sees his chest is marked with a forbidden magic…
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A beautifully-illustrated story about a girl who longs for magic in her life and learns that, on the inside, she already is what she wishes she could be. This lushly-drawn story has won an Eisner Award and a Harvey Award, and was voted one of the top 10 manga of the year in 2018 by the Japanese manga industry.
AT THE BORDERLINE
With their magic contraptions in hand, Coco and her friends head to Ezrest for the annual festival, Silver Eve! The cobblestone streets of the crown city are lined with vibrant tents, and visitors from across the land partake in reunions and greetings anew. Here, witches, royals, the Knights Moralis, and even the Three Wise converge—each party carrying with them their private motivations and powerful histories. However, the bright lights and merriment lure in the uninvited as well…
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A beautifully-illustrated story about a girl who longs for magic in her life and learns that, on the inside, she already is what she wishes she could be. Reminiscent of Studio Ghibli, this lushly-drawn story was voted one of the top 10 manga of the year in 2018 by the Japanese manga industry.
After finding success together in their second trials, Coco and her friends return to the warmth of the atelier. Before long, they are approached by Tartah from Kalhn, and he needs their help setting up shop at the thrilling witches’ festival, Silver Eve! But to design a contraption to sell there, the young students must consider the power of magic—at once delightful, beneficial, and potentially harmful. As Coco makes prep arations alongside Tartah, she’s reunited with Custas, a boy who was saved by Coco once before, but is convinced that luck will never shine on him again…
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A beautifully-illustrated story about a girl who longs for magic in her life and learns that, on the inside, she already is what she wishes she could be. Reminiscent of Studio Ghibli, this lushly-drawn story was voted one of the top 10 manga of the year in 2018 by the Japanese manga industry.
THE PRICE OF KNOWLEDGE
As the new trial comes to an end, one of Coco’s rewards from Beldaruit the Wise is the story of Qifrey’s past and how he came to desire the mysteries of magic. Feeling a connection with her own desire to save her mother, Coco departs for the source of all answers: the Tower of Tomes. But it is a perilous journey to make on her own, and the secrets held within could sway even the most virtuous of witches…
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A beautifully-illustrated story about a girl who longs for magic in her life and learns that, on the inside, she already is what she wishes she could be. Reminiscent of Studio Ghibli, this lushly-drawn story was voted one of the top 10 manga of the year in 2018 by the Japanese manga industry.
FOLLOW THE SMOKE
Coco and her peers follow Olruggio and Luluci as they deftly ferry a wounded Qifrey to the underwater Great Hall where witches gather. To their surprise, Beldaruit of the Three Wise Ones awaits the young apprentices at the bottom of the ocean… And he’s willing to offer another trial after Agott’s and Richeh’s was cut short. But the spells and tests of Beldaruit are as much a mystery to unfold as his past, and Coco may be the only one who can put the pieces together and close in on the startling truth…
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A beautifully-illustrated story about a girl who longs for magic in her life and learns that, on the inside, she already is what she wishes she could be. Reminiscent of Studio Ghibli, this lushly-drawn story was voted one of the top 10 manga of the year in 2018 by the Japanese manga industry.
BELLY OF THE BEAST
Peril abounds as the witches of Qifrey’s atelier continue their trials!
In the depths of the Serpentback Cave, a brimmed cap casts its murky shadow upon Qifrey and his apprentices. The brimmed cap’s dark magic has transformed Euini into a wild beast, and Coco, Tetia, and a critically injured Qifrey find themselves surrounded by the venomous stares of the cursed Romonons. In the face of doom, these witches must once again find a path to safety using their wits and their unique qualities, but will that be enough as they battle against a powerful new enemy who doesn’t play by the rules?
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A beautifully-illustrated story about a girl who longs for magic in her life and learns that, on the inside, she already is what she wishes she could be. Reminiscent of Studio Ghibli, this lushly-drawn story was voted one of the top 10 manga of the year in 2018 by the Japanese manga industry.
Can Coco and her friends pass their most harrowing test yet? Or will the nefarious Brimmed Caps end their journey towards witch-hood?!
Now that Coco has been fully accepted into Qifrey’s Atelier, it’s time for her and her colleagues to move onto the next test: The Sincerity of the Shield. Passing the test involves escorting some feathery friends to their nesting grounds, which sounds simple enough, except that the path before the young witches is a winding road filled with ancient magical traps! The test must also be completed in a group, and there’s one witch-in-training from outside of Qifrey’s atelier who doesn’t seem to have the confidence to make the cut. To top it all off, a Brimmed Cap lurks in the shadows, waiting to attack…
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A beautifully-illustrated story about a girl who longs for magic in her life and learns that, on the inside, she already is what she wishes she could be. Reminiscent of Studio Ghibli, this lushly-drawn story was voted one of the top 10 manga of the year in 2018 by the Japanese manga industry.
AN INKY INVESTIGATION
Cast yourself into the world of witches as Qifrey chases after the dark mysteries of the Brimmed Caps! With some quick thinking and ingenuity, Coco and her fellow classmates use their growing magic skills to save some locals from a grim fate. But this triumph nearly turns to tragedy as the Knights Moralis threaten the young witches with severe punishment for disturbing the natural order of magic. Qifrey convinces the Knights to overlook this issue, but a peculiar happening related to this incident puts him onto the trail of the same forbidden magic that brought Coco into his atelier. This may be Qifrey’s only chance to come into contact with the Brimmed Caps, but is he in over his head to engage in this treacherous pursuit on his own?
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A beautifully-illustrated story about a girl who longs for magic in her life and learns that, on the inside, she already is what she wishes she could be. Reminiscent of Studio Ghibli, this lushly-drawn story was voted one of the top 10 manga of the year in 2018 by the Japanese manga industry.
Join Coco as she continues her spellbinding journey of magic and discovery!
After traveling to the mystical township of Kalhn with her new master to buy a casting wand, a strange, masked witch transports Coco and her three sister apprentices to an eerily quiet city. But they soon find out that they’re not alone, and they encounter a ferocious dragon! Do these fledgling witches have what it takes to defeat the fire-breathing beast, or will their plans and lives go up in flames?!
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Best of the Year — AV Club, New York Public Library, Nerdist, SYFY Wire, Chicago Public Library
“Harry Potter meets Kiki’s Delivery Service!” -AV Club
A beautifully-illustrated story about a girl who longs for magic in her life and learns that, on the inside, she already is what she wishes she could be. Reminiscent of Studio Ghibli, this lushly-drawn story has captured the hearts of fantasy fans worldwide.
In a world where everyone takes wonders like magic spells and dragons for granted, Coco is a girl with a simple dream: She wants to be a witch. But everybody knows magicians are born, not made, and Coco was not born with a gift for magic. Resigned to her un-magical life, Coco is about to give up on her dream to become a witch…until the day she meets Qifrey, a mysterious, traveling magician. After secretly seeing Qifrey perform magic in a way she’s never seen before, Coco soon learns what everybody “knows” might not be the truth, and discovers that her magical dream may not be as far away as it may seem…
AT THE BORDERLINE
The show demonstrates the power of love, compassion, and a little bit of magic in making the world a better place. Aside from Cassie, the show also explores the lives of other residents in Middleton, each with their own unique storylines and character development. Cassie's neighbor, Martha, serves as the town's mayor and often finds herself in comical situations. Martha's husband, Tom, is a sweet and doting husband who supports his wife wholeheartedly. Stephanie, a local doctor, is Cassie's closest friend and often seeks her guidance in matters of the heart. "Watch the Good Witch" appeals to a wide range of viewers due to its heartwarming themes and family-friendly content. The show is filled with romance, friendship, and small-town charm. Its feel-good nature and positive messages make it a perfect choice for those looking for light-hearted entertainment. In addition to the main television series, "The Good Witch" franchise has also spawned several successful movies, all of which revolve around Cassie and her magical adventures. The success of the franchise is a testament to the enduring popularity of relatable characters and heartwarming stories. In conclusion, "Watch the Good Witch" is a delightful television series that showcases the power of love, friendship, and a touch of magic in making the world a better place. The show has gained a loyal following due to its positive messages and enchanting storyline. Whether you're a fan of romance, family drama, or light fantasy, this series is sure to captivate and entertain. So, sit back, relax, and let the magic of "The Good Witch" enchant you..
Reviews for "How 'Watch the Good Witch' Portrays Magic in a Modern World"
1. John - 2 stars - I was really disappointed with "Watch the good witch". The acting was subpar and the plot was overly predictable. I found myself bored halfway through the movie and had to force myself to finish it. The characters lacked depth and the dialogue felt forced. Overall, I wouldn't recommend this film to anyone looking for a captivating and enjoyable experience.
2. Emily - 1 star - "Watch the good witch" was a complete waste of time. The storyline was incredibly cheesy and cliché, making it difficult to take the movie seriously. The special effects were also laughably bad, which only added to the overall disappointment. I was expecting a magical and enchanting film, but instead, I was left feeling bored and underwhelmed. Save yourself the trouble and skip this one.
3. Alex - 2 stars - I had high hopes for "Watch the good witch" but it fell short of my expectations. The plot seemed promising at first, but it quickly became predictable and lacked depth. The pacing was also off, with some scenes dragging on unnecessarily while others felt rushed. The performances were mediocre at best, with the actors failing to bring any real emotion to their characters. Overall, I found the movie to be forgettable and wouldn't recommend it to anyone seeking a truly captivating fantasy film.