"W.I.T.C.H." (2005) TV series 2005-????

Writers:

Cary Bates (writer)
Steve Billnitzer (writer)

Seasons:

1 | 2

Release Date:

15 January 2005 (USA)

Genre:

Animation | Action | Adventure | Comedy | Family | Fantasy | Sci-Fi | Thriller

Plot:

Five teenage girls learn that they have been chosen to guard the walls between parallel universes. For this purpose, they have been given the powers of the elements.

Plot Keywords:

Team | Kidnapped Child | Young Love | Guitarist | Princess

Awards:

1 nomination

Cast

Kelly Stables	...	Will Vandom / ... (52 episodes, 2004-2006)
Candi Milo	...	Irma Lair / ... (52 episodes, 2004-2006)
Liza Del Mundo	...	Hay Lin (52 episodes, 2004-2006)
Lauren Tom	...	Susan Vandom / ... (51 episodes, 2004-2006)
Miss Kittie	...	Taranee Cook (46 episodes, 2004-2006)
Christel Khalil	...	Cornelia Hale (46 episodes, 2004-2006)
Serena Berman	...	Elyon Brown / ... (44 episodes, 2004-2006)
Greg Cipes	...	Caleb / ... (43 episodes, 2004-2006)
Mitchell Whitfield	...	Phobos / ... (33 episodes, 2004-2006)
Dee Bradley Baker	...	Frost the Hunter / ... (27 episodes, 2005-2006)
Byrne Offutt	...	Uriah / ... (24 episodes, 2005-2006)
Kath Soucie	...	Nerissa / ... (23 episodes, 2006)
Jason Marsden	...	Matt Olsen / ... (22 episodes, 2005-2006)

Runtime:

30 min

Country:

France | USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Certification:

Australia:PG | Singapore:G | USA:TV-Y7

Company:

Jetix Concept Animation

Trivia:

W.I.T.C.H. is a French animated series based on an Italian comic book of the same name.

Quotes:

Irma Lair: Water!
Taranee Cook: Fire!
Cornelia Hale: Earth!
Hay Lin: Air!
Will Vandom: Quintessence!

Movie Connections:

Referenced in "The Boondocks: Guess Hoe's Coming to Dinner (#1.3)" (2005)

Soundtrack:

We Are W.I.T.C.H.

Brilliant show!

W.I.T.C.H. is a brilliant show and I highly recommend it.

First of all there are the main characters, Will, Irma, Taranee, Cornelia and Hay Lin (hence W.I.T.C.H.) are interesting and likable, each with a distinct personality that works well with the others.

Another thing I like is that the characters are fallible. Too often in shows like this, the characters get their powers and instantly work like clockwork. In W.I.T.C.H., the Guardians can and do make mistakes. We get to see how they practise with their abilities to get better at them. Additionally, it's very good that when they transform into Guardians, they do actually transform, in that they become slightly older and sprout wings (compare that to shows like "Power Rangers" where all that happens is they get a change of clothes.)All these help lift it above most other shows.

The episodes are good, with a fine balance of humour and drama. What I enjoy is that unlike say, "Teen Titans", the show takes itself seriously, even when it's humorous (plus it doesn't have the ridiculous 'exagger-mation' or whatever it's called). That is, it's funny without being silly. The animation and artwork are also very good.