Every Witch Way
2014
Original language: English
- comedy
- sci-fi & fantasy
- drama
The story
The series follows 14-year-old Emma Alonso, as she moves to Miami and her life turns upside-down. Not only does she discover that she is a witch, she also has a crush on the boy next door, Daniel. But Daniel’s ex-girlfriend Maddie, who is an 'evil witch' and leader of the school clique the 'Panthers', is still willing to fight for the boy she loves.
What it’s like
Bright, saturated Miami daylight drenches a sunny teen-comedy world of pastel stucco, poolside afternoons and sun-washed school corridors, with the occasional spell rendered as a cheerful sparkle and a soft comic zap. The sound is bouncy pop-tinged incidental music and telenovela-style stings that punctuate every dramatic reveal, so the whole thing plays like a lighthearted soap with a witchy twist. Its vibe is breezy, camp and warm, the kind of easy watch for a lazy weekend afternoon, a sick day on the couch, or background company while folding laundry. Pacing is quick and episodic, with rivalries flaring and cooling within a single half hour, and the emotional register stays playful and romantic, following a shy new girl gradually finding her footing among friends and frenemies. Intensity is very low: mild peril, catty schoolyard cruelty and some teen romance, with no gore and no real violence. It suits viewers who want something light, silly and kind, especially fans of frothy teen fantasy and telenovela melodrama played for laughs.
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