'The Worst Witch' conjures up pleasant diversion
The Worst Witch TV Series is based on a set of books by Jill Murphy. A movie based on the same books and starring Fairuza Balk, Charlotte Rae, Diana Rigg and Tim Curry was released in 1986. So, while the Harry Potter generation will see familiar characters in this all-witches school, they are actually precursors to Hogwarts and its students.
As a half hour children’s show, the Worst Witch brings on plenty of cat antics to go along with the comedy of the performers. It is a pleasant diversion that helps to eliminate the often too dark other worlds of Netflix and its gore loving violence shows. You might wonder how the casting was done but give the show a chance. It will grow on you with its charm. The Worst Witch won’t win any awards, but if you are a fan of Saved by the Bell or other Saturday Moring live action shows, you won’t be sad that you watched it. Let the Worst Witch conjure up a few happier moments for you. |
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