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The baddest witch in Greendale, Sabrina Spellman, came back Friday, Jan. 24, for the third part of her crazy, hellish life in “The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina.” What might seem like a show about the differences between hell and Earth is actually a story of finding oneself. With the help of her aunts, cousins, friends and the witches of the Church of Night, Sabrina Spellman comes to discover that she isn’t just a Spellman, but also a Morningstar – that is, the daughter of Lucifer.
On the surface, the show follows a young, rebellious 16-year-old high school student going on crazy adventures to hell and back, but Sabrina is also on a soul-searching journey. One thing that made this season different from the others was that Sabrina found out who she was and what she wanted.
The plot gave viewers a roller coaster of thrill, emotion and excitement, showing Sabrina’s values of bravery, love and family. Sabrina’s character reflects all of these throughout this season, while still being a badass both in hell and on Earth. These sides of Sabrina come out in her interactions, especially with her family and friends, reinforcing Sabrina’s selflessness as the message of the season.
Along with the plot, the aesthetic of the series as a whole complements the emotions that the characters evoke. The dark and magical vibe of the show is reinforced by both warm and cold colors. Throughout the series, viewers see different shades of blues, purples, reds, oranges and yellows that go along with the themes of Earth and hell. Earth is depicted as a dull and dingy place, while hell is a dark and fluorescent underground world.
As a whole, the reboot does an amazing job giving the original 1996 series a modernized twist, making it a more relatable and mystical adventure. Although similar, the differences really show between both series’. The 1996 series was portrayed as more of a sitcom-style show, with an aesthetic that was aimed toward more light pastel colors whereas the reboot took a darker turn.
Another noticeable difference is that the remake is what one would call a bingeable series, meaning you have to watch the next episode to know the outcome of the previous episode’s cliffhanger. The third season of this crazy whirlwind adventure keeps the audience on its toes for the duration of the series and leaves viewers wanting more. Get on your broomsticks and get ready for a part four!
