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The Secret Circle 2011

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★ 7.3/10 · 366 votes TV-14 DramaSci-Fi & Fantasy 1 seasons · 22 eps Canceled
Where to watch: The CW
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What is The Secret Circle?

The Secret Circle is a television series centered on a young woman named Cassie Blake who relocates to the small town of Chance Harbor, Washington, following the death of her mother in a fire. Upon moving in with her grandmother and beginning school, Cassie becomes acquainted with her new classmates.

Type
TV series
Year
2011
Status
Canceled
Episodes
22
Runtime
42 minutes
First aired
Sep 15, 2011
Last aired
May 10, 2012
Original language
EN
Origin
US
Networks
The CW
Genres
Drama, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
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The Secret Circle is a television series centered on a young woman named Cassie Blake who relocates to the small town of Chance Harbor, Washington, following the death of her mother in a fire. Upon moving in with her grandmother and beginning school, Cassie becomes acquainted with her new classmates. As she integrates into this social circle, she experiences a series of strange and frightening events. The narrative reveals that Cassie and her peers are all descendants of powerful witches. These classmates have been waiting for Cassie to join them to complete a new generation of the Secret Circle. While the group navigates their emerging abilities, the story explores the possibility that Cassie's mother's death was not an accident. Furthermore, the characters remain unaware that darker powers are at play within their environment. The series follows these developments as the group discovers their shared heritage and the mysterious circumstances surrounding their families.

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Should you watch it?

“A teenager discovers she is a witch after moving to a small town.”

Reasons to watch
  • compelling premise involving generational witchcraft
  • small-town secrets and mystery
  • ensemble cast of young witches
Keep in mind
  • deals with dark and dangerous powers
  • tragic family circumstances

Watch it if you enjoy supernatural teen drama and witch mythology.

The series carries a TV-14 rating and involves supernatural themes and tragic events.

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Season 1 · 22 episodes

Frequently asked questions

When was The Secret Circle released?

The series was released in 2011.

What genre is the show?

The show is categorized under drama and sci-fi and fantasy.

Where does Cassie move after her mother dies?

Cassie moves in with her grandmother in the small town of Chance Harbor, Washington.

Why are Cassie's classmates waiting for her?

They are descended from powerful witches and needed Cassie to join them to complete a new generation of the Secret Circle.

What complication arises regarding Cassie's mother?

Darker powers are at play, and it appears her mother's death in a fire might not have been an accident.