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Bride and Gloom

  • Episode aired Feb 8, 2001
  • TV-PG
  • 42m
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8.1/10
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Shannen Doherty in Charmed (1998)
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Phoebe and Piper are lured to the dark side and relish their new evil powers when a shapeshifting warlock tricks Prue into a shot-gun wedding in an effort to steal the Book of Shadows.Phoebe and Piper are lured to the dark side and relish their new evil powers when a shapeshifting warlock tricks Prue into a shot-gun wedding in an effort to steal the Book of Shadows.Phoebe and Piper are lured to the dark side and relish their new evil powers when a shapeshifting warlock tricks Prue into a shot-gun wedding in an effort to steal the Book of Shadows.

  • Director
    • Chris Long
  • Writers
    • Constance M. Burge
    • William Schmidt
    • Daniel Cerone
  • Stars
    • Shannen Doherty
    • Holly Marie Combs
    • Alyssa Milano
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  • IMDb RATING
    8.1/10
    879
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Chris Long
    • Writers
      • Constance M. Burge
      • William Schmidt
      • Daniel Cerone
    • Stars
      • Shannen Doherty
      • Holly Marie Combs
      • Alyssa Milano
    • 4User reviews
    • 1Critic review
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    Shannen Doherty
    Shannen Doherty
    • Prue Halliwell
    Holly Marie Combs
    Holly Marie Combs
    • Piper Halliwell
    Alyssa Milano
    Alyssa Milano
    • Phoebe Halliwell
    Brian Krause
    Brian Krause
    • Leo Wyatt
    Julian McMahon
    Julian McMahon
    • Cole Turner
    Chad Willett
    Chad Willett
    • Justin Harper
    Una Damon
    Una Damon
    • Dantalian
    Tom O'Brien
    Tom O'Brien
    • Zile
    Michael Bailey Smith
    Michael Bailey Smith
    • Belthazor
    Tracey Costello
    • Marie
    D.C. Douglas
    D.C. Douglas
    • Craig
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    • Director
      • Chris Long
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      • Constance M. Burge
      • William Schmidt
      • Daniel Cerone
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    Realrockerhalloween

    Here comes the bride

    The ep based around absolute power corrupting absolutely was bound to rest its head sometime. How do you surpass temptation and deliver yourself from evil? Are family and familiar bounds stronger then the dark side. The other was a better understanding towards struggling nature. What makes a person good or bad by being born that way or created?

    The special effects budget seemed to grow as it was very simplistic yet realistic. Even though it felt they went a little overboard. All The leads looked beautiful and I love their outfits. The villain was great with a flawless plan and very menacing attire. I loved every moment of it and couldn't wait to see the satisfying climax.
    8claudio_carvalho

    Seduced by the Dark Side

    While watching her favorite movie on video, Phoebe sees Cole in the film and he contacts her. Meanwhile, the evil high-priestess Dantalian uses the warlock Zile to shift to the shape of Piper and steal Prue's lipstick in P3. She prepares a magic potion with the lipstick and when the shape-shift Zile changes to Justin Harper, he dates and kisses Prue immediately freezing her. Dantalian marries them, turning Prue evil. Piper, Phoebe and the Book of Shadows also become evil through their connection with Prue, and the sisters enjoy their evil warlock powers. However human Cole helps the evil Phoebe to find Prue, while she calls out for Belthazor.

    In "Bride and Gloom", Piper and Phoebe feel how seductive is the powerful dark side. Phoebe confesses to Cole that she loves him, but after her traumatic experience, she is afraid of the connection with evil. Unfortunately this good episode has an abrupt conclusion. My vote is eight.

    Title (Brazil): "Os Noivos das Trevas" ("The Bridegroom of the Shadows")

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    Jack Nicholson and Faye Dunaway in Chinatown (1974)
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    • Trivia
      Phoebe is watching "kill it before it dies" (her favorite movie) which is in the episode "chick flick.
    • Goofs
      It is said that when one sister marries evil, she turns evil before it spreads to the other sisters and the book. Later, when Phoebe marries Cole, she doesn't even know it at first. Then after she accepts it, Piper and Paige never turn evil.
    • Quotes

      Cole: You're the only one who knows I'm alive.

      Phoebe: Actually that's not true. I couldn't keep lying to my sisters. I had to tell them.

      Cole: Okay. That's okay. I understand, as long as you didn't tell Leo.

      [pause, Phoebe turns her head]

      Cole: Oh for God's sake, Phoebe, why didn't you just put an ad in the paper? Tell the whole damn world.

      Phoebe: Maybe I should have.

    • Connections
      Features Charmed: Chick Flick (2000)
    • Soundtracks
      How Soon is Now?
      (opening credits theme)

      Written by Morrissey and Johnny Marr

      Performed by Love Spit Love

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    • Release date
      • February 8, 2001 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Spelling Television
      • Paramount Television
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    • Runtime
      • 42m
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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