I dislike how the show keeps contradicting itself, especially in this episode. Other than that, it's fabulous.

In the original episode with genies many seasons ago, some ground rules for genies in the Charmed universe were set. This episode foolishly contradicts all those rules previously made (as can be seen in the episode trivia). That makes it hard to watch for any die-hard fan who remembers the earlier episode (with French Stewart, I believe.)

Other than that, it's wonderful. Classic Charmed. Phoebe is some weird creature in a slutty costume, Paige is trying to deal with a magical mishap, Piper has love issues, and Chris is as fun as ever. The interactions between him and Phoebe are great in this episode. I loved Paige's reaction and how Chris told her. That was great.

Worthy!

**spoiler warning!!**

This is a very corny/cheesy/inserthereyourfoodofchoice episode. But it's also quite revealing--in a good way.

The girls discover magic school, one of the most important locations and elements of the rest of the series. Piper, Phoebe, and Paige all discover the solutions to their emotional problems at the school and Phoebe discovers much more: Chris's secret. The corny part, you ask? Well, the Headless Horseman attacks the girls and removes their heads. The magic of magic school prevents their deaths but corny jokes appear such as "let's put our heads together". It takes away from a very creative, pivotal episode. Other than the jokes, it's enjoyable, except the "villain" aka the misunderstood student isn't very likeable even before we discover his mistake. Did I pity him? Yes. But did I like him? Not really. I would've liked more focus on HIM as a character than some of the other students. It made it more "mysterious" but less interesting.

But the final scene in the episode where Phoebe confronts Chris makes it worth it. That's why it has its rating--because that makes up for all the cheese. Anyone have nachos?

All over the stores I see Hannah Montana dolls, the Hannah Montana t-shirts, the Hannah Montana CDs, DVDs, movies, etc. But I don't see the appeal. Miley Cyrus is not "cute" like Hilary Duff was, or fun to watch like Shia LeBouf, and I don't think she has any singing talent whatsoever. I appreciate how her character is actually NICE and has NICE friends (unlike some other contemporary shows where the main characters are so awful) but I don't think that she should have her own show because her father's famous and because she's NICE.

It's also frustrating that little girls look up to a girl who says "look, I have to take on a new persona to be a singer! I can't be myself!" But as previously mentioned...it could be worse. She's no Britney Spears, fortunately. I still don't see the appeal though.

Still, considering the other shows on TV like "Wizards" and "iCarly", she is the lesser of many evils.

During these two episodes, we are introduced to Chris Perry, the mysterious whitelighter from the future. If you do not know his identity yet, that's alright because I will not reveal it in this review. You'll have to go look at reviews for "The Legend of Sleepy Halliwell". Other than his identity, season 6 spoilers follow.

This two-part episode combines transformations (Piper into Mother Nature, Leo into an Elder, Phoebe into a love goddess, and Paige into a war goddess), heartbreak, mystery, and a thrilling conclusion. The only problem with it is the episode seems to contradict what we find out later. In Chris's future, Wyatt is the evil overlord of the world. Yet in these episodes, Chris claims that the titans rule his future. Paige also was "supposed to die" in this episode, but later Chris says that she lent him money often.

As long as we ignore the strange contradictions, the episode is lovely and a fine example of the series. The introduction of Chris could not be better...and how about that cliffhanger?

Warning: Spoilers! Cole, Phoebe's lover and enemy, finally dies in a conclusion that could not possibly be better. This episode is epic.

Paige, longtime hater of Cole, makes a risky attempt to vanquish the seemingly unvanquishable Cole (see previous episodes). When she fails, she enrages the now insane demon. It's interesting that Paige is the one who wants to move out and become independent, when Phoebe is the one to leave the manor first in Season 8. Back to the episode, Cole decides that Paige is the one responsible for his woes, and that without her he could still be happy with Phoebe. He accepts an Avatar's offer of power, and erases Paige's existence.

Unfortunately...Paige is sneeze-orbing (from a cold, a consequence of her vanquish attempt) when Cole makes the change. She finds herself in a universe where she died before meeting the sisters.

Piper is divoriced and vengeful, Phoebe is miserably married to Cole, previously vanquished demons are living in the mansion, and Paige has assumed the life of her powerless dead alternate. The sisters finally band together and defeat Cole once and for all. Phoebe is the one to kill him, and when he dies the universe is restored.

Despite the loopholes, there is no denying the beauty at the end of the episode. The symbolism of the fight, the foreshadowing, the epic end of a battle that has lasted through many seasons.

In this episode we saw Cole's insanity and love, we saw Paige's significance to her sisters, Piper's true abilities, and Phoebe's caring for others.

Phoebe, distraught, turns to the elevator and hangs her head as she and her sisters leave Cole's empty apartment. Piper comforts her, and Paige moves to join them but stops. She turns to survey the apartment, and before walking into the elevator, says one of the best lines in the series.

"Happy birthday, Cole."