SPOILERS........


This is the episode that really lets the audience know Prue was killed. Fans knew from many many sources that Shannen Doherty was leaving the show and All Hell Breaks Loose was to be her final episode....however, it was not revealed until the begining of this ep. (All Hell Breaks Loose ends with both Prue and Piper hurt).

Unlike many others, I felt 95% of all Charmed episodes have revolved around how great Prue was and frankly, it was irritating me.

For those new to the show, give Paige a chance. She's has given a wonderful new dimension to the show.

For a pilot episode I feel it was well done. Pilot eps by their nature need to do a lot of introduction and do tend to be boring. We got a peek at all the characters with a lot of action. There was a lot going on, but it's nice to have a show not treat the audience like a bunch of idiots.

I think it was smart not to reveal much about Alex Cabot in the first episode. Many viewers are already aquainted with her, and she is the reason many tuned in. Because pilot episodes are rarely the best, I think it was smart not to reveal how Alex came out of the witness protection program on the first night out. This alone should guarantee repeat viewers who are waiting for that answer.

I have watched a lot of pilot eps and most stink. I have found that the best pilots just jump right in, and I feel that Conviction accomplished that.