I started watching this series after I found out it was a sister show to The Vampire Diaries. The acting was shaky in the beginning and so was my interest. I was pretty skeptical about how everything would play out, but pleased with the results. The story started to pick up by the fourth episode and somewhere along the way, the actors became better with their characters. I've never read the books so i cant comment on how much or how little the characters and or story lines match up. I thought Phoebe Tonkin did a wonderful job as Faye (even though I found that particular character quite annoying). I was a bit disappointed to see this series was canceled. With Charmed lasting as long as it did (and not being nearly as exciting or suspenseful) it should have definitely gone on for at least one more season. This show does end on a cliffhanger, which is extremely frustrating. With that said, it shouldn't keep you from watching this series.
Review of The Secret Circle
