D&D 5E Sabrina Spellman

[MoonSong]

For what it's worth eventually they seem to tone all that stuff done eventually and focus on the plot.

And in some ways it is better then the 1990's show yes, but fans of the 1990's show might in some cases be disappointed by this show, as it is so different from the original.

I'm reluctant to watch the show, I've liked Sabrina for a long time. And I don't mean just the Sitcom, I used to watch the cartoons as a kid-and I don't mean the Disney and postDisney ones-. To me Sabrina is meant to be this cutesy and lighthearted thing; I'm not ready to see it as scary and chilling black humor. Also I'm not a fan of the devil pact in the new adaptation, I liked that witch just meant "born with magic", now it is yet again an externality .

 

[dave2008]

And I've decussed the fantasy side too and still main the Sabrina is more a Tiefling then a Half Elf.

I've watched most of the new show (missed the first episode or 2), but I know nothing about previous shows or versions. Why is she not simply a human? Are "witches" some type fiend in the shows lore? They certainly look human.

 

[gyor]

I've watched most of the new show (missed the first episode or 2), but I know nothing about previous shows or versions. Why is she not simply a human? Are "witches" some type fiend in the shows lore? They certainly look human.

Yeah Witches aren't humans in the show, they live for longer for example, and have magical abilities, are easier to raise from the dead and more. Sabrina is half witch and half human, so I do get the half elf thing, it's just these witches are more of the infernal type then the fey type, so Tiefling fits them better.

 

[gyor]

I'm reluctant to watch the show, I've liked Sabrina for a long time. And I don't mean just the Sitcom, I used to watch the cartoons as a kid-and I don't mean the Disney and postDisney ones-. To me Sabrina is meant to be this cutesy and lighthearted thing; I'm not ready to see it as scary and chilling black humor. Also I'm not a fan of the devil pact in the new adaptation, I liked that witch just meant "born with magic", now it is yet again an externality .

I think it's a bit of both, not all of their magic is from Satan, they can call upon other powers for example, like an exorcism that called upon famous witches of history, because in the show the Church of Night (the Satanic Church) forbids Exorcisms, its a form of magic Satan doesn't offer and its double forbidden to particape in Catholic rites, so they turned to a different power.

 

[TwoSix]

I guess I'm gonna have to give Riverdale another try.

I can't 100% recommend Riverdale; if you like genre references subtle, or you like characters that make smart, practical decisions, Riverdale probably won't be for you.

 

[TwoSix]

Yeah Witches aren't humans in the show, they live for longer for example, and have magical abilities, are easier to raise from the dead and more. Sabrina is half witch and half human, so I do get the half elf thing, it's just these witches are more of the infernal type then the fey type, so Tiefling fits them better.

Honestly, the fact they use demons in their magic but aren't demons, worship a dark lord, have a long lifespan, and have weird social hierarchies revolving around status and gender make them feel reskinned drow to me.

 

[dave2008]

Yeah Witches aren't humans in the show, they live for longer for example, and have magical abilities, are easier to raise from the dead and more. Sabrina is half witch and half human, so I do get the half elf thing, it's just these witches are more of the infernal type then the fey type, so Tiefling fits them better.

OK, I got all of that, but they are not actually stated to be fiends or fey the show. They are something different / more than human (similar to HP really). That being said I understand why, in D&D terms, a tiefling makes sense.

 

[MoonSong]

I think it's a bit of both, not all of their magic is from Satan, they can call upon other powers for example, like an exorcism that called upon famous witches of history, because in the show the Church of Night (the Satanic Church) forbids Exorcisms, its a form of magic Satan doesn't offer and its double forbidden to particape in Catholic rites, so they turned to a different power.

But isn't that still something external not internal?

 

[mrpopstar]

For what it's worth eventually they seem to tone all that stuff done eventually and focus on the plot.

And in some ways it is better then the 1990's show yes, but fans of the 1990's show might in some cases be disappointed by this show, as it is so different from the original.

And you can't complete separate the politics of show from talking about it because it is so prominent within the show.

Still, I am starting to enjoy the show so I'm not being a hater, just giving people a heads up.

And I've decussed the fantasy side too and still main the Sabrina is more a Tiefling then a Half Elf.

It's really not so different, we simply get to see much more of the "other side" that is background stuff in the Joan Hart sitcom. Hilda and Zelda are much the same. Sabrina is no less adorable in spirit and still wields a culturally relevant womanhood that is beyond her years. Harvey is still a sensitive guy. Everything is recognizable and well-translated.

 

[mrpopstar]

I'm reluctant to watch the show, I've liked Sabrina for a long time. And I don't mean just the Sitcom, I used to watch the cartoons as a kid-and I don't mean the Disney and postDisney ones-. To me Sabrina is meant to be this cutesy and lighthearted thing; I'm not ready to see it as scary and chilling black humor. Also I'm not a fan of the devil pact in the new adaptation, I liked that witch just meant "born with magic", now it is yet again an externality .

I also loved the cartoons (and comics!). I was wary, but—just like any new adaptation—you have to drop the baggage and let it stand on its own. Shipka (who plays Sabrina) is fantastic. A star is born!