"Used Karma"

Description:  "Jason breaks up with Phoebe when he finally learns her and her sisters are really witches.  Meanwhile, Richard attempts to free himself of his family's karma, and Piper and Paige try to vanquish a group of Swarm demons, the last on Chris' list of the most significant threats to Wyatt."

 

 

A person is almost always going to have some kind of consequence to their actions, and it is usually followed up with either good or bad karma depending on what they did.  Poor Richard will probably never stop living under the pressure of his family history, even though for the most part he had little to do with it because he refused to use magic.  I felt bad for Richard because it's not fair for him to keep blaming himself, but you can't tell him how he's supposed to feel about certain things.  I don't agree with Paige constantly always telling Richard to not use his magic like she's his mother he has to listen to or something.  Maybe Richard has had some problems with magic in the past, but he's a fully capable adult who should be allowed to do what he wants.  For all Paige knows maybe Richard can go back to using magic a little at a time and possibly get better at maintaining and controlling what happens when he does.  You guys are just going to have to wait and see how this storyline plays out though, because as usual I'm not giving anything away!  I thought it was really interesting seeing Phoebe get hit with the bad karma of the French whore Mata Hari though.  Paige tried to play it up like their stories and what happened to them was similar, but I think it had more to do with the fact that Phoebe was the only other one in the house.  I don't think that if she was in the house it would have left and sought her out, but in reality we really will never know.  It was a little confusing in the beginning when she first got hit with the bad karma, because it was almost as if the karma of Mata Hari was struggling to stay dominant in Phoebe's body.  At sometimes it would be the karma of Mata Hari talking, but then other times the real Phoebe would take control of her body again and speak up.  I thought it was sad how Jason had to find out that Phoebe was a witch, and as expected he didn't take it very lightly.  It was almost as if Jason was afraid of who Phoebe was, but I think he was just more in shock and slightly hurt that she'd been lying to him for so long.  The sisters have learned that it is never an easy thing to tell someone the powers they have and what they are, but especially if it's someone you love and will risk losing.  Jason seemed to understand toward the end after Phoebe and her sisters saved his life, but I still can't believe Phoebe/Mata Hari ruined his important merger banquet.  I wonder what Jason ended up saying at the press conference to explain what happened and hopefully saved his merger?  At last we will never know though because yes folks, this was Jason's last and final episode on Charmed.  He was loved and will be greatly missed but all good things must come to an end.  It's unfortunate that him and Phoebe couldn't find a way to make things work, but I firmly believe that everything happens for a reason and someone else is out there and really destined for Phoebe.  The whole idea and concept of the Swarm demons was very good by the way.  I like the whole point that you have to vanquish the leader/king, or the rest of his minions will continue to be reborn again.  I like these demons because it takes a lot more effort to get rid of them then others who just take a simple potion or Piper throwing up her hands.  Now that Chris has let the sisters and Leo in on the secret of Wyatt will eventually turn out to be in the future, I think Piper and Leo are much better prepared for what's to come.  Chris had to tell them eventually and I think they took it surprisingly well considering.  There goes that whole nature vs. nurture theory again, but you guys will just have to wait and see!  For those who are anxiously awaiting till we get to find out the full extent of Chris' story, well the reveal is only a few short episodes away so stay tuned!  "May the power of three set you free!"  Keep reading and watching!

 

 

Peace, Love, and Charmed!