Julian McMahon's ‘heart-melting' drama is streaming for free
Julian McMahon's iconic role in one of the most popular fantasy dramas ever is available to stream totally free of charge.
The Australian-American actor, known for portraying Doctor Doom in the original Fantastic Four films and Dr. Christian Troy in the medical drama Nip/Tuck, sadly passed away from cancer on Wednesday, 2nd July this year.
Following his death in Clearwater, Florida, his wife Kelly Paniagua said in a statement via Deadline: "Julian loved life. He loved his family. He loved his friends.
'He loved his work, and he loved his fans. His deepest wish was to bring joy into as many lives as possible.'
The actor most recently appeared opposite Nicolas Cage in the surreal thriller film The Surfer, but countless fans will remember him from a totally different role.
From the third season of the hit fantasy drama Charmed he portrayed the half-demon lawyer Cole Turner aka Belthazor, sent to menace the coven before falling in love with Phoebe Halliwell (played by Alyssa Milano).
He appeared as a major recurring character across three seasons, finally making a guest spot in the penultimate seventh instalment.
Following McMahon's devastating passing, there's no better time to relive one of his most iconic roles as all eight seasons of Charmed are available to stream on ITVX in the UK.
If you've never seen the series before, there are millions of fans out there who would all give it a stirring recommendation.
One rave Google review called it a 'power-packed show with its perfect blend of fantasy, drama, and a strong portrayal of sisterhood.
'My heart melted for Charmed, gifting me with an avalanche of beautiful memories.
'It was the hard-hitting storyline coupled with mesmerizing performances and character growth that made the show a treasure that warms my heart today.'
And plenty of fans agree McMahon's appearances were some of the show's strongest episodes.
A Redditor claimed 'Cole carried the show', adding: 'I've been rewatching the show and I've noticed what a great character Cole was.
'I feel like he had the most nuanced acting. He has a schoolboy charm about him that's very cheeky.'
To which someone else replied: 'IMO, the best episodes/seasons were when Cole was one of the main characters.
'I feel like his character brought a certain depth to the show that it didn't have prior to his arrival.'
Are you planning on getting dazzled by Charmed at some point this week?
Charmed is available to stream on ITVX.
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