The official description for the series premiere of The Secret Circle, airing on the 15th of September, has been released by The CW Network:

"... When strange and dangerous things begin to happen, Cassie's new friends are forced to tell her their secret - they are all witches and her arrival will complete the Circle. However, the Circle has not been drawn together again by chance - Diana's father, Charles Meade (Gale Harold, "Queer as Folk," "Desperate Housewives") has plans of his own for the group."

The Secret Circle Series Premiere – Official Description

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"The CW will rebroadcast the premieres of newcomers "Ringer" and "The Secret Circle" on Friday, September 16, the netlet confirmed this afternoon.

Both series launch earlier that week: "Ringer" on Tuesday, September 13 at 9:00/8:00c and "The Secret Circle" on Thursday, September 15 at 9:00/8:00c. Their pilots will then encore that Friday at 8:00/7:00c and 9:00/8:00c, respectively."

The CW to Encore "Ringer," "The Secret Circle" Pilots on Friday, September 16

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"THE SECRET CIRCLE, 9 p.m. Thursday: A teen orphan learns she is a witch, which ushers in a feast of special effects. Creepy fun, and Gale Harold supplies the menace. Sept. 15."

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"Charles Meade (Gale Harold) might commit murder and arson all within the first few minutes of The Secret Circle premiere, but aside from his villainous hobbies, he’s totally lovable!"

More Deets on The Secret Circle’s Lovable Bad Boy, Charles Meade

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Video interview with Natasha Henstridge (clip of Gale as Charles):

The Secret Circle - Natasha Henstridge Interview