Ep 21. Red Rain

The Charmed Ones are faced with yet another mysterious case as they try to investigate a string of murders that appear to be connected to a cult. The episode begins with Piper enjoying some much-needed alone time at home when she suddenly hears a loud banging at the front door. Upon investigation, she discovers a man half-naked and bleeding profusely on her porch. As she turns away to call for help, the man suddenly disappears into thin air, leaving her stunned.

Meanwhile, Phoebe, who has been keeping an eye on Cole, notices that something seems off about him. She enlists the help of Leo to read his aura, and they discover something disturbing- Cole has been taken over by the essence of the demon who has been pursuing him for years. Leo warns Phoebe that if they don't exorcise the demon soon, it will completely consume Cole's body and take over forever.

As the sisters begin their investigation into the murders, they quickly discover that all the victims were connected to a group called the Brotherhood of the Thorn. The Brotherhood is a group of men who worship the pagan god, Belthazor, and are willing to do anything to keep their faith alive. The sisters realize that the cult is responsible for the murders but are unsure of how to stop them.

Things take an unexpected turn when a mysterious red rain begins to fall from the sky. The red rain is believed by the cult to be a sign of Belthazor's return and they begin to prepare for a ritual to summon their god. The sisters soon realize that they must stop the ritual before it's too late and that the red rain is not just a natural phenomenon.

As the sisters race against time to stop the ritual, they are confronted by the Brotherhood and engaged in a violent confrontation. During the fight, Piper is injured, and the sisters are forced to retreat. However, their determination to stop the cult only grows stronger, and they devise a plan to infiltrate the cult's lair.

The sisters discover that the cult plans to sacrifice a young woman, and they decide to intervene. Using their powers, they manage to save the girl and take down the cult. However, as they flee, they are attacked by the demon possession Cole. In a heart-wrenching battle, the sisters are forced to fight against the man they know and love, but in the end, they manage to exorcise the demon and save Cole.

As the sisters hug and celebrate their victory, Leo reminds them that their work is never done as long as darkness exists in the world. The episode ends with the sisters looking up at the red sky, wondering what other challenges they will face in their ongoing battle against evil.

In summary, Charmed season 1 episode 21, Red Rain, is yet another thrilling episode that keeps viewers on the edge of their seats. It's filled with action, drama, and suspense as the sisters race against time to stop the cult and exorcise the demon from Cole's body. The episode also highlights the importance of family, teamwork, and never giving up in the face of adversity.