The Secret Circle is an American supernatural fantasy teen drama television series that aired on The CW from September 15, 2011, to May 10, 2012. It is based on the book series of the same name written by L. J. Smith . Set in the fictional town of Chance Harbor, Washington, the series focuses on Cassie Blake who, after moving to the town, discovers that she is a hereditary witch and becomes the sixth member of a secret coven . The series was developed by Andrew Miller and was picked up by The CW on May 17, 2011. On October 12, The CW ordered a full 22-episode season.
30-755: TSC may refer to: Organizations [ edit ] Taiwan Semiconductor Company Limited , a Taiwanese semiconductor company Technology Service Corporation , a US engineering company Terrorist Screening Center , a division of the National Security Branch of the US Federal Bureau of Investigation The Shopping Channel , a Canadian television network The Soufan Center , an independent research center on global security matters The Support Center , in Durham, North Carolina, US Tractor Supply Company ,
60-670: A 2009 novel TV Setouchi , a TV station in Japan The Shopping Channel , a cable television network available in Canada Tech Support Comedy , a web-based community for tech support workers The Secret Circle (TV series) , an American television series Other uses [ edit ] The Standard Code of Parliamentary Procedure , a manual on US parliamentary law Texas State Cemetery , in Austin, Texas, US Total Sanitation Campaign , former name of
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120-465: A full season of twenty-two episodes. On May 11, 2012 The CW cancelled the series. The series is available to stream on The CW 's free digital-only network, CW Seed . The pilot was met with mixed reviews, with Metacritic giving a score of 55 out of a 100 based on 20 critics. Lloyd Roberts of the Los Angeles Times thought the pilot was "splendidly rendered; effective in the expected ways in
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180-639: A program in India Turkvision Song Contest , a song contest for countries and regions which are of Turkic-speaking or Turkic ethnicity. Topics referred to by the same term [REDACTED] This disambiguation page lists articles associated with the title TSC . If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change the link to point directly to the intended article. Retrieved from " https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=TSC&oldid=1233607292 " Category : Disambiguation pages Hidden categories: Short description
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240-399: A signed poster of the show's cast in support of the campaign. In the end, over $ 7,000 was raised. The campaign targeted at ABC Family asked fans to donate money to fund a delivery of 325,000 golden plastic coins to the network's headquarters. The coins were symbolic of a 'cloaking coin' that belonged to one of the main characters, Adam Conant's grandfather in the episode "Traitor". The metaphor
270-507: A way that makes you forget you expected them." He then wrote "Director Liz Friedlander aims not just for creepiness but for a tremulous sense of beauty that reflects the heightened sensibilities and hair-trigger sensitivities of adolescence" and appreciated the actors "who are good to look at, but also bring a little soul to their roles." In 2015, three years following the cancellation of the show, Gavin Hetherington of SpoilerTV looked back on
300-560: A witch and invite her to join their coven, the Circle. With her, they can unlock the full extent of their powers. Initially, Cassie refuses to believe that she is a witch, even after Adam helps her to unlock her powers. It is only after she discovers an old leather-bound book of spells left to her by her late mother, Amelia, that she begins to accept her power. Inside the book is a message from Amelia explaining that she kept secret their real family history and her powers in order to keep Cassie safe. As
330-505: Is different from Wikidata All article disambiguation pages All disambiguation pages Taiwan Semiconductor Company Limited Taiwan Semiconductor Company Limited ( TSC or Taiwan Semi ; Chinese : 台灣半導體股份有限公司 ; pinyin : Táiwān Bàn Dǎo Tǐ Gǔ-fèn Yǒu-xiàn Gōng Sī ) is a Taiwanese semiconductor and electronic components manufacturer for various industries including automotive , communications , power electronics , and consumer goods . Taiwan Semiconductor
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#1732850974601360-767: Is headquartered in the Xindian District of New Taipei City, Taiwan. Additionally, the company maintains service centers in China, the United States, Germany, and Japan. The company's subsidiary, TSC Auto ID Technology Co., Ltd., specializes in the manufacturing of barcode printers and wireless RFID barcode printers. Taiwan Semiconductor operates two wafer fabrication facilities and two packaging facilities, located in Yilan and Lije ( Wujie Township), Taiwan, as well as Tianjin and Shandong , China. The Lije facility primarily focuses on
390-641: The Connected Places Catapult FK TSC , a Serbian association football club Education [ edit ] Teacher-Student Centre, University of Dhaka , Bangladesh Texas Southmost College , a community college in Brownsville, US Thebarton Senior College , a public school in Adelaide, Australia Time to Succeed Coalition , an education non-profit in Boston, US Training Ship Chanakya ,
420-547: The CW, aimed to encourage the CW to reconsider bringing back the show for a mid-season slot. Campaigns were also launched at other TV networks whose target demographic matched those of The CW — MTV , ABC Family , and Syfy . Fans donated between $ 1–10 to the Make a Wish Foundation in the name of MTV; this aimed to attach a good cause to the campaign while getting MTV's attention. The Secret Circle executive producer Andrew Miller auctioned
450-536: The Circle soon finds out, the witches' powers attract dark and dangerous forces that constantly put them in harm's way. On October 28, 2010, L. J. Smith announced that the series had been optioned for a TV series by The CW . On February 8, 2011, The CW picked up The Secret Circle with Dawson's Creek creator and The Vampire Diaries co-creator/executive producer Kevin Williamson now attached. However, he told The CW that The Vampire Diaries companion series he
480-637: The company had automated its operations and ventured into the mass production of semiconductor products, including TVS and bridge rectifiers. In 1991, the company invested in Eltron Corporation in the United States, resulting in the production of thermal transfer and thermal direct barcode printers. To meet the rising need for electronic components in China, TSC established Yangxin Everwell Electronic Co., Ltd. in Shandong (April 1995), followed by
510-509: The company implemented the diode trench process and the maturation of the Super Junction to increase capacity in the fields of automotive, lighting, and industrial equipment through automated packaging. In 2016, Taiwan Semiconductor acquired the TVS product line from American company Onsemi in a transaction valued at $ 7.1 million. This acquisition aimed to enhance the company's position within
540-497: The development and trial production of barcode printers and Schottky diodes. The Yilan plant established a Schottky diode chip production line in 2002. As part of a shift towards rectifier diodes, Taiwan Semiconductor initiated an investment leading to the establishment of TSC Auto ID Technology Co., Ltd. in 2007. In August of the same year, the barcode printer business unit transitioned to TSC Auto ID Technology, specializing in barcode printer development and production. From 2011 to 2013
570-674: The development of automotive protection devices, with a specific focus on bolstering capabilities in the automotive sector. Taiwan Semiconductor was established in January 1979 by Arthur Wang. Initially headquartered in Tucheng Township, Taipei County (now Tucheng District), the company focused on rectifier product manufacturing. In 1987, the Yilan Plant was established in Yilan County , significantly increasing rectifier production. By 1991,
600-581: The establishment of Tianjin Everwell Technology Co., Ltd. in Tianjin (August 1996). In December 1999, Taiwan Semiconductor applied for listing on the over-the-counter (OTC) market, On February 21, 2000, the company's shares were officially listed on the Taiwan Stock Exchange at a price of NT$ 22 per share. The injected capital facilitated the expansion of automation production equipment and
630-443: The global automotive and industrial control markets. As of September 2022, Taiwan Semiconductor released its Q3 financial report, with consolidated quarterly revenue reaching NTD3.9 billion. The cumulative revenue for the first three quarters of 2022 totaled NTD11.6 billion, accompanied by a post-tax earnings per share of NTD5.03. The Secret Circle (TV series) The CW canceled the series on May 11, 2012. Ratings had declined in
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#1732850974601660-559: The manufacturer of rectifiers and label printers to specializing in electronic components used across diverse industries including automotive , industrial instruments, 5G – 6G communications, power electronics, LED lighting and consumer goods. The company offers a range of products, including trench Schottky rectifiers , MOSFETs , TVS devices, transistors , analog ICs , and ESD protection devices. Taiwan Semiconductor has also collaborated with United Microelectronics Corporation ( UMC ) on MOSFET technologies, and with Bosch on
690-422: The production of TVS components and 6-inch wafers. Meanwhile, while the Tianjin facility specializes in 4-inch wafers and surface-mount adhesive products. The Shandong plant is dedicated to the production of bridge rectifiers and holds certifications such as IATF 16949 for automotive industry quality, ISO 9001, and ISO 14001 for environmental compliance. Taiwan Semiconductor transitioned from an early focus on
720-591: The second half of the season; the high costs of special effects and location shooting were also cited as reasons for the cancellation. Following her mother's death in a tragic fire, orphaned highschooler Cassie Blake ( Britt Robertson ) moves to Chance Harbor, Washington, to live with her grandmother. Her plans to adjust to her new life are made more complicated when five of her classmates—Adam Conant ( Thomas Dekker ), Diana Meade ( Shelley Hennig ), Faye Chamberlain ( Phoebe Tonkin ), Melissa Glaser ( Jessica Parker Kennedy ), and Nick Armstrong ( Louis Hunter )—recognize her as
750-420: The series finale, as well as the series as a whole. He reviewed the show favorably, commenting "the last several episodes really built up the potential of the show and made it pretty exciting, and it would have led into an awesome second season", and saying that the show should have had a second season, "to further develop the characters and the storylines we were left hanging with". Phoebe Tonkin 's performance
780-406: The show and that the series would not be shipped to another network, campaigning targeting potential networks for a pick-up ceased. Nevertheless, a new campaign, aimed at Warner Bros, was launched following the announcement that the series' first season would not be released on DVD or Blu-ray. As of September 2012, The Secret Circle is available on Netflix for immediate streaming. A music project
810-552: Was helming had been put on hold in order to focus on The Secret Circle. Williamson worked on an original script penned by Andrew Miller , creator of the Emmy-nominated web series Imaginary Bitches , with writer credit shared by both men. On February 16, 2011, The Secret Circle booked Liz Friedlander to direct the pilot. Friedlander also directed episodes for The Vampire Diaries , Pretty Little Liars , 90210 and One Tree Hill . On October 12, 2011, The CW ordered
840-448: Was launched, with the aim of developing and distributing a full-length album of 10 fan songs online and making them available for free download. Fans were asked to either submit an audio recording of themselves singing their own songs, or send in lyrics for potential use. Petitions were also set up, in the hope that they would bring back the series. The three main campaigns together, as of June 24, 2012, amassed over 85,500 signatures. Since
870-415: Was that The CW 'cloaked' the show by cancelling it, and fans wanted ABC Family to 'uncloak' the show by picking it up. A letter-writing campaign to Syfy was also launched, but ultimately the 'Save The Circle' campaign leaders decided against pursuing the network further due to budgetary concerns. Following the announcement that Warner Bros. had unsuccessfully entered talks with ABC Family about picking up
900-403: Was well received by critics; she was featured on Variety 's list of new faces to watch and named one of 2011 Breakout TV Stars by E! Online . On May 11, 2012, the CW cancelled the series, despite being the network's third-highest rated performer. Following the show's cancellation, a formal fan-led campaign website titled 'Save The Circle' was launched. A letter-writing campaign, targeted at
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