Shannen Doherty was done with the set drama. Tensions between her and Alyssa Milano had boiled over like a witch’s cauldron. The network chose Milano, and Doherty was unceremoniously axed after Season 3.
The “Shannen and Alyssa” Feud
Rumors flew about screaming matches and icy silences on set. One report claimed Doherty called the producers to quit, only to be told, “Don’t bother coming back.” It’s like a soap opera behind the soap opera—except no time-freeze power could fix it.
So, how did the show handle her exit? They didn’t just write her out—they obliterated her in a single episode. The way Prue died is both hilarious and heartbreaking in its brutality.
