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A Discovery of Witches smartly grounds its flights of fancy with a lived-in authenticity and harnesses the chemistry between its two star-crossed leads to make for a promising foray into the occult.
Raisa Bruner TIME Magazine The forbidden love story is the selling point, but the mysteries around witches, vampires and demons give it a highbrow veneer. May 3, 2021 Full Review Marc Silver Washington Post The on-location shots of beautiful ancient buildings and bridges, of the shimmering River Thames and tranquil Venetian canals, really do sweep the viewer into another world, casting a spell more powerful than any witch's incantation. Dec 4, 2019 Full Review Sam Wollaston Guardian If historical fantasy is your thing then I imagine you're in heaven. Or hell, or wherever it is a historical fantasist most wants to be. Rated: 3/5 Dec 4, 2019 Full Review Dev Shea 1428 Elm The story gets really busy and is fast and convoluted at times, but it is an interesting watch. While it does lose a little bit of steam around episode 5 or 6, it does pick up again. Sep 15, 2022 Full Review Henry Northmore The List There's a lot of talk of magic and prophecies but very little action. Everyone just stands around looking consternated while delivering their lines in breathy hushed tones. The grey colour palette only adds to the gloom. Rated: 2/5 Dec 4, 2019 Full Review Jessica Toomer Uproxx The series does a fantastic job of setting its scene, introducing us to this world. It takes its time, it crafts interactions between its main characters in a way that doesn't feel forced or rushed. Dec 4, 2019 Full Review Read all reviews
Clinton E Has its moments but the plot is cheesy Rated 2 out of 5 stars 02/02/25 Full Review Mykael C I absolutely loved these show. Definitely one of my favorites on Netflix. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 12/30/24 Full Review Jonathan E This show is a mess but not just in a bad way. Obviously just another series riding the monster as love interest craze started by Twilight and True Blood. Witches, Vampires, demons, oh my! Still the chemistry between the leads is there and the writing manages a few compelling scenes from time to time. Not a bad way to spend a Tuesday night. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 10/26/24 Full Review Kyle C Very bad acting. Story not super believable. Rated 2 out of 5 stars 10/26/24 Full Review Charles A First season was an interesting watch. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 09/20/24 Full Review Martha C Oh my, Matthew Goode is the most appealing vampire since Bela Lugosi. His use of voice and movement and the changes of character are ibeautiful By the way, I wish the screenwriters would figure out when to use "me" vs "I." The errors are very jarring in this context and the rules are not that difficult. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 09/16/24 Full Review Read all reviews
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Episode 1 Aired Sep 14, 2018 In Oxford's library, American historian and reluctant witch Diana Bishop unwittingly calls up an ancient magical manuscript, and finds herself confronted by geneticist and vampire Matthew Clairmont, who is determined to get his hands on the book. Details Episode 2 Aired Sep 22, 2018 Blind to the interest she has stirred amongst creatures, Diana fights an increasing pull towards the magical and turns her back on her witch heritage; matters take an unexpectedly dark turn when Satu is sent by Peter Knox to intimidate her. Details Episode 3 Aired Sep 29, 2018 Domenico takes Satu's information to menacing vampire Gerbert, who gains the advantage he has been waiting for; Diana refuses to help Knox realize his longing to destroy the vampires and answers his threats with a force of untamed elemental power. Details Episode 4 Aired Oct 5, 2018 Matthew's hope of keeping Diana safe is short-lived as Ysabeau refuses to welcome the warmblood; Knox calls an emergency meeting of the Congregation to denounce Matthew; Matthew's ferocious brother, Baldwin, plays a careful game to maintain control. Details Episode 5 Aired Oct 12, 2018 Gillian pays a price for her disloyalty to Diana; the vampires study witch DNA; the fall-out threatens the fragile equilibrium between creatures and the focus is on ending Matthew and Diana's relationship, whatever the cost. Details Episode 6 Aired Oct 19, 2018 Satu brutally tortures Diana in Gerbert's isolated castle ruins; Matthew, now sworn to hunt down and kill anyone who tries to harm Diana, attempts a daring airborne rescue mission with Baldwin in tow. Details Episode 7 Aired Oct 26, 2018 Diana learns the tragic circumstances surrounding why she was spellbound as a child; Diana's devastation at having lived her life as only half herself is interrupted by the Madison house releasing one of the missing pages from Ashmole 782. Details Episode 8 Aired Nov 2, 2018 Matthew's attempt to rescue Diana from Juliette goes horribly wrong; Diana discovers just how lethal her powers can be; as Matthew is dying, Diana must strike a dreadful bargain with the goddess and make the ultimate sacrificial pact. Details
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Director
Alice Troughton, Sarah Walker, Juan Carlos Medina
Executive Producer
Kate Brooke, Anna Ferguson, Julie Gardner, Deborah Harkness, Lachlan MacKinnon, Anne Mensah
Screenwriter
Deborah Harkness, Kate Brooke, Sarah Walker
Network
AMC
Rating
TV-MA (L|V)
Genre
Romance, Fantasy, Drama
Original Language
British English
Release Date
Sep 14, 2018
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