A Discovery of Witches

Escape into a tale of forbidden love and ancient magic, set in a world where witches, vampires, and daemons live amongst us... hiding in plain sight. Based on the best-selling All Souls Trilogy by Deborah Harkness.
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  1. S1 E1 - Episode 1
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    April 6, 2019
    44min
    13+
    In Oxford’s Bodleian library, brilliant American historian and reluctant witch Diana Bishop unwittingly calls up an ancient magical manuscript, Ashmole 782, which has been missing for centuries and finds herself confronted by acclaimed geneticist and vampire Matthew Clairmont, who is determined to get his hands on the book.
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  2. S1 E2 - A Discovery of Witches Ep. 2
    September 20, 2018
    42min
    13+
    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, but matters take an unexpectedly dark turn when Satu is sent by Peter Knox to intimidate her.
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  3. S1 E3 - A Discovery of Witches Ep. 3
    April 20, 2019
    41min
    13+
    Domenico takes information he’s extracted from Satu to menacing vampire Gerbert, who gains the advantage he has been waiting for. After sending Juliette into the world to do his bidding, Gerbert consults with Meridiana, the witch whom he keeps in thrall, but what does the prophecy she delivers mean?
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  4. S1 E4 - A Discovery of Witches Ep. 4
    October 4, 2018
    42min
    13+
    Matthew’s hope of keeping Diana safe at Sept-Tours appears short-lived as Ysabeau refuses to welcome the warmblood under her roof.
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  5. S1 E5 - A Discovery of Witches Ep. 5
    May 4, 2019
    42min
    13+
    Gillian pays a heavy price for her disloyalty to Diana, but not before news that vampires are studying witch DNA reaches Knox. The fall-out threatens the fragile equilibrium between creatures and the focus is on ending Matthew and Diana’s relationship whatever the cost.
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  6. S1 E6 - A Discovery of Witches Ep. 6
    October 18, 2018
    42min
    16+
    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, but they are too late to prevent Satu invoking dark magic in a bid to open up Diana and see the magic inside her.
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  7. S1 E7 - A Discovery of Witches Ep. 7
    October 25, 2018
    43min
    16+
    After confronting her aunts, Diana learns the tragic circumstances surrounding why she was spellbound as a child.
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  8. S1 E8 - A Discovery of Witches Ep. 8
    May 25, 2019
    44min
    TV-14
    Matthew’s attempt to rescue Diana from Juliette goes horribly wrong and Diana finally discovers just how lethal her magical powers can be. As Matthew lies dying, Diana must strike a dreadful bargain with the goddess and make the ultimate sacrificial pact with enduring consequences.
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This program contains product placementflashing lightsnudityviolenceblackfaceyellowfacebrownfaceredfacefrightening scenessubstance usealcohol usesmokingfoul languagesexual content
Audio languages
EnglishEnglish Dialogue Boost: MediumEnglish Dialogue Boost: High
Subtitles
English [CC]
Directors
Juan Carlos MedinaAlice TroughtonSarah Walker
Producers
Deborah HarknessLachlan MacKinnon
Cast
Matthew GoodeTeresa PalmerValarie Pettiford
Studio
AMC Plus Drama
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