A DISCOVERY OF WITCHES
Based on the All Souls Trilogy by Deborah Harkness, named after the first book in the trilogy, “A Discovery of Witches” is a British fantasy television series starring Teresa Palmer, Matthew Goode, Edward Bluemel, Louise Brealey, Malin Buska, Aiysha Hart, Owen Teale, Alex Kingston, and Valarie Pettiford, the first season of which aired first time in the UK on September 14, 2018.
PREMISE:
Diana Bishop, historian, and witch, accesses Ashmole 782 and knows she must solve its mysteries. She is offered help by the enigmatic Matthew Clairmont, but he’s a vampire and witches should never trust vampires.
The Second Season premiered in the UK on January 8, 2021, on Sky One, and in the US, on June 27, 2021, at 7:00 P.M on AMC.
Diana and Matthew arrive in London on Halloween 1590, slightly off-course from the original plan. There, they find themselves confronted by Christopher Marlowe, who may be hiding a dangerous secret.
Diana and Matthew enter Matthew’s London home and are confronted by Kit Marlowe, who instantly distrusts Diana, recognizing that she is a witch. Diana realizes in turn that Kit is a daemon. Matthew introduces Diana as his wife. His identity in this time period is Matthew Roydon, a member of the School of Night. Diana soon discovers that he is also a spy for the English crown, reporting to William Cecil.
Diana encounters a witch who looks like Sophie Norman and realizes this must be her ancestor. However, the witch refuses to teach Diana, fearing both her unpredictable powers and Matthew’s reputation. When Jack, a street urchin, attempts to steal Diana’s purse, she stops Matthew from scaring him off and brings the boy home instead. She questions Jack about rumors he might have heard, and he tells her they originated from a local tavern frequented by Kit.
Diana and Matthew reveal their secret to Kit, but Matthew warns him against another betrayal.
WHERE CAN I WATCH “A DISCOVERY OF WITCHES”?
Exclusively available for streaming on Sky One, and AMC.