TV Series · 2018

A Discovery of Witches

45 min · Drama, Sci-Fi & Fantasy · Ended

Composite

9.6

IMDb

7.7 / 10

75,969 votes

TMDB

7.8 / 10

894 votes

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— / 10

No votes

Synopsis

Closet witch Diana Bishop and centuries-old vampire Matthew Clairmont are drawn into a deadly mystery and forbidden romance when a magical book shows up in an Oxford library.

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Cast

Teresa Palmer

Diana Bishop

Matthew Goode

Matthew Clairmont

Edward Bluemel

Marcus Whitmore

Malin Buska

Satu Järvinen

Alex Kingston

Sarah Bishop

Jacob Ifan

Benjamin Fuchs

Aiysha Hart

Miriam Shepherd

Gregg Chillin

Domenico Michele

Trevor Eve

Gerbert D'Aurillac

Adelle Leonce

Phoebe Taylor

Peter McDonald

Baldwin Montclair

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Olivier Husband

Fernando Gonçalves

Ivanno Jeremiah

Christopher Roberts

Crew

Art

Rosalind Mather Standby Art Director
Michael Elkins Props
Martin Broadbent Set Dresser
Cleo Andriola Art Department Assistant
Rebecca Gresham Set Designer
Tegan Reg James Art Department Assistant
Cristina Vittoria Marazzi Other
Kayleigh Powell Set Decoration Buyer
Georgia Reece Petty Cash Buyer
Richard Wells Graphic Designer
Harry Trow Supervising Art Director
Laura Mayall Art Direction

Camera

Matt Poynter "A" Camera Operator
Matt Poynter Steadicam Operator

Costume & Make-Up

Lisa Wood Makeup & Hair
Helen Tucker Makeup Designer
Chloue Southall Makeup & Hair
Abi Brotherton Hair Supervisor
Abi Brotherton Makeup Supervisor
Megan Bowes Makeup & Hair
Victoria Beynon Makeup & Hair
Molly Emma Rowe Costume Designer

Crew

Tom Goddard Floor Runner
Laura Rickard Floor Runner
Emyr Lewis Special Effects Technician
Steen Young Stunt Coordinator
Sarah Parfitt Post Production Supervisor
See Hazel Post Production Supervisor

Directing

Alex Williams Second Assistant Director

Production

Ellis Griffiths Unit Manager
Mirna Kapetanovic-Kennedy Production Manager
Lisa Holdsworth Executive Producer
Carolyn Parry-Jones Line Producer
Helen Raynor Executive Producer
Kara Manley Executive Producer
Edoardo Ferretti Producer
Marion Comengre Production Executive
Lachlan MacKinnon Executive Producer
Jane Tranter Executive Producer
Deborah Harkness Executive Producer

Sound

Sarah Elias Sound Effects Editor
Catherine Thomas Foley Artist
Timor Oren Dialogue Editor
James Bowen Boom Operator
Rory de Carteret Sound Re-Recording Mixer
Angharad Evans Second Assistant Sound
Alex Thompson Sound Recordist
Stuart Hilliker Additional Sound Re-Recording Mixer
Nicky Poulton Sound Post Supervisor
Alex Ellerington Supervising Sound Editor
Andy Kennedy Sound Designer
Rob Lane Original Music Composer

Visual Effects

Andy Quinn Digital Compositor
Fiona York Visual Effects Producer

Writing

Deborah Harkness Book

Seasons & episodes

Season 1 (8 ep)

1. Episode 1

Sep 14, 2018 · 45 min

Things get creepy for historian and closet witch Diana Bishop when she calls up a magical manuscript. Her discovery is about to throw her back into the world of magic and into the path of Matthew Clairmont, a centuries old vampire.
2. Episode 2

Sep 21, 2018 · 43 min

As Matthew fights to control his cravings, he leaves Diana to face her enemies alone. And those include powerful witch Peter Knox.
3. Episode 3

Sep 28, 2018 · 41 min

Diana and Matthew's relationship moves forward. But something's about to happen that will cast them both further into danger.
4. Episode 4

Oct 5, 2018 · 43 min

Diana gets a chilly welcome when she seeks safety at the Clairmont family home. Back in Oxford, trouble is brewing.
5. Episode 5

Oct 12, 2018 · 43 min

Matthew crosses a dangerous line when he returns to Oxford. Diana discovers his dark past, before something unexpected tears them apart.
6. Episode 6

Oct 19, 2018 · 43 min

Matthew and Baldwin race to save Diana from Satu's dangerous dark magic. In Oxford, Sophie shocks Agatha with a confession.
7. Episode 7

Oct 26, 2018 · 43 min

Diana's aunts' home gives up all sorts of secrets when Diana and Matthew pay a visit. Danger looms as Juliette breaks free from Gerbert.
8. Episode 8

Nov 2, 2018 · 44 min

With danger at every turn, Diana and Matthew are forced to run. But will they escape in time? Series finale.

Season 2 (10 ep)

1. Episode 1

Jan 8, 2021 · 44 min

Reluctant witch Diana Bishop and vampire Matthew Clairmont seek refuge in the fascinating and treacherous world of Elizabethan London. There, they must find a powerful witch to help Diana control her magic and search for the elusive Book of Life.
2. Episode 2

Jan 15, 2021 · 44 min

As she continues her search for a mentor, Diana meets wealthy alchemist Mary Sidney. London's vampire ruler demands fealty from Diana and Matthew as he is unnerved by their sudden arrival in the City.
3. Episode 3

Jan 22, 2021 · 45 min

In the present, Domenico makes a disturbing discovery in Oxford. Back in 1590, Matthew must beg for forgiveness from Father Hubbard.
4. Episode 4

Jan 29, 2021 · 45 min

Another vicious vampire murder rocks present-day Oxford. Marcus makes a breakthrough.
5. Episode 5

Feb 5, 2021 · 44 min

Matthew and Diana arrive in France on their journey to face Philippe. Elsewhere, Louisa and Kit cut a swathe through London.
6. Episode 6

Feb 12, 2021 · 45 min

Philippe makes a troubling discovery, provoking a conflict with Matthew. Ysabeau, Em and Sarah start to look for a message.
7. Episode 7

Feb 19, 2021 · 45 min

Matthew and Diana go to Bohemia to search for Edward Kelley and the Book of Life. There, they encounter the strange Emperor Rudolf II.
8. Episode 8

Feb 26, 2021 · 44 min

In 1590, Diana is transfixed as she tries to work out what the Book is telling her. Matthew worries over the Book's power.
9. Episode 9

Mar 5, 2021 · 43 min

As Diana and Matthew return to London, Diana learns news that could change everything. The Queen holds Matthew to account.
10. Episode 10

Mar 12, 2021 · 44 min

The second series reaches a dramatic conclusion. Realising that she must return to the present, Diana aims to complete her training.

Season 3 (1 ep)

7. Episode 7

Feb 18, 2022 · 46 min

As Benjamin tortures Matthew to near death, Diana makes plans to rescue him. Revelations from the Book of Life illuminate the long-hidden secrets of creatures.