A Discovery of Witches
In a world where witches, vampires, and daemons live discreetly among humans, Diana Bishop is the last in one long line of distinguished witches. Unwilling to embrace her heritage, she has immersed herself in her career as a historian. Her particular interest is alchemy and she visits Oxford to research some of Elias Ashmole's papers. She requests Ashmole 782 and as soon as she receives it she knows there is something uncanny about it, but when she opens it she is shocked. She learns that 782 has been presumed lost for a very long time and that each species of Creature desires it. She is besieged and threatened and knows that to protect herself, she must uncover all the mysteries of 782. She encounters the enigmatic vampire, Matthew Clairmont, who offers to help her; their mutual attraction is immediate, undeniable and inexplicable because they both know that witches and vampires are not supposed to trust each other. Diana makes her choice and accepts Matthew's help. This precipitates them into conflict with the Creature world.
- Metascore67
- 2018-2022
- 3 seasons
- Acorn Media Group
- Drama, Fantasy
- TV-MA
In a world where witches, vampires, and daemons live discreetly among humans, Diana Bishop is the last in one long line of distinguished witches. Unwilling to embrace her heritage, she has immersed herself in her career as a historian. Her particular interest is alchemy and she visits Oxford to research some of Elias Ashmole's papers. She requests Ashmole 782 and as soon as she receives it she knows there is something uncanny about it, but when she opens it she is shocked. She learns that 782 has been presumed lost for a very long time and that each species of Creature desires it. She is besieged and threatened and knows that to protect herself, she must uncover all the mysteries of 782. She encounters the enigmatic vampire, Matthew Clairmont, who offers to help her; their mutual attraction is immediate, undeniable and inexplicable because they both know that witches and vampires are not supposed to trust each other. Diana makes her choice and accepts Matthew's help. This precipitates them into conflict with the Creature world.
Season 2 Episode Guide
10 Episodes 2021
Episode 1
Episode #2.1
Matthew and Diana head to Elizabethan London to find a teacher to harness Diana's powers.
Episode 2
Episode #2.2
As Diana continues her search for a mentor, she meets wealthy alchemist Mary Sidney. London's vampire ruler demands fealty from Matthew.
Episode 3
Episode #2.3
In the present, Domenico makes a disturbing discovery in Oxford. Back in 1590, Matthew must beg for forgiveness from Father Hubbard.
Episode 4
Episode #2.4
Marcus tracks down evidence of Matthew and Diana's journey to 1590.
Episode 5
Episode #2.5
Matthew and Diana arrive in France to face Matthew's Father Philippe.
Episode 6
Episode #2.6
Philippe provokes Matthew and pushes him to reveal the truth about his blood to Diana.
Episode 7
Episode #2.7
Matthew and Diana arrive in Bohemia to search for the Book of Life.
Episode 8
Episode #2.8
Sun, Aug 8, 2021
Matthew worries that the Book of Life is making Diana ill. Marcus makes an impassioned plea.
Episode 9
Episode #2.9
43 mins
Matthew is forced to account for his disruptive visit to Bohemia.
Episode 10
Episode #2.10
Diana makes plans to complete her training with Goody Alsop and perfect the ninth magical knot.
