A Discovery of Witches

A Discovery of Witches

Ended First aired 14/Sep/2018 United Kingdom English 4 season(s) 29 episode(s)

Sci-Fi & Fantasy Drama

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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Season 3 · Season 3

7 episode(s) · Air date: 07/Jan/2022

Season Overview

In season 3, the final season, Matthew and Diana return from their trip to 1590 to find tragedy at Sept-Tours. They must find the missing pages from the Book of Life and the Book itself before it’s too late. Their enemies are gearing up against them, and a monster from Matthew’s past who has been lying in wait will return for revenge.

Season Overview

In season 3, the final season, Matthew and Diana return from their trip to 1590 to find tragedy at Sept-Tours. They must find the missing pages from the Book of Life and the Book itself before it’s too late. Their enemies are gearing up against them, and a monster from Matthew’s past who has been lying in wait will return for revenge.

S3E7

Episode 7

Air date: 18/Feb/2022 · Runtime: 46 min

Summary

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.

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Episode 6

Air date: 11/Feb/2022 · Runtime: 45 min

Summary

After receiving Benjamin's message, Matthew leaves Sept-Tours to track him down. Diana asks for help to get the Book of Life.

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Episode 5

Air date: 04/Feb/2022 · Runtime: 46 min

Summary

Benjamin's plan to bring down the de Clermonts is set into motion, while Matthew and Diana return to Sept-Tours for a christening.

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Episode 4

Air date: 28/Jan/2022 · Runtime: 46 min

Summary

Matthew is relieved at his reconciliation with the New Orleans vampires. Diana, Phoebe and Sarah struggle to find TJ Weston.

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Episode 3

Air date: 21/Jan/2022 · Runtime: 47 min

Summary

In New Orleans, Matthew and Marcus attempt to reconnect with Marcus' unforgiving children. Jack struggles to control his blood rage.

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Episode 2

Air date: 14/Jan/2022 · Runtime: 45 min

Summary

Diana is forced to make a confession after being shocked by the appearance of a familiar face - Jack Blackfriars.

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Episode 1

Air date: 07/Jan/2022 · Runtime: 47 min

Summary

Matthew and Diana return to a Sept-Tours in chaos, but amid the darkness they get some wonderful news.

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Season 2 · Season 2

10 episode(s) · Air date: 08/Jan/2021

Season Overview

Matthew and Diana travel back to Elizabethan London, where they are hiding in time from the Congregation. Here, they must find a powerful witch teacher to help Diana control her magic and search for the elusive Book of Life. Back in the present day, Diana’s beloved aunts must take shelter with notorious witch hunter Ysabeau De Clermont at her ancestral home.

Season Overview

Matthew and Diana travel back to Elizabethan London, where they are hiding in time from the Congregation. Here, they must find a powerful witch teacher to help Diana control her magic and search for the elusive Book of Life. Back in the present day, Diana’s beloved aunts must take shelter with notorious witch hunter Ysabeau De Clermont at her ancestral home.

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Episode 10

Air date: 12/Mar/2021 · Runtime: 44 min

Summary

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

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Episode 9

Air date: 05/Mar/2021 · Runtime: 43 min

Summary

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

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Episode 8

Air date: 26/Feb/2021 · Runtime: 44 min

Summary

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

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Episode 7

Air date: 19/Feb/2021 · Runtime: 45 min

Summary

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

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Episode 6

Air date: 12/Feb/2021 · Runtime: 45 min

Summary

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

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Episode 5

Air date: 05/Feb/2021 · Runtime: 44 min

Summary

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

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Episode 4

Air date: 29/Jan/2021 · Runtime: 45 min

Summary

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

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Episode 3

Air date: 22/Jan/2021 · Runtime: 45 min

Summary

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

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Episode 2

Air date: 15/Jan/2021 · Runtime: 44 min

Summary

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.

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S2E1

Episode 1

Air date: 08/Jan/2021 · Runtime: 44 min

Summary

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.

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Season 1 · Season 1

8 episode(s) · Air date: 14/Sep/2018

Season Overview

A covert witch and an enigmatic vampire break taboos as they join forces to unravel an ancient text that could save — or destroy — the magical world.

Season Overview

A covert witch and an enigmatic vampire break taboos as they join forces to unravel an ancient text that could save — or destroy — the magical world.

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Episode 8

Air date: 02/Nov/2018 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 44 min

Summary

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

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Episode 7

Air date: 26/Oct/2018 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 43 min

Summary

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.

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Episode 6

Air date: 19/Oct/2018 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 43 min

Summary

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

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Episode 5

Air date: 12/Oct/2018 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 43 min

Summary

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

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Episode 4

Air date: 05/Oct/2018 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 43 min

Summary

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

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Episode 3

Air date: 28/Sep/2018 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 41 min

Summary

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

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Episode 2

Air date: 21/Sep/2018 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 43 min

Summary

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

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S1E1

Episode 1

Air date: 14/Sep/2018 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 45 min

Summary

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.

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Season 0 · Specials

4 episode(s) · Air date: 11/Oct/2020

Season Overview

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S0E4

A Discovery of Witches: The Story

Air date: 16/Jan/2021 · Runtime: 7 min

Summary

Relive the story so far. Meet the new characters who inhabit the fascinating and treacherous world of Elizabethan London.

S0E3

Can Love Survive?

Air date: 31/Jan/2021 · Runtime: 6 min

Summary

The Sky original based on the Deborah Harkness stories returns for season two, as Matthew and Diana head to Elizabethan London to find a teacher to harness Diana's powers.

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Creating Elizabethan London

Air date: 30/Jan/2021 · Runtime: 6 min

Summary

Be transported back to Elizabethan London and get a behind-the-scenes peek at how 1590s London was brought to life.

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A Discovery of Witches S2 - First Look

Air date: 11/Oct/2020 · Runtime: 2 min

Summary

Matthew and Diana head to Elizabethan London to find a teacher to harness Diana's powers.

Cast

Main cast members.

Matthew Goode

Matthew Clairmont

Edward Bluemel

Marcus Whitmore

Owen Teale

Alex Kingston

Jacob Ifan

Louise Brealey

Gillian Chamberlain

Valarie Pettiford

Valarie Pettiford

Miriam Shepherd

Tuwaine Barrett

Tuwaine Barrett

Dominic Borrelli

Dominic Borrelli

Adam Stevenson

Gregg Chillin

Domenico Michele

Trevor Eve

Gerbert D'Aurillac

Lindsay Duncan

Ysabeau de Clermont

Sorcha Cusack

Crew

Creators, directors, writers, and production crew.

Art Department Assistant

Art Department Assistant

Tegan Reg James

Art Department Assistant

Bethan Griffiths

Art Department Coordinator

Art Department Trainee

Julia Bryson-Challis

Dafydd Jones-Davies

Assistant Art Director

Assistant Set Decoration

Laura Iwanyckyj

Assistant Set Decoration

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Quick Facts

Seasons 4

Episodes 29

Year 2018

Status Ended

Runtime 45 min

Language English

Country United Kingdom

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Sci-Fi & Fantasy Drama

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Network United Kingdom Sky One (2018 - 2022)

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