Series synopsis
A Discovery of Witches is a British sci-fi & fantasy drama television series that premiered on Sky One on September 14, 2018. It ended on February 18, 2022. It was created by Kate Brooke. It stars Teresa Palmer, Matthew Goode, Edward Bluemel and Malin Buska.
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.
Premise
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.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Teresa Palmer as Diana Bishop
- Matthew Goode as Matthew Clairmont
- Edward Bluemel as Marcus Whitmore
- Malin Buska as Satu Järvinen
- Owen Teale as Peter Knox
- Alex Kingston as Sarah Bishop
- Jacob Ifan as Benjamin Fuchs
- Louise Brealey as Gillian Chamberlain
Supporting cast
- Valarie Pettiford as Emily Mather
- Aiysha Hart as Miriam Shepherd
Guest cast
- Tuwaine Barrett as Reece
- Dominic Borrelli as Fred
- Sophia Myles as Rebecca Bishop
- Adam Stevenson as James
- Gregg Chillin as Domenico Michele
- Trevor Eve as Gerbert D'Aurillac
- Lindsay Duncan as Ysabeau de Clermont
- Sorcha Cusack as Marthe
- Elarica Johnson as Juliette Durand
- Kerri McLean as Female Police Officer
- Zak Rowlands as Huntsman
- Alister Cameron as Mr. Johnson
Episodes
This series spans 4 seasons with 29 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 0 | 4 | October 11, 2020 | January 31, 2021 |
| Season 1 | 8 | September 14, 2018 | November 2, 2018 |
| Season 2 | 10 | January 8, 2021 | March 12, 2021 |
| Season 3 | 7 | January 7, 2022 | February 18, 2022 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
A Discovery of Witches S2 - First Look Matthew and Diana head to Elizabethan London to find a teacher to harness Diana's powers. |
October 11, 2020 |
| 2 |
Creating Elizabethan London Be transported back to Elizabethan London and get a behind-the-scenes peek at how 1590s London was brought to life. |
January 30, 2021 |
| 3 |
Can Love Survive? 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. |
January 31, 2021 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 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. |
September 14, 2018 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 As Matthew fights to control his cravings, he leaves Diana to face her enemies alone. And those include powerful witch Peter Knox. |
September 21, 2018 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 Diana and Matthew's relationship moves forward. But something's about to happen that will cast them both further into danger. |
September 28, 2018 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 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. |
January 8, 2021 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 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. |
January 15, 2021 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 In the present, Domenico makes a disturbing discovery in Oxford. Back in 1590, Matthew must beg for forgiveness from Father Hubbard. |
January 22, 2021 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 Matthew and Diana return to a Sept-Tours in chaos, but amid the darkness they get some wonderful news. |
January 7, 2022 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 Diana is forced to make a confession after being shocked by the appearance of a familiar face - Jack Blackfriars. |
January 14, 2022 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 In New Orleans, Matthew and Marcus attempt to reconnect with Marcus' unforgiving children. Jack struggles to control his blood rage. |
January 21, 2022 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Sky One |
|---|---|
| First aired | September 14, 2018 |
| Last aired | February 18, 2022 |
| Runtime | 45 minutes |
| Status | ended |