Forbidden love blossoms between a witch and vampire after an ancient manuscript is uncovered, pitting them against supernatural forces vying for its coveted secrets.
Cast of A Discovery of Witches
A Discovery of Witches Ratings & Reviews
- t3rd2February 1, 2025Give us season 2 and 3 cuz this is romantic as hell!
- joyar51September 26, 2025Couldn't get enough
- Callum4d ago⭐⭐⭐⭐ (4 out of 5) Imagine stumbling across a dusty ancient manuscript in the basement of Bodleian Library, flicking on a hidden power you never knew you had, and then waking up married to a centuries-old vampire while a secret society of witches, daemons, and humans watches your every move. That’s the deliciously chaotic opening to A Discovery of Witches. The show blends the four-creature archetypes—witches, vampires, daemons and humans—into a tapestry that is part dark fantasy, part forbidden-love saga. Its world-building leans into the weight of history: witches hiding their nature, vampires navigating centuries of survival, daemons lurking in the shadows. Much of the series doesn’t shy from the darker themes—reform, the fear of exposure, the cost of being “monstrous” in a world that demands you pass for human. And yet—even with the gloom—it doesn’t end in despair. The show gives you a happy-ish ending, wrapping its arcs in enough solace to leave you satisfied. That mix of shadow and hope is rare. The romance between the witch and vampire at its centre keeps the emotional engine humming, while the supernatural politics and folklore keep the stakes high. Reviews have praised its “grounded flights of fancy” and the chemistry between leads. If you’re after something that isn’t pure teen-witch drama (though it shares the “outsider finds power” vein of shows like The Secret Circle), this delivers an adult-toned, myth-steeped ride with intellect as well as spells. It’s lush and cinematic without losing grip of its supernatural roots. The verdict: solid 4 stars. It may not drop the hammer like full-on grim supernatural horror, but it pulls off the difficult act of being both dark and hopeful, rich in myth and magic. Worth the watch.
