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Season 1 – Witches of East End

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The mysterious Beauchamp family lives in the secluded seaside town of East End. Free-spirited artist Joanna Beauchamp is the mother of wild-child bartender Freya and shy librarian Ingrid, who are both gifted -- and cursed -- with a magic birthright, of which they are unaware. Freya notices bizarre occurrences in her life when she inexplicably finds herself drawn to the troubled brother of her wealthy fiance. But it isn't until Joanna's estranged sister appears with a warning that could change the family's fate that the matriarch must reveal to her daughters that they are immortal witches with untapped powers, a revelation that turns their small-town life upside down. "Witches of East End" is inspired by the Melissa de la Cruz novel of the same name.
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Critics Consensus

Although it's ridiculously soapy, Witches of East End is often campy fun; it's a supernatural spectacle that's entertaining despite its silliness.

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David Hiltbrand Philadelphia Inquirer 10/08/2013
With a pilot artfully shot by Mark Waters, the series is good-looking, atmospheric, and jaunty. Go to Full Review Neil Genzlinger New York Times 10/07/2013
There is a lot of heavy fare on television on Sunday nights. If Witches can retain its wry tone, it will be a satisfying alternative for viewers looking for a lighter way to end the weekend. Go to Full Review Matthew Gilbert Boston Globe 10/07/2013
[It] will remain a missable new supernatural series populated by wooden actors and feeble plotlines. Go to Full Review Anna Brand The Daily Beast 03/19/2019
While this witch show does deliver wicked moments, don't expect the gloom without a hint of lightheartedness. Whatever the team has brewed up for the remainder of the season, it's bound to be tasty. Go to Full Review Kelly West CinemaBlend 01/02/2014
3.5/5
With romance, magic, some soapy drama and mystery worked into the story, Witches of East End seems poised to bewitch its audience as it gets off to a fun and dramatic start. Go to Full Review Caroline Preece TV Equals 10/15/2013
I'm still very much on board. It has the wit and silliness of Charmed, as well as the nice family dynamic, but still feels like a thoroughly modern show. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Paige H @RT24553762 04/09/2025 You can't leave it off like that. I need a season 3.😪 See more Jennifer Tehani S @RT86271842 09/12/2024 Sooooo much better than Charmed and all the other witchy shows out there (yes I said it). Deserved another season. Really sad it’s gone. See more Tim B @RT21349779 08/13/2023 It's Charmed meets True Bloods just less intelligent and more painful to watch. The acting is only half as bad as the writing and the concern for plausible plotlines is as absent as concern for fidelity to the original novels. Save precious minutes of your life and avoid this fever dream of pretty wooden faces and 4th grader dialog. See more 05/19/2019 Wish this show was still on. Witches of East End definitely was up there with Charmed. This show deserved a better chance. See more 09/17/2017 Love and miss it. Will never know what happens. See more 10/28/2014 The supernatural series Witches of East End plays a little like a Harlequin Romance, but comes through with some excitement and adventure. In Season 1 two sisters, Freya and Ingrid Beauchamp, discover that they are immortal witches that have been reincarnated over a dozen times, and their aunt Wendy returns to warn them that a shape-shifter is coming after their family. Overall it's a compelling story that's full of mystery, but unfortunately there's a horribly cliched and trite B story with Freya torn between two brothers in a convoluted love triangle. However, Madchen Amick and Rachel Boston really shine and have an incredible amount of charisma that overcomes the weaknesses in the episodes. And, there are some fun guest appears from Tom Lenk, Freddie Prinze Jr., and Virginia Madsen, who play interesting characters. Season 1 of Witches of East End has a bit of a rough start, but eventual creates a fascinating mythology that's full of intrigue. See more Read all reviews
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Julia Ormond

Joanna Beauchamp

Mädchen Amick

Wendy Beauchamp

Jenna Dewan

Freya Beauchamp

Rachel Boston

Ingrid Beauchamp

Eric Winter

Dash Gardiner

Daniel di Tomasso

Killian Gardiner

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Oct 6, 2013 Pilot Small-town life is turned upside down for Freya and Ingrid; an ancient enemy is intent on ending the Beauchamp family line. Details Episode 2 Aired Oct 13, 2013 Marilyn Fenwick, R.I.P. Ingrid uses dangerous family heirlooms to resurrect her Aunt Wendy; Ingrid and her aunt race to save Freya; Joanna is questioned by the police; Dash and Killian have a tense reunion. Details Episode 3 Aired Oct 20, 2013 Today I Am a Witch Ingrid struggles with the consequences of a spell; Joanna tries to discover who might be responsible for framing her; Wendy teaches Ingrid and Freya how to use their powers; Freya gets a new co-worker at the bar. Details Episode 4 Aired Oct 27, 2013 A Few Good Talismen Joanna's attorney prepares for her murder trial; Ingrid re-evaluates her relationship with Adam; Penelope seeks Freya's help in repairing the rift between Dash and Killian; Wendy tries to gather ingredients for a spell. Details Episode 5 Aired Nov 3, 2013 Electric Avenue Ingrid mourns for Adam; Joanna and Harrison take their friendship to the next level; Freya meets Dash's ex-fiancée when she returns to deal with unfinished business. Details Episode 6 Aired Nov 10, 2013 Potentia Noctis Freya makes a discovery at Fair Haven; Ingrid has flashbacks of one of her past lives. Details Episode 7 Aired Nov 17, 2013 Unburied The shifter summons a familiar face; Ingrid makes a discovery about her past; a novelist visits East End to do research for his book; Wendy tries to get serious with Leo; Joanna reads Freya's tarot cards. Details Episode 8 Aired Nov 24, 2013 Snake Eyes Wendy and Joanna argue about a secret that Joanna has been keeping; the shifter threatens Freya; Ingrid is suspicious of Mike. Details Episode 9 Aired Dec 1, 2013 A Parching Imbued A mysterious professor tries to help Freya regain her powers; Killian makes a decision about his future; Mike reveals a theory to Ingrid; Dash tries to solve the mystery of the catacombs. Details Episode 10 Aired Dec 15, 2013 Oh, What a World! Freya's wedding day arrives; both Killian and Dash give Freya wedding gifts; Joanna and Wendy discover the identity of the shifter; Mike takes dangerous measures to complete his plan. Details

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Witches of East End — Season 1

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Season Info

Executive Producer
Maggie Friedman, Jonathan Kaplan, Erwin Stoff, Josh Reims
Network
Lifetime
Rating
TV-14 (V|L)
Genre
Drama, Fantasy, Horror
Original Language
English
Release Date
Oct 6, 2013
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