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Season 2 – A Discovery of Witches

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"A Discovery of Witches" is a fantasy series based on the similarly-named novel of the "All Souls" trilogy, written by Deborah Harkness. Reluctant witch/historian Diana Bishop discovers a bewitched manuscript in the Bodleian library. As she attempts to unravel the secrets this book holds about magical creatures, she is forced back into the world of magic, full of vampires, daemons, witches and forbidden love. Forming an unlikely alliance, geneticist and vampire Matthew Clairmont helps Diana to attempt to protect the book and solve the riddles within, while at the same time dodging threats from the magical creature world.
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Critics Consensus

Grounded by Matthew Goode and Teresa Palmer's infectious chemistry and a healthy dose of visual splendor, A Discovery of Witches' sophomore season makes slipping eras look easy.

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Danette Chavez AV Club 01/15/2021
C+
Both its fantasy and romance are too weighted down in season two; in its dedication to recreating the historical setting of Elizabethan London, the series loses some of its magic. Go to Full Review Ed Power Daily Telegraph (UK) 01/12/2021
4/5
Enthusiastically bonkers, it made for perfect New Year hokum. Go to Full Review Suzi Feay Financial Times 01/12/2021
3/5
Gorgeously executed, generously cast and visually pleasing, it's hey-nonny-nonsense from start to finish. Go to Full Review Adele Campisi Loud and Clear Reviews 10/20/2024
4.5/5
Thanks to the show’s excellent writing (Kate Brooke, Medici) and stellar cast and to Palmer and Goode’s undeniable chemistry, A Discovery of Witches achieved a seamless transition from book to screen. Go to Full Review Federica Bocco The Tempest 08/29/2022
A+
Behind the familiar feuds between witches, vampires and daemons, this story truly strives to find the answer to one proto-Hamletic question, “why are we here?”, investigating humanity even within the supernatural. Go to Full Review Meghan O'Keefe Decider 07/27/2021
A Discovery of Witches is a pure treat of a show. It's dreamy, steamy, and full of gorgeous costumes and fabulous performances. It will whisk you far away from the mess of contemporary times, which honestly is something we all need right now. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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James B. @jbat65 Nov 21 Season 2 continues to be very entertaining. I have to pace myself not to binge the whole season in 1 afternoon See more Rob O @WetMan Apr 22 I liked the first season and got about two thirds through the second season before stopping. It just became too boring. Nothing of any significance happens. This show has witches and vampires FFS! How can it be so boring. Still don't know what a daemon is BTW. Why even have them in the show if they don't matter a hoot? And because the story is sooo dull, the random sprinkling of POC people everywhere (At the emperor's court in Bohemia? Seriously?) starts to annoy also. See more Mack W 01/31/2025 Like many shows aiming for the political intrigue of a Game of Thrones, this second season looses it's teeth by forgetting to make us care. The dialogue is droll at best. Somewhere along the lines, a notable reviewer praised the writing team for... forgetting to have stakes? Introducing rules of the world and then ignoring them entirely? (You must cover up that bite... for half an episode. Witches will never ally with vampires... until all of them do. Diana is all powerful... until she isn't?) Look, the costume design, settings, and set designs are at times incredible. But storytelling here is really sub-par. It is at times unoriginal, often nonsensical, and has all the excitement that you can expect from a fangless vegan vampire, which Matthew really appears to be. See more Kerry D 11/07/2024 Like one critic stated, the show somehow lost its magic, and me as a viewer. See more Dahlia M 09/23/2024 The acting and plot are mediocre but it’s so addicting. See more Nakirie @Nakirie 09/08/2024 A definite step up from the first season, really enjoyed it. See more Read all reviews
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Matthew Goode

Matthew Clairmont

Teresa Palmer

Diana Bishop

Alex Kingston

Sarah Bishop

Valarie Pettiford

Emily Mather

Adrian Rawlins

William Cecil

Louis Maskell

Tom Caldwell

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Jan 8, 2021 Episode 1 In Madison, Satu, Knox and Gerbert arrive at the Bishop house to find that Matthew and Diana have disappeared; Matthew and Diana arrive in Elizabethan London and are confronted by a face from Matthew's past. Details Episode 2 Aired Jan 15, 2021 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. Details Episode 3 Aired Jan 22, 2021 Episode 3 In the present day, Domenico finds a body in Oxford; Em practices higher magic to reach Diana's mother; in 1590, Matthew and Diana explore John Dee's library in search of the Book of Life; they later meet with Queen Elizabeth. Details Episode 4 Aired Jan 29, 2021 Episode 4 Marcus tracks down evidence of Matthew and Diana's journey to 1590 and is charmed in the process; Gerbert and Knox scheme together; Sophie goes into labor; Em secretly continues higher magic in spite of Sarah's worries. Details Episode 5 Aired Feb 5, 2021 Episode 5 Matthew and Diana arrive in France to see Matthew's dead father; Matthew and Diana face Philippe and he has a revelation for Diana. Details Episode 6 Aired Feb 12, 2021 Episode 6 Philippe provokes Matthew and pushes him to reveal his blood rage to Diana; Diana learns of the prophecy which predicted her arrival; Matthew tells Diana how Philippe died; Diana and Matthew are married. Details Episode 7 Aired Feb 19, 2021 Episode 7 Matthew and Diana arrive in Bohemia to search for the Book of Life; they meet Emperor Rudolf II, who immediately expresses a lascivious interest in Diana; Matthew is pushed to the edge. Details Episode 8 Aired Feb 26, 2021 Episode 8 Matthew worries that the Book of Life is making Diana ill; back in present day, Marcus isn't ready to give up on Phoebe and makes an impassioned plea; Knox threatens Sophie and Nathaniel's baby. Details Episode 9 Aired Mar 5, 2021 Episode 9 Matthew is forced to account for his disruptive visit to Bohemia; Matthew and Diana reach a new level of intimacy. Details Episode 10 Aired Mar 12, 2021 Episode 10 Diana makes plans to complete her training with Goody Alsop and perfect the ninth magical knot in order to return home; surprise encounters ensue. Details

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Season Info

Director
Farren Blackburn, Philippa Langdale, Jonathan Teplitzky
Executive Producer
Jane Tranter, Deborah Harkness, Lachlan MacKinnon, Susie Conklin, Pete McTighe
Screenwriter
Sarah Dollard, Susie Conklin, Pete McTighe
Network
AMC
Rating
TV-14 (V)
Genre
Romance, Fantasy, Drama
Original Language
British English
Release Date
Jan 8, 2021