A Discovery of Witches (2018)
Kernel Score: 88% · 831 ratings
Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Drama
First aired: 2018-09-14
Seasons: 3 · 25 episodes
Where to watch A Discovery of Witches
- Stream: Netflix, Philo, AMC+, YouTube TV, Shudder, Spectrum On Demand
- Free with ads: Hoopla, The Roku Channel, Xumo Play
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, Fandango At Home
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
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.
A Discovery of Witches parents' guide: ages 14+
Parents need to know that A Discovery of Witches is a TV-MA fantasy drama about a forbidden witch-vampire romance involving magic, mystery, and interspecies romance.
- Violence & scariness: Some — Includes a deadly mystery plot with fantasy peril from witches, vampires, and demons.
- Sex, romance & nudity: Moderate — Central forbidden romance between a witch and vampire drives the plot with adult romantic content.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official TV-MA rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Cast
- Teresa Palmer as Diana Bishop
- Matthew Goode as Matthew Clairmont
- Edward Bluemel as Marcus Whitmore
- Malin Buska as Satu Järvinen
- Alex Kingston as Sarah Bishop
- Jacob Ifan as Benjamin Fuchs
- Aiysha Hart as Miriam Shepherd
- Gregg Chillin as Domenico Michele
- Trevor Eve as Gerbert D'Aurillac
- Adelle Leonce as Phoebe Taylor
A Discovery of Witches FAQ
Is A Discovery of Witches good?
A Discovery of Witches has an 88% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 831 audience ratings.
Where can I watch A Discovery of Witches?
In the US you can stream A Discovery of Witches on Netflix, Philo, AMC+, YouTube TV, Shudder and Spectrum On Demand, watch it free with ads on Hoopla, The Roku Channel and Xumo Play and buy it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and Fandango At Home.
Is A Discovery of Witches OK for kids?
A Discovery of Witches is rated TV-MA. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 14+. Parents need to know that A Discovery of Witches is a TV-MA fantasy drama about a forbidden witch-vampire romance involving magic, mystery, and interspecies romance.
What shows are like A Discovery of Witches?
If you liked A Discovery of Witches, try Nancy Drew, Roswell, Legacies and The Vampire Diaries.