Where to watch A Discovery of Witches? Streaming details explored

Streaming details of A Discovery of Witches (Image Via Tudum By Netflix)
Streaming details of A Discovery of Witches (Image via Tudum By Netflix)

The British fantasy series A Discovery of Witches debuted on Sky One on September 14, 2018. The series is a television adaptation of Deborah Harkness' All Souls Trilogy, that navigates forbidden romance in the world of magic and the supernatural. The fantasy show was renewed for two more seasons following its debut. The second season premiered on Sky One, while the third season was available through Sky Max.

A Discovery of Witches received 7.8/10 stars on IMDb and a score of 87% on Rotten Tomatoes, and won several awards, proving that it managed to garner audience appreciation and critical acclaim. This 2018 fantasy gem delivers an exceptional combination of magic, mystery, and romance that crosses periods and cultural divides. Read on to know how you can watch it.


Where to watch A Discovery of Witches?

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A Discovery of Witches is available on various streaming platforms depending on your location. The series has three seasons and an average runtime of 46 minutes. A Discovery of Witches Season 1 has eight episodes, while Season 2 has 10 episodes. The last season was shorter and had only seven episodes.

Streaming options of A Discovery of Witches for the US residents are as follows:

  • Netflix: The three-season fantasy series has been available on Netflix since August 2024 as part of the Netflix and AMC Network agreement. The Netflix standard plan starts from $7.99/month, while the ad-free plan costs $17.99/month
  • Sundance Now and Shudder: A Discovery of Witches is also available on these platforms, which you can avail via direct subscription or through ads-on Apple TV or Amazon Prime Video
  • AMC+: If you have an AMC+ subscription, you can watch all three seasons of A Discovery of Witches. Some other shows you can enjoy in AMC+ include Interview with the Vampire, Dark Winds, The Walking Dead: Dead City, and Mayfair Witches.
  • YouTube: If you want to watch the first episode of A Discovery of Witches for free, head to the AMC's official YouTube channel.

If you are located outside the U.S, you can use VPN to access the fantasy series. Additionally, the show can be accessed via Acorn TV and Plex. For the residents of the U.K., A Discovery of Witches is available on these platforms:

  • Sky Go
  • Apple TV
  • Now TV
  • Amazon Prime Video.

A Discovery of Witches: Plot

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The series A Discovery of Witches delves into the life of Diana Bishop (Teresa Palmer), an Oxford scholar, historian, and a witch in denial. She experiences a life-altering moment when, during her research, she stumbles upon the Ashmole 782, a book about the supernatural. After realizing the manuscript holds great value to the supernatural creatures, including vampires and demons, she must acknowledge her true identity as a witch to protect herself and the document. However, things shake up as she falls in love with the enigmatic professor and a vampire in secret, Matthew Calirmont (Matthew Goode). Blending alchemy, history, and gothic romance, their fight isn't for survival but to rewrite the rules of the hidden world determined to keep them apart.

Also read: A Discovery of Witches: A definitive guide to the supernatural creatures of the show

Edited by Vinayak Chakravorty