A Discovery of Witches

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Season 1
Season #: 3, 2, 1
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7.2

Generally favorable reviews- based on 31 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 25 out of 31
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 31
  3. Negative: 3 out of 31
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  1. gmonster320
    Feb 16, 2019
    8
    Think of "A Discovery Of Witches" as "Twilight" for adults. While the show doesnt add anything new to vampire, witch, or demon mythology, its still good soapy fun. The sets are beautifully stylized and alternate between London and Venice. There are plenty of shots of beautiful old buildings. The actors are excellent. Standouts include: Matthew Goode (Matthew Clairmont), Owen Teale (PeterThink of "A Discovery Of Witches" as "Twilight" for adults. While the show doesnt add anything new to vampire, witch, or demon mythology, its still good soapy fun. The sets are beautifully stylized and alternate between London and Venice. There are plenty of shots of beautiful old buildings. The actors are excellent. Standouts include: Matthew Goode (Matthew Clairmont), Owen Teale (Peter Knox) and Malin Buska (Satu Jarvinen). With only eight episodes, "A Discovery Of Witches' is a fast watch. Can't wait next season.… Expand
  2. Christseeker
    Apr 18, 2021
    10
    I haven't loved a TV show this much n so long! I only hope they continue making it!! I love the depth of emotion, the types of fantasy creatures involved, the CGI. I'll write more details after I finish this season. So happy!
  3. Soulshocker
    Feb 6, 2021
    4
    Nowhere near as good as the first season. First of all, where is the magic? There's almost zero magic or special effects for a show that is supposed to have witches and vampires. I'm starting to lose interest in the characters, as there isn't much at stake and there's 0 action. It's all talk talk talk.

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#90 Best TV Season of 2018

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Metascore
67

Generally favorable reviews - based on 11 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 11
  3. Negative: 0 out of 11
  1. Paste Magazine
    Reviewed by: Tara Bennett
    Jan 4, 2021
    80
    As is often the case in dense book adaptations, A Discovery of Witches Season 2 is an unqualified visual feast that may ultimately fall short emotionally because it tried to bring too much from the book to life.
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  2. CNN
    Reviewed by: Brian Lowry
    Apr 5, 2019
    45
    Simply feels too derivative and generic to be especially interesting.
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  3. TV Guide Magazine
    Reviewed by: Matt Roush
    Jan 17, 2019
    60
    Luxurious and intelligent escapism though hobbled by Palmer's less-than-bewitching blandness. Goode more than compensates with his usual grace while hinting at his inner beast. He's the ghoul to watch. [21 Jan - 3 Feb 2019, p.13]
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