![]() Victoria star Tom Hughes also joins as Kit Marlowe, the famed English playwright, poet and translator of the Elizabethan era.Įdward Bluemel told Good Housekeeping UK that season three will feature all of the characters reuniting in the present day again, so we can probably expect the return of the original cast once more - but perhaps not the characters we meet in Elizabethan London. ![]() Paul Rhys plays Andrew Hubbard, the vampire ruler of all creatures in London in 1590, and Adelle Leonce stars as human art curator Phoebe Taylor, who steals Marcus' heart. ![]() Sheila Hancock will appear as elder witch Goody Alsop, while James Purefoy stars as Philippe De Clermont, founder of the Congregation, commander of the Knights of Lazarus, mate of Ysabeau, and stepfather to Matthew. Whether you’re a fan of the books, Vampire romances in general, historical TV shows or you’re only interested in something pretty to watch – A Discovery of Witches is something for everyone and will soon enchant you with gorgeous colours, well-chosen costumes and outstanding cinematography.Ayisha Hart as Miriam Shepherd & Edward Bluemel as Marcus Whitmore Sky UK Limited A Discovery of Witches 2020, Courtesy of Sky. Diana and Matthew travel back in time to 1590. As the second season jumps between the past and the present, many beloved minor characters, including Diana’s aunts, Ysabeau, and Marcus, are given their own stories to complement the adventure of Diana and Matthew in the Elizabethan era. The question of Diana’s magic, the complicated relationship and connection between witches, vampires and demons, Matthew’s past, the secret alchemical manuscript, and the threat posed by the Congregation play together like pieces of a puzzle, some of which melt into season 2, and make A Discovery of Witches more than just a romantic story. The books of the All Souls trilogy by Deborah Harkness rely heavily on the romance between Diana and Matthew whereas the show already made it clear during its first season that romance and mystery would be equally important. ![]() A Discovery of Witches 2021, Courtesy of Sky. The second season deepens the established mystery The mystery around The Book of Life deepens in Season 2. From the skillfully designed Elizabethan costumes to the always perfectly framed shots – the second season is a visual masterpiece so perfect, you will want to look at it for at least 50 more episodes. Even for viewers not particularly interested in the romance between a witch and a vampire, it’s impossible to deny how aesthetically pleasing A Discovery of Witches has become and how hard it is to take your eyes off the screen. While the first season was already a pleasure to look at, the second season is now a pure joy – not just because of the incredible and unique colour grading, but also because of the stunning details. Diana also begins to look for a teacher willing to train her in her magic in an era of witch-hunts. The story takes Diana and Matthew back to 1590 where they set out to find out more about Ashmole 782, also known as The Book of Life, which is said to hold secrets about witches, vampires, and demons, their origin and their fate. The beautiful orange and teal tones are back, a little subdued in those scenes set in the Elizabethan era, but no less gorgeous on screen. A Discovery of Witches 2021, Courtesy of Sky.Īlready the first episode makes it clear why it must have taken so long to finish this season when shooting already began in early 2019. A Discovery of Witches is a joy to look at The season jumps between 1590 and the present. There, they hope to find out more about the elusive book and train Diana in her magic. Hunted by the Congregation (a sort-of-government formed by witches, vampires, and daemons) for their relationship and their knowledge of the Book of Life, Diana has to tap into her magical powers to transport them back in time. Despite interspecies relationships being forbidden, she soon falls in love with the vampire Matthew de Clairmont after they meet over a mysterious alchemical manuscript. A Discovery of Witches 2021, Courtesy of Sky.įor those of you in need of a little recap after such a long time has passed, the first season introduces Diana Bishop, an Oxford scholar and a witch, who was spellbound by her parents as a child and doesn’t want to use her magic. While die-hard fans of the books and casual viewers of the show eagerly awaited the release of the second season, the show proves without a doubt that those two years were most definitely worth the wait. The first season of A Discovery of Witches aired in September 2018 and, after the seemingly endless year 2020, it does seem like it happened in another life. The days where the beautiful orange and teal tones and the scenery of Oxford graced our screens with the romantic story of a witch and a vampire falling in love seem like a lifetime ago.
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