A Discovery of Witches Season One Catch-Up

Ahead of the launch of the second season of A Discovery of Witches, AMC Networks is using a variety of platforms to give viewers a chance to catch up on the series’ first season.

The entire first season will be available on Sundance Now, Shudder and AMC+ as free content without a subscription through January 18. The first season will also appear on the AMC linear network as a full-season marathon on January 24, including special additional behind-the-scenes content with the cast and crew, and interviews with author Deborah Harkness.

Season two of A Discovery of Witches will premiere on Sundance Now, Shudder and AMC+ in the U.S. on January 9, one day after the series’ U.K. Premiere. AMC will also feature the full second season on its linear network this June.

The series stars Teresa Palmer (Hacksaw Ridge) and Matthew Goode (Downton Abbey). James Purefoy (Rome, Pennyworth), Steven Cree (Outlander) and Adelle Leonce (Black Mirror) join the cast for season two.

Made by Bad Wolf Limited, A Discovery of Witches was commissioned by Zai Bennett, managing director of content for Sky UK and Ireland, and Cameron Roach, director of drama at Sky Studios. It has been adapted for the screen by Pete McTighe and Susie Conklin, who are also executive producers, along with other writers including Sarah Dollard. Farren Blackburn, Philippa Langdale and Jonathan Teplitzky are the directors.

Miguel Penella, president of SVOD for AMC Networks, said: “A Discovery of Witches was a runaway hit for Sundance Now and Shudder last year, driving record usage and subscriptions at a time when our streaming services were gaining momentum in a crowded and increasingly competitive market. With the arrival of the highly anticipated second season, we want to make sure new fans have the ability to catch up on the first season and those who loved the series have the ability to relive the experience as we anticipate the arrival of season two on January 9. There has never been a single series that has had the impact of A Discovery of Witches across our streaming platforms, which now include AMC+, so the arrival of a new season is a hugely significant moment for the fans and for our fast-growing platforms.”