If you want science fiction that respects its own premise, A Discovery of Witches is available in Australia on Stan, and in the US on Netflix and Philo right now. Across 3 seasons, the show has had time to find its rhythm and keep it. An 8/10 rating says what the writing already makes obvious: this one works. Teresa Palmer sets the tone, and the world-building does the rest. Available now on Stan — press play and find out why people keep recommending it.

Part of the current wave of titles people are actually watching, A Discovery of Witches earns its spot. What makes A Discovery of Witches work is that the ideas never crowd out the people having them. 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. Teresa Palmer and Matthew Goode lead a cast that makes the ambitious moments land. The series ran for 3 seasons (2018–2022), building a story that gave its audience time to invest properly. The world-building is meticulous enough to sustain multiple rewatches, with details early on that only make sense later. The consistency throughout is what elevates it — not every moment is the best, but none of them are a reason to stop watching.

Sci-fi fans who want ideas alongside the spectacle will find A Discovery of Witches genuinely rewarding. Fans of Hex will recognise the sensibility here immediately. Best experienced as a single, sustained watch if your schedule allows. Teresa Palmer grounds the bigger ideas in something human. Once you are in, you will want to talk about it.

A Discovery of Witches wrapped up in 2022, created by Kate Brooke — and 3 seasons are available to watch from start to finish. Find exactly where it's streaming below, and TV Butler Pro makes it effortless to track your progress as you go. Just search the name, and Butler finds it instantly, tells you which service has it, and remembers exactly where you left off.