‘A Discovery of Witches’ to Depart Netflix on August 19, 2025: Fans Urged to Binge Before It’s Gone

By Emily Carter, Entertainment Correspondent

Los Angeles, CA – January 5, 2026

Fantasy fans are facing a bittersweet deadline as the acclaimed series A Discovery of Witches prepares to leave Netflix on August 19, 2025—exactly one year after its arrival on the platform alongside a slate of other AMC Network titles. The departure marks the end of a successful licensing deal that introduced the supernatural romance to a broader audience, sparking renewed interest in the spellbinding tale of forbidden love and ancient magic.

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All three seasons of the British drama, starring Teresa Palmer as historian and reluctant witch Diana Bishop and Matthew Goode as enigmatic vampire Matthew Clairmont, will vanish from Netflix catalogs in multiple countries. The show joins other AMC properties exiting the streamer, including Interview with the Vampire, Mayfair Witches, Dark Winds, and Fear the Walking Dead. The batch originally landed on Netflix in August 2024 under a one-year agreement, boosting viewership for these critically praised series.

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Based on Deborah Harkness’s bestselling All Souls Trilogy—A Discovery of Witches, Shadow of Night, and The Book of Life—the series follows Diana, a scholar specializing in alchemy, who unwittingly unleashes a bewitched manuscript, Ashmole 782, in Oxford’s Bodleian Library. This real-life missing book draws the attention of witches, daemons, and vampires alike, placing a target on Diana’s back. She forms an unlikely alliance—and forbidden romance—with Matthew, a 1,500-year-old vampire and geneticist, as they navigate threats from the Congregation, the governing body of creatures.

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Harkness, a history professor, has expanded the universe with Time’s Convert (2018) and The Black Bird Oracle (2024), delving deeper into character backstories and new adventures. The adaptation, produced by Bad Wolf and Sky Studios, aired originally on Sky One in the UK and Sundance Now/Shudder in the US from 2018 to 2022.

Palmer’s portrayal of Diana—a powerful witch denying her heritage—earned praise for its depth, blending vulnerability with growing strength. Goode brings brooding intensity to Matthew, fighting primal urges while protecting Diana. Supporting cast includes Alex Kingston as Diana’s aunt Sarah, Lindsay Duncan as the formidable Ysabeau de Clermont, and Valerie Pettiford in key roles. The chemistry between leads drives the narrative, exploring themes of prejudice, power, and destiny across time periods, including Elizabethan England.

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Critics lauded the series for its rich world-building and mature take on supernatural romance, often compared to Twilight but with intellectual heft. It holds strong Rotten Tomatoes scores, with Season 1 at 94%. Fans have embraced the epic scope, from high-stakes chases to intimate moments defying inter-species taboos.

As the exit looms, viewers have limited time for rewatches or first-time binges. Post-departure, the show remains available on platforms like AMC+, Shudder, and for digital purchase. No fourth season is planned, as the trilogy concluded satisfactorily.

This removal highlights streaming’s transient nature, where licensing deals reshape libraries. Yet A Discovery of Witches endures as a modern fantasy classic, enchanting new generations.