7.8
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
A Discovery of Witches (2018)
A Discovery of Witches (2018)
Overview
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.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Progressive
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Moderate
LGBTQ: Positive
Race Swap: Yes
Viewer Rating
7.8
Overview
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.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Progressive
Primary
The film's central narrative champions breaking down ancient, discriminatory covenants and fostering unity among diverse magical species, aligning with progressive values of anti-segregation and challenging outdated power structures.
The series 'A Discovery of Witches' features visible diversity within its supporting cast, though its lead roles maintain traditional casting. The narrative primarily focuses on its fantasy elements and romantic plot, without explicitly critiquing traditional identities or making DEI themes central to its core message.
Secondary
A Discovery of Witches features a central lesbian couple, Emily Mather and Sarah Bishop, who are depicted with dignity, love, and agency. Their relationship is normalized and serves as a supportive element within the narrative, without their queer identity being a source of conflict or negative portrayal. The overall impact is affirming and positive.
Emily Mather, a character from the source novels implicitly understood to be white, is portrayed by a Black actress in the series, constituting a race swap.
Based on the provided details, 'A Discovery of Witches' does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. Therefore, an assessment of its portrayal of transsexual identity is not applicable, as there is no depiction to evaluate within the narrative.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The television series "A Discovery of Witches" adapts Deborah Harkness's "All Souls Trilogy." All major and supporting characters, including those based on historical figures, maintain their established genders from the source novels in the on-screen portrayal.
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7.8
7.8
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