A Discovery Of Witches Season 1 Episode 1 Recap

Okay, picture this: you're Diana Bishop, an American historian chilling in Oxford's Bodleian Library. You're researching, you're caffeinated, you're probably slightly stressed about deadlines. Suddenly, you stumble upon a seriously enchanted manuscript. Boom! Your whole life changes faster than you can say "witchcraft."

Accidental Witch Activation

Diana, played with a wonderful mix of awkwardness and brilliance by Teresa Palmer, is no ordinary historian. She's a witch, but a witch who really, really doesn't want to be a witch. She's been suppressing her powers for years, probably because dealing with magical relatives is exhausting enough.

But touching that crazy old book, Ashmole 782, is like flipping a switch. Suddenly, the library is buzzing with supernatural energy. Witches, vampires, and demons are crawling out of the woodwork, all desperate to get their hands on it.

A Very Intense Book Club Meeting

Think of it as the world's most exclusive, and potentially deadly, book club. Everyone's vying for the same copy, and the stakes are a lot higher than a late fee. They all are trying to figure out what is so special about this book.

Diana's not exactly thrilled. She just wanted to finish her research! But now, she's thrown into a centuries-old power struggle. Imagine trying to explain this to your thesis advisor.

Enter the Vampire Hottie

And then there's Matthew Clairmont, the vampire geneticist played by Matthew Goode. Yes, you read that right. Vampire. Geneticist. He's incredibly old, incredibly powerful, and incredibly interested in Diana and that mysterious book.

He's also ridiculously handsome, which, let's be honest, probably helps his case. He's been hunting the book for centuries. It's a big deal for him.

An Unlikely Alliance

Matthew immediately recognizes Diana's power. He is drawn to her, but he also feels he needs to protect her. What begins as curiosity quickly morphs into something more...complicated. It's a classic enemies-to-maybe-lovers scenario, with a side of interspecies warfare.

The chemistry between them is undeniable, even when they're just glaring at each other. It's like Jane Austen meets Buffy the Vampire Slayer, with a dash of Da Vinci Code thrown in for good measure.

Family Matters (and Spells)

We also get a glimpse of Diana's aunts, Sarah and Em. They are quirky, loving witches who raised Diana after her parents died. They are probably brewing potions and offering sassy commentary at any given moment. Think of them as the cool aunts who know way more about witchcraft than you do.

They're fiercely protective of Diana and clearly worried about her sudden magical awakening. After all, when you accidentally unleash ancient magic, you definitely want your witchy relatives nearby.

Breaking the Rules

The big problem? Vampires and witches are not supposed to get involved. It's against the Covenant, the supernatural world's version of the Geneva Convention. A relationship between Matthew and Diana could have serious consequences.

But rules are meant to be broken, right? Especially when there's a powerful attraction and a world-altering book at stake.

Cliffhanger Central

The episode ends with Diana and Matthew deciding that something is happening between them. It is only the beginning. Buckle up, because this is going to be a wild ride!

It's all a bit much to take in, but hey, at least she's not bored anymore. And who knows, maybe accidentally becoming a powerful witch and attracting a vampire is exactly what Diana needed to spice up her life. We can't wait to see what happens next!