If you loved the dark, mystical allure of 'York Witches Society' (2022), you're in for a treat. This article explores 10 spellbinding movies and shows that capture the same enchanting blend of witchcraft, mystery, and sisterhood. Whether you're drawn to the eerie atmosphere or the powerful female leads, these picks will keep you bewitched.

Carnival Row (2019)
Description: A neo-noir fantasy series that combines mythical creatures with Victorian-era aesthetics, exploring themes of discrimination and political intrigue in a magical world.
Fact: The show's elaborate creature designs required over 100 hours of makeup per actor. It was originally conceived as a film script in


Good Omens (2019)
Description: A comedic fantasy about the apocalypse featuring angels, demons, and a witch who plays a crucial role in preventing the end of the world.
Fact: Based on the novel by Terry Pratchett and Neil Gaiman. The show's opening sequence features artwork by the same artist who did the book's original cover.


A Discovery of Witches (2018)
Description: This series blends fantasy and romance with a strong focus on witches, magic, and hidden supernatural societies. It features a rich mythology and a protagonist who discovers her magical heritage.
Fact: The show is based on the All Souls Trilogy by Deborah Harkness. It was filmed in various historic locations across Europe, adding to its mystical atmosphere.


Penny Dreadful (2014)
Description: A Gothic horror series that weaves together classic literary characters with supernatural elements, featuring witches, vampires, and dark magic in Victorian London.
Fact: The title refers to 19th-century British fiction magazines that featured sensational stories. The show includes characters from Dracula, Frankenstein, and Dorian Gray.


The Librarians (2014)
Description: A lighthearted adventure series about a secret organization that protects magical artifacts, blending fantasy elements with Indiana Jones-style treasure hunting.
Fact: Spin-off from a series of TV movies starring Noah Wyle. The show features artifacts from various mythologies and historical periods.


The Magicians (2015)
Description: This dark fantasy series follows a group of students at a magical university, blending coming-of-age themes with complex magical systems and parallel worlds.
Fact: The show is known for its musical episodes, including a full rendition of 'Under Pressure.' It was originally based on a book series by Lev Grossman.


His Dark Materials (2019)
Description: A fantasy series that explores parallel worlds, magical devices, and a young protagonist's journey through a universe where science and magic intertwine.
Fact: Features daemons - physical manifestations of human souls in animal form. The series was previously adapted as the 2007 film The Golden Compass.


The Wheel of Time (2021)
Description: An epic fantasy series with a strong focus on magical women who can channel the One Power, featuring complex world-building and a battle between light and darkness.
Fact: Based on Robert Jordan's bestselling book series spanning 14 volumes. The show's production built over 120 sets for its first season.


Motherland: Fort Salem (2020)
Description: A unique take on witches, this series reimagines them as part of a military force. It explores themes of power, sisterhood, and rebellion within a matriarchal society.
Fact: The show's creator was inspired by the idea of flipping traditional gender roles in the military. It features original spells created specifically for the series.


The Dresden Files (2007)
Description: A supernatural detective series following a wizard who works as a private investigator in modern-day Chicago, solving magical crimes and dealing with supernatural beings.
Fact: Based on Jim Butcher's book series. The show's protagonist is one of the few wizards listed in the Chicago phone book.
