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Witchcraft has honestly never been more spellbinding for mainstream media than it is today, and Anne Rice's Talamasca: The Secret Order has only sparked viewers' need for the dark and the occult. The series itself is an irresistible mix of supernatural intrigue and gothic mystique as it follows secretive Talamasca investigators—those tasked with documenting, observing, and navigating the chaotic supernatural world. Fortunately for those who have indulged in the series and find themselves wanting more witchy madness, the genre is plump with rich, witch-themed series that promise massive amounts of entertainment.
Amazing series like Agatha All Along, which features an incredibly mischievous sorceress that steals every scene, and the compelling sitcom Sabrina the Teenage Witch, which somehow manages to charm its viewers no matter the era, are just two shows in the deep well of magic and mayhem. Compiled on this enthralling list are the best shows to watch if you adore all things witchcraft and Anne Rice's Talamasca: The Secret Order.
1 'A Discovery of Witches' (2018–2022)
Matthew Goode and Teresa Palmer as Matthew Clairmont and Diana Bishop leaning their heads together lovingly in A Discovery of Witches Season 2.Image via Sky One
A Discovery of Witches is a British fantasy series that sits among other underrated greats in the genre. Based on Deborah Harkness' novels, the series follows the brilliant Oxford historian Diana Bishop (Teresa Palmer), whose status as a reluctant witch takes a nosedive when she inadvertently awakens a long-lost magical manuscript, thrusting her into the hidden world of demons, vampires, and a passionate, forbidden love.
A Discovery of Witches is a captivating blend of lush period details and a complex mythology that features a secret order. The show gives a gothic romance feel that is rife with witchy goodness galore. From Diana's spells, ancestral powers, and potions, to major occult conspiracies that echo the secret-order intrigue of Anne Rice's universe, A Discovery of Witches does a great job of providing a witch-filled good time for those who enjoy Talamasca: The Secret Order.
2 'Mayfair Witches' (2023–)
Alexandra Daddario and Ben Feldman in the Mayfair Witches Season 2 finaleImage via AMC
This newer witch-filled series is also a compelling adaptation of Anne Rice's novels. Mayfair Witches centers around the brilliant neurosurgeon, Michaela Mayfair (Alexandra Daddario), as she discovers that she is the heir to a cursed dynasty of Louisiana witches.
This adaptation is an intriguing viewing experience, heavily cloaked in mystery and darkness. The series, packed with family secrets and lush gothic imagery, explores awakening powers and lurking sinister entities. Mayfair Witches is an extremely intriguing show that showcases elegant witches and their rare gene-based power, which makes for a truly alluring series. Fans of Talamasca are sure to find the series extremely witchy as it features supernatural intrigue that mirrors the other Anne Rice series and captivates with its dark, sensually magical, and deep tone.
3 'Charmed' (1998–2006)
Holly Marie Combs, Shannon Doherty and Alyssa Milano stand in front of a door with stained-glass in CharmedImage via The WB
Charmed is one of the original witch-themed TV shows that truly stole the hearts of audiences worldwide. The series, which premiered in 1998, follows the Halliwell sisters—Prue (Shannen Doherty), Piper (Holly Marie Combs), and Phoebe (Alyssa Milano), later joined by Paige (Rose McGowan)—who, bound by the power of three, discover and ultimately embrace their bountiful magical gifts, as they fight demons and other forces of evil.
Charmed is one of the most favored cult hits to ever make it onto screens, especially for its era of TV. The witchy series combines witchcraft that features special powers, spellcasting, and potion brewing, with passionate romance and captivating family drama. The occult tone of the beloved classic is likely to resonate well with Talamasca fans, as both involve epic witch conflicts and secret magical destinies.
4 'Agatha All Along' (2024)
This spin-off of WandaVision is a thrilling viewing experience that centers around a truly beloved Marvel TV character. Agatha All Along follows the mischievous witch who once haunted Wanda (Elizabeth Olsen), Agatha Harkness (Kathryn Hahn), as she storms along her own twisted "yellow brick road" on a quest to reclaim her lost power.
Agatha All Along is a chaotically magical ride that wields plenty of humor and spellcraft. The series offers a deep dive into the extended MCU, starring multiple magical figures. For fans who loved Talamasca, Agatha delivers a similarly layered, magic-filled watch that stands as the perfect blend of occult adventures and a character-driven storyline. From sorcery to manipulation, the show echoes the enthralling witchiness that resides in Rice's worlds—one viewers are sure to absolutely love.
5 'Witches of East End' (2013–2014)
Jenna Dewan as Freya looking at someone on Witches of East End.Image via Lifetime
Witches of East End may not have lasted very long, but it still stands as the perfect show for those who enjoy supernatural witch antics and intense drama. The supernatural drama centers around Joanna Beauchamp (Julia Ormond) and her two grown daughters, Freya (Jenna Dewan) and Ingrid Beauchamp (Rachel Boston), who, living in a quaint seaside town, make the discovery that they're immortal witches.
From magical family secrets to heated love affairs, Witches of East End stands as a delicious blend of soap-opera intrigue and gothic fantasy. While the series focuses on a family's hidden legacy, witchy elements are just about rampant within the series, all in the form of spells, secret rituals, and ancestral power. The show is a great cult favorite with character-driven occult storytelling that’s fun for those who adore a lush narrative, quite similar to Anne Rice's rich, secret-society tone seen in the series Talamasca.
6 'Chilling Adventures of Sabrina' (2018–2020)
Kiernan Shipka as Sabrina Spellman in a red coat in the woods in Chilling Adventures of Sabrina.Image via Netflix
This horror-tinged series is a Netflix reboot of a beloved and incredibly heartwarming classic, and also reinterprets the Archie Comics for a much older audience. Chilling Adventures of Sabrina focuses on the young half-witch, half-mortal teen, Sabrina Spellman (Kiernan Shipka), who finds herself caught between her human life and the satanic Blackwood Coven.
Chilling Adventures of Sabrina is a horror-filled good time that’s steeped in occult politics, family secrets, and blood magic. As Sabrina navigates her incredibly powerful abilities and the truth of her origins, fans are given the rollercoaster ride of their lives. Every episode is a thrill drenched in magic, featuring classic witchy themes like potions, spellbooks, magic lessons, and a hidden community worth talking about. Chilling Adventures of Sabrina is a memorable, arcane-filled series with a "dark glamour" aesthetic and stands as an enjoyable portrayal of a secret witch society that draws clear parallels to Talamasca: The Secret Order.
7 'Salem' (2014–2017)
Janet Montgomery hanging from the ceiling as Mary in Salem.Image via WGN America
This gothic horror drama is an intensely dark series that features a few very cunning witches. Salem reimagines the true events of the Salem witch trials by revealing that the accused were indeed witches in league with evil forces. The series follows the powerful witch pulling strings behind the scenes, Mary Sibley (Janet Montgomery), and her former lover, who sets his sights on the position of a witch-hunter.
Salem is almost horrendously dark, as it's filled with graphic rituals, ruthless coven politics, and heavy blood magic. The dark and brooding series is perfect for those who love witch classics that are downright sinister. Fans who enjoy the occult side of Anne Rice's worlds are sure to find Salem a captivatingly grim and intense watch that features some rather malevolent enchantments.
8 'Sabrina the Teenage Witch' (1996–2003)
Sabrina with her aunts Hilda and Zelda, smiling in Sabrina the Teenage Witch.Image via ABC
This original '90s sitcom classic of Sabrina is a family-friendly witchy tale that is both hilarious and magically heartwarming. Sabrina the Teenage Witch stars a young teen, Sabrina Spellman (Melissa Joan Hart), who on her sixteenth birthday discovers that she’s a witch.
With quirky but lovable aunts and a sarcastic feline bestie, Sabrina the Teenage Witch makes for a truly enjoyable supernatural watch that's capable of captivating audiences with its humorous and lighthearted tone. From magic lessons to magical mishaps, the show stands as a comedic series that emphasizes the wonder of witchcraft and the importance of morality and choice. With a charming blend of everyday magical affairs and teenage whimsy, Sabrina the Teenage Witch is the perfect and completely adorable watch for those seeking something light but still as extremely witchy as Anne Rice's Talamasca.
9 'Hex' (2004–2005)
Jemima Rooper as Thelma, Lara Pyper as Ella, Michael Fassbender as Azazeal and Christina Cole as Cassie standing together in a promotional photo for Hex.Image via Sky One
Hex is a cult British supernatural drama that features tons of danger and magical war. The series centers around a lonely college student, Cassie Hughes (Christina Cole), who discovers she is a descendant of witches. After accidentally unleashing power she knows little about, Cassie is forced into a world of pure spell-bounding chaos.
Hex is one of those very British gothic series that wields a captivatingly dark edge that makes for great television. The show features Wiccan alters, gothic stone manors, and eerie rituals that are the true essence of a great witchy viewing experience. Fans have hailed the series as a thrillingly good time, with its themes of destiny, sacrifice, and a lush, brooding visual style that feels very much in line with the rich supernatural tone seen in Rice's work. Hex is a fantastic show that wields its witchiness well, showcasing moral conflicts, shapeshifting demons, and, of course, powerful witch covens.
10 'The Secret Circle' (2011–2012)
The cast of The Secret Circle stand in a group looking anxious.Image via The CW
The Secret Circle may have only lasted one season before its cancellation, but it's definitely the teen witch drama perfect for those invested in the supernatural genre. The series, based on L. J. Smith's novels, centers on teen Cassie Blake (Britt Robertson), as she moves in with her grandmother, and soon discovers that she is part of a tight-knit coven of teenage witches.
While exploring friendship, supernatural dangers, and dark secrets, The Secret Circle offers audiences an incredibly rich story. It may be a drama featuring teens, but it's surprisingly dark, especially for a show of its time. The witches seen in the series are powerful, using magic to brew potions, summon incredible power, and even bind souls. The Secret Circle's Southern gothic vibe and emphasis on genetic witchlines make for an extremely enjoyable watch for those who can't get enough of Talamasca: The Secret Order.
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2011 - 2012-00-00
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Brad Turner, David Barrett, John Fawcett, Joshua Butler, Alex Zakrzewski, Charles Beeson, Chris Grismer, Colin Bucksey, Liz Friedlander, Nick Copus
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David Ehrman, Andrea Newman, Holly Henderson, Don Whitehead
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