A Discovery of Witches [DVD]

I saw the previews for "A Discovery of Witches," and started researching ways to watch it. I'm used to shows showing up in the UK first and available as Region 2 DVDs there before they migrate across the pond. However, I bought the first book to see how much effort I wanted to put into obtaining the show. I fell in love with Matthew and Diana. So I bought this region 2 DVD. I already have two libraries though, since I spend some time in the UK and some in the US, so I just watch on my computer. Works perfectly. So I've read through the first two books in the series and I'm on the third. I just finished binging the UK series on DVD today, so I'm ready to watch it on AMC at a more leisurely pace.The story involves a book, discovered in the library at Oxford by a historian, Diana (who is also a witch), doing research. Diana is discovered by a vampire, Matthew, played by Matthew Goode, who I've crushed on for years. I like his face. Witches and vampires are forbidden by creature law (the Covenant) to be together. And so, of course, the two of them fall in love. Everyone is searching for the book that Diana called up - even though she promptly returned it to the stacks. But now they are searching for Diana too - and Matthew. There's a lot of intrigue and mystery, but a lot of philosophy and romance, as well. I love the world that Harkness built, and I intend to keep exploring it.

My wife bought this using my account. She loved it. Her review: This was one of the best adaptations from fabulous book to screen I’ve seen. As good as Outlander and that is saying lots. The casting was amazing. It stuck to the books and that is why it was so good. Can’t wait to see the next two books on the small screen. The author did an amazing job of writing and of selecting an organization that followed her dialogue almost to the letter. The special effects were not overdone so Matthew while seeming different, didn’t appear otherworldly. A great addition to my library. Some complained that the DVD/Blu-ray formats would not play in the US and this was prominently displayed. I bought a multiregional player and now am ready for any future movies that come in any format. In this day and age, I wonder why all players aen’t Multi-regional.

This can only be viewed in a non Region DVD player. If you don't have one then don't buy it. I however do and it worked perfectly in my player. I love how between each episode they play the preview from the last. Just as if you were watching it live. I can't wait for the second season to come out.

First, for those who can't get the disc to play in multi-region players--you have to turn the player off and then on using the Region B button, which is blue for my Sony player. I got the error message too but a simple troubleshoot worked for me.As for the series, I found the book to be an incredibly lame Twilight rip off and the DVD doesn't disappoint: it's equally lame with a MC even more annoying than Bella Swan. (So much for hoping they'd change it enough to make it palatable.)The "actress" who plays Diana is awful but even a stellar performer couldn't have saved this Mary Sue. The acting overall was pedantic and the premise was a total snooze. This book and series contains every trope known to literary works and then some.As with Edward and Bella, vampire Matthew is instantly addicted to Mary Sue Diana. This character lacks depth and a backbone just as this story lacks originality.Don't waste your time.

The episodes don't follow the books exactly- there are a lot of details about the Congregation and such that might come from the third book- I don't recall because I haven't re-read it yet- but they definitely aren't in the first book. And some of the characters are not physically at all as they are in the book. But in any case, I enjoyed watching it and can't wait to get the second season.The only caveat is that you can't watch it even on a PAL DVD player- I thought that would take care of the problem, but it didn't. I still have an old desk top computer with a CD/DVD drive- I was able to change the region and watch it on my old computer. But if you don't have that option, don't order the DVD- you won't be able to watch it.

Couldn't wait to get this in. Wasn't as great as the book, but rarely are movies due to our own individual imaginations. This series followed very closely. Can't wait to get the next season. It was with the wait.

This arrived before scheduled, arrived packaged perfectly, was everything listed and was everything I hoped for! I would purchase from this seller again and am so glad I made this purchase! I am loving this series! <3

Silly me for thinking the region warning about "this DVD..." somehow didn't apply because I was buying the blu-ray.Note to self: Blu-Ray discs can be region locked just like DVDs.Note to other US-buyers: PBS is selling the US-region compatible version of this. :)

I had already viewed the series when it aired on tv...liked it so much decided to buy the season dvd. Looking forward to next season.

"A Discovery of Witches" è una serie tv basata su una trilogia di libri fantasy scritti dall'autrice americana Deborah Harkness. La prima stagione è composta da otto puntate, la seconda e la terza usciranno prossimamente e sono già state confermate. Il telefilm racconta l'amore tormentato fra Diana Bishop, una strega che rifiuta il suo retaggio, e Matthew Clairmont, un fascinoso vampiro di origine francese. Questa "strana coppia" si incontrerà a Oxford, Inghilterra, e si metterà sulle tracce di un manoscritto alchemico che tutte le "creature" che popolano il nostro mondo (streghe, vampiri e demoni) consideravano scomparso da secoli. La ricerca spingerà Diana a riscoprire i suoi poteri e Matthew a sfidare le convenzioni di una comunità "magica" molto rigida e conservatrice, con esiti interessanti."A Discovery of Witches" è una serie di argomento fantasy-sentimentale ben fatta e interpretata da bravi attori. L'edizione inglese del cofanetto/dvd può essere vista in Europa (è regione 2) ma ci sono solo i sottotitoli in inglese, quindi consiglio l'acquisto a chi conosce questa lingua. Confezione e contenuti sono molto essenziali, ma va bene così. Secondo me si tratta di una serie tv adatta a chi apprezza il genere "romance" (in particolare Outlander, Poldark e serie di questo tipo) e chi è dunque alla ricerca di storie d'amore intense e senza tempo. La componente soprannaturale comunque è piuttosto riuscita, quindi anche i fan dei vampiri potrebbero gradire. Matthew Goode, che interpreta il protagonista maschile, è un attore davvero bravissimo e carismatico. Nota di colore per i fan di Doctor Who: la zia della protagonista è interpretata da Alex Kingston, cioè la mitica River Song... SPOILERS! :)Il servizio Amazon è stato impeccabile come sempre. Buona visione a tutti!

Ich habe die Bücher geliebt und kann die Serie nur empfehlen! Ich stehe Buchverfilmungen normalerweise auch eher kritisch gegenüber, war aber sofort von der Besetzung überzeugt. Das Drehbuch orientiert sich sehr nah an der Buchvorlage und die Charaktere werden überzeugend dargestellt. Besonders Diana wurde gut getroffen - Teresa Palmer gelingt der Spagat zwischen Historikerin und Hexe grandios. Und bei Matthew Goode passt auch nicht nur der Vorname zur Rolle!Ich vermute, dass sich bei denen, die das Buch nicht gelesen haben, an einigen Stellen ein paar Fragezeichen auftun (Z. B. was die Eigenheiten des verhexten Hauses angeht oder den Sinn der Congregation) - aber vielleicht regt es ja dazu an, für Hintergrundwissen zum Buch zu greifen ;)Besonders gut gefallen hat mir im Übrigen der Soundtrack!Die DVD-Version enthält 2 DVDs mit je 4 Folgen à 40-50min.Das Englisch ist auch für Nicht-Muttersprachler sehr gut zu verstehen, mit Untertiteln (nur Englisch vorhanden) gibt es m. E. gar keine Verständnisschwierigkeiten.

I liked all of it. Now I can re-read the books and put faces on the characters! Many thanks!

Wundervolle Love-Story, die zu Herzen geht.Die charismatischen Hauptdarsteller Teresa Palmer und Matthew Goode erzählen mitreißend von der wachsenden – laut eines Paktes verbotenen – Liebe zwischen Diana Bishop und Matthew Clairmont und den damit einhergehenden Konflikten sowie den Verknüpfungen in beider Vergangenheit.Die Event-Serie glänzt mit einer Vielzahl schöner Schauplätze, beeindruckt mit visuellen Effekten und behält vor allen Dingen den Focus auf ihren Charakteren, die auch in den Nebenrollen großartig besetzt sind.„A Discovery of Witches“ ist eine herausragende Romanverfilmung, die gefühlvoll, spannend – und ja, wirklich magisch ist.Unbedingt ansehen!