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By Marty Brown
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based on child development research. How do we rate?
Spooky, sexy Anne Rice spin-off series is too plot-heavy.
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Mayfair Witches
What's the Story?
When Dr. Rowan Fielding (Alexandra Daddario) suspects she's telepathically causing harm to some of her male colleagues, she discovers a personal connection to a coven called the Mayfair Witches. As she learns more and more about her family history, Rowan becomes embroiled in a centuries-long drama and must decide how to use her newfound powers.
Is It Any Good?
This series tends to fail in all the ways that its Rice-based predecessor succeeds. AMC's excellent Interview with a Vampire was a fun surprise. But instead of Vampire's rich, complex characterizations, Mayfair Witches focuses on plot, which mostly consists of slowly unraveling the conspiracy behind its lead character's family history. But most viewers will get ahead of the backstory pretty quickly, making the weighty exposition feel excrutiatingly drawn-out. Without characters to connect with, this time the magic falls flat.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about magic. Where does magic exist in this story? What are its powers and limitations? What are the rules?
Do you think that witchcraft contains any metaphorical meaning in this story? Why or why not?
Why do you think Rowan's identity has been kept secret? How has this affected her life? How do you think the discovery of her family history will change her?
TV Details
- Premiere date : January 8, 2023
- Cast : Alexandra Daddario , Harry Hamlin , Annabeth Gish
- Network : AMC
- Genre : Drama
- Topics : Book Characters , Fantasy
- TV rating :
- Last updated : September 29, 2025
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