All Souls Trilogy vs. A Discovery of Witches: What the Show Got Right & Wrong

Fans of Deborah Harkness' All Souls Trilogy know that A Discovery of Witches is a rich, intricate story filled with history, magic, and deep character development. But when the TV series hit our screens, many book lovers noticed key differences that altered the essence of the relationships, world-building, and pacing. In this podcast, we break down the biggest changes between the books and the show—why they happened, how they impact the story, and whether they enhance or take away from the magic of the original trilogy. From Matthew and Diana’s evolving romance to the way historical elements were handled, let’s dive into what worked, what didn’t, and what book fans truly deserved. Don’t forget to share your thoughts in the comments—do you think the changes helped or hurt the series?

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00:00 - 01:25 Overview
01:25 - 03:41 "Complicated" World & Historical Arcs in The Novels
03:41 - 05:23 Juliette Durand's Character
05:23 - 06:27 Ysabeau de Clermont's Character
06:27 - 07:12 Baldwin de Clermont's Character
07:12 - 08:21 Marcus Whitmore's Character
08:21 - 09:54 Transforming Magic
09:54 - 11:34 Congregation Conflict
11:34 - 12:24 Matt's & Diana's Love
12:24 - 13:14 Matthew's Controlling Behavior
13:14 - 13:50 Diana's Magical Development
13:50 - 14:33 Intimacy & Tension
14:33 - 15:04 Matthew's Blood Rage
15:04 - 15:39 Political Marriage vs. Traditional Marriage
15:39 - 17:26 Mating & Bonding
17:26 - 17:55 Roles of the Family Novels vs Series
17:55 - 19:11 Emotional Connection/Weight in Novels vs Series
19:11 - 19:54 "Wrap Up"
19:54 - 21:01 Final Thought to Consider