#adow season 3

[babylonqaf]

continuing my ADOW hyper fixation and I've reached the "consume as much bts content as possible" phase.. I'm genuinely so sad there's nothing publicly available in terms of discussing filming (with two pairs of twins, that has got to be interesting), or sets, or bloopers even idk

my heart has been broken by this, and also it's so annoying because now this phase of hyper fixation feels incomplete which drives me insane

[apinchofm]

♡ ULTIMATE SHIPS MEME ♡:  Current OTP's

↳ Marcus Whitmore & Phoebe Taylor in A Discovery of Witches (2018 - 2022)

“But here’s the thing, Phoebe.” Whitmore lowered his mouth until it was inches from her ear and dropped his voice to a whisper. “Unlike the men who have taken you out to dinner and perhaps gone back to your flat for something afterwards, your propriety and fine manners don’t frighten me off. Quite the contrary. And I can’t help but imagine what you’re like when the icy control melts.”

[ohmyoverland]

how am I supposed to believe Benjamin Fox just left Diana alone for her whole life until she returned from the past? Is he dumb?

[butternuggets-blog]

FOR WANT OF A NAIL

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Part Thirty-Two

Summary:  Baldwin Montclair had a string of ex girlfriends, a single child, and a  lifetime longer than most people could dream of to make all kinds of  mistakes. His family knew one which kept coming out of the woodwork to  irritate him every other century.

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Twelve months later..

Baldwin pinched the bridge of his nose and bit down on a long, angry sigh.

'A. Year. You lasted one year.'

Godfrey idly scratched the spot on his neck where the assassin's bolt had gone through.

'Yes. I am quite upset about it too.'

Godfrey and his retinue had been travelling back to Jerusalem from Caesarea when he had been ambushed. His guards had dispatched most of the attackers but one of them had gotten a lucky shot in with a crossbow bolt and there were too many witnesses and too much blood for Godfrey to pull off a miraculous recovery.

They had managed some damage control by claiming that Godfrey had succumbed to illness.

'I suggested that you take over from here'

Baldwin's head snapped up.

'Not Hugh?' He realised what he'd said and felt stupid. 'Not Hugh. Philippe's plans would die in five minutes.'

'I agree. I love our brother but he cannot manage a household, let alone a kingdom.'

'Very well,' Baldwin smoothed his tunic and stood up straight. 'I humbly accept your crown.'

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'Well done' Martin breathed.

Merula was inscrutable.

'Baldwin promises to be a fair and just ruler'

'Well, if he promises..'

They watched the procession growing closer.

'They murdered thousands'

Martin looked down at the ground.

'I want them gone. I want them out of my city, my country and my life.'

'...he's my best friend.' It sounded like whining  to his ears, even though it wasn't.

Merula's eyes flashed as she turned.

'You keep him then. And the rest of the family! In fact, I insist that you do.'

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[psychic-refugee]

A Discovery of Witches is a great show. It has magic, intrigue, courtly politics, a dash of time travel, and overall a very solid and compelling story.

What else is great is that it’s 3 seasons and it wrapped up the story. Like they actually planned out the arcs and finished the story in 3 seasons. No cliffhanger. No stretching out the source material to wring out as much IP as they can for as long as they can.

It’s almost a damn miracle they actually told a cohesive story, and it wasn’t bogged down with greed by beating a dead horse for 8 to 15 seasons only to rush the ending and totally obliterate the characters.

I also really like to see fantasy/magical setting in the adult world and played by adults. And not just any adults, but academics and scientists.

I feel like so many stories villainize higher education by making characters snooty or outright the villain who thinks they know what the world needs. These are well educated people trying to make the world a better place through their expertise.

The show starts off with the main character presenting her research and then doing more research, while trying to make a deadline. Like, so relatable honestly.

I’m at a place where I still love fantasy settings, specifically witches, werewolves, and vampires but many shows still revolve around high school/teenagers. While those stories can be fun, I’m just outgrowing that genre.

Teen fandoms also, I’ve come to see through adult eyes, are just so toxic. There’s really just none of the BS in ADoW fandom that I’ve seen in fandoms focusing on YA/Teen IP.

I’m also fairly new to ADoW, so maybe I just haven’t seen it yet but so far I like what I’ve seen.

[asgoodeasgold]

The Book of Life Read Along Ch3

‘Neither of you is leaving my sight until I find out how that witch tricked a blood vow from a dead vampire.’ Baldwin’s voice was low with menace.

...

‘Maybe your timewalking will be enough to satisfy questions about the blood vow, but only the blackest of magics – or infidelity – can explain this pregnancy,’ Baldwin said, relishing his brother’s discomfort. ‘The children cannot be yours, Matthew.’ ‘Diana is carrying my children,’ Matthew said, his eyes dangerously dark. ‘Impossible,’ Baldwin stated flatly. ‘True,’ Matthew retorted. ‘If so, they’ll be the most hated – and the most hunted – children the world has ever known. Creatures will be baying for their blood. And yours,’ Baldwin said.

‘You may be head of the family, Baldwin, but never forget that I am its assassin,’ Matthew growled."

Baldwin really knows how to push his brother Matthew's buttons - threatening his wife, his unborn children and refusing to believe Phillipe bestowed a blood vow upon Diana, all of this when the vampire was already feeling all blood ragey on account of being mated.

Returning to the 21st century is not all it's cracked up to be, even if the plumbing is better.

A close up of that beautiful angry face

Also can we have a round of applause for Adow's costume department yet again? These dark fitted suits Matthew Goode is wearing in season 3, I can't find the words 🫠

���� Sky/Bad Wolf A Discovery of Witches (2022) s3:01 my edits

[pleasereadmeok]

Before the KISS ....

I do like that slight hesitation - almost asking for permission.

A Discovery of Witches Season 1 Episode 3

📷ADOW S1:03 my edit

[saatu]

we should all thank adow for exploring satu and diana's relationship, even if they destroyed it all in season 3

[sirenascelestiales]

So…I just gave lots of stuff to write down and think about and figured I’d do so on the public journal that is my tumblr.

been watching lots of tv lately:

Heartstopper season 3 (loved it! I’m glad younger gens have this very cute but still serious topic show that isn’t just like a drag about hardships)

I made it to s1e7 of sense8 and idk if it’s cause of how much cast there is but like I don’t find myself curious about their connection or much about their lives? I find myself caring more about Capheus’ storyline and wishing they fleshed it out more and about Kala and Wolfgang’s chemistry and wanting to learn more about that than any of the others tbh 🤷‍♀️ I mostly get annoyed at Sun’s and Nomi’s storyline but not like “I wanna know what happens” more like “this is too annoying to watch” I think I’m gonna give up on it as I stopped 2weeks ago now and haven’t feel like watching

I’ve made it to season 4 of Sex and the City, that show benefits from being 30 mins instead of the hour cause some episodes I’m like “no that’s not good in 2024” but also I don’t hate Carrie as much as everyone seems to? Don’t get me wrong the focus should have been on Samantha, I agree with that. But Carrie just seems like any other woman looking for love and gets blinded by that to me? She’s a better friend I think to Miranda than she is Charlotte and Sam. Despite all of them calling each other best friend I know some people our age back in like Middle school said that’s the title for 1 person not multiples. Anyway, it’s entertaining enough, idk how Carrie chose Big over 90s John Corbett but they’re both kinda terrible so they deserve each other?

besides what I’ve watched of SATC I only knew that someone has breast cancer (I think Miranda) and then a baby (I assume Charlotte who has a wet blanket for a husband, who should marry his mother so I hope she like finds another WASPy man to marry) and anyway I was going to say it does feel like a real friend group and that’s why I’ve stuck with it more than Sense8

A discovery of witches! Short about 8 episodes per season, 3 seasons and I’m done already! It’s been a super fun random little show! I’m on the waitlist to read the first book at my library and honestly the only gripe I have for this “twilight for graduate students” 🤣 is gallowglass’s love came out of NOWHERE and the demons are useless they should have had some semblance of power beyond “influential” and I had to Google why they were allegedly powerful. Otherwise it wasn’t even that clear if they were like immortal (I assume so cause of Hamish).

Watched Interview With the Vampire and obviously that’s been my favorite; best show, best acting, (Adow is probably the prettiest looking show cause of the locations but it’s also AMC so kudos to those ppl👏 ) no notes! Excited for season 3

onto life!

my doggo was sick last week. $800 later, vet told me he ate something bad and had a bacterial infection in his GI system. He is better now 💕 back to barking at the kids who wait for the bus in front of our house. 🐶

Work: I’ve now made like 5 massive typos across like 3 mass emails, one of them to our external community and 😩

logically, it’s not the end of the world. And everyone was cool about it (I discovered them all post-send but before someone could tell me 😅 so I was somewhat prepared) but I feel like a failure at my (new) job as it is communications. And even my boss was like “don’t be too hard on yourself, it happens” but like ITS EMBARRASSING

😭

Personally, I’m learning how to swim! Signed up back in summer idk when? Started late September and have 2 more lessons to go! I can’t breathe! I either hold my breath the entire time or when I move my head out of the water to breathe I move too much of my body (according to the instructor) and lose my not balance but it’s not swimming properly anymore.

I need to find a way to move my legs, arms and head in a rhythm that allows me to properly swim. However! I really enjoy being in the water! I’m learning at the rec center that only has 1 pool and it’s constantly booked for lessons but free most of the weekend midday to afternoon. But! There’s a local aquatics center that is almost a little bit closer but a bit expensive ($55/month what I used to pay for a gym back when I went during college) that holds Zumba and yoga in the pool and just lets you swim daily (no weekends tho 😒) so I’m debating! Bc I’ve never liked working out or the gym but I enjoy yoga and Zumba and being in a pool! So we shall see.

in other news, went to a cider festival in early September and haven’t had alcohol since (not purposefully just realized it last week) so I’m trying sober October and 😒 never has it felt more like there’s only alcoholic activities available than now just after committing myself to it! Didn’t tell anyone either and last night when I went out with friends they all were weird about me saying I didn't want to drink! Which huh 🤔 didn’t realize my friends were weirdos, we were at a bar and I said I’d be the DD (we have driven there before and ended up with Ubers when we realize we shouldn’t drive). Point is now it’s out of spite 😈

I don’t think my friends are terrible I just also don’t think we’ve ever had like a sober due to past abuse of alcohol or substance friend 🤷‍♀️ that I know of

also helped that weird sorta crush I had on a friend of a friend, since I stayed sober I realized he’s gunning for another friend of a friend and if she’s his type I am not (they’re both heavily tattooed and she’s very skinny and goth - I am 0 tattoos, chubby and not super girly but I wore a pink polka dot top! So not a match! 🤣)

Feels good to write that all down…

[pleasereadmeok]

On to epsiode 4 in the ADOW season 3 #RealTimeWatch

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[0ut-of-my-head]

You're asking me to believe in witches and blood-raged vampires? I mean, you realize how this sounds? I mean, sure, as a scientist, I'm trained to suspend disbelief until something is disproven, but without any evidence, you're asking a hell of a lot from me. I know.

[butternuggets-blog]

FOR WANT OF A NAIL

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Part Sixty-Eight

Summary:  Baldwin Montclair had a string of ex girlfriends, a single child, and a  lifetime longer than most people could dream of to make all kinds of  mistakes. His family knew one which kept coming out of the woodwork to  irritate him every other century

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TW: MAJOR CHARACTER DEATH, COMPLETE PARALYSIS, EXPLOSION

Philippe de Clermont was standing in his parlor.

'Well, this is unprecedented.' Martin reluctantly shooed Estienne from the room, who looked extremely worried someone was about to break the furniture. He left, but Martin could see him hovering inside the barely-open kitchen door, watching intently.

Philippe took a deep breath. 'I apologise unreservedly for my actions. You deserved to receive the help you asked for when you asked for it.'

'Did Ysabeau tell you to say that?' Martin quipped.

Philippe stiffened, took another breath. 'I am sorry.'

Martin nodded, silent. He sat at the head of the kitchen table, gesturing for Philippe to take a seat opposite.

'..Diana Bishop is the only reason I am tolerating your presence in my home.'

'My bloodsworn daughter,' Philippe smiled. 'She is talented and strong, but she and Matthieu fled to the past for a reason. She will need help in the centuries to come.'

Martin cocked an eyebrow. 'You are proposing an alliance?'

'A secret one.' Philippe steepled his fingers together. 'Matthieu has been recalled from England to cover his future self's tracks. Ysabeau is aware of things, but no one beside Gallowglass has been told. And I would prefer that it remain that way.'

'..Baldwin is on the Congregation.' Martin felt a deep pang in his chest.

I cannot tell him about this...any of it..

..I cannot tell him I forgive him...

'He must not find out about what has happened here. It could compromise the security of our plans.' Philippe leant back in his chair. '..I..understand..that Diana left someone in your care?'

Martin white-knuckled the arm of his chair.

'...may I see him?' Philippe asked, quietly.

Martin let the silence drag.

Deep breaths.

'Jack!' Martin called up and Jack's face popped up above the landing. Martin smiled.

Of course you were listening. Clever.

'Come down please.'

Jack walked slowly, eyeing Philippe warily as he stopped beside Martin. Martin took him gently by the hand, nodding towards Philippe.

'This is Philippe de Clermont. He is Master Roydon's father.'

Jack looked at him, surprised, then glanced back at Philippe.

'Hullo, Jack,' Philippe smiled warmly. 'My grandson Gallowglass has informed me that you are an artist.'

Jack nodded.

'I had hoped that your love of the arts might extend to music as well.'

Martin had assumed the bulk was from a crossbow, but Philippe reached into the folds of his cloak and withdrew a beautifully-varnished cello.

Jack looked stunned. Martin certainly was.

Philippe held the cello out, smiling, as Jack tentatively walked forward and grasped the cello by the neck. It was about half the size of Jack, polished to a golden-orange gleam and stringed with catgut. The strings were new but the instrument was old, although very well maintained.

'This belongs to Master Roydon,' Philippe explained, as he helped Jack adjust his grip and hold the cello bow correctly. 'I would like you to have it.'

Jack gasped. 'May I?' he begged, turning doe eyes on Martin, who laughed and nodded.

'You may.'

'Thank you!' Jack turned back to Philippe and, slightly more boldly this time, moved towards him and gave him a tight hug. 'And thank you, sir!'

'You are welcome,' Philippe ruffled Jack's hair fondly. 'May it bring you many hours of happiness.'

'May I show Master Estienne?!'

'Go on,' Martin chuckled as Jack zoomed off to the kitchen.

'Thank you. He has a passion for sketching; I am not sure that translates to music but I suppose we will see.'

'It will need rosin,' Philippe reminded him gently.

'..you mentioned 'help' for Diana?' Martin said, reluctantly changing the subject.

'Yes. I have charged Gallowglass with keeping an eye on the Bishop family until Diana is born.'

'No lengthy task, then,' Martin said drily.

'I would ask that you do the same. Please.'

Martin sighed.

He couldn't stay in London. There were too many people who might recognise Jack as belonging to "Master Roydon". He couldn't bring him to Upper Burgundy for the same reason; if Rudolph came by for a visit either he or one of his retainers might recognise Jack and then all hell would break loose.

Stealing the Ashmole manuscript had really come back to bite him on the arse, and he hadn't even been involved with the theft.

Ah, there it is again. The weight of the future..

'Baldwin must not know. Gallowglass will..accompany me? And Jack will be forced to live a nomadic lifestyle.'

'I understand that I ask a lot of you-'

'Oh, well, at least you understand.'

'-but..please, do this for Matthieu and Diana. For the future of the species'.'

Martin shot him a withering look.

'...moi dīromike tū.'

________________________________________________________________

Louisa de Clermont sauntered up the gangplank. She had been working on seducing one of the guards at Bedlam to come close enough for her to eat him and steal the keys to her cell (stupid Kit, stupid stupid Kit, had lashed out too quickly and had been dragged away to be punished) but her sainted father had arrived, throwing her a pittance in coin, a dress and, finally, out of Bedlam.

Louisa breathed the sea air deep in her lungs and smiled.

Free! Free at last! Poor Kit and poor London and her idiot brother behind her; she frowned and growled at the back of her throat. The witch was still alive, somewhere, but Philippe had told her not to bother looking.

Whatever. She could wait.

She watched the seagulls spiral above the clouds as the ship lurched away from the dock and made its way out to sea. Philippe had banished her, but there was a wide world out there that Louisa knew she could bend to her will.

The colonies were lovely this time of year. And so bursting with life!

****

The ship slipped past the mouth of the Thames, the waves lapping at the bottom of the ship pitching deeper now that they were out at open sea. Louisa danced dreamily at the edge of the deck, humming to herself. In her mind she was already in Charles Towne, building her new manor house stone by stone and laying out the plans for her fields and slave hovels.

Her foot suddenly snagged as she stepped exactly halfway across the deck. Louisa looked down; there was nothing holding her foot but still, her shoe would not move. She tugged, hard.

Nothing.

She growled, frustrated. The paralysis spike suddenly, surging up her other leg as well, over her knees.

'Help! Help me!' she cried. The crew watched, silent.

Her hips felt like they had turned to stone. Her chest moved, allowing her lungs to expand and contract, but her shoulders, arms, neck and head froze in place. Her eyes rolled around, darting frantically around, silently begging someone, anyone, to release her.

There was a splash behind her.

They are lowering the row boats.

She tried to talk, to beg, to scream, but all she could do was watch with mounting horror as one by one the crew walked past her until finally only the captain was left.

He is holding my money!

'I am sorry, miss,' the man shrugged awkwardly, hefting the sack up. 'But five hundred pounds goes a long way to easing my conscience. And Master Bouchard rewards loyalty.'

Louisa felt bile rise in her stomach.

Martin. That fucking snake.

The captain was grinning. 'Your father put it about you were not to be touched while in London. But we are in international waters now.'

Louisa watched the man disappear past the corner of her eye, heard the splash of the final boat hitting the water and the little fleet rowing back to shore.

Ten minutes later the thirty-six magic-infused barrels in the hold directly beneath Louisa lit themselves and exploded.

Author's Notes

Philippe gifted Matthew's cello to Jack in the book series. It was the "Duchess of Marlborough" Cello (probably inspired by the real-life Duchess of Cleveland cello) produced in 1739 by famed Italian luthier Domenico Montagnana. I should, technically, have pushed this meeting forward by a few years but hey, I wanted a cute moment between Jack and Philippe.

'Catgut' strings for instruments are not actually made with cat intestines. Instead, sheep and goat guts were used.

moi dīromike tū = I despise you

Kit Marlowe was released from Bedlam on the strict understanding that he never show his face near Matthew again. He was murdered at Eleanor Bull's house, but there was only one attacker...a thin slip of a woman, barely twenty-four, from a humble branch of Estienne's family that sold candles..

[sarademian]

A DISCOVERY OF WITCHES 3.05

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[matthewgiggles]

📸 Sky/BadWolf A Discovery of Witches Series 3 - Just before the baptism of the twins. Meanwhile Matthew’s eyes match the teal blue curtains! 🤩