Plot Synopsis

Based on Anne Rice's "Lives of the Mayfair Witches" trilogy, ANNE RICE'S MAYFAIR WITCHES is a one-hour drama series that focuses on Rowan Fielding, an intuitive young neurosurgeon, who discovers that she is the unlikely heir to a family of witches. As she grapples with her newfound powers, she must contend with a sinister presence that has haunted her family for generations. Written and executive produced by Michelle Ashford and showrunner Esta Spalding, the eight-episode first season debuted on Sunday, January 8, 2023, as AMC+ dropped two episodes early morning. Later that day at 9pm, ANNE RICE'S MAYFAIR WITCHES made its linear television debut, as AMC aired the series opener, with a simulcast on BBC America, IFC, WEtv, and SundanceTV. Episodes include:

"The Witching Hour" (Sunday, January 8, 2023 on AMC at 9pm and AMC+ earlier): Neurosurgeon Rowan Fielding has a problem -- when she gets mad, she kills with her mind; her search for answers sends her toward her secretive biological family; in New Orleans, Deirdre Mayfair is desperate to escape from her aunt's oppressive house.

"The Dark Place" (Sunday, January 15, 2023 on AMC at 9pm and AMC+ earlier):: Wracked with grief over Ellie's death, Rowan is out of control and unfit to perform surgeries; her paranoia that someone is following her is proven true; in New Orleans, Deirdre and her mysterious companion Lasher work together to draw Rowan home.

"Second Line" (Thursday, January 19, 2023 on AMC+; linear TV debut on Sunday, January 22, 2023 on AMC): In the aftermath of Deirdre's grisly death, Rowan searches for safety in a strange city; Sip provides Rowan with a safe house while he investigates Deirdre's murder; Lasher makes contact with Rowan but not in the way one might expect.

"Curiouser and Curioser" (Thursday, January 26, 2023 on AMC+; linear TV debut on Sunday, January 29, 2023 on AMC): At Deirdre's funeral, Rowan is plunged into the world of the infamous Mayfair family; Uncle Cortland and Aunt Carlotta present diverging views on Lasher; Rowan must choose whom to trust and face the dire consequences; Sip identifies Deirdre's killer.

"The Thrall" (Thursday, February 2, 2023 on AMC+; linear TV debut on Sunday, February 5, 2023 on AMC): Trapped in the First Street House, Rowan and Sip must confront its many mysteries in order to escape; Rowan grapples with an inconceivable offer; Sip's sister Odette makes a horrifying discovery.

"Transference" (Thursday, February 9, 2023 on AMC+; linear TV debut on Sunday, February 12, 2023 on AMC): Desperate to relinquish Lasher, Rowan reaches out to her extended Mayfair family for help; Rowan must trust their unique process, a sacred ritual; Sip's search for answers takes him back to the Talamasca.

"Tessa" (Thursday, February 16, 2023 on AMC+; linear TV debut on Sunday, February 19, 2023 on AMC): Rowan makes a shocking discovery but has to deal with it alone; a tragic event brings Rowan closer to the Mayfairs -- and Lasher; Sip falls deeper down the rabbit hole of the key necklace.

"What Rough Beast" (Thursday, February 23, 2023 on AMC+; linear TV debut on Sunday, February 26, 2023 on AMC): Rowan inadvertently discovers her role in a prophecy that's held the Mayfair family for generations; Sip's investigation reaches its conclusion, uncovering secrets that could tarnish both Rowan's family and his role in the Talamasca.

On Friday, February 3, 2023, AMC announced it ordered a second season of ANNE RICE'S MAYFAIR WITCHES.