The magical and mysterious world of Sanctuary is officially returning for a second chapter. AMC+ has confirmed that Sanctuary: A Witch’s Tale Season 2 will premiere on December 25. The new season picks up a year after the traumatic witch hunt that forced its main characters to flee their home, promising a fresh murder mystery and even greater dangers for the mother-daughter duo at the heart of the story.
The Story So Far and What Comes Next
The first season of Sanctuary: A Witch’s Tale introduced viewers to an idyllic English town where witches and humans have lived together peacefully for centuries. The story followed Sarah Fenn (Elaine Cassidy), a respected witch, and her daughter, Harper (Hazel Doupe). Their lives were upended after the tragic death of a local teenager, which sparked a modern-day witch hunt. Harper’s hidden magical abilities were revealed, and by the season’s end, she and her mother had narrowly escaped a deadly mob.
Season two begins one year later, with Sarah and Harper having fled to Scotland to hide from the anti-witch sentiment sweeping the United Kingdom. Their return to Sanctuary is triggered by a new murder that further inflames tensions in the town. Sarah finds herself in a dangerous fight to protect her daughter and their magical legacy from a community whose fear and suspicion have only grown in their absence.
Official Season 2 Plot and Cast
The upcoming season continues the story from V.V. James’s novel, adapted for television by Debbie Horsfield. The six-episode drama will see Sarah and Harper back in a town that is no longer a safe haven. A press release from AMC Networks outlines the central conflict: “Season two picks up a year after the witch hunt, as Sarah and Harper hide in Scotland as anti-witch laws spark hate crimes. When Sarah returns to Sanctuary, a new murder and rising tensions pull her into a dangerous fight to protect her daughter and her magic.”
The core cast, including Elaine Cassidy and Hazel Doupe, are returning to reprise their roles. The new season will explore Harper’s magical skills more deeply, particularly as she develops them under pressure. The show is known for blending elements of supernatural drama with murder investigation and social commentary, and season two aims to heighten this mix.
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Behind the Scenes and Production Details
The series is produced by Monumental Television in association with AMC Studios. The executive producers include Alison Owen, Debra Hayward, and showrunner Susie Conklin, who previously worked on the magical series A Discovery of Witches. Author V.V. James and series creator Debbie Horsfield also serve as executive producers. The first season was a success for Sundance Now and AMC+, becoming the platform’s biggest series debut, which paved the way for this renewal.
A trailer and first-look images for the new season were released on November 24, building anticipation for the Christmas Day premiere. The footage hints at a dark path for Harper, with her mother worriedly questioning her actions as she appears to be conjuring something powerful and potentially dangerous.
The footage also teases a potential dark path for Harper in Season 2. In the waning moments, the young magic user is conjuring something while her mother worriedly asks what she’s done.
How and When to Watch
Sanctuary: A Witch’s Tale Season 2 will be available to stream exclusively on AMC+ starting December 25. The season will consist of six episodes. For those who need to catch up, the entire first season is currently available to stream on AMC+ and Sundance Now in the U.S. and Canada.
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