What to read, watch, and listen to if you lovedBewitched
Sol Saks · Series · 1964
If you loved Bewitched, start with Sabrina the Teenage Witch (1996) — a film on the same thread. Below: 4 books, 1 film and 2 podcasts, each matched to Bewitched across media.
If you loved the domestic tension of Bewitched, you will enjoy these stories that balance hidden supernatural lives with everyday family dynamics.
Books on the same thread
Discworld
Terry Pratchett · Book · 1983
Explores: Social Commentary, Bureaucracy, Anthropomorphic Personification.
Just as Bewitched uses magic to satirize suburban conformity, this series employs a clever, satirical fantasy lens to dismantle the absurdity of bureaucracy and social structures within a magical world.
Wicked
Gregory Maguire · Book
Explores: moral ambiguity, social outcast, perspective shift.
Like the complicated witch-hood explored in Bewitched, this story shifts the perspective on a social outcast to reveal the moral ambiguity and personal struggle behind being a declared witch.
Berenstain Bears
Stan and Jan Berenstain · Book · 1962
Explores: Family Life, Sibling Relationships, Problem Solving.
If you appreciated the focus on domestic life in Bewitched, you will find a similar charm in these stories that prioritize family relationships and solving everyday problems in a household.
The Crimson Spell
F. Goldsborough, Constance M. Burge · Book · 2000
Explores: Sisterhood, Hidden Identity, Magic.
This narrative mirrors the core conflict of Bewitched by centering on women balancing their hidden identities and magical powers while navigating the constant threat of those who hunt them.
Films on the same thread
Sabrina the Teenage Witch
Film · 1996
Explores: Coming of age, Hidden identity, Family dynamics.
This story serves as the direct spiritual successor to Bewitched, capturing that same blend of magical realism and family dynamics as a young witch learns to manage her supernatural identity.
Podcasts on the same thread
Giggly Witches
Sadie Olson and Pam Muhart · Podcast
Explores: modern witchcraft, beginner witchcraft, witchcraft for beginners.
Fans of the lighthearted tone in Bewitched will appreciate this conversational approach to witchcraft, which strips away the secrecy for a modern, approachable look at practicing magic in daily life.
The Archers
Podcast
Explores: family life, community, farming.
While it lacks the literal magic of Bewitched, this rural drama captures the same focus on the intricate, often messy, interpersonal relationships and community life that defined the Stephens' world.
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Common questions
Is Bewitched about a woman who uses magic?
Yes, Bewitched follows Samantha Stephens, a suburban housewife who is a genuine witch. She possesses magical powers that she frequently uses to resolve situations while trying to keep her supernatural abilities hidden from her husband, Darrin, and the rest of her suburban community.
Does Samantha Stephens have to hide her powers in Bewitched?
In Bewitched, Samantha Stephens must keep her witchcraft under wraps because her husband, Darrin, insists that she live as a normal suburban housewife. She often struggles to balance this request with the need to use her magic to navigate various daily complications.
Who is the mother of Samantha Stephens in Bewitched?
The mother of Samantha Stephens in Bewitched is named Endora. She is a bothersome character who frequently appears to complicate the life of Samantha and Darrin, often forcing Samantha to use her magical powers to keep her mother at bay.
Is Darrin aware that his wife in Bewitched is a witch?
Yes, Darrin is aware that Samantha Stephens is a witch in Bewitched. Despite knowing about her genuine magical powers, he insists that she keep her witchcraft hidden from the outside world to maintain the appearance of a normal suburban life.