'Sanctuary: A Witch's Tale' Sneak Peek: "Upholding the Law" May Cost Everything
AMC+'s shows about contemporary magic have been headlined by adaptations of the American Anne Rice novels Interview with a Vampire and Mayfair Witches. But the European old world is where many of those tales originate from, so it's not surprising that the latest offering, streaming jointly on Sundance Now and AMC+, is a British tale of modern-day witchcraft. Based on the V.V. James novel Sanctuary, Sanctuary: A Witch's Tale considers how modern 21st-century society would handle licensed magic practicing professionals in our midst, especially when tragedy strikes, and this exclusive sneak peek of Season 1, Episode 3 stops to consider what happens when law enforcement steps in.
Warning: Spoilers for Sanctuary A Witch's Tale Episodes 1 + 2 Follow.
The first two episodes of Sanctuary introduce the titular fictional town and establish a few ground rules about this world. Witches are registered and licensed, and each village usually has one, much like one might have a local doctor or vicar. In Sanctuary's case, the village witch is Sarah Fenn (Elaine Cassidy), who is introduced as having a little coven of followers, including her BFF Abigail (Amy De Bhrún). But when Abigail's teenage son, Daniel (Max Lohan), dies during an ill-advised secret teen party in a warehouse, her grief and rage start tearing things apart.
