'Mayfair Witches' is a horror series based on the books by Anne Rice — here's how to stream new episodes before they air on TV

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Alexandra Daddario in "Mayfair Witches."

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• "Mayfair Witches" is a new series based on the horror novels by Anne Rice.
• The supernatural thriller tells the story of a family of witches in New Orleans.
• New episodes air Sundays on AMC, and you can stream them early every Thursday on AMC Plus. 

"Mayfair Witches" is a new show based on the books by author Anne Rice. New episodes air on AMC every Sunday through February 26, and you can stream episodes early every Thursday on AMC Plus.

The show follows Rowan Fielding, a neurosurgeon who discovers that she has magical powers and is the descendant of a coven of witches. As she learns more about her family, she must face a dark presence that has haunted them for generations.  

Check out the trailer for 'Mayfair Witches'

Alexandra Daddario ("The White Lotus") stars as Fielding. She's joined by Jack Huston ("The Irishman"), Tongayi Chirisa ("Next Exit"), Harry Hamlin ("Clash of the Titans"), Beth Grant ("Lucky"), and Annabeth Gish ("Mystic Pizza"). 

Season one of "Mayfair Witches" is based on the first book in the "Lives of the Mayfair Witches" trilogy, "The Witching Hour." The show is created by Esta Spalding and Michelle Asford ("Masters of Sex"), who also serve as executive producers. 

How to watch 'Mayfair Witches'

You can watch "Mayfair Witches" every Sunday at 9 p.m. ET/PT on AMC. You can also stream new episodes a few days early every Thursday on AMC Plus. The season one finale will be broadcast on February 26 and stream on February 23. 

An AMC Plus subscription costs $9 a month, but you can save $24 a year if you sign up for an annual plan. AMC Plus is also available as an add-on channel to other streaming apps, like Amazon Prime Video or Apple TV. It also costs $9 a month to add the service to those platforms. 

If you want to stream the show as it airs on the AMC cable channel, you can watch "Mayfair Witches" through any live TV streaming service that carries the channel, including Philo, Sling TV, YouTube TV, and FuboTV.

Full channel lineups vary and regular starting prices range from $25 to $70 a month. Philo is the cheapest of the bunch at $25 a month for access to AMC and around 60 total channels.

Can I watch 'Mayfair Witches' for free?

You can watch "Mayfair Witches" for free if you sign up for an AMC Plus trial. AMC Plus currently offers new subscribers one week of streaming for free.

To watch the entire first season for free, you should wait to sign up until February 23, which is when the season finale is expected to start streaming.

How many episodes will 'Mayfair Witches' season one have?

Season one of "Mayfair Witches" includes eight episodes. Each episode is about an hour long. New episodes premiere on Sundays at 9 p.m. ET/PT on the AMC cable channel through February 26. 

Episodes are also streaming early on AMC Plus every Thursday through February 23. 

Has 'Mayfair Witches' been renewed for season 2?

Yes, "Mayfair Witches" has been renewed for a second season. According to Variety, production on season two is set to start later this year. 

What is 'Mayfair Witches' based on?

"Mayfair Witches" is based on the "Lives of the Mayfair Witches" series of novels first published in the 1990s by author Anne Rice. 

Are the Vampire Chronicles and 'Mayfair Witches' connected?

"Mayfair Witches" is connected to Anne Rice's Vampire Chronicles series, which includes "Interview with the Vampire." The series are both set in the same fictional universe created by Anne Rice and both take place in New Orleans. The two AMC shows are expected to crossover at some point. 

Is 'Mayfair Witches' worth watching?

Alexandra Daddario in "Mayfair Witches."

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As of February 10, "Mayfair Witches" has a "46%" rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Critics praise Alexandra Daddario's performance as Rowan Fielding, but find some of the series' character development to be lacking and the pace to be a bit too slow.

However, the series has been a hit with viewers and holds the record for the biggest series premiere on AMC Plus. Based on the show's popularity, fans of the source material and "Interview with the Vampire" will likely want to give the series a shot.

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