If Agatha All Along has left a witch-shaped hole in your streaming queue, Coven Academy might just be the spellbinding fix you need. This Freeform series, now available on Disney+ and Hulu, trades the dark comedy of Westview for the moody halls of a New Orleans boarding school—and it's packed with magic, mystery, and teenage angst.
What Is 'Coven Academy' About?
Created by Tim Federle (High School Musical: The Musical: The Series), Coven Academy centers on Briar Roberts (Malina Weissman), a Brooklyn teen still grieving her mother's death. When her father ships her off to Crescent Veil Academy—a school for "troublesome girls"—she quickly discovers it's actually a training ground for witches and warlocks. Briar is less than thrilled, but her determination to uncover the truth about her mother's mysterious demise keeps her digging, even as Headmistress Emma Graves (Tiffani Thiessen) dodges her questions with suspicious ease.
Briar's journey is complicated by her new classmates: Sasha (Jordan Leftwich), an empath with a low tolerance for lies, and Tegan (Ora Duplass), a time-bending ball of chaos. Their friendship doesn't spark instantly—Briar and Sasha clash from the start—but their evolving bond becomes the show's emotional core.
A Trio of Witches Worth Rooting For
What sets Coven Academy apart is its focus on the friendship between these three very different girls. Briar is the hot-headed outsider, Sasha the moral compass, and Tegan the unpredictable optimist. Each carries her own baggage, and watching them navigate trust, betrayal, and the pressures of magical training feels refreshingly grounded.
Of course, no teen drama is complete without romance. Briar finds herself torn between Jake (Malachi Barton), a fearless warlock with a hidden need for validation, and Ollie (Louis Thresher), a vampire with a bloody past. Their presence adds a classic love-triangle twist, but it also forces Briar to confront her own self-worth.
The adults aren't just window dressing either. Headmistress Graves has decades of secrets buried in the academy's history, while Devon Sawa's Mr. Cole brings a laid-back energy to the warlock faculty. Together, they make the world feel lived-in and layered.
Why It's the Perfect Follow-Up to 'Agatha All Along'
Both shows understand that supernatural stories thrive on complicated characters. But where Agatha All Along leaned into dark comedy and a motley crew of outcasts, Coven Academy explores witchcraft through the lens of teenage friendship, first love, and grief. Federle has cited Charmed, The Craft, and Dawson's Creek as inspirations, and it shows—there's a cozy mythology, a lurking danger, and plenty of melodrama.
The show's 21-chapter format is its most unusual feature. Episodes can be as short as 10 minutes, which sometimes makes the pacing feel choppy. But that structure also makes it incredibly bingeable. Strung together, the chapters form a serialized supernatural saga that's easy to devour in a weekend.
If you're still craving more magical mayhem after Agatha All Along, Coven Academy delivers a satisfying blend of mystery, romance, and found family. And for more fantasy recommendations, check out our list of the best fantasy TV shows of the past 50 years or dive into cult fantasy classics that deserve your attention.
