Plot Synopsis

Created by Ana Maria Parra and based on Isidora Chacon's novel "Yo, Bruja," ALWAYS A WITCH is a one-hour sci-fi drama series that follows 18-year-old Carmen, a Colombian slave and witch from the 17th century who, in a desperate attempt to save her loved one, travels in time to defeat a dark rival in present day Cartagena, where she faces unknown challenges that makes her realize that once a witch, always a witch. The series opens with Carmen being burned at the stake in 1646 Cartagena, when she time travels to the future to save both herself and the man she loves. Suspicious of Alicia, Carmen follows her to a college class, where she tries to fit in as a student in a strange world of cellphones and social media. Carmen tries to reach Aldemar via a Ouija board. Instead, a ghost who can't remember who he is appears. In the past, Cristobal asks Aldemar for help. Netflix released the 10-episode first season of ALWAYS A WITCH on Friday, February 1, 2019 at 3:01am ET/12:01am PT.
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Netflix premiered the eight-episode season season of ALWAYS A WITCH on Friday, February 28, 2020 at 3:01am ET/12:01am PT. Carmen's magic gains popularity when she's outed as a witch on social media, but a new string of challenges awaits her. Amanda accuses Carmen of hurting Miguel with her witchcraft and starts a petition against her. Carmen seeks to undo the black magic curse that has been placed on her.