Hex (Seasons 1–2)

Hex (2004) is a British supernatural drama you can watch online on iFILM. The Sky One series begins in 1743: the mistress of Medenham Hall makes a pact with Azazel, chief of the fallen angels, and brands her entire female bloodline with a curse.

Three centuries later, the manor is a college. Cassie Hughes (Christina Cole) is just trying to get through the day — until she discovers she is the sixth and last born witch of the McBean line. Her best friend Thelma (Jemima Rooper) stays close. Azazel is played by Michael Fassbender in an early-career role, well before his Hollywood breakthrough.

Dark atmosphere over flashy effects. What makes Hex work is how ordinary Cassie and Thelma feel against an ancient, indifferent evil. Stream Hex online on iFILM.