The Worst Witch
Created by Jill Murphy, Brian Grant
On CBBC
A cheerful, magic-school comedy for children built on mishaps and friendship, where problems resolve through teamwork and good intentions.
Mayhem and mishaps follow young witch Mildred Hubble wherever she goes. She just can't help it! But with her friends' help, Mildred always manages to avoid disaster just in time.
Where to watch
- StreamNetflix, Dove Amazon Channel
Questions people ask
Does The Worst Witch leave you hopeful? Yes, very. More hopeful than 97% of series.
Is The Worst Witch scary? No. Less frightening than 92% of series.
Is The Worst Witch sad? No. Less sad than 92% of series.
Is The Worst Witch easy watching? Yes, very. More comforting than 91% of series.
Is The Worst Witch violent? Barely. Less violent than 89% of series.
Is The Worst Witch one of a kind? Barely. Less singular than 85% of series.
These describe how the series comes across across its whole run, compared with other well-known series. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked episode by episode, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.
Cinnamon Score
How much this series gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
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How much more it delivers than it promises
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Ensemble
Everything like The Worst Witch, and what each one shares →
Like The Worst Witch
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as The Worst Witch
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like The Worst Witch, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like The Worst Witch, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like The Worst Witch, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
