Ep 1. Pilot

In the first episode of Witches of East End, entitled "Pilot," we are introduced to the Beauchamp family, comprising mother Joanna and her two daughters, Freya and Ingrid. From the outset, it is clear that they are not your average family as they are revealed to be witches - or more specifically, immortal beings with the power to perform spells and magic.

The episode begins with Freya's engagement party held at the renowned White Pine Bay Inn. Everyone is there, including Joanna's sister Wendy who has been absent for quite some time. However, things take a turn for the worse when Freya starts having strange visions and suffers a panic attack. This event coincides with Ingrid discovering a mysterious tome in the attic, and both events prompt Joanna to reveal the family's secret to her daughters.

We then learn that the family has been cursed for centuries, and that Joanna is the only one who can break the curse. We don't know the specifics of the curse just yet, but we do learn that Joanna is responsible for resurrecting their ancestry, who come back to life with each new generation, leading to new witches being born.

Meanwhile, Freya finds herself drawn to Killian Gardiner, a man who seems to have an inexplicable connection to her but also a troubled past. Ingrid, on the other hand, is dealing with her own issues, including the discovery that her boyfriend is married and a pregnancy scare. It's clear from the outset that the Beauchamp family has a lot to deal with, both magical and mundane.

The episode is filled with mystery and intrigue, as we begin to untangle the secrets of the Beauchamp family. We see glimpses of their powers in action, such as when Joanna saves Freya from falling in the ocean with a simple flick of her finger. But we also see the struggles they face as a family, such as Joanna's reluctance to divulge the truth to her children and Wendy's return to the house that harbors painful memories.

Overall, "Pilot" lays the groundwork for what is to come in the series - a family drama with supernatural elements. With complex characters and a rich mythology to explore, the stage is set for an intriguing and addictive show, one that will keep viewers hooked as they unravel the secrets of the Witches of East End.