# Coven Academy's Briar Mother Mystery

> Coven Academy reveals Briar's mother was killed by William Bixton, who shape-shifted into Miss Graves and Mr. Cole.
- Title: Coven Academy's Briar Mother Mystery · Decider | Shortify
- Summary: Coven Academy reveals Briar's mother was killed by William Bixton, who shape-shifted into Miss Graves and Mr. Cole. Briar's mother Mary was killed by William…
- Keywords: coven academy, ending explained, freeform, malina weissman, briar, william bixton, miss graves, mr cole, vampires, crescent veil, entertainment, culture
- Source: Decider — https://decider.com/2026/10/05/coven-academy-ending-explained
- Published: 2026-10-05T20:00:00+00:00
- Read time: 2 min
- Topics: coven academy, ending explained, freeform, malina weissman, briar, william bixton, miss graves, mr cole, vampires, crescent veil, entertainment, culture
## Coven Academy Season 1
Coven Academy Season 1 has cast a spell on fans who only want more of the new supernatural series.
## Briar's Mother Mystery
Briar's mother Mary was killed by William Bixton, a former Coven Academy classmate who shape-shifted into Miss Graves and Mr. Cole.
## William Bixton's Plan
William Bixton killed Mary and Tamora for revenge after they tried to stop him from poisoning the lay lines.
## Miss Graves' Role
Miss Graves was trapped by William in his basement with Mr. Cole, who risks his life to let her escape to Crescent Veil.
## The Vampires' Infiltration
Vampires infiltrate Crescent Veil to find Jake after he wronged Alexander, creating a diversion for William's plan.
## Briar's Realization
Briar realizes Miss Graves was not Mary's mother but her birth mother who left her because of secrets and William.
## Miss Graves' Confession
Miss Graves confirms Briar needs to know why she gave her up, saying 'She needs to know what happened. No more secrets, remember?'

> She needs to know what happened. No more secrets, remember?
## Mary's Warning
Mary warns Briar that if the truth ever got out, she wouldn't be able to protect her, saying 'This is different. This is bigger than us...'

> This is different. This is bigger than us, Emma. No one can ever know you’re Briar’s birth mother.
## Malina Weissman's Insight
Malina Weissman says Tiffani Thiessen brings joy and energy to set, and they have a natural chemistry that worked out.

> I think from the beginning, she always was plotting that she would end up being my mother
## Ollie and Jake's Conflict
Ollie and Jake are at odds over Briar, with Ollie being a vampire and Jake concerned about protecting her.
## Ollie's Promise
Ollie writes a note to Briar saying 'somehow, I will find the strength to be with you and keep you safe'.

> somehow, [he] will find the strength to be with [her], and keep [her] safe
## Season 2 Possibility
Coven Academy has not been renewed for a second season but could be based on fan support and positive reception.
## Key takeaway

Briar's mother Mary was killed by William Bixton, a former classmate who shape-shifted into Miss Graves and Mr. Cole.