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The Magicians

The Magicians

All magic comes at a cost.

TV-142015•45m•7.6/10
DramaSci-Fi & Fantasy

Ratings

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7.6/10(2K)

Brakebills University is a secret institution specializing in magic. There, amidst an unorthodox education of spellcasting, a group of twenty-something friends soon discover that a magical fantasy world they read about as children is all too real— and poses grave danger to humanity.

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Production

UCP, Groundswell Productions, Universal Television, NBC Universal Television

Language

EN

Status

Ended

First Aired

December 16, 2015

Last Aired

April 1, 2020

Networks

Syfy

Created By

Sera Gamble

Trailers & Videos

Where to Watch
Region US · Lang EN
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Seasons & Episodes
Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.
Season
Unauthorized Magic
E1
Unauthorized Magic
Air date: 2015-12-16
A group of twentysomethings studying magic in New York discover a real-life fantasy world that poses a great threat to humanity in this drama adapted from Lev Grossman’s book series.
The Source of Magic
E2
The Source of Magic
Air date: 2016-01-25
The Brakebills students struggle to deal with the aftermath of a catastrophe that befalls the university. Back in Brooklyn, Julia makes her first foray into the mysterious world of Hedge Witches.
Consequences of Advanced Spellcasting
E3
Consequences of Advanced Spellcasting
Air date: 2016-02-01
Alice ends up risking everything to discover the truth behind her brother's disappearance. Quentin and Julia are involved in a volatile reunion.
The World in the Walls
E4
The World in the Walls
Air date: 2016-02-08
Quentin panics when he wakes up in a mental hospital. Meanwhile, upset over her fight with Quentin, Julia commits herself to learning more powerful spells.
Mendings, Major and Minor
E5
Mendings, Major and Minor
Air date: 2016-02-15
The students each deal with a personal matter that keeps them from focusing on the upcoming Welter's Tournament.
Impractical Applications
E6
Impractical Applications
Air date: 2016-02-22
The first-year students face something called "The Trials," a series of unconventional and emotional tests, which result in expulsion from Brakebills for those who fail.
The Mayakovsky Circumstance
E7
The Mayakovsky Circumstance
Air date: 2016-02-29
An uncompromising professor pushes boundaries both in magic and in the personal lives of his first-year students. Meanwhile, Julia must decide whether she's ready to accept help and what that means for her future as a Magician.
The Strangled Heart
E8
The Strangled Heart
Air date: 2016-03-07
Brakebills is thrown into chaos when Penny is violently attacked by someone who was considered a friend. Quentin tries to find a connection to the Beast. Julia considers giving up magic for good after entering a rehab facility.
The Writing Room
E9
The Writing Room
Air date: 2016-03-14
Quentin, Alice, Eliot, and Penny travel to England in search of a missing magic button. Julia searches for real meaning in her magic.
Homecoming
E10
Homecoming
Air date: 2016-03-21
Penny travels to the world of The Neitherlands, and Quentin and Alice work together to save him. Julia joins an eclectic group of magicians.
Remedial Battle Magic
E11
Remedial Battle Magic
Air date: 2016-03-28
Quentin and the others learn battle magic and prepare for a showdown in Fillory. Julia and Kady take on a mission with the Free Traders.
Thirty-Nine Graves
E12
Thirty-Nine Graves
Air date: 2016-04-04
The students wake up to foggy memories and regret after a night of drinking; Penny reminds everyone that their lives depend on getting to The Neitherlands.
Have You Brought Me Little Cakes?
E13
Have You Brought Me Little Cakes?
Air date: 2016-04-11
Quentin and Julia arrive in Fillory and try to catch up with the group, who are more than 70 years ahead of them, in the search for The Beast.

Cast

Olivia Taylor Dudley

Olivia Taylor Dudley

Alice Quinn

Arjun Gupta

Arjun Gupta

William "Penny" Adiyodi

Stella Maeve

Stella Maeve

Julia Wicker

Jade Tailor

Jade Tailor

Kady Orloff-Diaz

Hale Appleman

Hale Appleman

Eliot Waugh

Summer Bishil

Summer Bishil

Margo Hanson

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