The Magicians
The Magicians

The Magicians (2015)

"All magic comes at a cost."

7.6 (1667 votes)
5 Seasons
December 16, 2015
English
Drama Sci-Fi & Fantasy

Synopsis

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.

Network

Syfy

Episodes

Unauthorized Magic
E1

Unauthorized Magic

Dec 16, 2015
52 min
7.5

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

Jan 25, 2016
42 min
7.5

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

Feb 1, 2016
43 min
7.5

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

Feb 8, 2016
42 min
8.1

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

Feb 15, 2016
43 min
7.7

The students each deal with a personal matter that keeps them from focusing on the upcoming Welter's Tournament.

Impractical Applications
E6

Impractical Applications

Feb 22, 2016
43 min
6.8

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

Feb 29, 2016
42 min
7.4

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

Mar 7, 2016
43 min
7.6

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

Mar 14, 2016
43 min
8.1

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

Mar 21, 2016
43 min
6.8

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

Mar 28, 2016
43 min
7.5

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

Apr 4, 2016
43 min
7.3

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?

Apr 11, 2016
49 min
7.8

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

Trailer

Details

Original Title

The Magicians

Status

Ended

Seasons

5

Episodes

65

Production

UCP, Groundswell Productions, Universal Television