The Magicians

45min

Drama

Sci-Fi & Fantasy

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.

Production Companies

UCP

Groundswell Productions

Universal Television

NBC Universal Television

Episodes

Cast

Unauthorized Magic

1. Unauthorized Magic

52min

16th Dec 2015

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

2. The Source of Magic

42min

25th Jan 2016

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

3. Consequences of Advanced Spellcasting

43min

1st Feb 2016

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

4. The World in the Walls

42min

8th Feb 2016

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

5. Mendings, Major and Minor

43min

15th Feb 2016

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

Impractical Applications

6. Impractical Applications

43min

22nd Feb 2016

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

7. The Mayakovsky Circumstance

42min

29th Feb 2016

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

8. The Strangled Heart

43min

7th Mar 2016

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

9. The Writing Room

43min

14th Mar 2016

Quentin, Alice, Eliot, and Penny travel to England in search of a missing magic button. Julia searches for real meaning in her magic.

Homecoming

10. Homecoming

43min

21st Mar 2016

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

11. Remedial Battle Magic

43min

28th Mar 2016

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

12. Thirty-Nine Graves

43min

4th Apr 2016

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?

13. Have You Brought Me Little Cakes?

49min

11th Apr 2016

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.

First air date

16th Dec 2015

Last air date

1st Apr 2020

Status

Ended

Type

Scripted

Original language

en

Networks