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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.

Unauthorized Magic

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.

The Source of Magic

Alice ends up risking everything to discover the truth behind her brother's disappearance. Quentin and Julia are involved in a volatile reunion.

Consequences of Advanced Spellcasting

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.

The World in the Walls

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

Mendings, Major and Minor

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.

Impractical Applications

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 Mayakovsky Circumstance

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 Strangled Heart

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

The Writing Room

Penny travels to the world of The Neitherlands, and Quentin and Alice work together to save him. Julia joins an eclectic group of magicians.

Homecoming

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.

Remedial Battle Magic

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.

Thirty-Nine Graves

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.

Have You Brought Me Little Cakes?

In the aftermath of their clash with The Beast, Quentin and his friends scramble for a new plan. Julia and The Beast strike a dangerous deal.

Knight of Crowns

Quentin, Alice, Penny and Margo seek a new weapon; Eliot struggles with being king. Julia and The Beast find an unexpected ally.

Hotel Spa Potions

Quentin and friends prepare to face The Beast again. Julia conspires with The Beast and their new ally to lure and trap Reynard.

Divine Elimination

Quentin and Penny embark on a quest. Margo works on a way to help Eliot. Julia seeks an old friend's help.

The Flying Forest

Quentin adjusts to his new life; Penny seeks help from an unexpected source; Eliot and Margo contend with the dangers of ruling; Julia and Kady discover another consequence of Reynard’s attack.

Cheat Day

Quentin attempts to summon Alice's spirit while Julia and Kady follow leads to rid them of Reynard and his unborn child. In Fillory, Eliot and Margo find that they have enemies from outside their kingdom as well as within.

The Cock Barrens

Julia and Kady enlist Quentin, Margo, Eliot, and Penny for a magical heist.

Plan B

Margo feels the pressure of ruling; Julia's friends question her behavior; Quentin faces the repercussions of the deal he made; Penny finds a way to help Kady.

Word As Bond

Quentin nears what could be a dead end to his problem; Eliot risks his life for his kingdom, and Margo makes a costly bargain to protect him; Julia, Kady and Penny find a possible ally.

Lesser Evils

Quentin helps Julia with her search; Eliot attempts to win over his people as Margo tries to keep a devastating secret; Penny and Kady become caught between two magical factions.

The Girl Who Told Time

Quentin and Julia undertake a difficult journey; Eliot faces mounting catastrophes in Fillory; Margo attempts to fix the bad deal she made; Penny finds a new ally.

The Rattening

Julia, Kady and Penny each make sacrifices to finally face Reynard; Quentin and Eliot learn a disturbing truth about Fillory

Ramifications

Quentin, Eliot, Julia and Margo enact a risky plan to protect Fillory; Penny questions fate, and Kady makes a deal to help him.

We Have Brought You Little Cakes

Quentin and Julia attempt to bring magic back. Julia explores her small, but significant gift. Eliot and Margo chafe under the fairy occupation. Kady searches for a way to heal Penny.

The Tales of the Seven Keys

Eliot embarks on a quest. Alice runs from a monster. Quentin, Kady, and Josh continue their search for magic.

Heroes and Morons

Alice and Quentin visit her parents as Kady and Julia explore new methods to heal Penny.

The Losses of Magic

As Eliot is hunted, Quentin and Julia discover a powerful secret tied to the history of Brakebills.

Be the Penny

Julia helps Alice navigate a personal crisis; Quentin and Eliot go on an adventure.

A Life in the Day

Quentin faces his most formidable foe yet; Julia helps Alice with a dangerous endeavor.

Do You Like Teeth?

Margo makes a bold stand against the Fairy Queen. Quentin and Penny try to retrieve a lost item.

Poached Eggs

Julia and Fen investigate a dangerous group of Magicians as Eliot and Margo’s reign is challenged.

Six Short Stories About Magic

Quentin, Kady and Alice try to convince an old friend to return home.

All That Josh

Quentin and Alice search the castle for an important object while Julia and Fen work with an enemy.

The Art of the Deal

The group strategizes as Josh and Julia travel to a familiar place and are given a chance to help.

Twenty-Three

The political situation in Fillory comes to a head. Julia makes amends and Alice makes a confession.

The Fillorian Candidate

The group finds what they’re looking for and attempt once and for all to get magic back.

Will You Play with Me?

Brian takes a friend out for ice cream; Sam is one week away from retirement.

A Flock of Lost Birds

Lost, Found, Fucked

Kady gets a puppy. Quentin meets a snake.

The Bad News Bear

Josh gives Margo a muffin. Julia drinks Schnapps.

Marry, F..., Kill

There are some flashbacks while Alice and Quentin confront a dog.

Escape from the Happy Place

Quentin and Julia play Pictionary while Margo drinks some weird milk.

A Timeline and Place

Kady goes to the flea market. What's Zelda been up to? This one's about Fen, you guys.

The Side Effect

Penny licks an egg. Alice is jealous of a flower.

Home Improvement

Quentin eats a quesadilla. Kady and Zelda share a smoke.

The Serpent

All That Hard, Glossy Armor

The gang talks to a book. Tick threatens to drink some water.

The 4-1-1

Quentin yells at a plant. Margo stares at a fish.

The Secret Sea

Quentin and Josh get cake; Quentin reflects on his actions.

No Better to Be Safe Than Sorry

Penny and Julia go stargazing. Eliot and Margo forget a sandwich.

Do Something Crazy

Alice didn't buy enough tacos. Fen's got 3 bars.

The Wrath of the Time Bees

Eliot and Alice go for a hike. Fen gets a haircut.

The Mountain of Ghosts

Julia lends a book to some lady. Fogg finds a sock.

Magicians Anonymous

Zelda has come up with a plan to stop the Apocalypse, but they all have to work together to make that happen. This proves to be more exhausting and challenging than they had hoped. When they are almost successful, something unexpected happens.

Apocalypse? Now?!

With their mistake from the last episode, the apocalypse is imminent. Eliot and Margo try all they can think of to prevent this, but nothing works. While Eliot sinks deeper and deeper in self-despair, Margo comes close to the solution. But in the end, it's not Margo's idea that saves the day!

Oops!...I Did It Again

While Penny struggles to keep everything at Brakebills under control, Eliot and Margo investigate the stolen gold of the Dark King of Fillory. This leads them to discover a very disturbing secret.

Acting Dean

Josh returns from his nephew's bar mitzvah. Margo and Eliot share a mojito.

Garden Variety Homicide

Penny only wears vintage. Alice rejects a sandwich. Julia does a thing.

Cello Squirrel Daffodil

Margo learns to project. Josh goes to the spa.

Purgatory

Slap fight! Josh eats a pickle. Dreams are weird.

Be the Hyman

Margo sees a purse she hates. Alice writes a letter. We couldn't get Prince.

The Balls

Fillory and Further

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.

The Best Seasons of The Magicians

The Best Seasons of The Magicians

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Season 1