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 episode of "The Magicians" season 3 is "The Tales of the Seven Keys", rated 8.1/10 from 751 user votes. It was directed by Chris Fisher and written by Sera Gamble. "The Tales of the Seven Keys" aired on 1/10/2018 and is rated 0.0 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "Heroes and Morons".
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.
Director: Chris Fisher
Writer: Sera Gamble
Eliot embarks on a quest. Alice runs from a monster. Quentin, Kady, and Josh continue their search for magic.
Director: Chris Fisher
Writer: John McNamara
Alice and Quentin visit her parents as Kady and Julia explore new methods to heal Penny.
Director: James L. Conway
Writer: Henry Alonso Myers
As Eliot is hunted, Quentin and Julia discover a powerful secret tied to the history of Brakebills.
Director: Shannon Kohli
Writer: David Reed
Julia helps Alice navigate a personal crisis; Quentin and Eliot go on an adventure.
Director: John Scott
Writer: Mike Moore
Quentin faces his most formidable foe yet; Julia helps Alice with a dangerous endeavor.
Director: Carol Banker
Writer: Noga Landau
Margo makes a bold stand against the Fairy Queen. Quentin and Penny try to retrieve a lost item.
Director: Joshua Butler
Writer: Ellie Lispon
Julia and Fen investigate a dangerous group of Magicians as Eliot and Margo’s reign is challenged.
Director: Salli Richardson-Whitfield
Writer: N/A
Quentin, Kady and Alice try to convince an old friend to return home.
Director: James L. Conway
Writer: John McNamara, Alex Raiman, Jay Gard
Quentin and Alice search the castle for an important object while Julia and Fen work with an enemy.
Director: Rebecca Johnson
Writer: Christina Strain
The group strategizes as Josh and Julia travel to a familiar place and are given a chance to help.
Director: Meera Menon
Writer: Mike Moore, Henry Alonso Myers
The political situation in Fillory comes to a head. Julia makes amends and Alice makes a confession.
Director: Joshua Butler
Writer: Noga Landau, David Reed
The group finds what they’re looking for and attempt once and for all to get magic back.
Director: Chris Fisher
Writer: Sera Gamble, John McNamara