The Worst Episodes of The Magicians

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.

Director: Scott Smith

Writer: Sera Gamble

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

Director: Scott Smith

Writer: Henry Alonso Myers

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

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

Director: Bill Eagles

Writer: David Reed

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.

Director: Joshua Butler

Writer: Mike Moore

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.

Director: Kate Woods

Writer: Noga Landau

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

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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.

Director: Mike Cahill

Writer: Sera Gamble, John McNamara

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.

Director: Amanda Tapping

Writer: Leah Fong

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

Director: Chris Fisher

Writer: John McNamara

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

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

Director: Joshua Butler

Writer: Henry Alonso Myers

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.

Director: Chris Fisher

Writer: Sera Gamble

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

Director: Carol Banker

Writer: David Reed

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.

Director: James L. Conway

Writer: Sera Gamble

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.

Director: Joshua Butler

Writer: Noga Landau, Henry Alonso Myers

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

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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.

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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.

Director: John Scott

Writer: Leah Fong

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.

Director: Guy Norman Bee

Writer: N/A

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.

Director: Jan Eliasberg

Writer: David Reed

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.

Director: Guy Norman Bee

Writer: Henry Alonso Myers, Leah Fong

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.

Director: James L. Conway

Writer: Mike Moore

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

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

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