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Stella Maeve, Olivia Taylor Dudley, and Summer Bishil in The Magicians (2015)

What’s ‘The Magicians’ about?

A terrifying creature known as the Beast poses great danger not just to Fillory but to the real world.

And Quentin, Julia and their friends have the power to stop him.

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The characters are messy, flawed, and incredibly human.

Theyre all dealing with their own issues, and that makes their friendships and growth so meaningful.

The world-building is incredible.

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Brakebills feels like a magical Hogwarts for grown-ups, and Fillory is both whimsical and dangerous.

The humor and snarky dialogue keep it fun, even when things get intense.

Plus, it dives into tough topics like trauma and identity in a way that feels honest.

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“The Magicians” mixes wild adventure with emotional depth, making it totally addictive.

And then, there are the musical sequences.

But my personal favorite is a rendition of"Take On Me" in season 4.

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“The Magicians” is comprised of 65 episodes over five seasons.

Since it aired on Syfy, each episode is about 45 minutes long.

It will take 48 hours and 45 minutes to binge the entire series.

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And at some point, I’ll do a complete series rewatch, either on Tubi or elsewhere.

Don’t miss out!

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