The essential episodes of The Magicians
Watch these 15 in order and you've got The Magicians — each pick states its reason.
- 01
In the premiere of this drama adapted from Lev Grossman's book series, best friends Quentin and Julia are mysteriously recruited to take an entrance exam to Brakebills University, a secret institution for magical pedagogy.
- 02
Have You Brought Me Little Cakes
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.
- 03
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.
- 04
Julia and Fen investigate a dangerous group of Magicians as Eliot and Margo's reign is challenged.
- 05
Quentin, Kady and Alice try to convince an old friend to return home.
- 06
The group strategizes as Josh and Julia travel to a familiar place and are given a chance to help.
- 07
The political situation in Fillory comes to a head. Julia makes amends and Alice makes a confession.
- 08
The group finds what they're looking for and attempt once and for all to get magic back.
- 09
Brian takes a friend out for ice cream. Sam is one week away from retirement.
- 10
Dean Fogg gets a new suit.
- 11
Kady gets a puppy; Quentin meets a snake.
- 12
Margo hits her step count.
- 13
Quentin yells at a plant; Margo stares at a fish.
- 14
No Better to Be Safe Than Sorry
Quentin and Josh get cake; Quentin reflects on his actions.
- 15
Christmas comes early.
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