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The Magicians (2015)

Based on the novel of the same name by Lev Grossman, The Magicians follows Quentin Coldwater, a brilliant young man who is given a place at a magical college named Brakebills. There, he learns magic alongside his friends Alice, Eliot, Margo, and Penny, and unlocks magical secrets far beyond his wildest imaginings that see him travel to various fantastical locations, including the world of Fillory.

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The Magicians
Horror
Fantasy
Drama

Cast
Olivia Taylor Dudley , Arjun Gupta , Jade Tailor , Stella Maeve , Summer Bishil , Jason Ralph , Hale Appleman
Release Date
December 16, 2015
Seasons
5
Network
NBC , SyFy
Writers
John McNamara
Directors
Sera Gamble
Showrunner
Sera Gamble
Story By
john mcnamara

Summary

After being recruited to a secretive academy, a group of students discover that the magic they read about as children is very real-and more dangerous than they ever imagined.

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