Published: November 9, 2026 · Last updated: November 9, 2026 · 3 min read

The Magicians is a 2015 television series created by Sera Gamble. This guide provides information regarding the show's premise, structure, and classification.

Spoiler-free: this page uses only the official synopsis and public data.

The Magicians at a Glance

Poster for The Magicians (2015)
Poster: TMDB
Release date2015-12-16
GenresDrama, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Created bySera Gamble
Seasons / episodes5 seasons, 65 episodes
Typical episode length45 minutes
NetworkSyfy
StatusEnded
Top castOlivia Taylor Dudley, Arjun Gupta, Stella Maeve, Hale Appleman
US ratingTV-14
More detailsIMDb page · TMDB page
Still image from The Magicians (2015)
Image: TMDB

Ratings Snapshot

SourceScoreVotes
TMDB (audience votes)7.6/101739

What Is The Magicians About? (Spoiler-Free)

Students at the secret Brakebills University learn the complexities of magic. A group of friends discovers that a childhood fantasy world exists in reality and threatens human safety.

Cast and Characters

  • Olivia Taylor Dudley as Alice Quinn
  • Arjun Gupta as William 'Penny' Adiyodi
  • Stella Maeve as Julia Wicker
  • Hale Appleman as Eliot Waugh
  • Summer Bishil as Margo Hanson

Who Should Watch The Magicians?

It may suit you if:

  • You are interested in drama series featuring themes of magic and fantasy.
  • You prefer stories about groups of friends navigating supernatural institutions.
  • You want to view a completed series consisting of 5 seasons.

You might skip it if:

  • You prefer television series that do not focus on supernatural themes.
  • You are not looking for a drama with a 45-minute episode runtime.

Before You Watch

This show consists of 65 episodes with a 45-minute runtime and carries a TV-14 rating. It is categorized within the drama and sci-fi fantasy genres.

Shows Like The Magicians

These picks come from TMDB’s audience recommendations for The Magicians.

TitleTMDB scoreAbout
Nancy Drew (2019)7.7/10Nancy Drew makes plans to leave her hometown for college, but finds herself drawn into a supernatural murder mystery instead.
Gossip Girl (2007)8.1/10An exclusive group of privileged teens from a posh prep school on Manhattan's Upper East Side whose lives revolve around the blog of the all-knowing…
Hex (2004)6.5/10Shy college student Cassie Hughes only wants to be accepted by others, but is only truly loved by her best friend Thelma Bates.
Charmed (2018)7.2/10Set in the fictional college town of Hilltowne, Charmed follows the lives of three sisters, Macy, Mel and Maggie Vera who, after the tragic death of…
Willow (2022)6.6/10Many years after the events of the original film, legendary sorcerer Willow leads a group of misfit heroes on a dangerous rescue mission through a…
Looking for Alaska (2019)7.8/10Miles enrolls in a new boarding school seeking adventure.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many seasons does The Magicians have?

The Magicians has 5 season(s) and 65 episode(s) listed on TMDB. Status: Ended.

Who created The Magicians?

Sera Gamble.

Who stars in The Magicians?

Olivia Taylor Dudley, Arjun Gupta, Stella Maeve, Hale Appleman, Summer Bishil.

When was The Magicians released?

The first release date listed on TMDB is 2015-12-16.

What is the US rating of The Magicians?

TMDB lists a US rating of TV-14. Check the official rating body for the reasons behind it.

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About this guide. Published by Morfeli on November 9, 2026. Facts come from public data sources (TMDB, OMDb, Deezer) and are summarized with AI assistance. This page is a data summary, not a critic’s review or a personal opinion; nobody here claims to have rated the title. Scores and details change over time. See our Editorial Policy.