The Magicians (2015): cast, story & where to watch
2015 · Series · ★ 7.6
Released in 2015, The Magicians is a drama and sci-fi & fantasy series.
What it’s about. Brakebills University is a secret institution specializing in magic. There, amidst an unorthodox education of spellcasting, a group of twenty-something friends soon discover that a magical fantasy world they read about as children is all too real— and poses grave danger to humanity.
Who’s in it. The Magicians stars Jason Ralph as Quentin Coldwater, Olivia Taylor Dudley as Alice Quinn, Arjun Gupta as William "Penny" Adiyodi and Stella Maeve as Julia Wicker, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.6/10, The Magicians has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Magicians page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Magicians tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Magicians (2015)?
- In US, The Magicians is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Magicians worth watching?
- The Magicians holds an audience score of 7.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and sci-fi & fantasy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Magicians?
- The Magicians stars Jason Ralph, Olivia Taylor Dudley, Arjun Gupta, Stella Maeve and Hale Appleman.
- When was The Magicians released?
- The Magicians was released in 2015.