---
title: "Magic City"
year: 2012
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/magic-city-2012"
media_type: "tv"
tmdb_id: 38967
imdb_id: "tt1832045"
status: "Canceled"
seasons_count: 2
episodes_count: 16
runtime_minutes: 50
community_rating: 6.9
vote_count: 100
content_rating: "TV-MA"
---

# Magic City (2012) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/magic-city-2012

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Magic City is a television series set in Miami, Florida. The show is set in a specific time period shortly after a significant event, the Cuban Revolution. The story revolves around Ike Evans, the owner of a prominent hotel in Miami, the Miramar Playa. Evans' hotel is described as glamorous, suggesting a luxurious and high-end establishment. Ike Evans is forced to make a deal with a local mob boss, Ben Diamond, in order to ensure the success of his hotel. This deal is described as ill-fated, implying that it will have negative consequences for Ike Evans. The series explores the world of Ike Evans and his hotel, the Miramar Playa, in the context of Miami's social and economic landscape in the late 1950s.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "Ike Evans protects his glamorous Miami hotel through an ill-fated mob deal."

### Why Watch
- Explores 1959 Miami hotel culture
- Features mob drama after the Cuban Revolution

### Caveats & Content Note
- Involves dark criminal agreements
- Contains TV-MA adult content
- Tone & Suitability: The series carries a TV-MA rating indicating mature content appropriate for adults.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: dramatic, period, gritty

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Philo, Starz Apple TV Channel, Starz Roku Premium Channel, YouTube TV, Starz, Spectrum On Demand, Starz Amazon Channel, MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel | Amazon Prime Video | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | None | Amazon Prime Video | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | Starz Amazon Channel | None | Apple TV Store |
| **Australia (AU)** | Stan, Lionsgate+ Amazon Channels | None | Apple TV Store |

## Filler vs. Essential Episode Classifier

- **Total Tracked Episodes**: 16
- **Crucial Mytharc Episodes**: 7 (44%)
- **Character Core Episodes**: 9 (56%)
- **Side Quest / Filler Episodes**: 0 (0%)

## Creative Credits

- **Created by**: Mitch Glazer
- **Networks / Studios**: STARZ

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Jeffrey Dean Morgan** as *Ike Evans*
- **Olga Kurylenko** as *Vera Evans*
- **Steven Strait** as *Stevie Evans*
- **Jessica Marais** as *Lily Diamond*
- **Christian Cooke** as *Danny Evans*
- **Elena Satine** as *Judi Silver*
- **Dominik Garcia** as *Mercedes Lazaro*
- **Danny Huston** as *Ben Diamond*
- **Taylor Blackwell** as *Lauren Evans*
- **Noa Lindberg** as *Hooker*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: When is the series set?
The series is set in 1959 Miami, Florida shortly after the Cuban Revolution.

### Q: Who is the main character?
The main character is Ike Evans, the owner of the Miramar Playa hotel.

### Q: What is the Miramar Playa?
The Miramar Playa is Miami's most glamorous hotel, owned by Ike Evans.

### Q: Who is Ben Diamond?
Ben Diamond is a Miami mob boss who makes a deal with Ike Evans.

### Q: Why does Ike Evans make a deal with the mob?
Ike Evans makes an ill-fated deal with Ben Diamond to ensure the success of his hotel.

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*