Magic City 2012
“The beautiful life is about to get ugly.”
What is Magic City?
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.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2012
- Status
- Canceled
- Episodes
- 16
- Runtime
- 50 minutes
- First aired
- Mar 30, 2012
- Last aired
- Aug 9, 2013
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- STARZ
- Genres
- Drama
- Updated
Where to watch
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How long to binge?
Estimate the schedule using 16 episodes and an average 50-minute runtime.
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Overview
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.
Should you watch it?
“Ike Evans protects his glamorous Miami hotel through an ill-fated mob deal.”
- Explores 1959 Miami hotel culture
- Features mob drama after the Cuban Revolution
- Involves dark criminal agreements
- Contains TV-MA adult content
Watch it if you enjoy historical dramas about hotel owners and mob bosses in 1950s Florida.
The series carries a TV-MA rating indicating mature content appropriate for adults.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 8 episodes
- E1 The Year of the Fin Mar 30, 2012
- E2 Feeding Frenzy Apr 13, 2012
- E3 Castles Made of Sand Apr 20, 2012
- E4 Atonement Apr 27, 2012
- E5 Suicide Blonde May 4, 2012
- E6 The Harder They Fall May 11, 2012
- E7 Who's the Horse and Who's the Rider? May 18, 2012
- E8 Time and Tide Jun 1, 2012
Season 2 · 8 episodes
- E1 Crime and Punishment Jun 14, 2013
- E2 Angels of Death Jun 21, 2013
- E3 Adapt or Die Jun 28, 2013
- E4 Crossroads Jul 12, 2013
- E5 World in Changes Jul 19, 2013
- E6 Sitting on Top of the World Jul 26, 2013
- E7 ... And Your Enemies Closer Aug 2, 2013
- E8 The Sins of the Father Aug 9, 2013
Frequently asked questions
When is the series set?
The series is set in 1959 Miami, Florida shortly after the Cuban Revolution.
Who is the main character?
The main character is Ike Evans, the owner of the Miramar Playa hotel.
What is the Miramar Playa?
The Miramar Playa is Miami's most glamorous hotel, owned by Ike Evans.
Who is Ben Diamond?
Ben Diamond is a Miami mob boss who makes a deal with Ike Evans.
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.