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The Colour of Magic 2008

★ 6.7/10 · 193 votes TV-PG Action & AdventureSci-Fi & FantasyComedyDrama 1 seasons · 2 eps Ended
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What is The Colour of Magic?

The Colour of Magic is a television series that follows the experiences of a character named Rincewind. Rincewind finds himself acting as an involuntary guide for a naive tourist known as Twoflower.

Type
TV series
Year
2008
Status
Ended
Episodes
2
First aired
Mar 23, 2008
Last aired
Mar 24, 2008
Original language
EN
Origin
GB
Networks
Sky One
Genres
Action & Adventure, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Comedy, Drama
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The Colour of Magic is a television series that follows the experiences of a character named Rincewind. Rincewind finds himself acting as an involuntary guide for a naive tourist known as Twoflower. As the pair navigates their surroundings, they are forced to flee the city of Ankh-Morpork to escape a terrible fire. This event initiates a journey for the two characters that takes them across the Disc. While Rincewind and Twoflower travel, their individual fates and the progression of their journey are being determined by a group of Gods. These deities are occupied with playing a board game, which unbeknownst to the two travelers, dictates the events of their lives. The narrative focuses on the interaction between the protagonists and the external forces influencing their path as they traverse the landscape. The series highlights the contrast between the naive tourist and his reluctant guide as they attempt to survive the consequences of the fire and the unpredictable machinations of the Gods who oversee their world.

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Should you watch it?

“A reluctant wizard escorts a clueless tourist across a magical world while a divine game decides their fate.”

Reasons to watch
  • Humorous clash between a cowardly wizard and an optimistic tourist
  • Epic journey across a richly imagined Disc world
  • Playful premise of gods treating lives like a board game
Keep in mind
  • Its whimsical fantasy comedy tone may not suit viewers seeking serious drama

Watch it if you enjoy whimsical fantasy adventures with comedic banter and a touch of divine mischief.

The series is rated TV‑PG, offering light fantasy action and comedy suitable for most viewers, including younger teens.

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Season 1 · 2 episodes

Frequently asked questions

What is the basic premise of The Colour of Magic?

The story follows Rincewind, an unwilling wizard, who becomes guide to the naive tourist Twoflower as they flee a city fire and travel across the Disc while the Gods watch like a board game.

Who are the main characters?

The central characters are Rincewind, the reluctant wizard, and Twoflower, the enthusiastic tourist.

What genres does the series combine?

It blends action‑adventure, sci‑fi & fantasy, comedy, and drama.

What age rating does the show have?

The series carries a TV‑PG rating.

When was the series released?

The Colour of Magic premiered as a television series in 2008.