The Magicians: Season 2
Season 2 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- Directly follows the overarching narrative developments of The Magicians Season 1.
- Faction dynamics and core character alliances shift under escalating external stakes.
- Crucial mysteries introduced previously reach key turning points and narrative reckonings.
- Sets up serialized story arcs that build directly toward the climactic season finale.
Episode Guide
Season 2 Progress Shield
Knight of Crowns
Jan 25, 2017
In the aftermath of their clash with The Beast, Quentin and his friends scramble for a new plan. Julia and The Beast strike a dangerous deal.
Hotel Spa Potions
Feb 1, 2017
Quentin, Alice, Penny and Margo seek a new weapon; Eliot struggles with being king. Julia and The Beast find an unexpected ally.
Divine Elimination
Feb 8, 2017
Quentin and friends prepare to face The Beast again. Julia conspires with The Beast and their new ally to lure and trap Reynard.
The Flying Forest
Feb 15, 2017
Quentin and Penny embark on a quest. Margo works on a way to help Eliot. Julia seeks an old friend's help.
Cheat Day
Feb 22, 2017
Quentin adjusts to his new life; Penny seeks help from an unexpected source; Eliot and Margo contend with the dangers of ruling; Julia and Kady discover another consequence of Reyn
The Cock Barrens
Mar 1, 2017
Quentin attempts to summon Alice's spirit while Julia and Kady follow leads to rid them of Reynard and his unborn child. In Fillory, Eliot and Margo find that they have enemies fro
Plan B
Mar 8, 2017
Julia and Kady enlist Quentin, Margo, Eliot, and Penny for a magical heist.
Word As Bond
Mar 15, 2017
Margo feels the pressure of ruling; Julia's friends question her behavior; Quentin faces the repercussions of the deal he made; Penny finds a way to help Kady.
Lesser Evils
Mar 22, 2017
Quentin nears what could be a dead end to his problem; Eliot risks his life for his kingdom, and Margo makes a costly bargain to protect him; Julia, Kady and Penny find a possible
The Girl Who Told Time
Mar 29, 2017
Quentin helps Julia with her search; Eliot attempts to win over his people as Margo tries to keep a devastating secret; Penny and Kady become caught between two magical factions.
The Rattening
Apr 5, 2017
Quentin and Julia undertake a difficult journey; Eliot faces mounting catastrophes in Fillory; Margo attempts to fix the bad deal she made; Penny finds a new ally.
Ramifications
Apr 12, 2017
Julia, Kady and Penny each make sacrifices to finally face Reynard; Quentin and Eliot learn a disturbing truth about Fillory
We Have Brought You Little Cakes
Apr 19, 2017
Quentin, Eliot, Julia and Margo enact a risky plan to protect Fillory; Penny questions fate, and Kady makes a deal to help him.