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The Magicians: Season 3

13 episodes Premiered Jan 10, 2018
Previously on The Magicians

Season 3 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 2.
  • 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.
Season 3 Episodes

Episode Guide

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Season 3: Filler vs. Essential Canon

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Mytharc (3): Crucial lore & season climaxes
Core (10): Character development & subplots
Side Quest (0): Standalone / filler
S3·E1 Mytharc

The Tales of the Seven Keys

Jan 10, 2018

Quentin and Julia attempt to bring magic back. Julia explores her small, but significant gift. Eliot and Margo chafe under the fairy occupation. Kady searches for a way to heal Pen

S3·E2 Core

Heroes and Morons

Jan 17, 2018

Eliot embarks on a quest. Alice runs from a monster. Quentin, Kady, and Josh continue their search for magic.

S3·E3 Core

The Losses of Magic

Jan 24, 2018

Alice and Quentin visit her parents as Kady and Julia explore new methods to heal Penny.

S3·E4 Core

Be the Penny

Jan 31, 2018

As Eliot is hunted, Quentin and Julia discover a powerful secret tied to the history of Brakebills.

S3·E5 Core

A Life in the Day

Feb 7, 2018

Julia helps Alice navigate a personal crisis; Quentin and Eliot go on an adventure.

S3·E6 Core

Do You Like Teeth?

Feb 14, 2018

Quentin faces his most formidable foe yet; Julia helps Alice with a dangerous endeavor.

S3·E7 Core

Poached Eggs

Feb 21, 2018

Margo makes a bold stand against the Fairy Queen. Quentin and Penny try to retrieve a lost item.

S3·E8 Core

Six Short Stories About Magic

Feb 28, 2018

Julia and Fen investigate a dangerous group of Magicians as Eliot and Margo's reign is challenged.

S3·E9 Core

All That Josh

Mar 7, 2018

Quentin, Kady and Alice try to convince an old friend to return home.

S3·E10 Core

The Art of the Deal

Mar 14, 2018

Quentin and Alice search the castle for an important object while Julia and Fen work with an enemy.

S3·E11 Core

Twenty-Three

Mar 21, 2018

The group strategizes as Josh and Julia travel to a familiar place and are given a chance to help.

S3·E12 Mytharc

The Fillorian Candidate

Mar 28, 2018

The political situation in Fillory comes to a head. Julia makes amends and Alice makes a confession.

S3·E13 Mytharc

Will You Play with Me?

Apr 4, 2018

The group finds what they’re looking for and attempt once and for all to get magic back.