The Magicians: Season 3
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.
Episode Guide
Season 3 Progress Shield
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
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.
The Losses of Magic
Jan 24, 2018
Alice and Quentin visit her parents as Kady and Julia explore new methods to heal Penny.
Be the Penny
Jan 31, 2018
As Eliot is hunted, Quentin and Julia discover a powerful secret tied to the history of Brakebills.
A Life in the Day
Feb 7, 2018
Julia helps Alice navigate a personal crisis; Quentin and Eliot go on an adventure.
Do You Like Teeth?
Feb 14, 2018
Quentin faces his most formidable foe yet; Julia helps Alice with a dangerous endeavor.
Poached Eggs
Feb 21, 2018
Margo makes a bold stand against the Fairy Queen. Quentin and Penny try to retrieve a lost item.
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.
All That Josh
Mar 7, 2018
Quentin, Kady and Alice try to convince an old friend to return home.
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.
Twenty-Three
Mar 21, 2018
The group strategizes as Josh and Julia travel to a familiar place and are given a chance to help.
The Fillorian Candidate
Mar 28, 2018
The political situation in Fillory comes to a head. Julia makes amends and Alice makes a confession.
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.