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All magic comes at a cost.
Brakebills University is a secret institution specializing in magic. There, amidst an unorthodox education of spellcasting, a group of twenty-something friends soon discover that a magical fantasy world they read about as children is all too real— and poses grave danger to humanity.
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Checked Jul 22, 2026
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Brakebills University is a secret institution specializing in magic. There, amidst an unorthodox education of spellcasting, a group of twenty-something friends soon discover that a magical fantasy world they read about as children is all too real— and poses grave danger to humanity.
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Episode 1
Penny and Julia go stargazing. Eliot and Margo forget a sandwich.
Directed by Chris FisherWritten by Henry Alonso MyersGuest stars Daniel Nemes, David Call, Riann Steele, Fraser Aitcheson, Sebastian Kroon, Shayan Bayat, Charlie Kerr, Rowan Schlosberg
Episode 2
Alice didn't buy enough tacos. Fen's got 3 bars.
Directed by Chris FisherWritten by David ReedGuest stars Esmé Bianco, Sergio Osuna, David Call, Luca Padovan, Jade Tailor
Episode 3
Eliot and Alice go for a hike. Fen gets a haircut.
Directed by John ScottWritten by Sera Gamble
Episode 4
Julia lends a book to some lady. Fogg finds a sock.
Directed by Geeta PatelWritten by John McNamaraGuest stars Riann Steele, Nicco Del Rio, Jade Tailor
Episode 5
Zelda has come up with a plan to stop the Apocalypse, but they all have to work together to make that happen. This proves to be more exhausting and challenging than they had hoped. When they are almost successful, something unexpected happens.
Directed by Shannon KohliWritten by Mike MooreGuest stars Thabo Ketshabetswe, Jade Tailor
Episode 6
With their mistake from the last episode, the apocalypse is imminent. Eliot and Margo try all they can think of to prevent this, but nothing works. While Eliot sinks deeper and deeper in self-despair, Margo comes close to the solution. But in the end, it's not Margo's idea that saves the day!
Directed by John ScottWritten by Hillary BenefielGuest stars Jade Tailor
Episode 7
While Penny struggles to keep everything at Brakebills under control, Eliot and Margo investigate the stolen gold of the Dark King of Fillory. This leads them to discover a very disturbing secret.
Directed by Sterlin HarjoWritten by Elle LipsonGuest stars Valerie Tian, Sergio Osuna, Aaron Jennings, Riley Jade Berglund
Episode 8
Josh returns from his nephew's bar mitzvah. Margo and Eliot share a mojito.
Directed by James L. ConwayWritten by Jay Gard, Alex RaimanGuest stars Aaron Jennings, Summer Fontana
Episode 9
Penny only wears vintage. Alice rejects a sandwich. Julia does a thing.
Directed by Tawnia McKiernanWritten by Stephanie CogginsGuest stars Riann Steele, Jade Tailor
Episode 10
Margo learns to project. Josh goes to the spa.
Directed by Shannon KohliWritten by Alex RitterGuest stars Riann Steele, Summer Fontana, Jade Tailor
Episode 11
Slap fight! Josh eats a pickle. Dreams are weird.
Directed by David ReedWritten by David Reed, Mike MooreGuest stars David Call, Jade Tailor
Episode 12
Margo sees a purse she hates. Alice writes a letter. We couldn't get Prince.
Directed by Meera MenonWritten by John McNamara, Elle Lipson, Joseph MirelesGuest stars David Call, Jade Tailor
Episode 13
Christmas comes early.
Directed by Chris FisherWritten by Sera Gamble, Henry Alonso MyersGuest stars Valerie Tian, Charles Mesure, Esmé Bianco, Sergio Osuna, David Call, Riann Steele, Mitch Ainley, Lorraine Colond
Episode information updated Jul 23, 2026
Jason RalphQuentin Coldwater
Olivia Taylor DudleyAlice Quinn
Arjun GuptaWilliam "Penny" Adiyodi
Stella MaeveJulia Wicker
Hale ApplemanEliot Waugh
Summer BishilMargo Hanson
Trevor EinhornJosh Hoberman
Rick WorthyDean Fogg
SyfyUnited States
UCPUnited States
Groundswell ProductionsUnited States
