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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 Sep 1, 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
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.
Directed by Chris FisherWritten by Sera GambleGuest stars Brittany Curran, Charles Mesure, Karin Konoval, J.P. Manoux, Kevin McNulty, Christine Lippa, Rizwan Manji
Episode 2
Quentin, Alice, Penny and Margo seek a new weapon; Eliot struggles with being king. Julia and The Beast find an unexpected ally.
Directed by Chris FisherWritten by John McNamaraGuest stars Trevor Einhorn, Brittany Curran, Amanda Brooks, Anne Dudek, Charles Mesure, Daniel Martin, Lauren K. Robek, Kacey Rohl
Episode 3
Quentin and friends prepare to face The Beast again. Julia conspires with The Beast and their new ally to lure and trap Reynard.
Directed by John ScottWritten by Henry Alonso MyersGuest stars Brittany Curran, Charles Mesure, Harvey Guillén, Mackenzie Astin, Dominic Burgess, Kacey Rohl
Episode 4
Quentin and Penny embark on a quest. Margo works on a way to help Eliot. Julia seeks an old friend's help.
Directed by Carol BankerWritten by David ReedGuest stars Olivia Taylor Dudley, Brittany Curran, Emma Dumont, Alessandro Juliani, Bellina Logan, Sergio Osuna, Keegan Connor Tracy, Kacey Rohl
Episode 5
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 Reynard's attack.
Directed by Joshua ButlerWritten by Mike MooreGuest stars Olivia Taylor Dudley, Brittany Curran, Abby Miller, Brían F. O'Byrne, Sunita Prasad, Rhys Ward, Michelle Harrison, Dustin Schwartz
Episode 6
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 from outside their kingdom as well as within.
Directed by Kate WoodsWritten by Noga LandauGuest stars Brittany Curran, Tom Amandes, Arlen Escarpeta, Lee Garlington, Everrett Shea, Michelle Azar, Stephen Aberle, Jason Burkart
Episode 7
Julia and Kady enlist Quentin, Margo, Eliot, and Penny for a magical heist.
Directed by Chris FisherWritten by Christina StrainGuest stars Brittany Curran, Jason Burkart, Alexandra Bokyun Chun, Tora Kim, Kathleen Duborg, Vivian Lanko, Greg Delmage, Alison Wandzura
Episode 8
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.
Directed by James L. ConwayWritten by Sera GambleGuest stars Brittany Curran, Everrett Shea, Grey Damon, Jamie Harris, Farrah Aviva, Bracken Hanke, Nicole Paris, Zahf Paroo
Episode 9
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 ally.
Directed by Rebecca JohnsonWritten by John McNamara, Elle LipsonGuest stars Trevor Einhorn, Brittany Curran, Leonard Roberts, Arlen Escarpeta, Samuel Roukin, Christopher Gorham, Zahf Paroo, Mackenzie Astin
Episode 10
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.
Directed by Joshua ButlerWritten by Henry Alonso Myers, Noga LandauGuest stars Trevor Einhorn, Brittany Curran, Rhys Ward, Imogen Tear, Brendan Taylor, Jeff Gulka, Pippa Mackie, Nikolai Witschl
Episode 11
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.
Directed by James L. ConwayWritten by Mike MooreGuest stars Trevor Einhorn, Leonard Roberts, Bobbi Charlton, Fiona Hogan, Samuel Roukin, Christopher Gorham, Imogen Tear, Alexie Gilmore
Episode 12
Julia, Kady and Penny each make sacrifices to finally face Reynard; Quentin and Eliot learn a disturbing truth about Fillory
Directed by Chris FisherWritten by David Reed, Christina StrainGuest stars Trevor Einhorn, Brittany Curran, Brían F. O'Byrne, Garcelle Beauvais, Arlen Escarpeta, Everrett Shea, Christopher Gorham, Imogen Tear
Episode 13
Quentin, Eliot, Julia and Margo enact a risky plan to protect Fillory; Penny questions fate, and Kady makes a deal to help him.
Directed by Chris FisherWritten by Sera Gamble, John McNamaraGuest stars Trevor Einhorn, Brittany Curran, Leonard Roberts, Daniella Evangelista, Arlen Escarpeta, Everrett Shea, Jamie Harris, Nico Evers-Swindell
Episode information updated Sep 19, 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
