TV series
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
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 Penny.
Directed by Chris FisherWritten by Sera GambleGuest stars Rick Worthy, Faran Tahir, Sean Owen Roberts, Aaron Paul Stewart, Wolsey Brooks, Zahf Paroo, Nikolai Witschl, Mackenzie Astin
Episode 2
Eliot embarks on a quest. Alice runs from a monster. Quentin, Kady, and Josh continue their search for magic.
Directed by Chris FisherWritten by John McNamaraGuest stars Abby Miller, Roger Cross, Haig Sutherland, Alex Duncan, Robert Rozen, Andres Joseph, Celia Reid, Mik Byskov
Episode 3
Alice and Quentin visit her parents as Kady and Julia explore new methods to heal Penny.
Directed by James L. ConwayWritten by Henry Alonso MyersGuest stars Tom Amandes, Roger Cross, Julian Richings, Daniella Alonso, Zahf Paroo, Kate Robbins, Nikolai Witschl, Jason Simpson
Episode 4
As Eliot is hunted, Quentin and Julia discover a powerful secret tied to the history of Brakebills.
Directed by Shannon KohliWritten by David ReedGuest stars Rick Worthy, Madeleine Arthur, Mitch Ainley, Michael Kopsa, Michael Ryan, Arthur MacKinnon, Matt Afonso, Jason Vaisvila
Episode 5
Julia helps Alice navigate a personal crisis; Quentin and Eliot go on an adventure.
Directed by John ScottWritten by Mike MooreGuest stars Rose Liston, Esmé Bianco, Garcelle Beauvais, Arlen Escarpeta, Markian Tarasiuk, Robert Corness, David James Lewis, Kylee Bush
Episode 6
Quentin faces his most formidable foe yet; Julia helps Alice with a dangerous endeavor.
Directed by Carol BankerWritten by Noga LandauGuest stars Rick Worthy, Bola Omodara, Harvey Guillén, Nicholas Coombe, Benjamin Wilkinson, Dustin Ingram, Sera Gamble, Mackenzie Astin
Episode 7
Margo makes a bold stand against the Fairy Queen. Quentin and Penny try to retrieve a lost item.
Directed by Joshua ButlerWritten by Elle Lipson, Ellie LisponGuest stars Rick Worthy, David James Lewis, Madeleine Arthur, Birkett Turton, Mackenzie Murdock, Hannah Levien, Candis Cayne, Jaime Ray Newman
Episode 8
Julia and Fen investigate a dangerous group of Magicians as Eliot and Margo's reign is challenged.
Directed by Salli Richardson-WhitfieldWritten by David Reed, David Reed, Sera GambleGuest stars Stephanie Nogueras, Harvey Guillén, Hannah Levien, Roan Curtis, Anja Savcic, William Vaughan, Melanie Chan, Jaime Ray Newman
Episode 9
Quentin, Kady and Alice try to convince an old friend to return home.
Directed by James L. ConwayWritten by John McNamara, Jay Gard, Alex RaimanGuest stars Chris Britton, Anja Savcic, Chris Britton, Adam DiMarco, Rizwan Manji, Cassandra Naud, Jade Tailor
Episode 10
Quentin and Alice search the castle for an important object while Julia and Fen work with an enemy.
Directed by Rebecca JohnsonWritten by Christina StrainGuest stars Dina Meyer
Episode 11
The group strategizes as Josh and Julia travel to a familiar place and are given a chance to help.
Directed by Meera MenonWritten by Henry Alonso Myers, Mike MooreGuest stars Rick Worthy, Kacey Rohl
Episode 12
The political situation in Fillory comes to a head. Julia makes amends and Alice makes a confession.
Directed by Joshua ButlerWritten by David Reed, Noga LandauGuest stars Madeleine Arthur, Mackenzie Astin, Spencer Garrett, Mike Moore, Candis Cayne, Sergio Osuna, Mageina Tovah, Rizwan Manji
Episode 13
The group finds what they’re looking for and attempt once and for all to get magic back.
Directed by Chris FisherWritten by Sera Gamble, John McNamaraGuest stars Candis Cayne, Jaime Ray Newman, Michaela McManus, Alexandra Metz, Spencer Daniels, Miranda Edwards, Sergio Osuna, Georgie Daburas
Episode information updated Jul 24, 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
