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
Brian takes a friend out for ice cream; Sam is one week away from retirement.
Directed by Chris FisherWritten by Sera GambleGuest stars Dominic Burgess, Keegan Connor Tracy, Tarun Keram, Agam Darshi, Tom Wright, Emily Althaus, Leanne Lapp, Mageina Tovah
Episode 2
Dean Fogg gets a new suit.
Directed by Chris FisherWritten by John McNamaraGuest stars Brittany Curran, Ryan McDonald, Tarun Keram, Agam Darshi, Tom Wright, Emily Althaus, Leanne Lapp, Mageina Tovah
Episode 3
Kady gets a puppy. Quentin meets a snake.
Directed by Elie SmolkinWritten by David ReedGuest stars Ryan McDonald, Tom Wright, Zach Cherry, Deborah Ramsay, Jolene Purdy, West Duchovny, Daniel Nemes, Jewel Staite
Episode 4
Josh gives Margo a muffin. Julia drinks Schnapps.
Directed by John ScottWritten by Henry Alonso MyersGuest stars Arden Myrin, Joanna Going, Kasha Kropinski, Jolene Purdy, Charles Shaughnessy, Georgia Beaty
Episode 5
There are some flashbacks while Alice and Quentin confront a dog.
Directed by Meera MenonWritten by Mike MooreGuest stars Brittany Curran, Sergio Osuna, Madisen Beaty, Jolene Purdy, Spencer Daniels, Adam DiMarco, Charles Shaughnessy
Episode 6
Quentin and Julia play Pictionary while Margo drinks some weird milk.
Directed by James L. ConwayWritten by Christina StrainGuest stars Brittany Curran, West Duchovny, Miranda Frigon, Kacey Rohl, Rizwan Manji, Camryn Manheim
Episode 7
Kady goes to the flea market. What's Zelda been up to? This one's about Fen, you guys.
Directed by Salli Richardson-WhitfieldWritten by Sera Gamble, Elle Lipson, Henry Alonso MyersGuest stars Brittany Curran, Sergio Osuna, West Duchovny, Mageina Tovah, Dean Marshall, Olivia Norman, Daniel Nemes, Marlee Matlin
Episode 8
Penny licks an egg. Alice is jealous of a flower.
Directed by Joshua ButlerWritten by Jay Gard, Alex RaimanGuest stars Felicia Day, Judith Hoag, Daniel Nemes, Gabrielle Miller, David Call, Camryn Manheim, Mageina Tovah, Jade Tailor
Episode 9
Quentin eats a quesadilla. Kady and Zelda share a smoke.
Directed by Carol BankerWritten by Sera Gamble, Alex RitterGuest stars Brittany Curran, Marlee Matlin, Gethin Anthony, David Call, Jewel Staite, Rukiya Bernard, Rizwan Manji, Brian Markinson
Episode 10
Margo hits her step count.
Directed by Shannon KohliWritten by John McNamara, Mike MooreGuest stars Elyse Maloway, Clare Carey, Devan Chandler Long, Jade Tailor
Episode 11
The gang talks to a book. Tick threatens to drink some water.
Directed by Meera MenonWritten by Christina Strain, Henry Alonso MyersGuest stars Brittany Curran, Rizwan Manji, Mageina Tovah, Jade Tailor
Episode 12
Quentin yells at a plant. Margo stares at a fish.
Directed by Shannon KohliWritten by David Reed, Elle LipsonGuest stars Brittany Curran, Adam DiMarco, Brian Markinson, Camryn Manheim, Mageina Tovah, Charles Shaughnessy, Jade Tailor
Episode 13
Quentin and Josh get cake; Quentin reflects on his actions.
Directed by Chris FisherWritten by Sera Gamble, John McNamaraGuest stars David Call, Jade Tailor
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
