Has anyone been watching "The Magicians"? IMDB gives the synopsis "After being recruited to a secretive academy, a group of students discover that the magic they read about as children is very real-and more dangerous than they ever imagined."
Being a fan of picking apart folklore and fairy-tales, picking them apart to find their deeper meanings, I thought this show might be a hoot,and I gave it a try. I have enjoyed if for pure entertainment purposes thus far, but have discovered that the "magic they read about as children" was based solely off of 1 book series.
They have portrayed Ceremonial Magicians to be superior to the Witches (which they openly call hedge-witches), But I suppose I will see how this plays out. Any watchers?
The Magicians
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Jaesin
, Feb 18 2016 06:21 PM
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Posted 18 February 2016 - 06:21 PM
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Posted 18 February 2016 - 07:12 PM
I saw the 1st episode. When is it on? I'll set the DVR.
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Posted 18 February 2016 - 07:13 PM
Oh I'll Def give this a watch!
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Posted 19 February 2016 - 05:10 AM
I saw the 1st episode. When is it on? I'll set the DVR.
It is on Syfy, Monday's at 9 . I usually watch it on demand (TWC) as I also watch X-Files which are on on Monday's. There have been 5 episodes so far.
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Posted 19 February 2016 - 05:11 AM
Oh I'll Def give this a watch!
Let me know what you think when you catch up a bit. It is on most "On Demand" channels. It is on Syfy, Mondays at 9pm. There have been 5 episodes so far.
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Posted 19 February 2016 - 08:29 PM
I've been watching it and enjoying it for the entertainment value, but it bothers me a bit how they misuse the term "hedge witches." Oh well.
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Posted 20 February 2016 - 12:38 PM
I've been watching it and enjoying it for the entertainment value, but it bothers me a bit how they misuse the term "hedge witches." Oh well.
Thus, its the twisted ways of Hollywood I reckon!
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Posted 20 February 2016 - 03:10 PM
Thus, its the twisted ways of Hollywood I reckon!
I think the author of the book series did that too though. Ah well. As pet peeves go, it's not too bad and the show is entertaining.
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Posted 20 February 2016 - 08:00 PM
I liked the books better than the series so far- but there are so many things going on in the books.. would be hard to get it all on screen. The casting is pretty good though.
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Posted 21 February 2016 - 01:53 AM
Just watched the first two episodes. Definitely entertaining! Super cheesy, but in a way that makes you feel light hearted and enjoy watching IMO. I kept thinking " wow, I wish a magic school would pop up and take me in" lol 
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Posted 22 February 2016 - 08:55 AM
I liked the books better than the series so far- but there are so many things going on in the books.. would be hard to get it all on screen. The casting is pretty good though.
I never read the books. I don't get into reading fiction much, but I do enjoy the TV series for fun!
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Posted 22 February 2016 - 08:59 AM
Just watched the first two episodes. Definitely entertaining! Super cheesy, but in a way that makes you feel light hearted and enjoy watching IMO. I kept thinking " wow, I wish a magic school would pop up and take me in" lol
The school in the show reminds me of a Hogwarts for the rejects of the magic world. lol Yes, ridiculously cheesy. I cant say I don't have those thoughts as well! But I look at it as Nature is the very magic school that has taken me in. Just in a much less formal setting.
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Posted 03 May 2016 - 03:59 PM
Somehow I got 'hooked' on this show.
I enjoy the cast and think each actor plays their part well. ( Some remind me of Witches I actually know... so funny.. maybe that's why I got hooked)
Ahhh.... the allusive Hedge Witch definition !!!
Nice Twist on THAT in last 3 seconds of the Season 1 Finale. I like it !!!
I'm looking forward to the return of Season 2 in 2017.
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