“The Magicians” is never boring, and not just because it plays in the realm of fantasy.
In fact, Syfy’s adaptation of the popular Lev Grossman novels never rests on its magical laurels — such as using strange mythical creatures or bizarre spells — as shortcuts to telling an intriguing story.Instead, it constantly pushes itself to conjure up new ways to present its narrative, and the result is often as bewitching as it is bold.
Take for example two episodes from earlier in the season.
“Be the Penny” explores what it’s like for characters to mourn the loss of one of their own, but it’s told from the perspective of the deceased.
The episode directly after, the poignant “A Life in a Day,” plays with the concept of time as two of the main characters literally spend a lifetime on what seems to be a hopeless task.Read More:
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