15 Shows To Watch If You Miss The Magicians

Fans of The Magicians who miss its departure may be looking for other magical fantastical series to binge. This list of 10 is where to begin.

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The Magicians aired its fifth and final season in 2020. Based on a series of books by Lev Grossman, it was often described as a grown-up version of Harry Potter and Narnia. This underrated show quickly developed a cult following, as it gave fans one of the most unique takes on the fantasy genre.

Many fans are still looking for something to replace The Magicians-shaped hole in their hearts. While there is really no other show quite like The Magicians, there are a few other great fantasy series that fans will love.

Updated on February 24th, 2021 by Kristen Palamara: Fans of The Magicians are always looking for new series that can balance magical elements, more adult themes, funny moments, and at times completely trippy and confusing moments all existing in one show. The science fiction series was able to include engaging characters as they discovered their own powers, magical abilities, and followed their adventures ending with their destiny. We’ve added more shows to our list with similar themes and developments going on throughout.

15 Legion

Legion is an FX Marvel series that isn’t like anything else in the Marvel realm. It follows David Haller (Dan Stevens) who discovers that the voices in his head are actually real and he is a mutant with dangerously powerful abilities.

The series follows David’s journey as he discovers a world of magic and superpowers hidden from society. Similar to The Magicians, Legion has dark moments, funny moments, and a confusing plot at times that any Magicians fan would enjoy.

14 His Dark Materials

His Dark Materials is an HBO series based on a book and follows a young protagonist who is thrown into an otherworldly conspiracy that she has to fight against to save everyone including herself. It’s similar to The Magicians near the beginning when Quentin doesn’t realize that magic is real before he finds and attends Brakebills University.

There is magic throughout His Dark Materials and Lyra searches for her missing friend, with the help of her dæmon animal, and other stolen children throughout the series and uncovers a dangerous plot during her search.

13 Grimm

Grimm is a dramatic series that follows Detective Nick Burkhardt as he tries to fulfill his destiny and protect his town. Burkhardt comes from a long line of warriors, referred to as Grimms, who hunt magical creatures to protect humanity.

Grimm is a dark show about killing magical monsters and certainly has enough magic for any fan of The Magicians, but it is also melded with a police procedural that grounds it in reality similar to The Magicians going back and forth between reality and the magical world of Brakebills.

12 American Gods

American Gods follows Shadow Moon (Ricky Whittle) as he tries to cope with the recent death of his wife and is thrown into a world of magic and dangerous Gods, both Old and New. The series follows Moon as he joins in with the Old Gods who try to recover their influence over the world as the New Gods have taken over.

Being a Starz series, American Gods is able to explore darker themes and not have to worry about censoring their content much, similar to The Magicians, there are enough adult themes and magic throughout American Gods for any fan of The Magicians to enjoy.

11 The Librarians

The Librarians is a series that continues the story of The Librarian movies starring Noah Wyle. The series continues the idea of a secret society of people who collect and protect magical artifacts so others can’t use them for selfish and evil purposes.

The series expands the team and introduces new characters to help Flynn Carsen (Wyle) from counterterrorism agent Eve (Rebecca Romijn) to skilled thief Ezekiel (John Harlan Kim). The series is more family-friendly than The Magicians was, but there are still engaging and creative storylines that always include some sort of magical element.

10 Supernatural

Supernatural is one of the longest-running fantasy shows of all time. Following the adventures of two brothers as they hunt all manner of things that go bump in the night, the show has many of the best qualities of The Magicians.

The show has a rich mythology, intriguing characters, and the perfect combination of emotional storytelling and heart-stopping plot twists. Therefore, it is no wonder that Sera Gamble, the co-creator of The Magicians, used to be a showrunner on Supernatural.

9 The Shannara Chronicles

The Shannara Chronicles is equally as underrated as The Magicians. Focusing on a trio’s quest to save their lands from the Demon World, it is a perfect watch for fans of The Magicians who loved the fantastical world of Fillory.

The Shannara Chronicles has one of the most unique worlds in TV history, as it takes place in a distant atomic war-ravaged Earth, where magic has emerged to replace science. Importantly, fans of The Magicians will come to love the show’s intricate main characters, who eventually grow to become the heroes that they need to be.

8 Chilling Adventures Of Sabrina

Chilling Adventures of Sabrina is a darker and more twisted take on the original series. Following Sabrina Spellman, as she tries to balance her magical side with her human one, the show is full of mystery, intrigue, and teenage angst.

Fans of The Magicians will love the show’s complex and deep mythology, while also appreciating the show’s realistic understanding of the darker sides of magic.

7 Galavant

As fans of The Magicians know, the show could be ridiculously absurd at times. For fans who loved this aspect of the show, Galavant should definitely be on their lists.

Created by Dan Fogelman, who is best known as the creator of This Is Us, this medieval musical comedy follows the adventures of a knight on a quest to redeem his reputation and win back the love of his life. Fans who loved how The Magicians incorporated different fantasy genres will appreciate how Galavant expertly draws from well-known fairy tale tropes.

6 Charmed

The original Charmed is probably the most iconic show on this list. Following the Halliwell sisters, a trio of witches as they battle everything from warlocks to demons, it is one of the most successful witch-themed shows of all time.

The Magicians has a range of well-developed and complex female characters and therefore, fans will easily fall in love with the Charmed Ones. Although, the show can sometimes border soap-opera-like drama, its rich mythology, and enthralling storylines will keep any viewer entertained.

5 Misfits

As with all great fantasy shows, the success of it depends on the quality of its characters. The Magicians had an interesting, complex, and memorable ensemble of characters that helped ground the show’s otherworldly storyline.

Another show that perfectly did this was Misfits. This British sci-fi comedy follows the story of a group of juvenile offenders who unexpectedly gain superpowers. Diverse, clever, and a little silly, the show’s mysterious and sometimes dark storyline will keep viewers glued to their seats.

4 Once Upon A Time

One of the most enchanting aspects of The Magicians was Fillory, a fictional mystical world that turned out to be very real. Similarly, Once Upon A Time, follows the adventures of a woman who quickly learns that the fairy tales of her childhood are not as imaginary as they seem.

The show has everything, from the Evil Queen to Captain Hook, and fans will adore how it cleverly combines the fantastical elements of a fairytale world with the modern town of Storybrooke.

3 Lost Girl

Lost Girl is perhaps one of the lesser-known shows on this list. It follows the life of a succubus named Bo, who has to come to terms with her new abilities while trying to figure out her origins.

Just as in The Magicians, there is a whole new hidden and mystical world for fans to discover along with the main character. Progressive, well-written, and full of zany characters, the show has a unique take on the fantasy and supernatural genre.

2 Merlin

Full of exciting adventures, humor, and a complex overarching villain, the series gives viewers a fun and heartfelt look at magic and its consequences. Fans will also be kept entertained by the slow-developing relationship between Guinevere and Prince Arthur.

1 The Order

Although often more dramatic than scary, The Magicians did have some terrifying and intense moments. Therefore, fans will easily get hooked on The Order, which is perhaps the most similar to The Magicians on this list.

Following the story of a college student who joins a secret magical order to avenge his mother’s death, the show is unexpected, intriguing, and a little absurd. Fans of The Magicians will also be delighted to see a familiar face in Adam DiMarco (Todd), who plays the resident advisor Randall Carpio in The Order.

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