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The Magicians is definitely a show that’s not for everyone. I find three of its five seasons to be an absolute delight. Unfortunately, they’re the latter three: season one is rather lackluster and two … does not improve. But if you enjoy the idea of this R-rated, f@#$ed up, adult, Harry Potter meets The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe, then it’s worth a watch. To that end, here’s hopefully-helpful-guide to get you to that point: Season 1 Manage your expectations for poor pacing and a somewhat disjointed plot arc. However, Season 1’s biggest drawback is its unnecessarily graphic violence. But since it leads to some important plot points and character development later, let’s get through it via vague description and on to the good stuff. Since Season 1 establishes so many things about the characters and the universe, rather than skipping whole episodes this portion of the guide walks …