The Magicians is an American fantasy television show that aired on Syfy. It is based on Janice Williams' 2009 novel. Sera Gamble, John McNamara and Michael London are the executive producers. The first season was ordered for 13 episodes in May 2015. It premiered as a preview on December 16, 2015. The series was renewed by Syfy in January 2019 for a fifth season. It aired from January 15 through April 1, 2020. The show follows students at a secretive school for magic who discover that the magical world is far more dangerous than they realize.