Syfy’s ‘The Magicians’ Faithfully Translates a Beloved Book Series to TV
Lev Grossman’s The Magicians trilogy is, in essence, a fantasy about the power of fantasy. Sure, there are wizard schools and parallel universes and quests to save the world — but there are also smart, cynical heroes perfectly aware of how clichéd these things are, and who respond to them in ways that are equal parts thrillingly and depressingly human. In other words, it’s perfectly suited to a television audience hooked on the postmodern genre fare of Game of Thrones, which indulges in some of high fantasy’s greatest thrills even as it undercuts others. It’s also a tricky thing to adapt while keeping its ethos intact. …Read More