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Magic City

2012 – 2013Show2 seasons16 episodesTV-MA

Drama
67
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.6Metacritic577.7Rotten Tomatoes65%74%

A tense, slow-burning drama series about crime and history, with standout cinematography and world-building.

Good for friends night · binge-friendly · thought-provoking

Skip it if you want fast pacing

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Not for laughs, warmth or comfort.

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Episodes

2 seasons · 16 episodes · best: S2E8 "The Sins of the Father" 8.4

Episodes

7.4
7.9

Story

The beautiful life is about to get ugly.

Set in 1959 Miami, Florida shortly after the Cuban Revolution, Magic City tells the story of Ike Evans, the owner of Miami's most glamorous hotel, the Miramar Playa. Evans is forced to make an ill-fated deal with Miami mob boss Ben Diamond to ensure the success of his glitzy establishment.

Feels like

  • Period Crime Drama
  • Miami Noir
  • Visually Opulent
  • Mafia Power Struggle
  • Complex Family Loyalties
  • Atmospheric Tension
  • Historical Grit
  • Stylish Production Design
  • Slow-Burn Narrative
  • Adult-Oriented Thriller

Cast

24 of 27 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Ed Bianchi, Simon Cellan Jones, Carl Franklin
Written by
Mitch Glazer, Lawrence Konner
Produced by
Dwayne Shattuck
Music by
Daniele Luppi

Everyone

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Facts

March 30, 2012 · August 9, 2013 · Ended

First aired
March 30, 2012
Last aired
August 9, 2013
Status
Ended
Length
2 seasons · 16 episodes
Age rating
TV-MA
Content
Violence, Nudity, Sexual Content, Strong Language, Drug Use
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
44 countries

Tropes

Rightful King Returns, Lecherous Stepparent, No Such Thing as Bad Publicity +9

  • Rightful King Returns
  • Lecherous Stepparent
  • No Such Thing as Bad Publicity
  • Bullying a Dragon
  • The Exile
  • Shower of Love
  • Kick the Dog
  • External Combustion
  • Robbing the Mob Bank
  • Nice Jewish Boy
  • Retargeted Lust
  • The Oldest Profession

12 of 54 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Magic City?"

Questions about Magic City

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Magic City?

PrimePhiloThe RokuStarzSpectrum On DemandLionsgate+MovieSphere+Howdy

In the United States, Magic City streams on Philo, Starz, Spectrum On Demand, Lionsgate+, and MovieSphere+, and it is free with ads on Prime and The Roku. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 41 other countries.

Is Magic City worth watching?

67
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 67 (IMDb 7.6, Rotten Tomatoes 65%, and Metacritic 57). Audiences rate it higher (76 out of 100) than critics (61).

How long does it take to watch Magic City?

13 h

About 13 hours: 16 episodes in 2 seasons of about 50 minutes each, aired from 2012 to 2013.

Is Magic City good for date night?

Partner WatchAdultsFriends NightSolo Watch

It suits a quiet night in as a couple: romance is 7 of 10, but the viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.

What tropes does Magic City use?

Rightful King ReturnsLecherous StepparentNo Such Thing as Bad PublicityBullying a DragonThe ExileShower of LoveKick the DogExternal CombustionRobbing the Mob BankNice Jewish BoyRetargeted LustThe Oldest Professionand 42 more

TV Tropes lists 54 tropes for it, including Rightful King Returns, Lecherous Stepparent, and No Such Thing as Bad Publicity.