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Just Add Magic

2016 – 2019Show3 seasons50 episodesTV-Y7

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86
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb8.3Rotten Tomatoes–98%

A heartwarming, uplifting family series about fantasy and growing up.

Good for family movie night · friends night · party vibe

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

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Not for brutality, tears or big ideas.

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Episodes

3 seasons · 50 episodes · best: S2E25 "Just Add Caroline" 9.5

Episodes

8.7
9.0
8.9

Story

Kelly Quinn and her two BFF's, Darbie and Hannah, stumble upon her grandmother's mysterious cookbook in the attic and discover some far from ordinary recipes. When the Shut'em Up Shortcake silences Kelly's pesky little brother and the Healing Hazelnut Tart heals Darbie's ankle, the girls discover they have the power of magic.

Feels like

  • Magical Realism for Kids
  • Cozy Mystery Adventure
  • Female Friendship Dynamics
  • Wholesome Supernatural
  • Culinary Fantasy
  • Lighthearted Drama
  • Coming-of-Age Magic
  • Comfort TV

Cast

24 of 33 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Joe Menendez, Adam Weissman, Joe Nussbaum
Written by
Lauren Thompson, John-Paul Nickel
Produced by
Pixie Wespiser, Cindy Callaghan
Music by
Deborah Lurie

Everyone

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Facts

January 15, 2016 · January 31, 2019 · Ended

First aired
January 15, 2016
Last aired
January 31, 2019
Status
Ended
Length
3 seasons · 50 episodes
Age rating
TV-Y7
Genres
Family, Kids, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Comedy, Mystery
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
131 countries

Tropes

Bad Present, Driving Question, Easily Forgiven +9

  • Bad Present
  • Driving Question
  • Easily Forgiven
  • Wham Line
  • Chekhov's Gunman
  • Poor Communication Kills
  • Title-Only Opening
  • Heroic Sacrifice
  • Shoo Out the Clowns
  • Cutting the Knot
  • It Only Works Once
  • "Groundhog Day" Loop

12 of 75 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Just Add Magic?"

Questions about Just Add Magic

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Just Add Magic?

Prime

In the United States, Just Add Magic streams on Prime. It also streams in 4 other countries.

Is Just Add Magic worth watching?

86
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 86 (IMDb 8.3).

Is Just Add Magic okay for kids?

TV-Y7

Yes: it's rated TV-Y7 in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

How long does it take to watch Just Add Magic?

23 h

About 23 hours: 50 episodes in 3 seasons of about 27 minutes each, aired from 2016 to 2019.

Will Just Add Magic make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly situational comedy (7 of 10) and sharp wit (5 of 10).

Can I half-watch Just Add Magic?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

What tropes does Just Add Magic use?

Bad PresentDriving QuestionEasily ForgivenWham LineChekhov's GunmanPoor Communication KillsTitle-Only OpeningHeroic SacrificeShoo Out the ClownsCutting the KnotIt Only Works Once"Groundhog Day" Loopand 63 more

TV Tropes lists 75 tropes for it, including Bad Present, Driving Question, and Easily Forgiven.