While The Magicians TV show took several liberties with the books, one big character dynamic change was so much better than the books. The Magicians was beloved by audiences, even those who haven’t read the books, and it devastated fans when the show was canceled after five seasons. On one hand, keeping The Magicians to a trim five seasons ensured that the storytelling remained strong and gripping to the end. On the other, audiences weren’t ready to say goodbye to the series.

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