S01E06The Magicians season 1 episode 6: Impractical Applications
Aired 22 February 201643 minRated TV-14
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What happens in “Impractical Applications”
The first-year students face something called "The Trials," a series of unconventional and emotional tests, which result in expulsion from Brakebills for those who fail.
Episode summary: TMDB.
Before you watch
- It is episode 6 of 13 of season 1, so watch episodes 1 to 5 first.
- It runs about 43 minutes.
- Directed by John Scott, written by Leah Fong.
- TMDB users rate it 7.1 out of 10 (29 votes).
The Magicians trailer
The official trailer for the series (no preview of this episode has been published).
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Cast and crew of this episode
- Director
- John Scott
- Writer
- Leah Fong
- Guest stars
- Amy Pietz as HannahTrezzo Mahoro as RalphieSachin Sahel as SurendraAmitai Marmorstein as RickIngrid Nilson as CamilleKacey Rohl as Marina AndrieskiJade Tailor as Kady Orloff-Diaz
Credits: TMDB.
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