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The Magicians · Season 2

The Magicians season 2 episode 9: Lesser Evils

Aired 22 March 201743 minRated TV-14

7.8TMDB · 16 votesMark watched

Where to watch The Magicians Season 2 in Australia

The Magicians season 2 is streaming in Australia on Foxtel Now (subscription) and Binge (subscription). You can also buy it on Apple TV from $29.99 and Prime Video Store from $17.99.

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Availability checked 16 November 2026.

What happens in “Lesser Evils”

Quentin nears what could be a dead end to his problem; Eliot risks his life for his kingdom, and Margo makes a costly bargain to protect him; Julia, Kady and Penny find a possible ally.

Episode summary: TMDB.

Before you watch

  • It is episode 9 of 13 of season 2, so watch episodes 1 to 8 first.
  • It runs about 43 minutes.
  • Directed by Rebecca Johnson, written by John McNamara and Elle Lipson.
  • TMDB users rate it 7.8 out of 10 (16 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
Rebecca Johnson
Writers
John McNamaraElle Lipson
Guest stars
Trevor Einhorn as Josh HobermanBrittany Curran as FenLeonard Roberts as King Idri of LoriaArlen Escarpeta as Prince EssSamuel Roukin as Fairy AmbassadorChristopher Gorham as Senator John GainesZahf Paroo as GillenMackenzie Astin as Richard

Credits: TMDB.

More from The Magicians Season 2

  1. E01
  2. E02
  3. E03
  4. E04
  5. E05
  6. E06
  7. E07
  8. E08
  9. E09
  10. E10
  11. E11
  12. E12
  13. E13

Every episode of Season 2The Magicians episode guide

Episode names, air dates, runtimes, stills and ratings: TMDB. Air dates are the first broadcast anywhere; where it streams is our daily Australian check.