7 Years Ago Today, One of the Saddest Episodes of Fantasy TV Aired (& Its Show Was Never the Same)

With its willingness to tackle difficult topics like mental health and sexual assault, The Magicians often delivers emotionally powerful episodes. A central idea throughout the show is that magic isn’t a cure-all, and the series emphasizes this point through its biggest setbacks and losses. The most heartbreaking moment in The Magicians is also its most talked-about, and it’s arguably one of the most devastating episodes in fantasy television. The show struggles to recover fully from this event.







