Magic City: Season 1

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Magic City: They Style Of Magic City

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Starz | Season Premiere Date: April 6, 2012

Starring: Jeffrey Dean Morgan, Christian Cooke, Danny Huston

Summary: Fidel Castro, racial segregation, the Kennedys, and spies are just some of the people and issues surrounding 1959. For Ike Evans (Jeffrey Dean Morgan), his biggest problem is Ben "The Butcher" Diamond (Danny Huston). Six years ago he made a deal to help finance his luxurious Miami Beach hotel, the Miramar Playa, and now The Butcher is backFidel Castro, racial segregation, the Kennedys, and spies are just some of the people and issues surrounding 1959. For Ike Evans (Jeffrey Dean Morgan), his biggest problem is Ben "The Butcher" Diamond (Danny Huston). Six years ago he made a deal to help finance his luxurious Miami Beach hotel, the Miramar Playa, and now The Butcher is back for payment.… Expand

Creator: Mitch Glazer

Genre(s): Drama, Action & Adventure, Suspense

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Season 1 Episodes

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S1:E8. Time and Tide
Air Date: June 1, 2012
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S1:E7. Who's The Horse And Who's The Rider?
Air Date: May 18, 2012
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S1:E6. The Harder They Fall
Air Date: May 11, 2012

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Uncle Barky Ed Bark

Apr 5, 2012

So far this is solid and very picturesque entertainment, with a strong sense of foreboding built in. Read full review

Glenn Garvin

Apr 2, 2012

The sordid ugliness that festers inside Magic City's voluptuously beautiful wrappings makes irresistible television. Read full review

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Chuck Barney

Apr 3, 2012

Through the early episodes, nothing really happens that you couldn't see coming. Still, the setting is so seductive, the period details so vivid and the acting so stellar, that it's as intoxicating as a potent mojito. Read full review

Brian Lowry

Mar 30, 2012

While the big-finned Cadillacs and old pop songs create an aura of pre-"Mad Men" nostalgia, the show is conventional in most other respects. Read full review

Alessandra Stanley

Apr 5, 2012

This glossy tribute is enjoyable; it is just not memorable. Read full review

Verne Gay

Mar 29, 2012

Sleepy, listless, dull. But it has a great set; the beach and clouds on the horizon are alluring. Read full review

Maureen Ryan

Apr 6, 2012

Everything about Magic City shows a lack of depth, and the pacing is almost glacial. Read full review

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analrapist

Apr 8, 2012

Brilliant new series. Looks great and is superbly acted. Can't wait for more episodes. Magic City setting is fantastic - Great music selection, Cadillacs, 1959 Miami. It's no Mad Men rip-off - it's a series that deserves to be judged on its own and is set in this era for a reason - not toBrilliant new series. Looks great and is superbly acted. Can't wait for more episodes. Magic City setting is fantastic - Great music selection, Cadillacs, 1959 Miami. It's no Mad Men rip-off - it's a series that deserves to be judged on its own and is set in this era for a reason - not to cash in on Mad Men's success.… Expand

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matt897

May 1, 2012

I never thought anything out of Starz would ever be considered 'good'. This show surpasses that however with it's authentic feel, great story line, and gorgeous cinematography. It truly is a joy to watch, and I think it really has a future. Anyone thinking about giving it a shot should, asI never thought anything out of Starz would ever be considered 'good'. This show surpasses that however with it's authentic feel, great story line, and gorgeous cinematography. It truly is a joy to watch, and I think it really has a future. Anyone thinking about giving it a shot should, as it is something worth your time.… Expand

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mdefil232

Apr 30, 2012

I love this show. I live in Miami Beach and most of the residents here know about Magic City and like it. It has me captivated. Ben Diamond is my favorite character. This is the first show I've regularly watched since the Sopranos. I like the time period element a lot! Very surprised to seeI love this show. I live in Miami Beach and most of the residents here know about Magic City and like it. It has me captivated. Ben Diamond is my favorite character. This is the first show I've regularly watched since the Sopranos. I like the time period element a lot! Very surprised to see some negative reviews. Everyone I know loves it.… Expand

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TJF

Apr 7, 2012

I grew up in this period of history and spent a lot of time in Miami Beach in this very milieu....MC is extremely true to the details of the period, right down to the Henry Mancini Mr. Lucky Goes Latin knock-off opening theme music, which I love. The hero, Jeffrey Dean Morgan, is stellarI grew up in this period of history and spent a lot of time in Miami Beach in this very milieu....MC is extremely true to the details of the period, right down to the Henry Mancini Mr. Lucky Goes Latin knock-off opening theme music, which I love. The hero, Jeffrey Dean Morgan, is stellar as the lead guy--over-40 sexy, sharp, ambitious, kind and believable. He is drop-dead in a white sports jacket. Danny Huston, who plays Ben Diamond, his scary bad gangster- partner, is also excellent as is Alex Rocco, who plays Ike's dad. The predictable Cain and Abel sons are drawn too thin and I am not impressed with the actors--they were very flat, not interesting enough and somehow don't look like they would be Ike's kids. When watching the first episode, it was fun to be immersed in that world again, but the pace was slow and the story line predictable, so I was disappointed. However I stuck with it and now I have seen three episodes, the plot has thickened, and it has become a beautifully done night time soap opera. I will continue to watch, although understanding that this ride will never be the Sopranos. However, that Jeffrey Dean guy is HOT HOT HOT in a seasoned man of the world kind of way. This guy could be the new hotttest-guy on TV in my opinion.… Expand

1 of 1 users found this helpful10

timram45

Apr 9, 2012

A good nostalgic-mob drama, but donâ

1 of 1 users found this helpful10

Huntresa

Jul 27, 2013

This show is really good and S2 so far has not been a let down. Acting, scenery and the story has all really evolved from S1 and are really coming into their own right now. Hopefully we get a S3 so we can all keep watching this show.

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houdini

Jun 29, 2013

Boring, turgid, NO pacing and I can't keep the dark haired young boys apart......You would think they are 1 guy playing several parts and I PAY attention. HUGE disappointment since I love Jeffrey Dean Morgan. The visuals are stunning but this is SO formulaic that I stopped at 6 minutesBoring, turgid, NO pacing and I can't keep the dark haired young boys apart......You would think they are 1 guy playing several parts and I PAY attention. HUGE disappointment since I love Jeffrey Dean Morgan. The visuals are stunning but this is SO formulaic that I stopped at 6 minutes into the season premiere and won't waste my time again. The writers have thrown everything at the wall, The Godfather, Chinatown, LA Confidential, Fidel, JFK and tried to appear relevant. But it's beyond boring and has no life. The visuals are great, the story is been there, done that and not worth my time.… Expand

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Seasons & Episodes

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Series Overview
Season 2

64
- Season 2 Overview
  Air Date: June 14, 2013
Season 1

56
- Season 1 Overview
  Air Date: April 6, 2012
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  S1:E8. Time and Tide
  Air Date: June 1, 2012
- tbd
  S1:E7. Who's The Horse And Who's The Rider?
  Air Date: May 18, 2012
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  S1:E6. The Harder They Fall
  Air Date: May 11, 2012
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  S1:E5. Suicide Blonde
  Air Date: May 4, 2012
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  S1:E4. Atonement
  Air Date: April 27, 2012
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  S1:E3. Castles Made of Sand
  Air Date: April 20, 2012
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  S1:E2. Feeding Frenzy
  Air Date: April 13, 2012
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  S1:E1. The Year of the Fin
  Air Date: April 6, 2012