Chris Longo Michael Ahr Jan 17, 2019
The Magicians season 4 places magic under the authoritarian rule of the Order, and showrunner John McNamara explains the why and how.
When The Magicians season 4 begins on January 23, 2019, it will return to a world that is thankful to have magic back and terrified to have it taken away again. According to showrunner John McNamara, this atmosphere of fear is the perfect breeding ground for fascist rule, and the Library, and Mageina Tovah’s Zelda in particular, is more than happy to step into the role of the benevolent but controlling protector of magic.
McNamara spoke to us from the set in Vancouver about how this new world order snuck up on The Magicians fans and on the characters themselves. “Germany didn't happen overnight in the 1920s and '30s. France didn't fall under fascist rule overnight,” he reminded us. “It's always a series of very small choices.
The Magicians season 4 places magic under the authoritarian rule of the Order, and showrunner John McNamara explains the why and how.
When The Magicians season 4 begins on January 23, 2019, it will return to a world that is thankful to have magic back and terrified to have it taken away again. According to showrunner John McNamara, this atmosphere of fear is the perfect breeding ground for fascist rule, and the Library, and Mageina Tovah’s Zelda in particular, is more than happy to step into the role of the benevolent but controlling protector of magic.
McNamara spoke to us from the set in Vancouver about how this new world order snuck up on The Magicians fans and on the characters themselves. “Germany didn't happen overnight in the 1920s and '30s. France didn't fall under fascist rule overnight,” he reminded us. “It's always a series of very small choices.
- 1/15/2019
- Den of Geek
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