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The Magnus Archives

Series Overview

The Magnus Archives is a weekly horror fiction anthology examining the mysteries within the archives of London based The Magnus Institute, an organization dedicated to documenting and researching the esoteric and the weird. New head archivist Jonathan Sims attempts to organize and record a collection of seemingly unconnected statements of mysteries, supernatural and the occult, converting them to audio and supplementing them with follow-up work from his dedicated archival team. Individually the statements within the archives are unsettling. Together they begin to form a clear and disturbing picture. As you look deeper in to the archives something stares back.

Broadcast Schedule & Network Information

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Broadcast Syndication

Episodes & Seasons

6 Seasons • 234 Episodes

Air Date Window

2016 – Present

Premiered: Thu, Mar 24, 2016

Created By
Jonathan Sims
Alexander J. Newall

Latest Aired Episode

Aired: Thu, Jul 9, 2026

Season 6, Episode 34: “Rusty Fears 7 - Disconnected by Amy Hodgetts”

Seasons & Episodes Breakdown

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Jonathan Sims, Alexander J. Newall

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What is The Magnus Archives about?

The Magnus Archives is a weekly horror fiction anthology examining the mysteries within the archives of London based The Magnus Institute, an organization dedicated to documenting and researching the esoteric and the weird. New head archivist Jonathan Sims attempts to organize and record a collection of seemingly unconnected statements of mysteries, supernatural and the occult, converting them to audio and supplementing them with follow-up work from his dedicated archival team. Individually the statements within the archives are unsettling. Together they begin to form a clear and disturbing picture. As you look deeper in to the archives something stares back.

How many seasons does The Magnus Archives have?

The Magnus Archives comprises 6 seasons available to explore.

Who stars in The Magnus Archives?

Key cast members in The Magnus Archives include Jonathan Sims, Alexander J. Newall.

Who created or directed The Magnus Archives?

The Magnus Archives was developed and directed by Jonathan Sims, Alexander J. Newall.