Magic City
“The beautiful life is about to get ugly.”
Series Overview
Set in 1959 Miami, Florida shortly after the Cuban Revolution, Magic City tells the story of Ike Evans, the owner of Miami's most glamorous hotel, the Miramar Playa. Evans is forced to make an ill-fated deal with Miami mob boss Ben Diamond to ensure the success of his glitzy establishment.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
Airing status, episode counts, upcoming schedule, and network syndication.
2 Seasons • 16 Episodes
50 min per episode
2012 – 2013
Premiered: Fri, Mar 30, 2012
Latest Aired Episode
Season 2, Episode 8: “The Sins of the Father”
Ike and Ben's future rests on the outcome of the gambling bill; Klein considers Ike's offer regarding the Butcher; the end approaches for Stevie and Lily; Vera is overwhelmed with grief.
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Gangster's Paradise (Trailer)Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-05-22
Cast & Creators
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mitch Glazer
Daniele Luppi
Department Leadership Roster
Carlos Barbosa
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
TV-MA: Mature Audience Only — Specifically designed to be viewed by adults and unsuitable for children under 17.
International Certification Matrix
Mature Audience Only — Specifically designed to be viewed by adults and unsuitable for children under 17.
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Magic City
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What is Magic City about?
Set in 1959 Miami, Florida shortly after the Cuban Revolution, Magic City tells the story of Ike Evans, the owner of Miami's most glamorous hotel, the Miramar Playa. Evans is forced to make an ill-fated deal with Miami mob boss Ben Diamond to ensure the success of his glitzy establishment.
How many seasons does Magic City have?
Magic City comprises 2 seasons available to explore.
Who stars in Magic City?
Key cast members in Magic City include Jeffrey Dean Morgan, Olga Kurylenko, Steven Strait, Jessica Marais, Christian Cooke.
Who created or directed Magic City?
Magic City was developed and directed by Mitch Glazer.