Magic City

Name: Magic City
Genre: Drama
Released: 2012-03-30
Cast: Jeffrey Dean Morgan, Olga Kurylenko, Steven Strait, Jessica Marais, Christian Cooke

2012 | 2 seasons | 50 min | Drama

Weeknight Watchearly rating

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

With middling reviews (56 on Metacritic) and a lukewarm 6.8 out of 10 from audiences, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it: Made for anyone who loves a strong character drama. If you loved Peaky Blinders or Boardwalk Empire, start here.
The mood: Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace: 2 seasons: a few weeks of evenings, episodes of about 50 minutes, about 13 hours in all.
What might put you off: Rated TV-MA: meant for adults.
It was cancelled, so the story may not get a proper ending.

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 it earned its rating

CriticsBelow par
56 on Metacritic
AudiencesBelow par
6.8 out of 10
AwardsBelow par
Nominated for 1 Golden Globe.
Reach & staying powerBelow par
Ran for 2 seasons and reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 51K people sought it out in the past year