
Magic City
The beautiful life is about to get ugly.
Created by Mitch Glazer
On STARZ
A stylish period crime drama set in 1950s Miami where a hotel owner's Faustian bargain with the mob threatens to destroy everything he's built.
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.
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Does Magic City leave you hopeful? Barely. Less hopeful than 88% of series.
Is Magic City violent? Yes. More violent than 81% of series.
Is Magic City scary? Yes. More frightening than 79% of series.
Is Magic City easy watching? Barely. Less comforting than 75% of series.
Is Magic City sad? Somewhat. More sad than 72% of series.
These describe how the series comes across across its whole run, compared with other well-known series. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked episode by episode, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.
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How much this series gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
Familiar shape, done well.
How unlike any other series this one feels
How much more it delivers than it promises
How much audiences actually like it
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Everything like Magic City, and what each one shares →
Like Magic City
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Magic City
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Magic City, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Magic City, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Magic City, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

















































