The Sound of Magic
Do you believe in magic?
Created by Ha Il-kwon
On Netflix
A lyrical, melancholic coming-of-age fantasy about the redemptive power of wonder and connection in the face of adolescent hardship.
An enigmatic magician living in an abandoned amusement park introduces magic into the life of a high schooler struggling with harsh realities.
Genres
Where to watch
- StreamNetflix
Questions people ask
Is The Sound of Magic sad? Yes. More sad than 84% of series.
Is The Sound of Magic violent? Not especially. Less violent than 70% of series.
Does The Sound of Magic leave you hopeful? Somewhat. More hopeful than 69% of series.
Is The Sound of Magic scary? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Is The Sound of Magic easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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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Cinnamon Score
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
Ensemble
Everything like The Sound of Magic, and what each one shares →
Like The Sound of Magic
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as The Sound of Magic
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like The Sound of Magic, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like The Sound of Magic, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like The Sound of Magic, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
