Up until last week; I had only seen the show. But as some others have mentioned, it became increasingly clear that I was missing something. Although to be clear I LOVE the show. LOVE. So I listened to The Magicians between the 12th and last episode. Currently, I am half way thru The Magician King and the season finale was 2 days ago.
Personally, I like the books. But, I dislike a lot of the characters in the books. The show seems book adjacent rather than a true adaptation. I am glad the show was created and enjoy it immensely. I know this might not be the popular sentiment but, I hope they never seriously recreate the books. I mean, we have the books. You love books; you can revisit them over and over. The show is something new and familiar at the same time. I am enjoying it for what it is not lamenting for what it is not.
