That’s a hot question for fans of Lev Grossman’s fantasy book trilogy, which Syfy has adapted into an unmissable TV series premiering on Jan. 25.

The series follows Quentin Coldwater (Jason Ralph), a talented loner who discovers he can perform magic and attends a college dedicated to teaching the art. With three books in question (and the obvious specter of that other famous fantasy show that played fast and loose with its books), it’s reasonable to wonder where the season finale of the 13-episode first season will place its bookmark in the trilogy.

The Magicians producers teased — coyly, to be sure — their plans for the length of the freshman trajectory during the show’s panel at the Television Critics Association’s winter press tour in Pasadena on Thursday.

“A lot will happen in season 1,” said executive producer Sera Gamble. “We’re even dipping into book 2 a little.” The big change of note is that Julia’s (Stella Maeve) story, which falls “off the page” in book 1 but picks up in the second book, The Magician King, will be pulled into the first season. “We’re getting a fair amount of the way through book 1 as we are telling Julia’s story — actually, the origin story of her story — in book 2.”

How many seasons is the show aiming for overall? Depends who you ask. The Magicians is a completed trilogy, and executive producer Michael London noted the TV series’ potential in continuing beyond the three books. Read more…  http://www.ew.com/article/2016/01/14/magicians-season-1-magician-king-lev-grossman