15 underrated shows to watch on Netflix in 2019

14. The Magicians

Cast: Olivia Dudley, Jason Ralph, Summer Bishil, Stella Maeve

Synopsis: Based on the book of the same name, The Magicians follows Quentin Coldwater (Ralph) after discovering that the magic he has long been a fan of is actually real. He is accepted into a school of magic, Brakebills University for Magical Pedagogy, where he’s excited to be trained as a magician.

Why you need to watch: Have you ever wanted to learn more about the world of magic, it’s possibilities, and miss Harry Potter? The Magicians is for you! This series is for the fantasy-genre fan in your life! If you miss Harry Potter, watch The Magicians as it offers a similar feel but is more adult.

Even though it’s not a Netflix original (seasons air on Syfy first), it’s still an underrated gem you’ll find on the streaming giant. We believe The Magicians deserves a larger audience, and though all episodes go to Netflix once a season is finished airing on Syfy, it’s just about lost and forgotten among other content.

We don’t blame you for not catching The Magicians before, but now there’s no excuse not to catch up on all the episodes. Summer is the perfect time for a long binge-watch on Netflix. Three seasons are currently available to stream. Season 4 arrives soon as the fifth season will debut on Syfy later this year.

At Rotten Tomatoes, the seasons have fresh scores from 74% to 100%. Upcoming seasons means that, if you love it, there’s more where that came from! Both fans and critics praise The Magicians for featuring a brilliant cast and fun special effects. The story is intriguing and is the perfect series to add some mystery into your life.