Several popular fantasy TV shows feature magic systems that are inconsistent, unexplained, or contradictory, leaving viewers confused despite the shows' overall quality.
01Summary
- 01Once Upon a Time blends magic from multiple properties like Frozen and Aladdin, creating a convoluted system over seven seasons.
- 02Game of Thrones features various magic types (Lord of Light, Old Gods), but major events like the Night King surviving dragon fire remain inexplicable by season 8.
- 03The Witcher's magic has more rules than its source material but lacks consistency, with powerful characters casting only mundane spells.
- 04Lovecraft Country mixes occult rituals, gender transformation magic, and Korean nine-tailed fox spirits without clear connections between them.
- 05Loki from the MCU is portrayed as a powerful magic user, but his limits and abilities remain undefined despite his own series.
02Why it matters
If you watch these shows, you may find the magic systems frustrating or illogical, which can detract from your enjoyment of the story. Understanding these flaws ahead of time can help you manage expectations.
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