Magic City (TV series)

Magic City
GenrePeriod drama
Created byMitch Glazer
Starring
ComposerDaniele Luppi
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons2
No. of episodes16
Production
Executive producers
Producers
Production locationsMiami, Florida
CinematographyGabriel Beristain
EditorChristopher Nelson
Camera setupMulti-camera
Running time47–56 minutes
Production companies
  • Media Talent Group
  • South Beach Productions
Original release
NetworkStarz
ReleaseMarch 30, 2012 (2012-03-30) 
August 9, 2013 (2013-08-09)

Magic City is an American drama television series created by Mitch Glazer for the Starz network. The pilot episode previewed on Starz March 30, 2012, and premiered April 6, 2012. Starz renewed the series for an eight-episode second season on March 20, 2012, and canceled it August 5, 2013, after two seasons.

Set in 1959 Miami, Florida, shortly after the Cuban Revolution, Magic City tells the story of Ike Evans (Jeffrey Dean Morgan), the owner of Miami's most glamorous hotel, the Miramar Playa. Evans is forced to make an ill-fated deal with Miami Jewish Mob boss Ben Diamond (Danny Huston) to ensure the success of his glitzy establishment.