If You Were a Fan of Gossip Girl, Here's Why You'll Love The Magicians

Updated on March 15, 2016 at 2:00 AM

Ever since The Magicians premiered on Syfy in December, the show has been gaining a lot of buzz. Not only is it filled with all things fantasy, but its dramatic overtones are addicting. While a lot of fans have been comparing the series to Harry Potter, we couldn't help but notice it also has some striking similarities to The CW's hit show Gossip Girl, and it's not just because they're both set in New York City. Keep scrolling to see what else the two shows have in common, and then get to know everything you can about this season from the show's star, Hale Appleman.

Both Male Protagonists Are Underdogs Who Hide Themselves in Their Work

Dan Humphrey and Quentin Coldwater both feel like complete outsiders trying to fit in. While Dan hides behind his computer as (spoiler) Gossip Girl, Quentin finds his escape in his children's books, Fillory and Further.

They Share the Same Actors

Here's the big similarity! Jason Ralph and Stella Maeve both had small roles on The CW show. While Ralph played Serena's co-worker Sam on season five, Maeve played the trouble-making teen Emma Boardman whom Blair is forced to babysit on season two. Bonus: you might also recognize David Call, who plays Pete on The Magicians, from when he played Serena's vengeful teacher Ben Donovan from season four.

They Both Feature a Prestigious School in New York

While being a student at St. Jude's and Constance on Gossip Girl requires a lot of money, getting into The Magicians's Brakebills University requires extraordinary skill.

Both Shows Are Based on Best Selling Book Series

That's right. Both shows were novels before they hit the silver screen. So if you love the show, you should read the books, too!

Partying and Drinking Are Basically Second Nature For the Characters

While no one parties quite like Chuck Bass, the students at Brakebills come pretty close.