Magic City is an American drama television series created by Mitch Glazer for the Starz network.[1][2] The pilot episode previewed on Starz March 30, 2012,[3] and premiered April 6, 2012.[4] Starz renewed the series for an eight-episode second season on March 20, 2012,[5] and canceled it August 5, 2013, after two seasons.[6]
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.
