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SyFy's adaptation of Lev Grossman's fantasy series "The Magicians" is not about your typical magic users (via The Atlantic). More "Game of Thrones" than "Harry Potter," Quentin Coldwater (Jason Ralph) is admitted to the magical university Brakebills and ultimately embarks on many world-saving endeavors with his classmates. Though this seems high stakes, humor is a large draw for the show. There are definitely devastating deaths and subsequent trauma, but the show's tongue-in-cheek humor makes the series whole. This humor keeps the characters going when it seems that there is no hope in sight. And some elements, however ridiculous, are perfect for the story's tone.

Cherry contributes to one such storyline as Frankie, a former acquaintance of Penny (Arjun Gupta). Frankie's work as a master counterfeiter is just what the Magicians need for one particular plan. Frankie is up to the task, because he is immersed in luck. But in magic, balance needs to be maintained. To counteract his luck, he has a bad luck bear that one unlucky Magician must hold while the spell takes effect. Though his appearance is brief, he fits in perfectly with the rest of the cast. This unique take on magic is par for the course for "The Magicians" and makes for a memorable character.