The Bureau of Magical Things

The Bureau of Magical Things
Company type	Television series
Industry	Entertainment
Founded	July 8, 2018; 8 years ago
Founder	Jonathan M. Shiff
Headquarters	Australia
Products	Television drama series

The Bureau of Magical Things is a drama series from Australia, created by Jonathan M. Shiff and developed in collaboration with Mark Shirrefs. It first aired on Eleven (now known as 10 Peach) in Australia beginning 8 July 2018, concluding on 2 November 2018. In the United States, the show premiered on Nickelodeon on 8 October 2018 before transitioning to TeenNick where it was broadcast from 15 October until 8 November 2018. The principal cast features Kimie Tsukakoshi, Elizabeth Cullen, Mia Milnes, Julian Cullen, Rainbow Wedell, Jamie Carter, and Christopher Sommers. The series received a renewal for a second season in November 2019, which debuted on 10 Shake on 10 July 2021 and continued until 8 August 2021.

Premise

Once harmonious, the human and magical worlds have come into conflict due to technological progress threatening magical beings such as fairies. Kyra uncovers a danger that jeopardizes both realms and must bring together humans, elves, and fairies to safeguard their existence. The Bureau investigates a mysterious individual intent on reinstating magic’s prominence, revealing concealed truths within both worlds.

Main

Kimie Tsukakoshi portrays Kyra Glen, a teenage girl who becomes a "triling"—a hybrid of human, fairy, and elf—and must adapt to her transformed existence.
Elizabeth Cullen plays Imogen Blackwell, an elf trainee at the Department of Magical Intervention (DMI) who initially doubts collaboration but gradually builds trust with Kyra.
Mia Milnes is Lily Regan, a friendly fairy trainee at the DMI who quickly forms a close bond with Kyra.
Julian Cullen acts as Darra Blackwell, Imogen’s more approachable elf brother and fellow DMI trainee.
Rainbow Wedell features as Ruksy Tavola, a serious fairy trainee within the DMI.
Jamie Carter appears as Peter, Kyra’s friend with a passion for comedy who remains skeptical about magical occurrences.
Christopher Sommers portrays Professor Maxwell, a halfling bookstore owner and magic teacher committed to nurturing his students’ talents.

Recurring

Arnijka Larcombe-Weate as Mathilda Brennan, Kyra’s best friend who is unaware of her magical abilities.
Steve Nation plays Steve Glen, Kyra’s stepfather and local police officer who does not know about her powers.
Melanie Zanetti appears as Orla (season 1), a leading elf agent at the DMI and Imogen’s role model with secret motives involving Kyra.
Nicholas Bell is Sean Regan, Lily’s father and the Director of Magic.
Miah Madden portrays Tayla (season 2), an enigmatic fairy and new student at River City High who works at Gangway café.
Matthew Manahan plays Ben (season 2), a musician who is Lily’s romantic interest.
Tasneem Roc features as Dr Apinya Surinat (season 2), Professor Maxwell’s former colleague who assumes his duties amid growing mistrust from the trainees.

Production

The series was announced on 17 July 2017 as a children’s program consisting of 20 episodes. Production took place between July and December 2017 in Queensland locations including Gold Coast, Brisbane, and Arundel. The main cast included Kimie Tsukakoshi, Elizabeth Cullen, Julian Cullen, Mia Milnes, Rainbow Wedell, Jamie Carter, Nicholas Bell, Christopher Sommers, Steve Nation, and Melanie Zanetti. Executive producers were Jonathan M. Shiff and Julia Adams; Stuart Wood served as producer. Mark Shirrefs penned the scripts while Evan Clarry and Grant Brown directed the series. It was broadcast in Australia on Eleven. On 22 September 2018, Nickelodeon secured U.S. distribution rights and launched the show there on 8 October 2018.

A second season was confirmed on 27 November 2019 with filming planned from December 2019 through July 2020 on the Gold Coast. Returning principal cast members were confirmed; however, production was suspended in March 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Series 2 (2021)

{{Episode list EpisodeNumber = '36' EpisodeNumber2 = '16' Title = 'Revelations' DirectedBy = 'Grant Brown' WrittenBy = 'Vicki Englund' OriginalAirDate = ShortSummary = Kyra uncovers her Tri-ling ancestry alongside Apinya's covert scheme concerning the third key; magical powers among fairies and elves begin to destabilize. Meanwhile, the Bureau confronts internal strife as Apinya’s genuine intentions come to light. Guest stars = Miah Madden as Tayla et al. LineColor = '#1AB28A'}}

{{Episode list EpisodeNumber = '37' EpisodeNumber2 = '17' Title = 'The Heist' DirectedBy = 'Grant Brown' WrittenBy = 'Sam Carroll' OriginalAirDate = ShortSummary = The Bureau exposes Apinya’s cultist objectives targeting the trio of keys. Following a perilous rescue and betrayals within the DMI task force, which Apinya claims is officially authorized, Kyra is transported to a temple where a cobra statue siphons her magic. Guest stars = Miah Madden et al. LineColor = '#1AB28A'}}

{{Episode list EpisodeNumber = '38' EpisodeNumber2 = '18' Title = 'Beginning of the End' DirectedBy = 'Grant Brown' WrittenBy = 'Alexa Wyatt' OriginalAirDate = ShortSummary = Magical forces worldwide become erratic. Kyra assists in managing the fallout while mistrust grows between her and Apinya despite their aligned objectives. Professor Maxwell resumes teaching amid the escalating magical turmoil. Guest stars = Miah Madden et al. LineColor = '#1AB28A'}}

{{Episode list EpisodeNumber = '39' EpisodeNumber2 = '19' Title = 'A Desperate Plan' DirectedBy = 'Grant Brown' WrittenBy = 'Alexa Wyatt' OriginalAirDate = ShortSummary = To retrieve temple blueprints, Kyra and her team attend a historic Tri-ling gathering amid increasing magical exposure in the mundane world. When Kyra’s identity is revealed, she uses this situation to negotiate with Magnus Sorenson. Guest stars = Tasneem Roc et al. LineColor = '#1AB28A'}}

U.S. ratings

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