Hide And Seek Magnus Apr 2026

: Appears toward the end of the episode to assist Jon, using a supernatural book to temporarily trap the NotThem. Other "Magnus" Hide and Seek References

Outside of the podcast, "Magnus" and "Hide and Seek" appear in several niche contexts: A marvellous novel written to keep the author sane

: The "Not-Sasha" creature taunts Jon, explicitly stating its intent to take his body just as it did Sasha's.

: The hider who is actively replacing someone's life.

This episode is a central piece of the show's overarching narrative, focusing on the horror of being replaced and the fear of the unknown.

: The protagonist, Head Archivist Jonathan Sims, is in a state of paranoia and has fled into the tunnels beneath the Magnus Institute. He believes a creature known as the "NotThem" —which has already replaced his assistant, Sasha James—is hunting him.

: The episode title " Hide and Seek " reflects the literal hunt in the tunnels and the broader theme of entities hiding in plain sight by assuming the identities of others. Character Involvement : Jonathan Sims : The seeker who becomes the prey.