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.
: 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 Hide And Seek Magnus
Outside of the podcast, "Magnus" and "Hide and Seek" appear in several niche contexts: A marvellous novel written to keep the author sane This episode is a central piece of the
: 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. Character Involvement : Jonathan Sims : The seeker
: The hider who is actively replacing someone's life.
: 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 "Not-Sasha" creature taunts Jon, explicitly stating its intent to take his body just as it did Sasha's.