The real enjoyment to be found at the core of the “Magic Mike” series was never really in its erotic dance sequences and wine-mom eye candy, but in how the films manage to underscore its fluffy ...

A version of this essay originally ran in conjunction with Magic Mike’s Last Dance’s arrival on digital streaming. It has been updated and reposted in conjunction with the film’s arrival on Netflix.

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Magic Mike is back with the third installment in the film franchise. The team from the original Magic Mike film came ...