The Magicians season 2 episode 9 Recap and FAQ

Episode Summary

Julia's traumatic past resurfaces with Reynard's return. An exorcism to rid her of his influence goes awry, leaving her without her shade. The group seeks Reynard's powerful demigod son, while Fillory faces a military threat from Loria amidst a magical drought. Quentin grapples with the niffin of Alice inside him, risking his life. Humorous elements include a case of sexually transmitted lycanthropy. Eliot prepares for a duel to resolve Fillory's political tensions, and a desperate deal with fairies is struck to restore the Wellspring in exchange for a royal child. The episode culminates in a dangerous confrontation with Reynard.

Full Episode S02E09 Recap

### The Return of Reynard - Julia is horrified to learn that Reynard has returned and reveals her traumatic past involving him. - An exorcism is attempted to rid Julia of Reynard's influence. ### The Shade's Complication - A complication during the exorcism results in Julia losing her shade, leaving her feeling unnaturally light and unburdened. ### Seeking Reynard's Son - The group decides to search for Reynard's demigod son, believing he holds significant power. ### Loria's Military Threat - Loria's army, with 8,000 troops, poses a threat to the protagonists, complicated by the instability of the Wellspring. ### Quentin's Dilemma with Alice - Quentin struggles with the niffin (spirit) of Alice inside him, aware that he can't keep her trapped much longer without fatal consequences. ### Werewolf Shenanigans - One character humorously deals with sexually transmitted lycanthropy, highlighting the show's blend of drama and humor. ### The Diplomatic Tensions in Fillory - Fillory faces both a magical drought and political unrest, with deserting soldiers and monarchs under pressure. ### Eliot's Sword Duel - Eliot prepares for a one-on-one combat duel to settle political tensions, practicing swordplay and magic. ### The Senator's Reveal - Reynard's son is revealed to be Senator John Gaines, who is unaware of his magical heritage and influence. ### The Fairy Bargain - A desperate deal is struck with fairies to restore the Wellspring in exchange for a royal child of Whitespire. ### The Clash with Reynard - Julia and Quentin confront Reynard, leading to intense and dangerous encounters.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is Julia horrified at the beginning of the episode?

Julia is horrified because Reynard, who traumatized her in the past, has returned.

What happens to Julia during the exorcism?

Julia loses her shade during the exorcism, leaving her feeling unnaturally light.

What is the group's plan regarding Reynard?

The group plans to find Reynard's demigod son, believing he holds significant power.

What threat does Loria pose?

Loria poses a military threat with 8,000 troops, amidst the instability of the Wellspring.

What issue is Quentin facing?

Quentin struggles with keeping the niffin of Alice inside him, which could be fatal. Q

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