The Magicians season 2 episode 12 Recap and FAQ

Episode Summary

Julia seeks ways to defeat powerful beings, hinting at "The art of killing gods." The team grapples with the challenges of accessing the highly secured Poison Room. Quentin and others aim to restore Alice from her niffin state, using her shade in a risky ritual. Dean Fogg and Mayakovsky express doubts about the plan. Meanwhile, Eliot and Margo, banished from Fillory, communicate across realms, planning their return. Julia and Kady strategize to trap Reynard using Our Lady Underground's omens. The plan culminates in a confrontation where Reynard's mother intervenes, leading to complex outcomes. Quentin struggles to reconcile with a distressed Alice, and the group faces the task of saving Fillory from Ember's destructive tendencies.

Full Episode S02E12 Recap

### Previously on The Magicians - Julia seeks knowledge on defeating powerful beings, leading her to explore "The art of killing gods." - Concerns about accessing the Poison Room are discussed, revealing its high security and danger. - Julia confides in a friend, admitting she controlled minds and discussing summoning gods. - Quentin and others plan to bring Alice (currently a niffin) back to life using her shade. - Dean Fogg and Mayakovsky discuss the enormity of the task to restore Alice, expressing skepticism. - Quentin confronts Fogg about his past failures and responsibilities, urging him to help Alice. - Julia sacrifices her shade to aid in Alice's restoration. - The ritual to restore Alice begins, with complications and high emotions. - Alice, now human, struggles with her return, lashing out at Quentin. - The group plots to enter the Poison Room via a back way, identifying a specific fountain portal. - Eliot, banished from Fillory, discusses the realm's peculiarities and his challenges with others. - Margo, also banished, communicates from the Fairy Realm, urging Eliot to find a way to return her. - Julia and Kady discuss Reynard's obsession with Our Lady Underground and their plan to trap him. - Julia and Kady, along with a god-powered ally, John, prepare to confront Reynard. - Eliot learns of Ember's chaotic influence on Fillory and debates with Umber about the realm's fate. - Julia, Kady, and John set a trap for Reynard using omens of Our Lady Underground. - Reynard confronts the group, but the situation escalates when his mother, Our Lady Underground, intervenes. - Our Lady Underground expresses disappointment in Reynard and takes him away, leaving the group conflicted. - Quentin tries to reconcile with Alice, acknowledging his actions and offering support. - Eliot and his group strategize to save Fillory from Ember's destructive boredom.