The Magicians season 4 episode 9 Recap and FAQ

Episode Summary

In "The Magicians," Alice seeks a way to rescue her daughter from the perilous Mirror World, while dealing with the deadly consequences of tracker coins among hedge witches. Julia, stripped of her goddess powers, is advised to find the Binder for a solution. Eliot, trapped in a possessed body, communicates secretly with Quentin, revealing he's still alive. A prophecy suggests a looming leadership change in Fillory. The Serpent issues a stark warning against magic use. Alice tries to mend fences with Kady, offering help against the Library. A plan to map the entire magic system using junction boxes emerges. The Monster continues his quest to regain his full form by seeking Enyalius, while Penny uncovers the Monster's true, ominous intentions.

Full Episode S04E09 Recap

### Scene: The Magicians Discuss the Mirror World - **Alice seeks help** to rescue her daughter from the Mirror World. - **A device is mentioned** that can pull someone out of the Mirror World. ### Scene: Fallout from Tracker Coins - **Hedge witches have died** due to the tracker coins. - **There is a realization** of the danger they are in. ### Scene: Penny's Situation - **Penny's condition is discussed.** He is still under pressure and needs to find a solution. ### Scene: Julia's Struggle - **Julia's transformation** from a goddess to a mere protector is highlighted. - **She is advised** to seek the Binder for a solution. ### Scene: Eliot's Message to Quentin - **Eliot communicates** with Quentin, revealing he is alive inside his possessed body. ### Scene: Fillory's Future - **A prophecy is revealed** about the future of Fillory, hinting at a change in leadership. ### Scene: The Serpent's Threat to Magicians - **The Serpent issues a warning** to magicians to stop using magic. ### Scene: Alice's Offer to Help Kady - **Alice tries to reconcile** with Kady, offering her help against the Library. ### Scene: Plan to Map the Magic System - **A plan is devised** to map the entire magic system using junction boxes and tracers. ### Scene: The Library's Response to the Serpent - **A discussion at the Library** about the Serpent's actions and the introduction of Reed's Mark. ### Scene: Harriet's Fragmented Return - **Harriet returns in pieces** from the Mirror World, fragmented due to her long stay there. ### Scene: The Search for Enyalius - **The team seeks Enyalius**, with the Monster eager to regain his full form. ### Scene: Eliot's Message and Destiny's Role - **Eliot's secret message** to Quentin about being alive. - **Fillory's destiny** is discussed, involving a potential overthrow of the High King. ### Scene: Alice and Harriet's Mother's Dilemma - **Alice struggles** with Harriet's mother and the challenges of reassembling Harriet. ### Scene: The Quest for the Binder - **The search for the Binder** begins, seen as a potential solution to Julia's problem. ### Scene: Margo's Banishment - **Margo is banished** from Fillory as part of a plan to save Eliot. ### Scene: The Monster's Quest Continues - **The Monster's quest** for Enyalius and the final god piece continues. ### Scene: Penny's Insight into the Monster's Memory - **Penny discovers** crucial information about the Monster's true intentions.