: It is revealed that Mike has been possessed by The Beast. After escaping custody and attempting to kill Dean Fogg, Eliot is forced to snap Mike’s neck to save the Dean, leaving him devastated.
: Penny’s wound develops magical black vines that begin growing toward his heart. Quentin and Alice discover a cure based on the Fillory and Further books: they must burn Penny's most prized possession. This turns out to be a candy wrapper shared with Kady, proving his deep feelings for her. [S1E8] The Strangled Heart
Brakebills University is thrown into chaos when an agent of The Beast launches a violent attack on campus. Meanwhile, personal relationships are tested following the events at Brakebills South, and Julia explores a new perspective on magic while in a rehab facility. : It is revealed that Mike has been possessed by The Beast
is the eighth episode of the first season of the Syfy fantasy series The Magicians . It first aired on March 7, 2016. Episode Overview Quentin and Alice discover a cure based on
: While working on a study group assignment, Penny, Quentin, and Alice are attacked by Mike (Eliot’s boyfriend). Mike attempts to stab Quentin with a cursed "Virgo Blade," but Penny intervenes and is stabbed instead.