Ep 3. Fata Morgana

In the third episode of season 1 of Sanctuary, titled "Fata Morgana," Dr. Helen Magnus and her team are on the hunt for a dangerous abnormal known as a "siren." These creatures have the ability to manipulate their victims through their voices, and Magnus knows that if they don't find this particular siren soon, it could mean disaster for a nearby fishing town.

Meanwhile, Magnus's daughter Ashley is dealing with her own problems as she struggles to fit in with the team. She's frustrated by their lack of respect for her abilities and feels like an outsider. When Magnus assigns her to help with the siren mission, Ashley sees it as a chance to prove herself.

As they search for the siren, Magnus and her team encounter a mysterious fog that seems to be following them. They soon realize that it's a Fata Morgana, a type of mirage that creates realistic images that can be mistaken for reality. The Fata Morgana seems to be trying to lead them in a specific direction, and Magnus is convinced that the siren must be nearby.

As they continue to navigate the mirage, the team starts to succumb to the siren's power. Magnus and Ashley struggle to resist the creature's manipulations, but soon find themselves in grave danger. It's up to them to use their wits and their strength to outsmart the siren and save the fishing town from destruction.

Along the way, we get glimpses into Magnus's past and her relationship with the siren species, as well as Ashley's own struggles with her identity as a member of the Sanctuary team. "Fata Morgana" is a tense and engaging episode that explores some of the psychological challenges that come with dealing with dangerous abnormals, while also delving deeper into the characters and their motivations.