Ep 1. A Secret Which I Desired to Divine

Anne with an E season 3 episode 1, "A Secret Which I Desired to Divine" picks up where the previous season left off, with Anne and her friends preparing for the Queen's entrance exam. The opening scene sees Anne, Diana, and Jerry enjoying a leisurely afternoon at the lake, but Anne can hardly contain her excitement as she imagines what the future may hold for her. As she describes her hopes and dreams, it becomes clear that she is still struggling to come to terms with her past.

The episode continues with the arrival of a new teacher, Mr. Phillips, who has been hired to prepare the students for the entrance exam. Initially, Anne is thrilled to have a new teacher and eagerly volunteers to help him in any way she can. However, it soon becomes apparent that Mr. Phillips is not quite the kind, understanding teacher that Anne had hoped for. Instead, he is strict, demanding, and quick to criticize the slightest mistake.

As the episode progresses, we see Anne and her friends work tirelessly to prepare for their exams, with Anne putting in extra hours of study each day. Despite her best efforts, however, she still feels unprepared and begins to fear that she will never be able to pass the entrance exam. Meanwhile, Marilla and Matthew are struggling to come to terms with the revelation that their childhood friend Rachel Lynde is suffering from dementia. They are also grappling with the realization that Rachel has lost all of her money and is facing a very uncertain future.

As the day of the entrance exams approaches, tensions are high at the Avonlea school. Anne and her friends are all nervous, but Anne is particularly anxious, convinced that she has not prepared well enough and that she will fail the exam. When the results are finally released, the students gather around to hear who has passed and who has failed. In a moment of intense emotion, Anne finds out that she has been accepted into Queen's, but not without a twist.

Overall, "A Secret Which I Desired to Divine" is a powerful and emotionally charged episode that sets the stage for the rest of the season. The episode deals with themes of ambition, friendship, and the challenges of growing up, and sets up several storylines that are sure to keep viewers engaged. Fans of the show will love the way that the characters' relationships continue to evolve and deepen, and will no doubt be left eagerly anticipating the next episode.