Ep 5. Beautiful Wickedness

In Emerald City season 1 episode 5 titled "Beautiful Wickedness," Dorothy and Lucas are captured by Glinda's soldiers and taken to her palace. Glinda reveals to Dorothy that her true mission is to find and destroy the Staff of the Wizard, which she believes is the source of his power. Meanwhile, The Wizard invites Lady Ev and Langwidere to dine with him, but things take a tense turn when Lady Ev unveils her true intentions to take control of all of Oz.

As Dorothy and Lucas attempt to escape from Glinda's palace, they encounter a group of sisters known as the witches of the West. The sisters offer their help to Dorothy in finding the Staff of the Wizard, but Dorothy is hesitant to trust them. The situation intensifies when Glinda discovers the witches' involvement and accuses them of betrayal.

Back at the Wizard's palace, Lady Ev and Langwidere devise a plan to separate The Wizard from his magic. However, their plan is disrupted when The Wizard discovers their true intentions and uses his magic to escape their clutches. Lady Ev and Langwidere soon realize that they may have underestimated The Wizard's powers and need to regroup.

As the episode comes to a close, Dorothy, Lucas, and the witches of the West embark on a journey to find the Staff of the Wizard. Along the way, they encounter dangerous situations and are forced to rely on each other to survive. Meanwhile, Glinda seeks vengeance for the witches' betrayal and sets out to capture them.

"Beautiful Wickedness" showcases the complex relationships between the different factions vying for control in Oz. With new alliances forming and old ones shattering, the stakes are higher than ever as our protagonists navigate the treacherous landscape of Oz. The episode leaves viewers on the edge of their seats, wondering what will happen next and who will come out on top.