Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell Season 1 Episode 5

Ep 5. Arabella

  • TV-14
  • July 11, 2015
  • 59 min
  • 8.5  (408)

In the fifth episode of Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell season 1, titled "Arabella," we begin by seeing Arabella, Strange's wife, being taken captive by the gentleman with thistledown hair. The scene then shifts to Strange, who is now living in Venice with Vinculus, a magician whom he befriended earlier. Strange is still mourning the loss of his wife, and is now struggling to understand the depth of his magical abilities.

Meanwhile, Norrell is trying to establish himself as the leading magician in England by performing feats of magic for the government. However, his efforts are not going as planned, and he is in danger of falling out of favor with the government.

Back in Venice, Strange discovers that he is able to manipulate water using magic, and he amazes his new friend Vinculus with his newfound power. He then tries to use his magic to look for Arabella, but he is unsuccessful.

In England, Norrell is approached by Childermass, one of his acquaintances, who tells him about a prophecy that foretells of a magician who will bring magic back to England. Norrell is convinced that the prophecy is about him, and he begins to work on fulfilling its requirements.

In Venice, Strange meets with a group of Italian magicians who are amazed by his abilities. However, Strange is still distraught over his wife's disappearance, and he begins to lose control of his magic, causing chaos in the city. He then receives a message from someone claiming to know where Arabella is, and he rushes to meet this person.

In England, Norrell begins to feel the pressure of the prophecy, as he realizes that he must perform a great feat of magic in order to fulfill its requirements. He enlists the help of Lady Pole, who was previously under a spell, but is now able to communicate with him. Lady Pole tells Norrell about a magical book, which she says is the key to his success. Norrell then sets out to find this book.

In Venice, Strange meets with the person who claims to know where Arabella is, and he is shocked to discover that it is the gentleman with thistledown hair. The gentleman tells Strange that he will only release Arabella if Strange agrees to a dangerous bargain. Strange is forced to make a difficult decision, and the episode ends with the aftermath of his choice.

Overall, "Arabella" is a tense and dramatic episode that sees both Strange and Norrell facing difficult challenges. The episode also introduces new characters and expands on the magical world that the show has been building so far. Fans of the show will not be disappointed by the twists and turns in this episode, and it sets the stage for even more intense drama in the episodes to come.

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  • First Aired
    July 11, 2015
  • Content Rating
    TV-14
  • Runtime
    59 min
  • Language
    English
  • IMDB Rating
    8.5  (408)