Ep 2. The Source of Magic

In "The Magicians" season 1 episode 2, titled "The Source of Magic", Quentin and his fellow Brakebills students continue their studies of magic. The episode opens with them learning about the history of magic from Dean Fogg, who explains the importance of understanding the source of magic.

Quentin is particularly fascinated by this concept, and he becomes fixated on the idea of finding the source himself. He convinces Alice to join him on his quest and they sneak into the Restricted Section of the library to find a book that might help them.

Meanwhile, Penny continues to struggle with his abilities, unable to control his teleportation powers. He seeks help from Kady, who suggests he try focusing on a sound to help him anchor himself. The two share a brief moment of intimacy, but it's clear their relationship is complicated.

Elsewhere, Eliot and Margo, the two most popular students at Brakebills, are throwing a party and everyone is invited. Quentin and Alice attend, but Quentin is more interested in finding the source of magic than enjoying the festivities.

As the party rages on, things take a dark turn when a mysterious beast crashes the celebration and attacks one of the students. It's revealed that the creature is a Niffin, a dangerous entity created when a magician becomes consumed by their own magic.

In the aftermath of the attack, the students must work together to track down the Niffin before it can cause more damage. Quentin and Alice continue their search for the source of magic, ultimately leading them to a shocking discovery.

"The Source of Magic" is a thrilling episode that delves deeper into the world of magic and introduces new dangers for the characters to face. It's an exciting installment in the series that sets the stage for future episodes and leaves viewers wanting more.