The Magicians (UK) Season 2 Episode 6 The Cock Barrens

The Magicians season 2 episode 6, titled "The Cock Barrens," follows the continuing adventures of Quentin Coldwater and his fellow Magicians at the Brakebills University for Magical Pedagogy. After successfully banishing a group of hedge witches who were summoning a powerful creature known as the "Beast," Quentin, Alice, and their friends find themselves struggling to cope with the aftermath and the sheer magnitude of their newfound powers.

As the group tries to figure out what to do next, they are unexpectedly visited by a group of travelers who are seeking their help. The travelers reveal that they are from a magical land known as Fillory, and that their ruler, the High King, has been kidnapped and taken to a barren wasteland known as the "Cock Barrens." Desperate to save their friend and ally, the group sets out on a dangerous mission to rescue him, braving deadly magical creatures, treacherous terrain, and unexpected betrayals along the way.

As they journey deeper into the Cock Barrens, the group must confront their own personal demons and struggles, as well as navigate the complicated web of politics and power struggles that define Fillory and its ruling class. Along the way, they encounter a host of eccentric and magical characters, including shape-shifting beasts, scheming royalty, and powerful sorcerers who will stop at nothing to protect their own interests.

Despite the dangers and obstacles they face, however, the group remains fiercely determined to succeed, driven by a fierce loyalty to each other and a deep sense of duty to the magical worlds they inhabit. With their powers growing stronger every day, and their understanding of magic continuing to deepen, the Magicians are ready to face whatever challenges lie ahead - and to emerge victorious, no matter what the cost.