The Magicians (UK) Season 3 Episode 3 The Losses of Magic

In "The Magicians" season 3 episode 3, titled "The Losses of Magic," we see that magic is becoming increasingly unstable in the world of the Brakebills University. The students and staff are now experiencing waning and fluctuating magical powers due to the fountain of magic being destroyed in the previous season. The episode explores how everyone is slowly coming to grips with the new reality of a magical world without access to a continuous source of magic.

Quentin, the protagonist, is still grappling with the loss of his best friend Alice. As he struggles with his emotions and the newfound troubles related to magic, he decides to embark on a personal mission to find out more about his hero, the author of his favorite fantasy novel series "Fillory and Further." With his fellow students, Eliot, Margo, and Josh, Quentin travels to the author's estate to uncover more about the world of Fillory and its magical properties.

Meanwhile, Julia and Kady are continuing their quest to help the hedge witches by finding a way to restore their magic. They start by seeking out a magical object that could help them, but their mission leads them to Lucy, an eccentric individual and one of the few people with access to the goddess of magic. Julia and Kady must convince her to aid in their quest to save magic.

Throughout the episode, we see different characters struggling with the loss of magic in their lives. Alice's parents, both prominent magicians, are heartbroken that their daughter died without ever regaining her powers. Quentin, on the other hand, needs to come to terms with the fact that he might not be able to do magic anymore, which affects his search for the Fillory author and his ability to cope with his grief.

Overall, "The Magicians" season 3 episode 3 sets the tone for the rest of the season by highlighting the repercussions of the loss of magic. It also sets up various plotlines that intertwine to create an exciting and intriguing storyline for the season. Viewers who have enjoyed the previous seasons of "The Magicians" will appreciate the deeper dive into the world of magic and the characters' journeys in a world without a stable source of it.