Ep 12. Out of Bounds

In The Worst Witch season 1 episode 12, titled "Out of Bounds," viewers follow Mildred Hubble as she tries to impress Ethel Hallow by inviting her over to her family's castle during the weekend. However, things don't go as planned when they accidentally enter a room that they were forbidden to go into and get locked inside. Panic sets in when they realize that they have disrupted a magical ritual and might have angered the castle's resident ghost. Meanwhile, Miss Hardbroom assigns the rest of the students to create scary masks for the Halloween parade and Mildred is torn between trying to escape the locked room and completing the assignment.

As the episode begins, viewers are reminded of the strained relationship between Mildred and Ethel. Ethel is not impressed by Mildred's invitation to her castle and belittles her choice of food and activities. Mildred is determined to prove her wrong and show her that she too can have a grand weekend like the rest of her peers. However, when they accidentally enter a room that is off-limits, things start to go awry.

The room they enter is filled with magical objects and components for a spell. They accidentally knock over a jar and release a swarm of mischievous imps that wreak havoc in the castle. They also accidentally disrupt a magical ritual that is being performed by the resident ghost, causing it to become angry and vengeful towards the two girls. Mildred and Ethel are unable to escape the room and must work together to figure out how to fix their mistake before it's too late.

Meanwhile, the rest of the students are creating their masks for the Halloween parade. Mildred's friends, Maud and Enid, are struggling with their designs and Mildred is torn between helping them and trying to escape the locked room. Miss Hardbroom also appears to be under pressure as the parade is only a few days away and she wants everything to be perfect.

As the episode progresses, viewers are taken on a rollercoaster of emotions as Mildred and Ethel try to fix their mistake while also avoiding getting caught by the castle's staff. They also have to deal with the mischievous imps that are wreaking havoc throughout the castle. Mildred's friends also try to help her by bringing her supplies and distractions to keep her occupied.

Without giving too much away, "Out of Bounds" is a thrilling episode that keeps viewers on the edge of their seats. It showcases the importance of working together and owning up to your mistakes, even in the face of danger. It also gives viewers a glimpse into the magical world of The Worst Witch and the consequences of disrupting ancient rituals. Overall, this is a great episode that is sure to keep viewers entertained and engaged.