Willow (TV series)
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Willow is an American fantasy adventure television series based on and serving as a sequel to the 1988 film Willow. Warwick Davis, the original actor of Willow Ufgood in the 1988 film, reprised his role for the show. Val Kilmer was unable to reprise his role as Madmartigan, so his son Jack Kilmer voiced a cameo appearance of the character instead. Produced by Lucasfilm, the series was mostly filmed in Wales in April 2021, and premiered on the streaming service Disney+ on November 30, 2022. In March 2023, the series was officially cancelled after only one season, though Jonathan Kasdan stated that the series was on hiatus. Kasdan noted that Season 2 had already been written and expressed his hopes that it would be made. Reporters noted that the cancellation occurred as media companies, including Disney+, were seeking to reduce costs for streaming content in order to increase profitability. The series was officially removed from Disney+ on May 26, 2023, amidst a Disney+ and Hulu content-removal purge, as part of a broader cost-cutting initiative under Disney CEO Bob Iger.
Infobox
Genre
mw- Adventure High fantasy
Based on
Charactersby George Lucas
Developed by
Jonathan Kasdan
Starring
Warwick Davis Ellie Bamber Ruby Cruz Erin Kellyman Tony Revolori Amar Chadha-Patel Dempsey Bryk
Composers
James Newton Howard Xander Rodzinski
Country of origin
United States
Original language
English
No. of seasons
1
No. of episodes
8
Executive producers
Jonathan Kasdan Kathleen Kennedy Michelle Rejwan Ron Howard Samie Kim Falvey Roopesh Parekh Tommy Harper Wendy Mericle
Producers
Julia Cooperman Max Taylor Hameed Shaukat Stephen Woolfenden
Production location
Wales
Cinematography
Joel Devlin James Friend Stijn Van der Veken Will Baldy
Editors
Miikka Leskinen Adam Green Stephen O'Connell Tara Timpone
Running time
46–60 minutes
Production company
Lucasfilm
Budget
$156.8 million
Network
Disney
Release
November 30, 2022 (2022-11-30) –January 11, 2023 (2023-01-11)
Tables
· Episodes
1
1
No.
1
Title
"The Gales"
Directed by
Stephen Woolfenden
Written by
Jonathan Kasdan
Original release date
November 30, 2022 (2022-11-30)
In the years following the defeat of Queen Bavmorda, her daughter Sorsha has become the new queen, married Madmartigan, and produced twin siblings Prince Airk and Princess Kit. Airk has a romantic friendship with the kitchen maid Dove while Kit is in love with the novice knight Jade. Sorsha intends to seal a marriage alliance between Kit and Prince Graydon. She is also affected by the mysterious disappearance of Madmartigan and visions of a new threat known as the Gales. Several Gales, including the Scourge, the Doom, the Lich, and the Dag, attack Tir Asleen. The Lich infects Commander Ballantine, and the Dag kidnaps Airk. Kit, Jade, Dove, Graydon, a knight named Jørgen Kase, and the incarcerated Thraxus Boorman embark on a quest to rescue Airk. After crossing the Barrier, the group are pursued by several Bone Reavers who kill the knight Kase. The survivors escape with the help of Boorman's aid. Later, they find the Nelwyn sorcerer Willow who reveals that Dove is actually Elora Danan and that Airk is being imprisoned by the Withered Crone who dwells in the Immemorial City beyond the Shattered Sea.
In the years following the defeat of Queen Bavmorda, her daughter Sorsha has become the new queen, married Madmartigan, and produced twin siblings Prince Airk and Princess Kit. Airk has a romantic friendship with the kitchen maid Dove while Kit is in love with the novice knight Jade. Sorsha intends to seal a marriage alliance between Kit and Prince Graydon. She is also affected by the mysterious disappearance of Madmartigan and visions of a new threat known as the Gales. Several Gales, including the Scourge, the Doom, the Lich, and the Dag, attack Tir Asleen. The Lich infects Commander Ballantine, and the Dag kidnaps Airk. Kit, Jade, Dove, Graydon, a knight named Jørgen Kase, and the incarcerated Thraxus Boorman embark on a quest to rescue Airk. After crossing the Barrier, the group are pursued by several Bone Reavers who kill the knight Kase. The survivors escape with the help of Boorman's aid. Later, they find the Nelwyn sorcerer Willow who reveals that Dove is actually Elora Danan and that Airk is being imprisoned by the Withered Crone who dwells in the Immemorial City beyond the Shattered Sea.
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In the years following the defeat of Queen Bavmorda, her daughter Sorsha has become the new queen, married Madmartigan, and produced twin siblings Prince Airk and Princess Kit. Airk has a romantic friendship with the kitchen maid Dove while Kit is in love with the novice knight Jade. Sorsha intends to seal a marriage alliance between Kit and Prince Graydon. She is also affected by the mysterious disappearance of Madmartigan and visions of a new threat known as the Gales. Several Gales, including the Scourge, the Doom, the Lich, and the Dag, attack Tir Asleen. The Lich infects Commander Ballantine, and the Dag kidnaps Airk. Kit, Jade, Dove, Graydon, a knight named Jørgen Kase, and the incarcerated Thraxus Boorman embark on a quest to rescue Airk. After crossing the Barrier, the group are pursued by several Bone Reavers who kill the knight Kase. The survivors escape with the help of Boorman's aid. Later, they find the Nelwyn sorcerer Willow who reveals that Dove is actually Elora Danan and that Airk is being imprisoned by the Withered Crone who dwells in the Immemorial City beyond the Shattered Sea.
2
2
No.
2
Title
"The High Aldwin"
Directed by
Stephen Woolfenden
Written by
Bob Dolman
Original release date
November 30, 2022 (2022-11-30)
In flashbacks, Willow has a falling out with Queen Sorsha after she refuses to allow him to train Elora Danan in the magical arts. Sorsha wants Elora to lead a normal life while Willow regards her as a weapon against the Withered Crone, the leader of the Gales. Elora, Kit, Jade, Graydon and Boorman meet the other Nelwyn villagers, including Mims. Since the Gales are searching for Elora, the group departs with Willow and several followers on a quest to rescue Airk. Meanwhile, Sorsha sends Commander Ballantine to search for "Dove", as the Lich uses his magic to turn him into a "disciple". Ballantine infects his companions. During the journey, Willow teaches Elora the magical arts but she has trouble activating her powers. Elora is later kidnapped by Ballantine, but not before using magic to create a sapling, although she was not aware of her use of magic.
In flashbacks, Willow has a falling out with Queen Sorsha after she refuses to allow him to train Elora Danan in the magical arts. Sorsha wants Elora to lead a normal life while Willow regards her as a weapon against the Withered Crone, the leader of the Gales. Elora, Kit, Jade, Graydon and Boorman meet the other Nelwyn villagers, including Mims. Since the Gales are searching for Elora, the group departs with Willow and several followers on a quest to rescue Airk. Meanwhile, Sorsha sends Commander Ballantine to search for "Dove", as the Lich uses his magic to turn him into a "disciple". Ballantine infects his companions. During the journey, Willow teaches Elora the magical arts but she has trouble activating her powers. Elora is later kidnapped by Ballantine, but not before using magic to create a sapling, although she was not aware of her use of magic.
No.
In flashbacks, Willow has a falling out with Queen Sorsha after she refuses to allow him to train Elora Danan in the magical arts. Sorsha wants Elora to lead a normal life while Willow regards her as a weapon against the Withered Crone, the leader of the Gales. Elora, Kit, Jade, Graydon and Boorman meet the other Nelwyn villagers, including Mims. Since the Gales are searching for Elora, the group departs with Willow and several followers on a quest to rescue Airk. Meanwhile, Sorsha sends Commander Ballantine to search for "Dove", as the Lich uses his magic to turn him into a "disciple". Ballantine infects his companions. During the journey, Willow teaches Elora the magical arts but she has trouble activating her powers. Elora is later kidnapped by Ballantine, but not before using magic to create a sapling, although she was not aware of her use of magic.
3
3
No.
3
Title
"The Battle of the Slaughtered Lamb"
Directed by
Debs Paterson
Written by
Wendy Mericle & John Bickerstaff
Original release date
December 7, 2022 (2022-12-07)
Elora's companions attempt to rescue her and fight the infected Ballantine and his men, who escape using magic. The "disciples" intend to deliver Elora to the Crone, who plans to banish her from the mortal realm. Elora escapes and meets the two woodcutters Hubert and Anne, who are killed by Ballantine and his men. Meanwhile, Kit and Boorman split from the rest of the caravan to retrieve the Lux Arcana from a tomb infested with were-rats. Ballantine and his men continue the journey with the captive Elora. Willow and the others intercept them and a second skirmish ensues. Willow's fellow Nelwyn Silas is killed while Graydon is infected. The grieving Willow uses his magic to obliterate Ballantine's companions and weaken Ballantine. Ballantine regains his senses temporarily and implores Jade to give him a mercy killing. Afterwards, the group arrives at the one location that Willow has been wanting everyone to avoid....Nockmaar.
Elora's companions attempt to rescue her and fight the infected Ballantine and his men, who escape using magic. The "disciples" intend to deliver Elora to the Crone, who plans to banish her from the mortal realm. Elora escapes and meets the two woodcutters Hubert and Anne, who are killed by Ballantine and his men. Meanwhile, Kit and Boorman split from the rest of the caravan to retrieve the Lux Arcana from a tomb infested with were-rats. Ballantine and his men continue the journey with the captive Elora. Willow and the others intercept them and a second skirmish ensues. Willow's fellow Nelwyn Silas is killed while Graydon is infected. The grieving Willow uses his magic to obliterate Ballantine's companions and weaken Ballantine. Ballantine regains his senses temporarily and implores Jade to give him a mercy killing. Afterwards, the group arrives at the one location that Willow has been wanting everyone to avoid....Nockmaar.
No.
Elora's companions attempt to rescue her and fight the infected Ballantine and his men, who escape using magic. The "disciples" intend to deliver Elora to the Crone, who plans to banish her from the mortal realm. Elora escapes and meets the two woodcutters Hubert and Anne, who are killed by Ballantine and his men. Meanwhile, Kit and Boorman split from the rest of the caravan to retrieve the Lux Arcana from a tomb infested with were-rats. Ballantine and his men continue the journey with the captive Elora. Willow and the others intercept them and a second skirmish ensues. Willow's fellow Nelwyn Silas is killed while Graydon is infected. The grieving Willow uses his magic to obliterate Ballantine's companions and weaken Ballantine. Ballantine regains his senses temporarily and implores Jade to give him a mercy killing. Afterwards, the group arrives at the one location that Willow has been wanting everyone to avoid....Nockmaar.
4
4
No.
4
Title
"The Whispers of Nockmaar"
Directed by
Debs Paterson
Written by
Julia Cooperman
Original release date
December 14, 2022 (2022-12-14)
The group take refuge from the rain in Bavmorda's abandoned castle. There, Willow prepares to exorcise Graydon of the Lich's demonic influence with the help of Kit and Elora. Jade mourns over Ballantine's passing, regarding him as a mentor. While retrieving ingredients for the exorcism ceremony, Kit experiences visions of her grandmother Bavmorda, who is descended from a dark line known as the Blood of the Six. Kit learns that Bavmorda pledged allegiance to the Crone. Meanwhile, Elora experiences visions of her birth and her mother's subsequent death. The possessed Graydon breaks free and tricks Elora into entering the high tower where he plans to complete the ceremony. Willow, Kit, Jade, and Boorman join forces to successfully exorcise Graydon. In response, the Crone tasks the Lich, Scourge, Doom, and Dag with killing the entire group except Elora. Elsewhere, the captive Airk awakes to find himself inside an abandoned city.
The group take refuge from the rain in Bavmorda's abandoned castle. There, Willow prepares to exorcise Graydon of the Lich's demonic influence with the help of Kit and Elora. Jade mourns over Ballantine's passing, regarding him as a mentor. While retrieving ingredients for the exorcism ceremony, Kit experiences visions of her grandmother Bavmorda, who is descended from a dark line known as the Blood of the Six. Kit learns that Bavmorda pledged allegiance to the Crone. Meanwhile, Elora experiences visions of her birth and her mother's subsequent death. The possessed Graydon breaks free and tricks Elora into entering the high tower where he plans to complete the ceremony. Willow, Kit, Jade, and Boorman join forces to successfully exorcise Graydon. In response, the Crone tasks the Lich, Scourge, Doom, and Dag with killing the entire group except Elora. Elsewhere, the captive Airk awakes to find himself inside an abandoned city.
No.
The group take refuge from the rain in Bavmorda's abandoned castle. There, Willow prepares to exorcise Graydon of the Lich's demonic influence with the help of Kit and Elora. Jade mourns over Ballantine's passing, regarding him as a mentor. While retrieving ingredients for the exorcism ceremony, Kit experiences visions of her grandmother Bavmorda, who is descended from a dark line known as the Blood of the Six. Kit learns that Bavmorda pledged allegiance to the Crone. Meanwhile, Elora experiences visions of her birth and her mother's subsequent death. The possessed Graydon breaks free and tricks Elora into entering the high tower where he plans to complete the ceremony. Willow, Kit, Jade, and Boorman join forces to successfully exorcise Graydon. In response, the Crone tasks the Lich, Scourge, Doom, and Dag with killing the entire group except Elora. Elsewhere, the captive Airk awakes to find himself inside an abandoned city.
5
5
No.
5
Title
"Wildwood"
Directed by
Philippa Lowthorpe
Written by
Hannah Friedman
Original release date
December 21, 2022 (2022-12-21)
The Dag and the Scourge pursue Elora and her friends through the ruins of Bavmorda's castle. Willow uses a flamethrower to hold off the Dag. The group flee into the Wildwood where the Dag and the Scourge are unable to follow. Elora and her friends are captured by the Bone Reavers who are led by Scorpia. Scorpia reveals that she and Jade are sisters and daughters of General Kael, a former vassal of Sorsha. Scorpia also reveals that Boorman was a former associate and lover. The Bone Reavers are outlaws who seek freedom from Tir Asleen and other powers. Willow also reunites with his Brownie friend Rool who mentioned that he has a daughter named Ganush, Franjean went south, and that the Bone Reavers moved in next door to him. While he helps Willow and Graydon escape from their trap, Rool is unable to accompany Willow for old times sake. After the truth about Jade's heritage is known, the Bone Reavers welcome the travelers and throw a feast for Jade. Meanwhile, as a result of the truth plums, Jade breaks up with Kit, and Elora learns that Willow defeated Bavmorda with dumb luck. Though Kit and Jade reconcile and are about to kiss, Kit is kidnapped by some trolls who attack the Reavers' settlement and abduct some Bone Reavers as Elora calls for Willow.
The Dag and the Scourge pursue Elora and her friends through the ruins of Bavmorda's castle. Willow uses a flamethrower to hold off the Dag. The group flee into the Wildwood where the Dag and the Scourge are unable to follow. Elora and her friends are captured by the Bone Reavers who are led by Scorpia. Scorpia reveals that she and Jade are sisters and daughters of General Kael, a former vassal of Sorsha. Scorpia also reveals that Boorman was a former associate and lover. The Bone Reavers are outlaws who seek freedom from Tir Asleen and other powers. Willow also reunites with his Brownie friend Rool who mentioned that he has a daughter named Ganush, Franjean went south, and that the Bone Reavers moved in next door to him. While he helps Willow and Graydon escape from their trap, Rool is unable to accompany Willow for old times sake. After the truth about Jade's heritage is known, the Bone Reavers welcome the travelers and throw a feast for Jade. Meanwhile, as a result of the truth plums, Jade breaks up with Kit, and Elora learns that Willow defeated Bavmorda with dumb luck. Though Kit and Jade reconcile and are about to kiss, Kit is kidnapped by some trolls who attack the Reavers' settlement and abduct some Bone Reavers as Elora calls for Willow.
No.
The Dag and the Scourge pursue Elora and her friends through the ruins of Bavmorda's castle. Willow uses a flamethrower to hold off the Dag. The group flee into the Wildwood where the Dag and the Scourge are unable to follow. Elora and her friends are captured by the Bone Reavers who are led by Scorpia. Scorpia reveals that she and Jade are sisters and daughters of General Kael, a former vassal of Sorsha. Scorpia also reveals that Boorman was a former associate and lover. The Bone Reavers are outlaws who seek freedom from Tir Asleen and other powers. Willow also reunites with his Brownie friend Rool who mentioned that he has a daughter named Ganush, Franjean went south, and that the Bone Reavers moved in next door to him. While he helps Willow and Graydon escape from their trap, Rool is unable to accompany Willow for old times sake. After the truth about Jade's heritage is known, the Bone Reavers welcome the travelers and throw a feast for Jade. Meanwhile, as a result of the truth plums, Jade breaks up with Kit, and Elora learns that Willow defeated Bavmorda with dumb luck. Though Kit and Jade reconcile and are about to kiss, Kit is kidnapped by some trolls who attack the Reavers' settlement and abduct some Bone Reavers as Elora calls for Willow.
6
6
No.
6
Title
"Prisoners of Skellin"
Directed by
Philippa Lowthorpe
Written by
Hannah Friedman & Stu Selonick
Original release date
December 28, 2022 (2022-12-28)
The trolls bring Kit and Willow to Skellin, their underground city. They are locked in a cage and encounter another prisoner named Allagash, a knight of Madmartigan who took part in a quest to obtain a Kymerian cuirass from the vaults beneath Skellin. Queen Sorsha believed that this mystical armor can save Elora from doom. Allagash claims that he was betrayed by Boorman. Meanwhile, Elora and the others mount a rescue mission and infiltrate the mines disguised in troll garb. Elora accidentally casts a spell that causes tremors in the mountain before losing the wand. After reuniting with Kit, Willow and Allagash, Boorman claims Allagash betrayed Madmartigan and stole the lux, with Boorman reluctantly abandoning Madmartigan to reclaim it. The group then retrieves the Kymerian cuirass from a vault owned by the late Nelwyn sorcerer Wiggleheim. Kit's father went into a gateway in the vault to confront some unstated threat. Kit hears a voice claiming to be her father and attempts to walk through the gateway but is stopped by Jade and Elora. After fighting several trolls with an apparently remorseful Allagash buying them time to get away, they reach Skellin's base only to discover that Elora's spell has liquified the ground. Kit is furious with Elora, thinking that she has prevented her from reuniting with Madmartigan. Kit falls into the liquified abyss while Elora tries to use the retrieved wand to free her. Meanwhile, at the Immemorial City, Airk meets a young woman in her cell.
The trolls bring Kit and Willow to Skellin, their underground city. They are locked in a cage and encounter another prisoner named Allagash, a knight of Madmartigan who took part in a quest to obtain a Kymerian cuirass from the vaults beneath Skellin. Queen Sorsha believed that this mystical armor can save Elora from doom. Allagash claims that he was betrayed by Boorman. Meanwhile, Elora and the others mount a rescue mission and infiltrate the mines disguised in troll garb. Elora accidentally casts a spell that causes tremors in the mountain before losing the wand. After reuniting with Kit, Willow and Allagash, Boorman claims Allagash betrayed Madmartigan and stole the lux, with Boorman reluctantly abandoning Madmartigan to reclaim it. The group then retrieves the Kymerian cuirass from a vault owned by the late Nelwyn sorcerer Wiggleheim. Kit's father went into a gateway in the vault to confront some unstated threat. Kit hears a voice claiming to be her father and attempts to walk through the gateway but is stopped by Jade and Elora. After fighting several trolls with an apparently remorseful Allagash buying them time to get away, they reach Skellin's base only to discover that Elora's spell has liquified the ground. Kit is furious with Elora, thinking that she has prevented her from reuniting with Madmartigan. Kit falls into the liquified abyss while Elora tries to use the retrieved wand to free her. Meanwhile, at the Immemorial City, Airk meets a young woman in her cell.
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The trolls bring Kit and Willow to Skellin, their underground city. They are locked in a cage and encounter another prisoner named Allagash, a knight of Madmartigan who took part in a quest to obtain a Kymerian cuirass from the vaults beneath Skellin. Queen Sorsha believed that this mystical armor can save Elora from doom. Allagash claims that he was betrayed by Boorman. Meanwhile, Elora and the others mount a rescue mission and infiltrate the mines disguised in troll garb. Elora accidentally casts a spell that causes tremors in the mountain before losing the wand. After reuniting with Kit, Willow and Allagash, Boorman claims Allagash betrayed Madmartigan and stole the lux, with Boorman reluctantly abandoning Madmartigan to reclaim it. The group then retrieves the Kymerian cuirass from a vault owned by the late Nelwyn sorcerer Wiggleheim. Kit's father went into a gateway in the vault to confront some unstated threat. Kit hears a voice claiming to be her father and attempts to walk through the gateway but is stopped by Jade and Elora. After fighting several trolls with an apparently remorseful Allagash buying them time to get away, they reach Skellin's base only to discover that Elora's spell has liquified the ground. Kit is furious with Elora, thinking that she has prevented her from reuniting with Madmartigan. Kit falls into the liquified abyss while Elora tries to use the retrieved wand to free her. Meanwhile, at the Immemorial City, Airk meets a young woman in her cell.
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7
No.
7
Title
"Beyond the Shattered Sea"
Directed by
Jamie Childs
Written by
Julia Cooperman & Bob Dolman and Jonathan Kasdan
Original release date
January 4, 2023 (2023-01-04)
In the Immemorial City, Airk befriends the young woman, who claims to be Lili of Cashmere. He also experiences a vision of his sister Kit drowning and being rescued by Elora. Meanwhile, Elora and her companions continue their journey across the Shattered Sea. They reach a cabin inhabited by an elderly fisherman named Zeb who claims to be an adventurer, but is forced to leave when the Dag and the Doom attacks. They escape on a carriage drawn by a mudmander named Kenneth, whom Graydon befriends. During the fight, Graydon discovers his own magic potential and destroys the Dag, while the Doom is wounded. During the journey, Elora continues her training with Willow and Graydon, but struggles to be honest with her emotions, and considers using the Crone's magic. Kit and Elora also resolve their differences. Meanwhile, Lili flirts with Airk and reveals herself as the one who brought him to the city. Airk eventually gives into Lili, who performs a ritual on him inside the temple. Elora and her companions eventually reach the edge of the Shattered Sea which appears to be an endless waterfall. Elora reveals the Crone has shown her Willow's vision of her death before she and Kit jump over the edge and find themselves in the Immemorial City where they encounter a changed Airk.
In the Immemorial City, Airk befriends the young woman, who claims to be Lili of Cashmere. He also experiences a vision of his sister Kit drowning and being rescued by Elora. Meanwhile, Elora and her companions continue their journey across the Shattered Sea. They reach a cabin inhabited by an elderly fisherman named Zeb who claims to be an adventurer, but is forced to leave when the Dag and the Doom attacks. They escape on a carriage drawn by a mudmander named Kenneth, whom Graydon befriends. During the fight, Graydon discovers his own magic potential and destroys the Dag, while the Doom is wounded. During the journey, Elora continues her training with Willow and Graydon, but struggles to be honest with her emotions, and considers using the Crone's magic. Kit and Elora also resolve their differences. Meanwhile, Lili flirts with Airk and reveals herself as the one who brought him to the city. Airk eventually gives into Lili, who performs a ritual on him inside the temple. Elora and her companions eventually reach the edge of the Shattered Sea which appears to be an endless waterfall. Elora reveals the Crone has shown her Willow's vision of her death before she and Kit jump over the edge and find themselves in the Immemorial City where they encounter a changed Airk.
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In the Immemorial City, Airk befriends the young woman, who claims to be Lili of Cashmere. He also experiences a vision of his sister Kit drowning and being rescued by Elora. Meanwhile, Elora and her companions continue their journey across the Shattered Sea. They reach a cabin inhabited by an elderly fisherman named Zeb who claims to be an adventurer, but is forced to leave when the Dag and the Doom attacks. They escape on a carriage drawn by a mudmander named Kenneth, whom Graydon befriends. During the fight, Graydon discovers his own magic potential and destroys the Dag, while the Doom is wounded. During the journey, Elora continues her training with Willow and Graydon, but struggles to be honest with her emotions, and considers using the Crone's magic. Kit and Elora also resolve their differences. Meanwhile, Lili flirts with Airk and reveals herself as the one who brought him to the city. Airk eventually gives into Lili, who performs a ritual on him inside the temple. Elora and her companions eventually reach the edge of the Shattered Sea which appears to be an endless waterfall. Elora reveals the Crone has shown her Willow's vision of her death before she and Kit jump over the edge and find themselves in the Immemorial City where they encounter a changed Airk.
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8
No.
8
Title
"Children of the Wyrm"
Directed by
Jamie Childs
Written by
Rayna McClendon and Jonathan Kasdan
Original release date
January 11, 2023 (2023-01-11)
Airk claims that Lili, whom Elora and Kit recognize as the Crone, has shown him the truth and will help usher a new age ruled by her master known as the Wyrm. In her fair form, the Crone invites Elora and Kit to enter an inner chamber, where she attempts to convince them to submit to the Wyrm. During the vision, Kit hears Madmartigan telling her that her purpose is to serve as Elora's shield. Meanwhile Jade, Graydon, Boorman and Willow jump over the edge of the Shattered Sea and confront the Crone in the Immemorial City, freeing Elora and Kit from their trance. Elora and her friends fight the Crone, her minions, and the enchanted Airk. Graydon is seemimgly killed in the battle, but Elora manages to use her powers to kill the Crone. In her last moments, the Crone infects Airk, who fights Kit and Elora. Kit manages to use their childhood memories to purge and heal Airk. Following their victory, Elora and her friends depart home, seeking to honor Graydon's memory. In the Wyrm's realm, a still-alive Graydon awakens before the Wyrm — identical in appearance to a short-haired Elora — who asks him to help usher in a new age.
Airk claims that Lili, whom Elora and Kit recognize as the Crone, has shown him the truth and will help usher a new age ruled by her master known as the Wyrm. In her fair form, the Crone invites Elora and Kit to enter an inner chamber, where she attempts to convince them to submit to the Wyrm. During the vision, Kit hears Madmartigan telling her that her purpose is to serve as Elora's shield. Meanwhile Jade, Graydon, Boorman and Willow jump over the edge of the Shattered Sea and confront the Crone in the Immemorial City, freeing Elora and Kit from their trance. Elora and her friends fight the Crone, her minions, and the enchanted Airk. Graydon is seemimgly killed in the battle, but Elora manages to use her powers to kill the Crone. In her last moments, the Crone infects Airk, who fights Kit and Elora. Kit manages to use their childhood memories to purge and heal Airk. Following their victory, Elora and her friends depart home, seeking to honor Graydon's memory. In the Wyrm's realm, a still-alive Graydon awakens before the Wyrm — identical in appearance to a short-haired Elora — who asks him to help usher in a new age.
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Airk claims that Lili, whom Elora and Kit recognize as the Crone, has shown him the truth and will help usher a new age ruled by her master known as the Wyrm. In her fair form, the Crone invites Elora and Kit to enter an inner chamber, where she attempts to convince them to submit to the Wyrm. During the vision, Kit hears Madmartigan telling her that her purpose is to serve as Elora's shield. Meanwhile Jade, Graydon, Boorman and Willow jump over the edge of the Shattered Sea and confront the Crone in the Immemorial City, freeing Elora and Kit from their trance. Elora and her friends fight the Crone, her minions, and the enchanted Airk. Graydon is seemimgly killed in the battle, but Elora manages to use her powers to kill the Crone. In her last moments, the Crone infects Airk, who fights Kit and Elora. Kit manages to use their childhood memories to purge and heal Airk. Following their victory, Elora and her friends depart home, seeking to honor Graydon's memory. In the Wyrm's realm, a still-alive Graydon awakens before the Wyrm — identical in appearance to a short-haired Elora — who asks him to help usher in a new age.
| No. | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original release date | |
| 1 | "The Gales" | Stephen Woolfenden | Jonathan Kasdan | November 30, 2022 (2022-11-30) | |
| In the years following the defeat of Queen Bavmorda, her daughter Sorsha has become the new queen, married Madmartigan, and produced twin siblings Prince Airk and Princess Kit. Airk has a romantic friendship with the kitchen maid Dove while Kit is in love with the novice knight Jade. Sorsha intends to seal a marriage alliance between Kit and Prince Graydon. She is also affected by the mysterious disappearance of Madmartigan and visions of a new threat known as the Gales. Several Gales, including the Scourge, the Doom, the Lich, and the Dag, attack Tir Asleen. The Lich infects Commander Ballantine, and the Dag kidnaps Airk. Kit, Jade, Dove, Graydon, a knight named Jørgen Kase, and the incarcerated Thraxus Boorman embark on a quest to rescue Airk. After crossing the Barrier, the group are pursued by several Bone Reavers who kill the knight Kase. The survivors escape with the help of Boorman's aid. Later, they find the Nelwyn sorcerer Willow who reveals that Dove is actually Elora Danan and that Airk is being imprisoned by the Withered Crone who dwells in the Immemorial City beyond the Shattered Sea. | |||||
| 2 | "The High Aldwin" | Stephen Woolfenden | Bob Dolman | November 30, 2022 (2022-11-30) | |
| In flashbacks, Willow has a falling out with Queen Sorsha after she refuses to allow him to train Elora Danan in the magical arts. Sorsha wants Elora to lead a normal life while Willow regards her as a weapon against the Withered Crone, the leader of the Gales. Elora, Kit, Jade, Graydon and Boorman meet the other Nelwyn villagers, including Mims. Since the Gales are searching for Elora, the group departs with Willow and several followers on a quest to rescue Airk. Meanwhile, Sorsha sends Commander Ballantine to search for "Dove", as the Lich uses his magic to turn him into a "disciple". Ballantine infects his companions. During the journey, Willow teaches Elora the magical arts but she has trouble activating her powers. Elora is later kidnapped by Ballantine, but not before using magic to create a sapling, although she was not aware of her use of magic. | |||||
| 3 | "The Battle of the Slaughtered Lamb" | Debs Paterson | Wendy Mericle & John Bickerstaff | December 7, 2022 (2022-12-07) | |
| Elora's companions attempt to rescue her and fight the infected Ballantine and his men, who escape using magic. The "disciples" intend to deliver Elora to the Crone, who plans to banish her from the mortal realm. Elora escapes and meets the two woodcutters Hubert and Anne, who are killed by Ballantine and his men. Meanwhile, Kit and Boorman split from the rest of the caravan to retrieve the Lux Arcana from a tomb infested with were-rats. Ballantine and his men continue the journey with the captive Elora. Willow and the others intercept them and a second skirmish ensues. Willow's fellow Nelwyn Silas is killed while Graydon is infected. The grieving Willow uses his magic to obliterate Ballantine's companions and weaken Ballantine. Ballantine regains his senses temporarily and implores Jade to give him a mercy killing. Afterwards, the group arrives at the one location that Willow has been wanting everyone to avoid....Nockmaar. | |||||
| 4 | "The Whispers of Nockmaar" | Debs Paterson | Julia Cooperman | December 14, 2022 (2022-12-14) | |
| The group take refuge from the rain in Bavmorda's abandoned castle. There, Willow prepares to exorcise Graydon of the Lich's demonic influence with the help of Kit and Elora. Jade mourns over Ballantine's passing, regarding him as a mentor. While retrieving ingredients for the exorcism ceremony, Kit experiences visions of her grandmother Bavmorda, who is descended from a dark line known as the Blood of the Six. Kit learns that Bavmorda pledged allegiance to the Crone. Meanwhile, Elora experiences visions of her birth and her mother's subsequent death. The possessed Graydon breaks free and tricks Elora into entering the high tower where he plans to complete the ceremony. Willow, Kit, Jade, and Boorman join forces to successfully exorcise Graydon. In response, the Crone tasks the Lich, Scourge, Doom, and Dag with killing the entire group except Elora. Elsewhere, the captive Airk awakes to find himself inside an abandoned city. | |||||
| 5 | "Wildwood" | Philippa Lowthorpe | Hannah Friedman | December 21, 2022 (2022-12-21) | |
| The Dag and the Scourge pursue Elora and her friends through the ruins of Bavmorda's castle. Willow uses a flamethrower to hold off the Dag. The group flee into the Wildwood where the Dag and the Scourge are unable to follow. Elora and her friends are captured by the Bone Reavers who are led by Scorpia. Scorpia reveals that she and Jade are sisters and daughters of General Kael, a former vassal of Sorsha. Scorpia also reveals that Boorman was a former associate and lover. The Bone Reavers are outlaws who seek freedom from Tir Asleen and other powers. Willow also reunites with his Brownie friend Rool who mentioned that he has a daughter named Ganush, Franjean went south, and that the Bone Reavers moved in next door to him. While he helps Willow and Graydon escape from their trap, Rool is unable to accompany Willow for old times sake. After the truth about Jade's heritage is known, the Bone Reavers welcome the travelers and throw a feast for Jade. Meanwhile, as a result of the truth plums, Jade breaks up with Kit, and Elora learns that Willow defeated Bavmorda with dumb luck. Though Kit and Jade reconcile and are about to kiss, Kit is kidnapped by some trolls who attack the Reavers' settlement and abduct some Bone Reavers as Elora calls for Willow. | |||||
| 6 | "Prisoners of Skellin" | Philippa Lowthorpe | Hannah Friedman & Stu Selonick | December 28, 2022 (2022-12-28) | |
| The trolls bring Kit and Willow to Skellin, their underground city. They are locked in a cage and encounter another prisoner named Allagash, a knight of Madmartigan who took part in a quest to obtain a Kymerian cuirass from the vaults beneath Skellin. Queen Sorsha believed that this mystical armor can save Elora from doom. Allagash claims that he was betrayed by Boorman. Meanwhile, Elora and the others mount a rescue mission and infiltrate the mines disguised in troll garb. Elora accidentally casts a spell that causes tremors in the mountain before losing the wand. After reuniting with Kit, Willow and Allagash, Boorman claims Allagash betrayed Madmartigan and stole the lux, with Boorman reluctantly abandoning Madmartigan to reclaim it. The group then retrieves the Kymerian cuirass from a vault owned by the late Nelwyn sorcerer Wiggleheim. Kit's father went into a gateway in the vault to confront some unstated threat. Kit hears a voice claiming to be her father and attempts to walk through the gateway but is stopped by Jade and Elora. After fighting several trolls with an apparently remorseful Allagash buying them time to get away, they reach Skellin's base only to discover that Elora's spell has liquified the ground. Kit is furious with Elora, thinking that she has prevented her from reuniting with Madmartigan. Kit falls into the liquified abyss while Elora tries to use the retrieved wand to free her. Meanwhile, at the Immemorial City, Airk meets a young woman in her cell. | |||||
| 7 | "Beyond the Shattered Sea" | Jamie Childs | Julia Cooperman & Bob Dolman and Jonathan Kasdan | January 4, 2023 (2023-01-04) | |
| In the Immemorial City, Airk befriends the young woman, who claims to be Lili of Cashmere. He also experiences a vision of his sister Kit drowning and being rescued by Elora. Meanwhile, Elora and her companions continue their journey across the Shattered Sea. They reach a cabin inhabited by an elderly fisherman named Zeb who claims to be an adventurer, but is forced to leave when the Dag and the Doom attacks. They escape on a carriage drawn by a mudmander named Kenneth, whom Graydon befriends. During the fight, Graydon discovers his own magic potential and destroys the Dag, while the Doom is wounded. During the journey, Elora continues her training with Willow and Graydon, but struggles to be honest with her emotions, and considers using the Crone's magic. Kit and Elora also resolve their differences. Meanwhile, Lili flirts with Airk and reveals herself as the one who brought him to the city. Airk eventually gives into Lili, who performs a ritual on him inside the temple. Elora and her companions eventually reach the edge of the Shattered Sea which appears to be an endless waterfall. Elora reveals the Crone has shown her Willow's vision of her death before she and Kit jump over the edge and find themselves in the Immemorial City where they encounter a changed Airk. | |||||
| 8 | "Children of the Wyrm" | Jamie Childs | Rayna McClendon and Jonathan Kasdan | January 11, 2023 (2023-01-11) | |
| Airk claims that Lili, whom Elora and Kit recognize as the Crone, has shown him the truth and will help usher a new age ruled by her master known as the Wyrm. In her fair form, the Crone invites Elora and Kit to enter an inner chamber, where she attempts to convince them to submit to the Wyrm. During the vision, Kit hears Madmartigan telling her that her purpose is to serve as Elora's shield. Meanwhile Jade, Graydon, Boorman and Willow jump over the edge of the Shattered Sea and confront the Crone in the Immemorial City, freeing Elora and Kit from their trance. Elora and her friends fight the Crone, her minions, and the enchanted Airk. Graydon is seemimgly killed in the battle, but Elora manages to use her powers to kill the Crone. In her last moments, the Crone infects Airk, who fights Kit and Elora. Kit manages to use their childhood memories to purge and heal Airk. Following their victory, Elora and her friends depart home, seeking to honor Graydon's memory. In the Wyrm's realm, a still-alive Graydon awakens before the Wyrm — identical in appearance to a short-haired Elora — who asks him to help usher in a new age. | |||||
· Reception › Accolades
2023
2023
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2023
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GLAAD Media Awards
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Outstanding New TV Series
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Willow
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Nominated
BAFTA Cymru Awards
BAFTA Cymru Awards
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BAFTA Cymru Awards
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Best Costume Design
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Nominated
2024
2024
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2024
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Visual Effects Society Awards
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Outstanding Effects Simulations in an Episode, Commercial, Game Cinematic or Real-Time Project
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Outstanding Compositing and Lighting in an Episode
Outstanding Compositing and Lighting in an Episode
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Outstanding Compositing and Lighting in an Episode
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| Year | Award | Category | Nominee(s) | Result | Ref. |
| 2023 | GLAAD Media Awards | Outstanding New TV Series | Willow | Nominated | |
| BAFTA Cymru Awards | Best Costume Design | Nominated | |||
| 2024 | Visual Effects Society Awards | Outstanding Effects Simulations in an Episode, Commercial, Game Cinematic or Real-Time Project | Nominated | ||
| Outstanding Compositing and Lighting in an Episode | Nominated |
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