Coven Academy (2026) s01e07 Episode Script
Pick Your Poison
-[suspenseful music playing]
-Back up. Now.
Or you'll regret it.
Yeah, we've got, like,
powers, so
-Is that so?
-[Ollie] Back off.
You want all three to yourself?
Don't be greedy.
They're with me.
[moody pop song playing
over speakers]
Briar, we need to go. Now.
I'm not leaving here
without talking to Ollie.
-Tegan, get her to safety.
-Yeah. Come on.
[song continues]
So you're not just from England?
Please, just
just hear me out.
-You're a vampire? Seriously?
-[tense music playing]
How could you not tell me this?
I I couldn't handle the idea
of you looking at me
-how you're looking at me.
-Can you blame me?
I didn't choose this, Briar.
I thought I was coming
to Aunt Tamora's
for a better life
than the one I had at Bristol.
Tamora's your aunt?
-Are you a hybrid?
-No, no, I'm just a vampire.
Which which I realize doesn't
sound much better. [sighs]
But I would never
hurt a human. Ever.
Did you lure me
on that ghost tour as bait?
No. Yea-- yeah. I--
You don't know
Aunt Tamora's temper.
Okay, I didn't have a choice.
She'd already taken
everything from me.
I can never see my family again.
I can never go home.
I couldn't let her
do the same to you.
That's why I told you to run.
What does she have
to do with my mom?
All I know,
all-- all I overheard,
was that they were
in a coven together
and Tamora was coming after you
as part of some,
like, crazy plan.
She sounded scared, Briar.
Not that that's an excuse,
but she sounded like
something bad was out there.
You can trust me.
That's the same thing
the cops told me.
And my dad told me.
And Miss Graves.
And they never came through.
[theme music playing]
[music concludes]
-[Sasha breathes heavily]
-[Tegan] In. Out. In.
That was a mistake.
Oh, thank goodness.
Are you okay?
Yeah, of course I'm okay.
Are you okay?
[chuckles nervously]
Just a mild panic attack.
Not the first time.
Um, what do you think
you're doing here?
Uh, not to get too involved,
but you're here too, Jake.
-Thank you.
-Yeah, that's different.
Look, this is not a part of town
for you girls
to just be hanging out in.
Wow.
Us girls?
Did you follow us here?
Did you use a spell to track me?
Look, this area is crawling
with vampires.
Do I look like some sort of
damsel in distress to you?
I don't know, Brooklyn, you seem
pretty distressed right now.
Well, maybe if you were actually
as powerful as you claim to be,
I wouldn't have to go looking
for answers on my own.
-With us, remember.
-With them.
Guys, enough with the drama.
Let's just get ready
for the party.
We have it handled, Jake.
[Jake] Keep being reckless!
But if you aren't careful,
you're gonna end up
like your mom.
[soft somber music playing]
Don't talk about my mom. Ever.
Okay, that's--
Look, that's not
that's not what I meant.
I think it's clear
what you meant, Jake.
-[music concludes]
-[wolves howling]
[indie pop music playing,
Dee Holt "pick up your shoes"]
Pick up your shoes
It's time to walk away ♪
And everything feels
like yesterday ♪
-Your hair is so pretty.
-[chuckles]
-[chuckles]
-Hmm. Hoops or studs?
-Yes.
-[chuckles softly]
I always thought there
was something different
about Ollie,
but I literally just thought
it was his accent.
[scoffs] No,
because I love accents.
[chuckles]
Loving in the dark ♪
In between
Should be running far ♪
You have to stay away
from him. I'm serious, Briar.
Stay away at all costs.
I slammed the door in his face.
You do not need to worry
about me talking to him again.
Dancing with my flash ♪
Then why do you keep
checking your phone?
I just
He didn't ask
to be turned into a vampire.
There's just a small part of me
that kind of feels bad for him.
Keep that part small.
-[hesitates] But--
-Okay, inserting myself
all over the place today.
But trust me, Bri,
this is not a topic
you want to push with Sash.
Thank you, T.
-Got it. [sighs]
-[song concludes]
-[rock music playing]
-Another vial? Human this time?
Never.
-All right.
-[Ollie] Is there a way?
To go back?
Where?
To being normal. A human.
[chuckles] Don't you wish.
-How long you been turned?
-Three weeks.
And still no human blood? Wow.
[laughs] You're gonna get
violent soon, kid.
[music concludes]
There must be a way to go back.
[tense instrumental
music playing]
[groans]
Get out. [chuckles]
Before I throw you out.
[groans]
-[water trickling]
-[music concludes]
[dark pop music playing in distance,
Lady Gaga "Abracadabra"]
This is the abandoned wing.
[song intensifies]
Pay the toll to the angels ♪
Drawing circles
in the clouds ♪
This is different.
Keep your mind
on the distance ♪
When the devil
turns around ♪
We need more twinkle lights
in the dorms. This is cute.
Oh, look
who the cat dragged in.
[Sasha] Shut up, Dylan.
You have to be firm
with that one.
If he offers you a round
of Pick Your Poison,
politely decline.
I'm sorry,
he's giving out poisons?
Oh, my God, of course not.
We don't even touch toxins
until senior year.
The only risk is that
you don't know
what potion you're gonna get
and what'll happen
if you drink it.
It could be a silly one,
it could be humiliating.
Fun, right?
Um
So, this is exactly like
a party in Brooklyn.
Abracadabra
Amor-oo-na-na ♪
[indistinct chatter]
Gaga
Abracadbra ♪
[sophomore witch] Everyone says
you're, like, super powerful.
Yeah, I mean,
that's a lot of pressure.
You have pretty eyes.
[gasps]
Wait, was--
was that on purpose?
I plead the fifth.
Sorry, it just looked like
you needed a little cooling off.
-I didn't think we were talking.
-[Briar] I'm not talking.
I was just quietly
ruining your wardrobe
while barely lifting a finger.
[indistinct chatter]
[sophomore witch]
Jake, oh, my God.
Abracadabra
Amor-oo-na-na ♪
Come on, let's go sign the wall.
Abracadabra
Amor-oo-na-na ♪
[soft tense music playing]
-[hisses]
-[song continues]
So, I emailed
Miss Graves earlier
and I asked her for anything
she still has on her mom.
Old photos,
report cards, anything. [sighs]
That is so thoughtful of you,
Sasha.
Well, they don't keep records
going back that far,
but look at the autograph wall.
[soft sentimental music
playing]
[Briar] Her signature.
[Sasha] So it's kind of
like she's here.
With you now.
Here. It's your turn.
Thank you.
[pop music playing,
KATSEYE "Debut"]
La, la-la, la-la-la, la, la ♪
I don't need
no one-two-three ♪
Not Bourgeoisie
I'll step in ♪
Yo, uh, step-sister incoming.
Just me, myself
my best friends ♪
Why are you making that face?
It's simple as that
That's right ♪
Oh-- Do you have
a thing for McKenna?
Shut up. No. Ye-- yes.
I like to be bossed around.
[hesitates] Don't say anything.
Found myself some baddies ♪
'Bout to turn it
to a hundred ♪
Hey.
It's simple as that ♪
-Why is the energy weird?
-Dylan has a thing for you.
[McKenna] Oh, wow.
Congrats, Dylan.
You're finally developing
good taste.
-So, I'm gonna kill you.
-What? [chuckles softly]
Hey, McKenna.
Did you come with your trio?
If you want to say
I don't have friends,
just say I don't have friends.
What? No, I
I didn't mean that you--
[McKenna] I know what you meant.
They're seeing a movie tonight
without me.
You happy now?
I don't need no cookie cutter
Perfect ordinary ♪
Shoot.
Ride or die
inside that dictionary ♪
Babe, uh-huh ♪
[scoffs] I thought you said
no pick your poison.
I got nervous.
How did McKenna make me feel bad
for trying to get her
not to feel bad?
It's her specialty.
But I also feel completely fine.
-I think I got a dud.
-[Sasha] Okay.
-Oh, wait.
-[Tegan's stomach rumbling]
Tegan?
[Tegan's stomach rumbling]
Sometimes I feel like squirrels
are trying to talk to me.
-[gasps]
-Uh-oh. It wasn't a dud. [sighs]
[gasps, chuckles]
My-- my greatest creation.
Truth potion.
Okay, this is not like
the parties back at home.
I have a huge crush on-- [gasps]
[laughs]
Dylan, I don't think
we've properly met.
Allow me to
introduce myself.
[groans]
-[crowd laughs]
-[tense music playing]
Yo. Back off. You already ruined
one shirt today.
Undo the potion. Now.
No.
[groans]
[music builds]
-[music concludes]
-Whoa! Hey, Bri.
Killing him is sadly off-brand.
Allow me.
[pop music playing,
Blonde Diamond "We Just Wanna Dance"]
[eerie instrumental
music playing]
You will give me the antidote.
One sip from this vial
and the spell is reversed.
[Dylan groans]
That's a party foul, Sasha.
-Mm. Sorry, not sorry. T?
-[music concludes]
[pop music continues]
Yeah. Worked. Thank you.
Perhaps the party
was not the best idea.
Forget that.
Let's do Hex Fest every night.
-Mm.
-So this is what you meant?
-Sorry, what?
-Don't apologize.
When you and Tegan
said you missed me
There's still time, you know,
to find the perfect trio.
You're better than this, Sasha.
She's exaggerating.
McKenna,
I think you'd have more friends
if you weren't so mean.
No, no. McKenna,
take a lap. Yeah?
[upbeat pop music playing]
Tegan.
That was like watching
a-- a puppy fight a dragon.
It was-- it was adorable.
-Hi.
-What do you want?
Okay, picture me
shape-shifting into somebody
who just wants to talk.
For like one minute. Please?
Fine.
[indistinct chatter]
Was that bad?
I feel like that was really bad.
This is a very fun
new side of you. [chuckles]
Okay. Talk.
I overstepped today.
In a huge way.
[scoffs] We're in agreement.
The whole thing about
mentioning your mom, I
I didn't exactly have
the best example
of how to handle big feelings
growing up, so I
Sometimes I
I take a cheap shot
when something matters to me.
Okay, I-- I get that.
[hesitates] I can't stop
thinking about what we saw
at the hybrid lady's place.
And when I can't stop thinking
about something, then I
I usually get stupid.
Or reckless, or
Or both.
Relatable. Keep going.
The only reason that I followed
you today was because I
I had a sense you were
gonna do something
-something stupid.
-[gentle music playing]
-Or reckless. Or both. Right.
-[Jake chuckles]
And then I saw you walk
into a literal vampire den,
so
I don't need a bodyguard.
That's starting
to become very clear.
Hey, I'm
I'm sorry. I won't
I won't keep trailing you
if you don't want me around.
Jake, um, I know I can
be a little prickly.
[chuckles]
But to be honest with you,
I'm sorry too.
And I do kind of want you
around because
[tense instrumental
music playing]
[hesitates]
I have to go. I'm sorry.
Wait-- You're gonna need
to finish that sentence.
-I'm sorry.
-[scoffs] No, uh, Briar! Briar!
[scoffs]
[water trickling]
-It's pouring. Come in. Come in.
-[music concludes]
[upbeat instrumental
music playing in distance]
Wow, being followed
by everybody today.
I don't know
whether to be flattered
or file a restraining order.
I'm here to return this.
You dropped it when you escaped
out that window.
[light mysterious music
playing]
[Ollie]
I could never hurt you, Briar.
-Ever.
-[music fades]
[soft sentimental music
playing]
[Briar] It's not glowing.
Um, what what does that mean?
It means I believe you.
Oh, good, um
because I've been thinking
and I know where you can find
some answers about your mum.
But you can't just believe me,
you have to trust me too.
[music concludes]
[rain pattering]
[magical portal whooshing]
[tense instrumental
music playing]
[Jake] Mr. Cole?
Jake.
Your your forehead.
Mr. Cole, it's bleeding.
Oh, uh
Must have bumped my head.
-Mr. Cole, it's a huge gash.
-It's nothing.
Why don't you get some sleep?
I didn't see you breaking curfew
and you didn't see me, okay?
Hmm. Yeah.
[music fades]
[eerie instrumental
music playing]
[tense instrumental
music playing]
[music concludes]
[theme music playing]
[theme music concludes]
-Back up. Now.
Or you'll regret it.
Yeah, we've got, like,
powers, so
-Is that so?
-[Ollie] Back off.
You want all three to yourself?
Don't be greedy.
They're with me.
[moody pop song playing
over speakers]
Briar, we need to go. Now.
I'm not leaving here
without talking to Ollie.
-Tegan, get her to safety.
-Yeah. Come on.
[song continues]
So you're not just from England?
Please, just
just hear me out.
-You're a vampire? Seriously?
-[tense music playing]
How could you not tell me this?
I I couldn't handle the idea
of you looking at me
-how you're looking at me.
-Can you blame me?
I didn't choose this, Briar.
I thought I was coming
to Aunt Tamora's
for a better life
than the one I had at Bristol.
Tamora's your aunt?
-Are you a hybrid?
-No, no, I'm just a vampire.
Which which I realize doesn't
sound much better. [sighs]
But I would never
hurt a human. Ever.
Did you lure me
on that ghost tour as bait?
No. Yea-- yeah. I--
You don't know
Aunt Tamora's temper.
Okay, I didn't have a choice.
She'd already taken
everything from me.
I can never see my family again.
I can never go home.
I couldn't let her
do the same to you.
That's why I told you to run.
What does she have
to do with my mom?
All I know,
all-- all I overheard,
was that they were
in a coven together
and Tamora was coming after you
as part of some,
like, crazy plan.
She sounded scared, Briar.
Not that that's an excuse,
but she sounded like
something bad was out there.
You can trust me.
That's the same thing
the cops told me.
And my dad told me.
And Miss Graves.
And they never came through.
[theme music playing]
[music concludes]
-[Sasha breathes heavily]
-[Tegan] In. Out. In.
That was a mistake.
Oh, thank goodness.
Are you okay?
Yeah, of course I'm okay.
Are you okay?
[chuckles nervously]
Just a mild panic attack.
Not the first time.
Um, what do you think
you're doing here?
Uh, not to get too involved,
but you're here too, Jake.
-Thank you.
-Yeah, that's different.
Look, this is not a part of town
for you girls
to just be hanging out in.
Wow.
Us girls?
Did you follow us here?
Did you use a spell to track me?
Look, this area is crawling
with vampires.
Do I look like some sort of
damsel in distress to you?
I don't know, Brooklyn, you seem
pretty distressed right now.
Well, maybe if you were actually
as powerful as you claim to be,
I wouldn't have to go looking
for answers on my own.
-With us, remember.
-With them.
Guys, enough with the drama.
Let's just get ready
for the party.
We have it handled, Jake.
[Jake] Keep being reckless!
But if you aren't careful,
you're gonna end up
like your mom.
[soft somber music playing]
Don't talk about my mom. Ever.
Okay, that's--
Look, that's not
that's not what I meant.
I think it's clear
what you meant, Jake.
-[music concludes]
-[wolves howling]
[indie pop music playing,
Dee Holt "pick up your shoes"]
Pick up your shoes
It's time to walk away ♪
And everything feels
like yesterday ♪
-Your hair is so pretty.
-[chuckles]
-[chuckles]
-Hmm. Hoops or studs?
-Yes.
-[chuckles softly]
I always thought there
was something different
about Ollie,
but I literally just thought
it was his accent.
[scoffs] No,
because I love accents.
[chuckles]
Loving in the dark ♪
In between
Should be running far ♪
You have to stay away
from him. I'm serious, Briar.
Stay away at all costs.
I slammed the door in his face.
You do not need to worry
about me talking to him again.
Dancing with my flash ♪
Then why do you keep
checking your phone?
I just
He didn't ask
to be turned into a vampire.
There's just a small part of me
that kind of feels bad for him.
Keep that part small.
-[hesitates] But--
-Okay, inserting myself
all over the place today.
But trust me, Bri,
this is not a topic
you want to push with Sash.
Thank you, T.
-Got it. [sighs]
-[song concludes]
-[rock music playing]
-Another vial? Human this time?
Never.
-All right.
-[Ollie] Is there a way?
To go back?
Where?
To being normal. A human.
[chuckles] Don't you wish.
-How long you been turned?
-Three weeks.
And still no human blood? Wow.
[laughs] You're gonna get
violent soon, kid.
[music concludes]
There must be a way to go back.
[tense instrumental
music playing]
[groans]
Get out. [chuckles]
Before I throw you out.
[groans]
-[water trickling]
-[music concludes]
[dark pop music playing in distance,
Lady Gaga "Abracadabra"]
This is the abandoned wing.
[song intensifies]
Pay the toll to the angels ♪
Drawing circles
in the clouds ♪
This is different.
Keep your mind
on the distance ♪
When the devil
turns around ♪
We need more twinkle lights
in the dorms. This is cute.
Oh, look
who the cat dragged in.
[Sasha] Shut up, Dylan.
You have to be firm
with that one.
If he offers you a round
of Pick Your Poison,
politely decline.
I'm sorry,
he's giving out poisons?
Oh, my God, of course not.
We don't even touch toxins
until senior year.
The only risk is that
you don't know
what potion you're gonna get
and what'll happen
if you drink it.
It could be a silly one,
it could be humiliating.
Fun, right?
Um
So, this is exactly like
a party in Brooklyn.
Abracadabra
Amor-oo-na-na ♪
[indistinct chatter]
Gaga
Abracadbra ♪
[sophomore witch] Everyone says
you're, like, super powerful.
Yeah, I mean,
that's a lot of pressure.
You have pretty eyes.
[gasps]
Wait, was--
was that on purpose?
I plead the fifth.
Sorry, it just looked like
you needed a little cooling off.
-I didn't think we were talking.
-[Briar] I'm not talking.
I was just quietly
ruining your wardrobe
while barely lifting a finger.
[indistinct chatter]
[sophomore witch]
Jake, oh, my God.
Abracadabra
Amor-oo-na-na ♪
Come on, let's go sign the wall.
Abracadabra
Amor-oo-na-na ♪
[soft tense music playing]
-[hisses]
-[song continues]
So, I emailed
Miss Graves earlier
and I asked her for anything
she still has on her mom.
Old photos,
report cards, anything. [sighs]
That is so thoughtful of you,
Sasha.
Well, they don't keep records
going back that far,
but look at the autograph wall.
[soft sentimental music
playing]
[Briar] Her signature.
[Sasha] So it's kind of
like she's here.
With you now.
Here. It's your turn.
Thank you.
[pop music playing,
KATSEYE "Debut"]
La, la-la, la-la-la, la, la ♪
I don't need
no one-two-three ♪
Not Bourgeoisie
I'll step in ♪
Yo, uh, step-sister incoming.
Just me, myself
my best friends ♪
Why are you making that face?
It's simple as that
That's right ♪
Oh-- Do you have
a thing for McKenna?
Shut up. No. Ye-- yes.
I like to be bossed around.
[hesitates] Don't say anything.
Found myself some baddies ♪
'Bout to turn it
to a hundred ♪
Hey.
It's simple as that ♪
-Why is the energy weird?
-Dylan has a thing for you.
[McKenna] Oh, wow.
Congrats, Dylan.
You're finally developing
good taste.
-So, I'm gonna kill you.
-What? [chuckles softly]
Hey, McKenna.
Did you come with your trio?
If you want to say
I don't have friends,
just say I don't have friends.
What? No, I
I didn't mean that you--
[McKenna] I know what you meant.
They're seeing a movie tonight
without me.
You happy now?
I don't need no cookie cutter
Perfect ordinary ♪
Shoot.
Ride or die
inside that dictionary ♪
Babe, uh-huh ♪
[scoffs] I thought you said
no pick your poison.
I got nervous.
How did McKenna make me feel bad
for trying to get her
not to feel bad?
It's her specialty.
But I also feel completely fine.
-I think I got a dud.
-[Sasha] Okay.
-Oh, wait.
-[Tegan's stomach rumbling]
Tegan?
[Tegan's stomach rumbling]
Sometimes I feel like squirrels
are trying to talk to me.
-[gasps]
-Uh-oh. It wasn't a dud. [sighs]
[gasps, chuckles]
My-- my greatest creation.
Truth potion.
Okay, this is not like
the parties back at home.
I have a huge crush on-- [gasps]
[laughs]
Dylan, I don't think
we've properly met.
Allow me to
introduce myself.
[groans]
-[crowd laughs]
-[tense music playing]
Yo. Back off. You already ruined
one shirt today.
Undo the potion. Now.
No.
[groans]
[music builds]
-[music concludes]
-Whoa! Hey, Bri.
Killing him is sadly off-brand.
Allow me.
[pop music playing,
Blonde Diamond "We Just Wanna Dance"]
[eerie instrumental
music playing]
You will give me the antidote.
One sip from this vial
and the spell is reversed.
[Dylan groans]
That's a party foul, Sasha.
-Mm. Sorry, not sorry. T?
-[music concludes]
[pop music continues]
Yeah. Worked. Thank you.
Perhaps the party
was not the best idea.
Forget that.
Let's do Hex Fest every night.
-Mm.
-So this is what you meant?
-Sorry, what?
-Don't apologize.
When you and Tegan
said you missed me
There's still time, you know,
to find the perfect trio.
You're better than this, Sasha.
She's exaggerating.
McKenna,
I think you'd have more friends
if you weren't so mean.
No, no. McKenna,
take a lap. Yeah?
[upbeat pop music playing]
Tegan.
That was like watching
a-- a puppy fight a dragon.
It was-- it was adorable.
-Hi.
-What do you want?
Okay, picture me
shape-shifting into somebody
who just wants to talk.
For like one minute. Please?
Fine.
[indistinct chatter]
Was that bad?
I feel like that was really bad.
This is a very fun
new side of you. [chuckles]
Okay. Talk.
I overstepped today.
In a huge way.
[scoffs] We're in agreement.
The whole thing about
mentioning your mom, I
I didn't exactly have
the best example
of how to handle big feelings
growing up, so I
Sometimes I
I take a cheap shot
when something matters to me.
Okay, I-- I get that.
[hesitates] I can't stop
thinking about what we saw
at the hybrid lady's place.
And when I can't stop thinking
about something, then I
I usually get stupid.
Or reckless, or
Or both.
Relatable. Keep going.
The only reason that I followed
you today was because I
I had a sense you were
gonna do something
-something stupid.
-[gentle music playing]
-Or reckless. Or both. Right.
-[Jake chuckles]
And then I saw you walk
into a literal vampire den,
so
I don't need a bodyguard.
That's starting
to become very clear.
Hey, I'm
I'm sorry. I won't
I won't keep trailing you
if you don't want me around.
Jake, um, I know I can
be a little prickly.
[chuckles]
But to be honest with you,
I'm sorry too.
And I do kind of want you
around because
[tense instrumental
music playing]
[hesitates]
I have to go. I'm sorry.
Wait-- You're gonna need
to finish that sentence.
-I'm sorry.
-[scoffs] No, uh, Briar! Briar!
[scoffs]
[water trickling]
-It's pouring. Come in. Come in.
-[music concludes]
[upbeat instrumental
music playing in distance]
Wow, being followed
by everybody today.
I don't know
whether to be flattered
or file a restraining order.
I'm here to return this.
You dropped it when you escaped
out that window.
[light mysterious music
playing]
[Ollie]
I could never hurt you, Briar.
-Ever.
-[music fades]
[soft sentimental music
playing]
[Briar] It's not glowing.
Um, what what does that mean?
It means I believe you.
Oh, good, um
because I've been thinking
and I know where you can find
some answers about your mum.
But you can't just believe me,
you have to trust me too.
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music playing]
[Jake] Mr. Cole?
Jake.
Your your forehead.
Mr. Cole, it's bleeding.
Oh, uh
Must have bumped my head.
-Mr. Cole, it's a huge gash.
-It's nothing.
Why don't you get some sleep?
I didn't see you breaking curfew
and you didn't see me, okay?
Hmm. Yeah.
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music playing]
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music playing]
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