Coven Academy (2026) s01e14 Episode Script

-[electricity crackling]
-[tense music playing]
[panting] Peter, are you okay?
Well, aside from the unforgiving hunger
and nagging frostbite
yeah, I'm great. [sighs]
How long have you been here?
I don't know. [breathes heavily]
A couple weeks, maybe longer.
-I lost count.
-So, this whole time,
someone's been impersonating you.
-A powerful Warlock.
-[exhales shakily]
[Peter] Shapeshifting for that long?
Most of us can barely hold on for an hour.
How did I not see this?
I should have known.
-He he he wasn't you.
-[Peter] Hey, hey, no.
There's no way you could have known.
He's using dark magic. He's fully cloaked.
He knows everything about me.
Only reason he's keeping me alive.
-Did you see his real face?
-No.
One minute I'm in my classroom packing up,
the next, I'm being attacked
by somebody with my face.
Tried to fight him off,
but he got me through a portal.
We have to get out of here.
[Peter] No. Hey!
Hey, hey, hey, hey! It's no use.
-[pants]
-He stripped us of our magic.
[Ms. Graves] Okay.
[Peter] Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa,
whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa!
There's no way out.
The door and walls
are warded with dark magic.
I learned the hard way.
[tense music builds]
There's no escape. [breathes heavily]
[footsteps approaching]
[door creaking open]
[menacing music playing]
[in Peter's voice] Weird, huh?
Losing your magic.
The one thing that makes you special.
You never get used to it. [sighs]
It's you, isn't it?
William.
You always were
the smartest one in school.
[menacing music builds]
[in normal voice] Hey, Em. Been a minute.
[suspenseful music playing]
[Ms. Graves] How is this even possible?
Your powers were bound permanently.
In our world, nothing is permanent.
The Council will wonder where I am.
-They'll come looking for me.
-[William laughs]
To everyone outside this room,
you're a murderer,
and I'm the hero who stopped you.
It's amazing how much people trust me
when I'm wearing your face.
You killed Mary and Tamora.
For what? Revenge?
Well, partly.
I also sleep better knowing your coven
can't take me down this Winter Solstice.
The boy you knew,
he's all grown up now, Em.
Smarter, more cautious,
and infinitely more powerful.
[sinister music playing]
[train bell ringing]
[birds chirping]
[soft laid-back music playing]
[oven door closes]
First Witchgiving with my trio.
This is legendary.
Do we cast gratitude spells
or just aggressively eat?
I vote both. Definitely both.
-[Sasha chuckles]
-There can be magic and dessert.
What else could you ask for?
Sasha, counter-clockwise please.
We want a stiff peak,
not a sad spiral.
-Yes, chef.
-[chuckles]
Mm! Miss Baptise, these are so good.
You'll have to send me the recipe.
I don't bake,
but I want to be someone who does.
-[chuckles]
-Please, call me "Elodie."
-[chuckles]
-[Briar] [chuckles]
[breathes deeply] Mm.
[uplifting ethereal music playing]
[gasps] My mom made
that exact same decoration
every Thanksgiving.
It's more than a decoration.
Traditionally, and I'm talking
going back centuries,
witches weren't exactly
welcome at the table.
We were outcasts,
and in some places we still are.
[Sasha] We had to start
our own traditions
-[Elodie] Mm-hmm.
-make our own Witchgiving.
So
-goldenrod for acceptance.
-[Elodie] Hmm.
-Bay leaf for gratitude.
-[chuckles]
And rolls because they're delicious.
[laughs]
Wow, my mom was keeping
the tradition alive
-and I didn't even know it.
-[Elodie] Mm-hmm.
You know, there's so much I would ask her.
I'm sorry Graves took that away from you.
It's still hard to believe
she could have killed someone.
Anyone. Let alone your mom.
[Elodie] I know this is a lot
to handle for all of you.
For me too. I've known her
since I was at Crescent Veil.
Wait, did you know my mom too?
[chuckles] I did.
She was a freshman when I was a senior.
A powerful witch, even back then.
Her whole coven was.
Emma Graves, well,
she was already
years ahead of everyone else.
We were all in awe of her,
which makes this particularly devastating.
Well, the good news is
the council won't stop
until they find her.
Today let's just enjoy.
Yes. That! "Doom and gloom"
is not on the menu.
[suspenseful music playing]
-[thunder rumbling]
-[raindrops pattering]
-[dogs barking in the distance]
-[breathes heavily]
Can you pretend to be normal for a sec?
I'm totally normal.
I mean, I know things are tense
between you and Briar's trio.
I mean, they're not exactly
your biggest fans either.
I'm acutely aware, but it's Witchgiving.
I know. I know.
It's the it's the one day
where we pretend
to get along with the people
we don't actually get along with.
Exactly. So, let's just
get through it, okay? [sighs]
Yeah. It's not the people
in there I'm worried about.
What are you talking about?
-[doorbell ringing]
-Um
-[gentle music playing]
-I may have
[inhales deeply]
slightly offended a vampire.
How many times have I
warned you to stay away from--
-[door lock clicks]
-Jake.
-McKenna.
-[chuckles]
Come in.
-Thank you for having us.
-Thank you. They're beautiful.
[sighs] Um, I'm sorry about
the snowstorm in Chicago.
You might not be able to make it home,
but tonight, we are all family.
Does that mean sweet potato casserole?
With toasted pecans
and extra mini marshmallows.
[chuckles] You're welcome.
-[chuckles nervously]
-[chuckles, sighs]
-[Sasha] I can take your coat.
-[Jake] You sure?
-[Sasha] Yeah, of course.
-[Jake] Yeah, thank you.
Hi.
I heard about the coma. You okay?
-Best nap ever.
-[chuckles]
I I've never been so hungry,
which is actually great,
because now everything tastes,
like, ridiculously amazing.
[chuckles] Uh, is it snowing in Utah too?
[hesitates] More like a lack of funds
-for a plane ticket.
-[Mckenna] Oh.
Which is totally fine,
because I'd much rather
be here with my friends.
-[chuckles]
-[inquisitive music playing]
So, who am I dealing with today?
Bob or aggro dark magic guy?
How about how about just Jake?
Yeah, works for me. [chuckles]
-You okay?
-[inhales deeply] Hanging in.
I mean, first Thanksgiving
without your mom, that's huge.
Yeah, but I keep telling myself
that she'd want me to make the best of it.
Maybe have an extra slice of pie for her.
-[chuckles] Yeah, something like that.
-[Jake] Yeah.
-[Briar chuckles]
-[rain pattering]
[menacing music playing]
[doorbell ringing]
-[Sasha] Oh, hi.
-[music concludes]
What's he doing here?
Sasha's mom told me to invite him.
[pensive music playing]
-[Briar chuckles, smooches]
-[smooches]
-Hey, you.
-Hi, I'm so glad you're here.
He can't come in.
-This is true.
-Ah, yes, uh, the invitation.
-Ollie, please, come inside.
-Thank you.
-[chuckles]
-[dark sinister music playing]
[sighs]
[knocking on door]
[in Peter's voice] Come in.
-[music concludes]
-We're finally getting there.
Last of the Covening Ceremony forms.
-Just need your signature.
-Excellent.
You've been invaluable
during this transition.
It's amazing
what we can accomplish
-when the kids are away.
-[pen clatters]
[pensive music playing]
Losing Miss Graves
has been hard on all of us.
Mm-hmm.
I know she meant something to you.
I didn't want to believe she was guilty.
But why else would she run?
I had a feeling she was hiding
some kind of secret,
but I never could have imagined
something like
[breathes deeply] this.
She fooled everyone.
But today is a new day.
Winter Solstice is coming.
The ley lines will open
and give us a much-needed renewal.
We'll get through this, Agnes.
Together.
-I'm hopeful.
-Yeah.
-[breathes deeply]
-[tense music playing]
[door closing]
[music concludes]
My mum's favorites, shortbread biscuits.
Or "cookies," as you guys say.
They look delicious. Thank you.
-[indistinct chatter]
-[tender music playing]
-[blows air]
-[chuckles softly]
[smooches]
[smoke detector beeping]
Not again, ugh. Um [breathes sharply]
From ruin's edge, turn back the flame,
let savory splendor now reclaim.
-[magical twinkling]
-[sighs]
Who are you and what have you
done with my mother?
Okay, I know I said
no magic in the kitchen.
I believe the exact words were,
"Anything less
than handcrafted is cheating."
Okay, but maybe I'm learning
to bend my rules a little bit.
Hmm.
Is that why you told Briar
to invite him?
I did it for the same reason
you invited McKenna.
-[sighs]
-[Elodie] On this holiday,
the harder it is
to be with someone, the better.
Mom, McKenna didn't murder my brother.
And neither did that boy.
[indistinct chatter]
Look
I wish I could embrace
the spirit of Witchgiving.
But it's just, after Mason, it's hard.
I know.
And today was a step, and that's enough.
[breathes deeply]
I was gonna wait until everyone left,
but I can't. [chuckles, sighs]
It came by drop-portal this morning.
-I may have taken a peek.
-[breathes heavily]
[gasps]
-[shakily] I got in!
-[chuckles]
[gasps] Only, like, one percent
of the one percent
make it into Coven Academy Florence.
-You're that special.
-[gasps] I
I applied when we couldn't find a third,
when I was desperate.
I know it's going to be hard
to leave your friends,
but, Sasha,
this is what you've always dreamed of.
Do you know how many
current council members
have gone to Florence?
-All of them.
-[tender music playing]
-That could be you one day.
-[clicks tongue, hesitates]
I I don't know what to say.
I do. "Italy, here I come."
[chuckles softly]
[Elodie breathes deeply]
[tense music playing]
-[Ms. Graves breathes heavily]
-It's too dangerous, Em.
Our students are in danger.
I have to protect them, or die trying.
-[grunts]
-[pants]
My money's on you every time.
-[footsteps approaching]
-[door opening]
[Ms. Graves] Here he comes.
[dark sinister music playing]
Miss me?
William [grunts] I can't imagine
how difficult things were
for you after that night.
What doesn't kill you.
[hesitates] Listen, our coven
our coven did what we had to do.
-It wasn't personal.
-[scoffs]
We were friends.
And not a day goes by that
I don't feel bad about that.
-Now who's putting on an act?
-No, no, no, it's not an act.
-[sighs]
-[Ms. Graves] Truly.
I'm sorry.
[dark thrilling music playing]
[grunts, breathes heavily]
[inhales, groans]
[grunts]
I've picked up a few tricks
since school, Emma. [chuckles]
-[chokes, gasps]
-[chokes, gasps]
-[gasps, coughs]
-[gasps, coughs]
Save your strength
for the Solstice.
-[pants]
-[pants]
-[soft tender music playing]
-[Jake chuckles softly]
-Thanks, Ms. B.
-You're welcome. [chuckles]
And for you, Ollie, from the butcher.
Briar said this is your preference.
-Thank you.
-You're welcome.
[suspenseful music playing]
[gasps]
I'm sorry, uh, I I tried to stop it.
No worries. I got it.
Let's begin.
[ethereal pop music playing,
Alan Watts, Emily Rowed "Magic"]
Open up your eyes
There's an endless light ♪
And it's magic ♪
There's a thousand skies ♪
[sighs] I couldn't be more thankful
for all of you to be here.
You can have it
It's just magic ♪
Now, humor your mother,
and let's each of us
say something
we're thankful for.
I'll go first. [inhales]
I am thankful to finally be
at the grown-ups table.
[all chuckle]
Oh, and for being alive, of course.
It's how the sun can rise
Bring it all to life ♪
It just happens ♪
It's how you and I ♪
I'm thankful, um
I'm thankful to have people
in my life who have my back.
No matter what
no matter what happens.
Guiding us back to who we are ♪
How a bird takes flight
And the wind is free ♪
[Elodie clears throat]
We have everything that we need ♪
[smacks lips, inhales, sighs]
All of this is new to me.
Americans are very sentimental.
-[chuckles]
-[chuckles]
But, uh, I guess I'm thankful
that I've started realizing
my old life might be over.
And maybe recently, I'm seeing
that a new one can start too.
Let go for dear life
Just free fall ♪
-[music concludes]
-[clears throat]
I guess it's my turn.
Thanksgiving was
my mom's favorite holiday.
She would have loved tonight.
Homemade food she didn't have to cook?
[chuckles] That was totally her jam.
-[inhales sharply]
-[sentimental music playing]
A lot of the times
my dad was away for work,
so it would just be the two of us.
We would watch the parade,
pick out our five favorite floats,
order takeout
and then we'd camp out
in the living room
with sleeping bags,
making s'mores by the fireplace.
That was her kind of magic.
[inhales sharply]
[shakily] I'm thankful for
[inhales deeply]
her. [sighs]
[sentimental music rises]
I'm sorry, I just need a minute.
[sniffs, breathes shakily]
[exhales] Oh, Mom.
[breathes shakily]
I I should check on her.
-You shouldn't even be here.
-[tense music playing]
[hesitates] Try the stuffing.
Uh, it does have bacon,
which I I agree shouldn't
be in everything,
but in this case, it is amazing.
Fellas, this isn't what Briar needs.
-You know what I'm thankful for?
-Hmm?
I'm thankful that you haven't
attacked anyone yet.
-[Ollie] Briar trusts me.
-Hmm?
-Why can't you?
-[inhales]
Because I've seen the real you.
You remember?
Follow me.
-[door closing]
-[sighs]
Is this about the scrying mirror again?
Forget the mirror, okay?
Vampires are like a ticking time bomb
just waiting to go off.
-I know that first-hand.
-Slow down.
You have to take this seriously.
I mean, you out of all people
should know that.
-[inhales deeply]
-[pensive music playing]
Sasha, I I've seen
how hard it's been for you.
I've seen your tears.
I know, and you've been there for me
but this is different.
Is it though?
I mean, he he's a he's a killer.
And we're and we're just gonna
eat turkey right across from him?
It's hard for me too. [breathes sharply]
But it's Witchgiving, so I'm trying.
It's not safe, Sasha.
[sighs heavily]
Jake, you've always had this need
-to save everyone.
-Here it comes. [sighs]
[Sasha] No.
I happen to love that side of you.
But, Jake, you're not yourself lately.
The anger, the aggression,
it's the dark magic.
I haven't touched it in a week.
[tense music playing]
Are you reading me again?
[scoffs] Oh, my God!
See, this! This is why
we never would have worked.
Get out of my head, Sasha.
I need some air.
Jake!
-Jake!
-[door closing]
[sighs, breathes deeply]
Hey, Jake.
Where do you think you're going?
[dark thrilling music playing]
[music concludes]