Bavmorda may have died nearly two decades ago, but her castle’s eerie vibes and magic tricks are still strong enough to disrupt Willow and his fellow adventurers’ stay. The group’s night at Nockmoor was lively enough to entice a full-fledged spell from the magic-learning Elora to heal Graydon.
The Crone is on their track, asking the Lich and Scourge to kill the group, save Elora. Kit learns her grandmother wasn’t always evil, and her transition came from a cult called The Order of the Worm. The episode also teases Airk’s whereabouts, but where it actually is will hopefully be disclosed in the next episode.
Episode 5 Synopsis/Speculation
In the upcoming episode, we expect to see some questions answered or at least get a better explanation. Let’s go through some of them!
Willow may say Elora is the worst apprentice ever, but we think she is coming along nicely with her studying. We expect to see more from her in the coming episodes.
Graydon’s demeanor is as sweet as they come, but the flashback where he pushes his brother off a tree suggests he has a hidden dark side. We can’t judge him based on his behavior in this week’s episode since a demon possessed him, but hopefully, the upcoming episodes will shine a light on his hidden side.
Kit and Jade’s romance has taken a back burner after Ballantine’s death, but we hope to see more of it in the following episodes. Speaking of Kit, we definitely need more on the vision explaining Bavmorda’s allegiance with the Crone, the dark line connecting the princess and her lineage, and The Order of the Worm, which the next episode should elaborate on.
Airk finally shows up after his kidnapping, but which city’s ruins he finds himself in is as much of a mystery to us as it is to him. We’ll know his exact whereabouts in next week’s episode.
The Crone has put a death nail atop the group’s head, making their travels at least twice more dangerous. The upcoming episode will also highlight how that will impact their journey.
Episode 5 Release Date
Chapter 5 of the Willow series has been released on Wednesday, Dec 21, 2022 at 12:00 am PDT. The chapter title has not been leaked yet.
Season 1 Schedule
| Willow Season 1 Episode No. | Willow Season 1 Episode Title | Direction | Teleplay | Release Date |
| 1 | The Gales | Stephen Woolfenden | Jonathan Kasdan | November 30 2022 |
| 2 | The High Aldwin | Stephen Woolfenden | Bob Dolman | November 30 2022 |
| 3 | The Battle of the Slaughtered Lamb | Debs Paterson | Wendy Mericle & John Bickerstaff | December 7 2022 |
| 4 | The Whispers of Nockmaar | Debs Paterson | Julia Cooperman | December 14 2022 |
| 5 | TBA | TBA | Hannah Friedman | December 21 2022 |
| 6 | TBA | TBA | Hannah Friedman & Stu Stelonick | December 28 2022 |
| 7 | TBA | TBA | Julia Cooperman & Bob Dolman & Jonathan Kasdan | January 4 2023 |
| 8 | TBA | TBA | Jonathan Kasdan & Rayna McClendon | January 11 2023 |
Episode 4 Recap
The group arrives at Nockmoor and sets up camp to find a way to heal Graydon before he reaches the same fate as Ballantine. Jade mourns her mentor’s death while the rest try to help Willow in his spell to exorcise Graydon.
The group splits to find the ingredients but faces separate hurdles – Kit hears her grandmother and sets a tapestry on fire, Jade sees traumatizing visions of her dead family, and Boorman believes he’s trapped without his prized possession.
Elora stays with Graydon, and though the apprentice repeats her heart is Airk’s, Graydon holds onto the hope that she’ll change her mind. Kit’s vision tells her of Bavmorda’s allegiance to the Crone and her dissent from the dark line of the Blood of the Six.
Elora experiences visions of her childbirth and her mother’s subsequent death. Still possessed, Graydon tricks her into the High Tower, trying to finish the ceremony that started all those years back. The group joins forces, and after an ego boost from Kit, Elora frees Graydon from the demonic influence of the Lich.
Meanwhile, The Crone tasks the Lich and Scourge to kill the group except for Elora, and Airk finds himself awake in a city of ruins.
About Willow
Willow is an American fantasy adventure television series based on and serving as a sequel to the 1988 film of the same name. It’s produced by Lucasfilm and Imagine Entertainment.
It has been nearly 17 years (200 moons) since Queen Bavmorda was defeated. An unlikely group of six heroes sets off on a dangerous quest to places far beyond their home where they must face their inner demons and come together to save their world from the Gales.
The series stars Warwick Davis, Ellie Bamber, Ruby Cruz, Erin Kellyman, Tony Revolori, Amar Chadha-Patel, Dempsey Bryk, and Joanne Whalley.
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