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The final chapter of Vol 1. Our season one finale and, at least for now, our last episode.

Kit and Elora have made it to Airk but find him under the influence of the crone. The crone tries to turn Kit as well but Madmartigan ( voiced by Jack Kilmer) reminds her of the truth. Elora is nearly lost but Willow arrives in time to save her.

Kit, Jade and Boorman face off against the Gales while Graydon tries to take on the crone. Unfortunately he isn't quite powerful enough and Graydon is lost.

Elora unlocks her full power and is able to defeat the crone but not before she passes her power to Airk in the most disturbing kiss ever.

Boorman has given the cuirass to Kit and the lux to Jade while he faces the Gales alone. With the cuirass activated Kit takes her place as Elora's champion and fights her possessed brother. She is able to overpower him and with Willow's help, bring him back to the light.

With the Crone and the Gales defeated, our heroes mourn Graydon's sacrifice and begin the journey home to prepare for the war to come.

In the final scene we see that Graydon isn't, but he is the realm of the Wyrm. Disguised as Elora, the Wyrm offers Graydon a place at her side.

It's an action filled episode with a bitter sweet ending. There are, as always, several moments that are hilarious but drama drives this episode. There are more questions than answers and was clearly never meant to be the end of the story.

The penultimate episode does not disappoint. We finally make it to the Shattered Sea. Elora has finally started to control her powers and shockingly so has Graydon.

This is the most visually stunning episode and has too many beautiful moments to showcase them all here. One of my favorite is Kenneth the mudmander. Without him they wouldn't have made it. Plus he's so CUTE!

Overall this is one of the best episodes, possibly the best even though it's still not my favorite. It does have my favorite scene, the training montage of Elora with Graydon and Kit With Jade.

I also appreciate the emotional vulnerability shown by Boorman and Willow during their journey. This is also the episode where we see the most of Airk's personality while talking to Lili. Kit and Elora finally reach Airk but unfortunately so has the crone.

Kit and Willow have been taken by trolls and the rest of the group is on a mission to save them. Scorpia splits off to rescue her missing people and for now says goodbye

While being held captive Kit and Willow meet Allagash, who was captured during the search for the cuirass and gives some insight into what happened to Madmartigan

Airk has seemingly been left alone in the Immemorial City but something is trying to tempt him into the temple. He repeatedly tries to escape only to find himself back where he started

Episode five starts in total chaos with the group being chased by the Gales forcing them to flee I to the Wildwood where they are soon captured by Bone Reavers.

This episode is underrated in my opinion. In terms of their quest, things don't progress much but there are significant character development moments and an entertaining celebration following some surprising revelations. I enjoyed seeing the culture of the Bone Reavers and learning about why they chose to side with Bavmorda. We also see Rool, one of the Brownies that helped Willow on his original quest.

Although we again see nothing of Airk, we do get introduced to Scorpia, leader of the Bone Reavers, Boorman's former love and the sister Jade didn't know about.

This might be my favorite episode of season one (still hoping for two and three)

As a fan of the original movie going back to Nockmaar was so exciting for me. The way flashbacks included with ghostly imagery where impressive. It was a great way to include Bavmorda, Rizelle and General Kael as well as Elora's mother before her execution.

This is also a great character episode, giving insight into each of them individually that a both emotional and hilarious at times.This episode truly showcase the mixture of humor and drama that makes Willow so unique as a fantasy series.

Along with so many great moments happening at Nockmaar (which are too many for me to list) we finally get to see Airk again for the first time since he was taken in episode one.

The Battle at the Slaughtered Lamb

There was more action in this episode compared to the previous two. The episode begins with the group attempting to rescue Elora. Personally, I think it was better that they couldn't because it gives Elora a chance to free herself instead. It also creates a sort of side quest for the group. Before they can continue trying to rescue Airk, they first have to rescue Elora. During the titular battle we see highlights of everyone's skills (or lack) and final see Willow use magic.

As far as favorites of the episode mine has tonbe Silas. The shit he talks during the battles is hilarious and he is absolutely fearless to the end.

Despite the unfortunate and tragic deaths in this episode it has humor and heart. Episode 3 is enjoyable to rewatch. It also sets up one of my favorite episodes.