Episode 3 of Winx Saga returns with frat parties and inconsistent world building, but remains enjoyable teen drama. The rules for the magical world remain unestablished, leaving unanswered questions about Musa's power, cell phone communication, Bloom's cell provider, and how to prevent students from broadcasting their location and using magic on social media platforms like Instagram and Facebook. Although photos can be uploaded, there are no rules in place to prevent this from happening at the school. The rules in this school are unclear, as Dowling doesn't have a problem with drinking. The boundaries between half the students are unclear. The original animated series tackled these questions, but this film feels weak due to its distance from the show. We'll have to wait to see what lies ahead for Dowling and her fairy brethren. In episode 3 of Fate: The Winx Saga, Bloom experiences images of her birth and a mysterious woman urging her to find her. Aisha suggests they seek answers through Terra's yearbooks. Farah instructs the girls to channel their powers, with Bloom controlling fire and Aisha struggling with water. Saul struggles with black tendrils and black tendrils, hiding his pain. The kids struggle with self-consciousness and distraction, with Terra and Musa being distracted by Sam. Bloom, fixated on her vision, decides to visit the Stone Circle to conjure up magic. Aisha is skeptical, but they attend a party where all the faeries are playing beer pong and drinking. Bloom learns that Stella used her magic to blind her best friend, so she leaves the area. She sneaks into the abandoned east wing of the school and finds a portrait in the basement. She realizes Dowling is lying and intends to confront her. Aisha, aware of Bloom's drunkenness, tells her this isn't a good idea but admits she won't hold her back any longer. Boom is nearing the truth about her past, while Musa kisses Sam and Terra questions if she and Dane could be a unit. Beatrix breaks into Dowling's hidden chamber, using Callum as a sacrificial lamb. Farab and Saul talk to a team on the hunt for the Burned One, but they kill a different one. Bloom confronts Dowling and learns that Rosalind was headmistress before her, and the pictures were stashed in the abandoned east wing. Bloom is suspicious and demands to speak to Rosalind, who has been dead for years. Bloom masters her powers in a few short episodes, but she extinguishes flames when Sky shows up and learns she's a Changeling. She also hears whispers about a Burned One in the forest and they head off in search. At the party, characters scramble for the forest where Bloom and Sky are, where the Burned One appears. The magical faeries, including Dowling, stop the creature, and Dowling kills it. Bloom talks to Aisha about her magical abilities and her parents' involvement. Farah informs the other teachers that Bloom has the potential to be the most powerful fairy they've encountered, and they've lied about Rosalind's death. Dowling warns them that Bloom can't meet her, as they see Rosalind being held captive in the magical portal in Farah's basement.
