A group of twentysomethings studying magic in New York discover a real-life fantasy world that poses a great threat to humanity in this drama adapted from Lev Grossman’s book series.
Quentin talks with his psychologist about his release; (Flashback) Quentin hangs out at a party at his and James apartment; Quentin ignores Julia's invitation to join her and their friends.
Quentin finds himself engrossed into Fillory and Further as a party rages outside his bedroom door; The Chatwin family gather together then prepare to venture into Fillory.
As he reads, Julia comes into the room and tries to persuade Quentin to return to the party, he then tells her about his intention to be more of an adult when James comes in a palls onto the bed.
Alice studies at the campus cafe when Quentin arrive, he tries to apologize to her for the scene with Eliot & Margo but he tells him off for his misconceived notions about her.
Quentin arrives with Eliot and Margo at Julia's birthday party; James and a sullen Julia greet Quentin; as she orders a drink, Julia tells off a guy who tries to start a conversation with her.
As they study, Penny begins to hear otherworldly voices and reacts to follow them as he leaves he tells Kady about them she teases him at first, then insists on coming along on his mission.
Quentin narrorates a scene from Fillory and Further book one, in which Martin Chatwin convinces his two siblings to enter their clock and the world of Fillory.