Winx Club - The Magic Is Back

Into the Woods is an episode from the long‑running animated series Winx Club, aired as part of the 2019 “Season 6 – The Dark Forest” arc. You’ll see the usual gang – Bloom, Stella, Flora, Tecna, Musa and Aisha – plus the ever‑mysterious Headmistress Faragonda and the new villain Vexius. The premise is simple enough: with Faragonda’s spell locking away the girls’ magic, the Winx are forced onto a “team‑building” camping trip deep in the Dark Forest, while Vexius eyes Bloom’s Dragon Flame as his next trophy. The story rolls out like a classic teen‑adventure mixed with a dash of horror‑movie vibe. The Winx have to navigate creepy glades, solve riddles left by forest spirits and keep their nerves together without any of their usual sparkle powers. Meanwhile, Vexius slips into the shadows, setting traps and trying to snatch the Dragon Flame – a move that adds a genuine sense of danger without turning the episode into a full‑blown battle. It’s essentially Stranger Things meets The Goonies, but with glitter and winged outfits. Honestly, it’s not a groundbreaking piece of TV, but it’s surprisingly good for a kids’ show. The pacing does drag a bit when the gang is just wandering around, and the animation can feel a little ropy compared with newer CGI‑heavy series. Still, the forest design is pretty atmospheric, and the occasional humour – especially Flora’s allergy‑induced sneezes – keeps things light. If you’re a fan of the original Winx or enjoy a nostalgic, mildly spooky cartoon, it’s worth a watch; if you’re after tight storytelling, you might find it a touch dated. Rated PG. There’s some mild peril, a few spooky visuals and a hint of romantic tension, so parents may want to give it a quick glance for younger kids. This episode marks the first terrestrial broadcast of the Dark Forest saga in the UK, following its earlier streaming debut on Netflix. It sits comfortably between the more whimsical earlier seasons and the darker, more mature tone of later arcs.