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“Fate: The Winx Saga” has been renewed for Season 2 at Netflix, the streaming service said Thursday. A live-action reimagining of the Italian cartoon series “Winx Club” by Iginio Straffi, “Fate: The Winx Saga” follows the coming-of-age journey of five fairies attending Alfea, a magical boarding school in the Otherworld where they must learn to master their powers while navigating love, rivalries, and the monsters that threaten their very existence. The second installment of the Abigail Cowen-led drama will consist of eight one-hour episodes, which is two more than the first season, which launched Jan. 22, had.
Returning cast members for Season 2 include Cowen as Bloom, Hannah van der Westhuysen as Stella, Precious Mustapha as Aisha, Eliot Salt as Terra and Elisha Applebaum as Musa. in Season 2. The series is created by Brian Young (“The Vampire Diaries”) who will return as showrunner and executive producer for Season 2. Additional executive producers include Judy Counihan and Kris Thykier from Archery Pictures (“Riviera,” “The State:) plus Joanne Lee and Cristiana Buzzelli from Rainbow.
“The six episodes in season one only scratched the surface of this incredibly rich world and the powerful fairies who inhabit it,” Young said in a statement Thursday. “As Bloom’s story continues to evolve, I can’t wait for you to learn even more about Aisha, Stella, Terra, and Musa! And you never know who might show up at Alfea next term…” Also Read: ‘TheWrap-Up’ Podcast: What Will a Biden Administration Mean for the Entertainment Industry?
Thanks to this loyal support, ‘Fate: The Winx Saga’ is a massive worldwide success, with a second season underway at Netflix that will continue the story to the delight of fans and viewers everywhere.” Readers can find TheWrap’s interview with Cowen about the shocking Season 1 finale of “Fate: The Winx Saga” here.
What Is The Name Of The Loose Adaptation Of The Kids’ Fantasy Series?
This loose adaptation of the kids’ fantasy series offers the wizarding-type boarding school fun of the Harry Potter franchise with the darker teen themes featured on shows like Riverdale. Bloom’s story is both interesting and complicated, and the interactions between the young women, though occasionally melodramatic, often show the girls empowered and strong. Fans of the original animated series might be disappointed by all the adolescent angst.
But despite these issues, Fate: The Winx Saga offers a story world that is easy to escape into, and easy to get caught up in, if you’re looking for a fantastical universe to explore.
What Are The Strengths Of Each Fairy From Winx Club?
Although each fairy from Winx Club has their own strengths, some are clearly more powerful than others.