Winx Club S5 E21

## Plot

While practicing in the simulator, the Winx are attacked by a giant octopus. It can shoot lightning from its eyes. It grabs Bloom, Stella, Musa, and Aisha with its tentacles, and knocks Flora out with lightning. It's all up to Tecna. She uses her Aura of Sirenix to absorb the lightning attack and send it back at the monster. Everyone congratulates her for finding her special spell. They have a surprise for her to celebrate: They set up a date with Timmy, in the best restaurant in Magix City. Tecna thinks Timmy won't agree to it, because he's shy. No! Flora is the shy one, Helia is the quiet one, etc. Bloom points out that they never spend time together face to face. Not in *this* terrible season, no. This actually could've been an okay plot about over reliance on technology and the disconnect from deep, meaningful relationships that could come from always being on a computer or phone or tablet, like we see in first world countries, particularly the U.S. I admit, sometimes I think we focus on convenience too much. I think that's part of the reason why the E. coli romaine lettuce outbreak happened, or part of why we have an obesity problem. But that's just my opinion. Meanwhile, the guys, minus Sky, who isn't there, are giving Timmy advice for the titular date. So are the girls. They're atrocious at it. They tell Timmy, who is taking the fairy of *technology* on a date, to not talk about technology. I hate this show, and its characters. No one in real life is that stupid. They put Tecna's phone on mute, so nothing can interrupt them. Here's a good piece of advice: Just be yourselves! Maybe everything on the date goes horribly wrong. Maybe you'll both find that really funny. Maybe you're nervous. Tell your date you're nervous. Be honest, don't try to hide anything, and be polite. And if you're at a restaurant, and it's your first date with that person at a restaurant, feel free to discuss who pays. You can treat them, or vice versa, or you could just split the bill. We're only 5 minutes in. Daphne contacts Bloom. She tells her that Tritannus is heading for the Pillar of Control, and that they have to destroy the seal. Bloom tells the others, and they go to the Infinite Ocean. The selkies take them to the pillar. Meanwhile, on Earth, the Trix give toxins to Tritanuus. Tecna's date is super awkward and doesn't go well. Before the others can destroy the seal, they're attacked by a giant eel. Tecna pours her heart out, and it's actually really sweet, but she went to the wrong table. Timmy doesn't look at the menu, and just orders the first thing. It's a really spicy dish. Musa contacts Tecna. She leaves, and Timmy understands. Ordinary magic doesn't work on the eel. Tecna uses her Aura of Sirenix on some nearby jellyfish, and absorbs some of their electricity. However, Flora asks her not to hurt the eel. It's just hungry. She flies above water, and when it leaps at her, she uses her Aura of Sirenix on it anyways, and it lets go of the others. Wow! Instant contradiction and hypocrisy! This show isn't even good at teaching lessons. Flora feeds the eel. The Winx destroy the seal, and stabilize the pillar. Afterwards, Tecna and Timmy sit outside together.