Mayfair Witches season 2 episode 3 ending explained: Who betrayed Rowan’s plan?

Mayfair Witches season 2 episode 3 ending explained
Mayfair Witches season 2 episode 3 ending explained (Image via AMC+)

Mayfair Witches season 2 episode 3, titled Cover the Mirrors, aired on January 19, 2025, on AMC+. The episode continues the story of Rowan’s escalating conflict with Lasher.

Rowan devises a plan to capture Lasher and end his destructive spree, but her decisions, complicated by trust issues and external interference, unravel in unforeseen ways.

The story of Mayfair Witches season 2 episode 3 is about Rowan getting the Mayfair family together to trick Lasher into a trap. With Cortland's help, she tries to keep her family safe and get rid of the evil spirit that is stalking their family tree.

However, Cortland betrays Rowan’s plan in Mayfair Witches season 2 episode 3 by using the family gathering to further his goals. This betrayal makes things worse as Rowan's plan goes off the rails. At the end of the episode, she passes out after stopping a Talamasca raid, and Lasher is captured, putting her family in danger.

Disclaimer: The following article contains spoilers from Mayfair Witches season 2 episode 3, Cover The Mirrors. Reader's discretion needed.


At the end of Mayfair Witches season 2 episode 3 Rowan’s plan falls apart

Mayfair Witches season 2 episode 3 ending explained (Image via AMC+)
Mayfair Witches season 2 episode 3 ending explained (Image via AMC+)

Rowan's plan falls apart at the end of Mayfair Witches season 2 episode 3. She goes outside to face Lasher and stop his reign of terror, but she fails to act decisively as she has trouble with her emotions. Moira begs Rowan to kill Lasher, but the Talamasca steps in with a gas device meant to knock him out.

Rowan dives in front of Lasher and takes the blast herself at a key moment. Lasher is restrained and taken away by the Talamasca as she falls down unconscious.


Lasher’s encounter with Felix: A shift in perspective

Mayfair Witches season 2 episode 3 ending explained (Image via AMC+)
Mayfair Witches season 2 episode 3 ending explained (Image via AMC+)

Felix, a vampire from Interview with the Vampire, meets Lasher earlier in Mayfair Witches season 2 episode 3. This proves to be a turning point for Lasher, who is trying to figure out his existence and purpose.

Felix advises Lasher against feeling human emotions like guilt and accept that he is a supernatural entity. This advice boosts his confidence, changing his behavior throughout the episode.


Evelyn’s Bar: Lasher’s aggression surfaces

Mayfair Witches season 2 episode 3 (Image via AMC+)
Mayfair Witches season 2 episode 3 (Image via AMC+)

When Lasher walks into Evelyn's bar, it adds another layer of tension. Evelyn runs the business with her son, David. She is worried about Lasher's request for milk and his subsequent behavior. When she turns down his advances, Lasher gets angry. A fight ensues, and David steps in to protect his mother.

Lasher feels guilty about his actions and his guilt pulls him back towards Rowan and the Mayfair home.


Rowan’s family gathering

Mayfair Witches season 2 episode 3 ending explained (Image via AMC+)
Mayfair Witches season 2 episode 3 ending explained (Image via AMC+)

Rowan's choice to unite the Mayfair family in a single location aligns with her goal to safeguard them with a spell and apprehend Lasher. However, Cortland's interference disrupts her plans. He invites the family under deceptive pretenses, claiming they will encounter Lasher.

As tensions escalate, Rowan's abilities start to manifest erratically. She unintentionally ensnares two relatives, Jojo and Daphne, in a magical thrall, undermining her credibility as a leader.


The Talamasca’s intervention: A chaotic climax

The Talamasca's part in the episode makes things more difficult. Their plan to capture Lasher goes against Rowan's plans, making for a chaotic ending. As Rowan fights Lasher outside, the Talamasca shows up with a gas device that is meant to knock him out. Their plan is thrown off by Rowan's interference, which knocks her out as they capture Lasher.

The Mayfair family is put in a tough spot after this ending. Rowan is hurt and Lasher is with the Talamasca. At this point, the family does not know what the future holds.


Mayfair Witches season 2 episode 3 is available to stream on AMC+.

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