Selena Gomez's shocking twist revealed in 'Wizards Beyond Waverly Place' season 2 finale
This season's big reveal alters the course of the cast and uncovers hidden pasts in this season's thrilling finale
LOS ANGELES -- SPOILER WARNING for "Wizards Beyond Waverly Place" season 2.
You'll want to sit down for this! Season two of "Wizards Beyond Waverly Place" is out now on Disney+, and the finale dropped a major bombshell!
The revival of "Wizards of Waverly Place" brought back Selena Gomez as the beloved Alex Russo, alongside David Henrie reprising his role as her brother, Justin Russo.
The series introduces a new lead, Billie — played by Janice LeAnn Brown — a young and powerful wizard who shows up at Justin's door, eager to learn the ropes of magic.
In the jaw-dropping two-part season finale, it's revealed that Alex Russo is actually Billie's mother!
In an emotional flashback, we learn that Alex sent her daughter away to WizTech for protection, erasing the memories of Justin, herself, and Billie in the process with a memory wiping spell.
Check out the featurette in the player above to see Selena Gomez and Janice LeAnn Brown reflect on the moment they first read the shocking twist in the script.
In another saddening turn of events, Alex decides to sacrifice herself to save her family against Morsus, a mysterious threat that was first introduced in the season 2 premiere.
With the stakes higher than ever, the season 2 finale raises questions about what magical twists lie ahead.
All episodes of "Wizards Beyond Waverly Place" are streaming on Disney+.
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