It is just a spin off series. Not season 8. The second season will be out next year around April I think. So far there are two seasons. However, there may be more in the future if they decide to do it. It is technically season 8 if you want to think of it that way but it is like a new show but with the winx characters in it with continuous seasons and a new adventure with new villains. Research it and you will find out more info about it.