Once Upon a Time (ABC TV Series)

[Disney Duster]

Aladdin and Jasmine might not like Agra bah nowadays. It's probably under control of ISIS or Iran.

A little too scary to be funny.

[JeanGreyForever]

So you guys like Zelena's wickedness...?

Anyway, I liked this episode. I can't understand Aladdin half the time but at least he's cute and glad he and Jasmine are staying. But suddenly Henry has a problem with Hook being part of the family? Yea right. This season and much of the last has been nothing but how important all of the charmings and their love interests and Regina are all family and Henry had no problem with Hook. WTF. Oh well, at least now he does want him in the family. I was so worried Belle was going to see Rumple kissing Regina, but was relieved they chose to make you think that and then have her just drop the pictures. It's good they knew having her see Rumple with another woman would just be a cheap hackneyed plot development.

Can't wait till next episode! I really wish one episode, though, Regina and Snow White truly say sorry for everything they have ever done to each other and forgive each other.

And when the hell are people going to go back to the enchanted forest? They can't because of the Land of Untold Stories people they need to take care of?

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I don't want Zelena to revert back to villainy entirely because it upsets her development last season. But at the same time, it doesn't seem like the writers know what to do with her otherwise.

I don't get where the Henry-Hook animosity came out of either. Seems like it was thrown in to develop a plot for the episode.

I think Regina and Snow White have made their amends...several times in facts. They've had several moments starting from Season 3 I think. Unless you're referring to the Evil Queen persona who is a different matter.

I don't think the writers will be sending the characters back to the Enchanted Forest anytime soon. They really love Storybrooke and they said they were planning on keeping the characters always there, especially since the Enchanted Forest is in flashbacks. Plus they technically did go back until Snow White and Regina cast the second curse to take them all back. However, maybe the series finale could have them all go.

[Disney Duster]

I think Zelena would be great as a character on the side of good but who is still dark and snappy or whatever we like about her wickedness.

Yea, the stuff with Hook and Henry must've just been done to make an episode.

Regina, I don't recall, has ever actually said "sorry" or even "I apologize" or even "I shouldn't have" for all the killing she did and any other bad things she did Snow White and the good characters.

I didn't know they were planning on keeping the characters always in Storybrooke. That sounds so weird to me. It's like they enjoy not living as they really are. They can do stuff in the future Enchanted Forest and then have flashbacks to past times in the Enchanted Forest... But I think you're right they will probably return for the finale.

[JeanGreyForever]

It's been a while since we had a Snow/David centered episode so that was nice. These two characters really haven't had any focus since their "secret" in Season 4B and then Snow reclaiming her name in Season 5B. Although as much as I root for them, their smugness in confronting the Evil Queen at the end was really cringeworthy. I understand they have a track record of always finding each other, but they were literally handing their hearts over to her and they still think everything will be all right. I'm so glad she ended up tricking them. I actually thought she was going to make them crush each other's hearts, but I suppose OUAT wouldn't kill off two major characters like that.

Is it bad though that I'm rooting for the Evil Queen? Especially since none of the other characters seem to be up to the task of confronting her. I think Regina has more agency here than she is allowing herself yet she just sits back and does nothing. Even when the Evil Queen magics the sapling tree into her hand, Regina could easily have done the same thing. And I'm sure Henry could have tried to persuade the Evil Queen at the end to not hurt Snow and David or at least tried to.

At least Zelena got more screentime today. I'm glad her previous relationship with Rumple was brought up because she actually did have some sort of quasi-relationship with Rumple unlike Regina. Also glad she now knows that neither sister is to be trusted, although I still wish Evil and Wicked could have been a time especially now that Hyde is dead and Rumple doesn't really work as a good partner for the Evil Queen. Hoping Rumple doesn't do anything too terrible to Zelena though.

I'm glad Belle had another "stand up for herself" moment, because I keep fearing she'll run back to Rumple given her track record. I liked her speech that she would forgive him if he was purely evil, but he isn't, and that's what makes him worse because he is too afraid to be good so he doesn't even try. I'm also glad that she wasn't jealous about Rumple "moving on" (even though we all know he really hasn't) considering she jumped into Will's arms right after she banished Rumple. I still never understood that relationship and for the longest time, I really thought they were just friends and Rumple was just assuming they were together.

I forgot how pretty Snow White was in the flashback montage. I guess she still has the baby weight now, because her face doesn't look the same, even in the Enchanted Forest scenes. I've given up on her looking even sort of decent in Storybrooke. I know she prefers shorter hair, but there are much nicer cuts for that, many of which she used to sport anyway before the show.

Finally, I wonder what will happen to David's subplot of his father now...it hasn't been addressed in forever.

[Disney's Divinity]

I’m over Rumpel/Queen. I was ambivalent to it at first because I was hoping she was manipulating him, but now it’s just gross and—worse—it’s dragging in Zelena, having her walk in on them and getting jealous because she wants Rumpel, too. Just YUCK. She should be with Hades, not wanting to be with disgusting ass Rumpel. UGH. I don’t want either character with that loser. (Yeah, I know in season 3, there was some rape-y tension, but she’s a very different character at this point; half of it seemed to be because she wanted his relationship with Regina and she hasn’t seemed to be focused on jealousy of Regina for a while now.) I have a feeling they only wrote the storyline because they didn’t know what to do with Rumbelle and thought it would be easier to shift Zelena into their storyline. I hope Zelena doesn’t die on such a flat note. I’m just really disappointed they haven’t done a damn thing with her this season. I was hoping we’d be seeing her interact with Regina in their new apartment, and instead we get Regina being hostile for no reason and now Zelena sitting with her baby while TEQ monologues. Let me just say I’m disappointed with the show in general right now. First they completely wasted Hyde who would’ve been a fantastic love interest for Regina (and the first one I’d actually have liked), Aladdin's backstory episode was anticlimactic even though I like that he's a Savior, and now it’s pretty clear TEQ is just doing random nonsense with no plan at all. And there’s the mess about Robin supposedly “returning” in some capacity for several episodes. Die already, jeez!

I was so bored with this episode, but the ending with the sleeping curse was actually clever. I liked the flash of all the scenes between Snow and Charming over the years. It reminded me of Susan’s life-flashing-before-her-eyes moment on Desperate Housewives when Mike died

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Yea, why didn't Regina just make the sapling appear in her hands right after the Evil Queen did the same thing? And then she could send the sapling to some place the Evil Queen wouldn't know? And then, what is the point of the sapling if it doesn't amount to anything by the end of the episode? I magic sapling appeared from your love...and did nothing. Oh yea, great storytelling guys.

Never thought of Henry persuading the Evil Queen to not hurt his grandparents.

Yea I don't get why the Evil Queen or Zelena want Rumple.

I don't get how Belle forgiving Rumple because he's pure evil would be better than forgiving him because he can love. If you're pure evil...that's it, you don't deserve forgiveness.

Yea what's up with David and his dad? Don't set something up and then do nothing with it...like a certain sapling...

Zelena was the one who was first out of nowhere hostile to Regina, not the other way around.

[Disney's Divinity]

Zelena was the one who was first out of nowhere hostile to Regina, not the other way around.

I don’t know what you’re talking about. If it’s referring to this season—uh, nope, it was Regina who was angry because Zelena misplaced the feather from Robin and suddenly seemed to be blaming her for everything after they were pretty tight in the season 5 finale.

[unprincess]

what da hell was the Blue Fairy wearing?! is that the costume she always had as BF? it looks like a craft store barfed on her.

[Disney Duster]

I don’t know what you’re talking about. If it’s referring to this season—uh, nope, it was Regina who was angry because Zelena misplaced the feather from Robin and suddenly seemed to be blaming her for everything after they were pretty tight in the season 5 finale.

Unfortunately I can't re-watch the episode to know if you're right. I know for sure though that both of them out of nowhere started getting angry at each other again, I just thought Zelena started it. Regina could have gotten mad about the fetaher after Zelena started getting angry, or Zelena got angry after Regina asked about the feather.

what da hell was the Blue Fairy wearing?! is that the costume she always had as BF? it looks like a craft store barfed on her.

Yes, she always wore that, and I actually laughed out loud when I read your post!

[unprincess]

I dont remember it being that hideous...maybe b/c she's usually wearing it as a tiny fairy with lots of sparkle and glowing fx covering it. Odd b/c this show usually has fantastic costuming. That's mostly why I still watch this show for, costume porn and good looking guys. Ive found as a show its just really run its course and they are regurgitating storylines now. Jekyll/Hyde could have been interesting but they killed that story line quickly and the Aladdin stuff has been really mediocre so far. Still waiting for that August episode though, I just hope they dont screw it up.

[Disney Duster]

Yes, she always had the costume, and I know because I actually love the costume. It could be fixed a bit to look better but ah well. I find the costumes on this show hit and miss. Usually I hate the guys' costumes and the queen's and Snow White's weird long material on the sides of pants costumes but there have been some really good ones. I find them more rare, though.

I think being invested in the characters makes fans care about the show until it is finally done, regardless of some disspointing storylines.

August is so hot to me. Plus I think it's hot when his nose grows. He's a bad boy lol.

[unprincess]

oh you like her fairy costume? oh Im sorry I didnt mean to offend! Its just not my style. I probably like something you dont. I usually love what the guys are wearing. I love the male Enchanted forest outfits... loved Mad Hatter's Storybrooke outfits... the long black coat and when he would wear the scarf. Too bad Seb Stan had to go leave to be Bucky.

Love the fabulous costuming used for Evil Queen and how they had Maleficent in these 1940 style outfits when she was in Storybrooke. And Snows bandit outfit and Red's EF one, & her rockabilly diner stuff. And Whale's whole steampunk getup. Yeah I love the costuming on this show.

August is so hot to me. Plus I think it's hot when his nose grows. He's a bad boy lol.

lol! (George Takei accent)on my!(George Takei accent)
I have nothing against Robin but I wish theyd replace him with August. I think it would make for good tension b/w him and Hook, since August is sorta protective of Emma in a big bro way.

[Disney Duster]

You didn't offend me! It's ok you think her outfit is awful! I can see how it is to some, I just happen to like it. I think it's very creative.

The outfits you listed, well I can't remember all of them but I think I like the Mad Hatter and Maleficent's Storybooke costumes, too. Oh, and I LOVE the Evil Queen's costumes when she actually has a skirt.

I guess there would be tension with August, but I like him so I wouldn't care! I wouldn't want him with Regina though. I would want him with someone else...hopefully a guy! lol.

[unprincess]

nah not Regina... some people were shipping him with Ruby which I thought was cute(too bad they wrote her out of the show) and now there's a few on tumblr shipping him with Belle, which would be really risky considering the Bae crap he pulled on Rumple. As for a guy, I have no idea... maybe Archie? Whale? Grumpy?

[Disney Duster]

nah not Regina... some people were shipping him with Ruby which I thought was cute(too bad they wrote her out of the show) and now there's a few on tumblr shipping him with Belle, which would be really risky considering the Bae crap he pulled on Rumple. As for a guy, I have no idea... maybe Archie? Whale? Grumpy?

I could see him with Ruby! Except of course now she has Dorothy. I didn't know her being with Dorothy wrote her out of the show? Why won't she be on the show anymore? I forget what Bae stuff he did to Rumple. I'd love tro see him with Whale because Whale is so cute. I'd also love to see him get with Grumpy because Grumpy is actualy kinda cute, too. But actually, Grumpy should get back with Nova!

You know, I just thought you'd laugh, but when Cora pretended to be the Blue Fairy for an episode (to kill Snow White's mother, and then get Snow White's heart to turn dark for some reason that I have no idea of), when she turned back to her original self she said "I hate wearing that outfit. I don't know how the Blue Fairy can stand it."

[unprincess]

Ruby being written out is mostly fandom speculation. It seems they barely ever have her on the show, so her last appearance it felt like they gave her a "happy ending" with Dorothy so they wouldnt have to bring her back anymore. But who knows, maybe the actress will be available again some day and she'll make another appearance down the road.

The August/Rumple feud started when August pretended to be Bae so he could try to kill him using the dagger, this was way back in season 1. Then a couple seasons ago he tortured August by making his nose grow so he can tell him about the author(I think.) So if they decide to pair up August with Belle imagine the fuel it would add to that fire! It would be fun to watch!

LOL I forgot about Cora saying that!

[Disney Duster]

Oh, I forgot I also think Ruby's outfits were good too, the ones in Storybrooke. As for her character, I suppose they can't make room for characters being in a lot of episodes, unless they really have good stories for them or can involve them in the main stories which, let's face it, are about the Charmings and whoever is their villain at the moment. And Rumple, who is sometimes the villain and sometimes not.

Thanks for reminding me all about August's past. Yea, it would be really unnerving if he hooked up with Belle and what Rumple would do! I'd be excited but personally I'd like to see Rumple turn good and get back with Belle even though most people here don't seem to want that.

[Disney's Divinity]

I really enjoyed this episode. The first in a while that I liked, actually. I’m glad we got to finally see inside the Mirror World that Sydney occupied. And I’m so happy Zelena finally got to do something besides sit around holding a baby and cackling with TEQ. I hope she does not die this season. She deserves to go out better than this. I wish she’d be the one to kill TEQ or at least Rumpel and gain the Dark One’s powers. I’m so tired of the Rumpel character and he’s just disgusting at this point.

The opening montage was the first time I’ve enjoyed watching Snow and Charming in a very long time. Some people on another forum wondered why Emma didn’t just TLK them herself, the way she did Henry and Regina did Henry in 3B.

[JeanGreyForever]

It was ok, but I wasn't interested much in the mirror world or the Dragon (and he didn't even come out at the end so is he still stuck inside?) The logic behind how the dragon's fire opened the portal doesn't make much sense to me either.

I'm not a Henry fan but I am glad Violet got some scenes in. I was honestly hoping he would have crushed the Dragon's heart (although why he needed the hammer for that I don't know) but then we would have to focus on him for more episodes so it's probably better he didn't.

I liked the opening montage too. And I agree that Zelena actually had a role for once. I'm afraid she might be killed off especially since she isn't very popular, but I'm hoping the Evil Queen doesn't betray her. I'm so sick of Rumple as well and I really want him dead. This episode outlined all of his abusive tendencies and I can't see Belle going back to him at this point so at least there's that.

Aladdin and Jasmine seem to be strung alone in the subplots merely so the audience doesn't forget them. I'm guessing the Genie will be in a future episode which will be fun. I wonder if the Agrabah plotline will happen before season 6A ends or if it will be the basis of 6B with Jafar as the big bad.

[Sotiris]

This was one of the better episodes of the season. I, too, enjoyed the opening montage with Snow and Charming. It could have been the premise of a quirky, indie movie.

I wish they'd show us what happened to The Dragon. Did they actually leave him there? Shouldn't have they tried to set him free afterwards? When he said that he had a daughter, I couldn't help but wonder if he was supposed to be Mulan's father or related to Mulan's story in some way.

Henry was surprisingly tolerable in this episode, though his love life always makes me nauseated.

Rumple has officially gone off the deep end. In the promo for the next episode, he's shown as more abusive and disturbing than ever. I wonder what the writers' end goal is with this character. With two failed redemption arcs and the character becoming increasingly more unhinged, there's nothing left for him other than being killed off. But of course they're not going to do that because they want to keep the actor on board.

This episode made it abundantly clear that the end game is not to kill The Evil Queen but merge her back with Regina (which will also help mend her relationship with Zelena).