Once Upon a Time (ABC TV Series)

[RyGuy]

I thought he lost his magic because he removed his shawl.

I enjoyed this episode and found it less weak than the late October episode that revealed Dr. Whale's backstory.

And last season had some weaker moments too. I think it's the nature of a show such as this. LOST had more than its share of them too - like what happened to the polar bears?

That being said, OUAT is still interesting enough to me to keep watching, but my wife finally bailed a couple of episodes ago (she bailed during LOST too), so I get why some seem to be losing interest.

[ajmrowland]

to be fair, I dont think any of us "So-called" fans actually missed that. It's just some episodes are naturally weaker than others.

Don't feed the troll.

He was trolling the glee thread before, and believe me. This ain't trolling.

Anyway, loved this episode! Having Niel be baelfire is predictable as hell to the point where I didn't think the creators would go that route, but the result was some good drama. Especially where Henry is involved. I wonder if rumple will actually try to kill him. Obviously Henry won't die cuz this is network tv where the kids don't get hurt.

On another note, it's obvious from the trailer hook is gonna face Gold.

Will Regina change sides again?

And what of the cell video?

No one was bothered? What the hell was up with Belle being sedated when she said she saw magic? Why are they trying to cover the truth up to her?!

Also it looks like something is wrong with Mr.Gold/Rumpelstiltskin. perhaps he lost his magic when he took off the shall?

I think he lost his magic by not being in Storybrooke anymore.

I think it's because of Belle being in terror over it. Remember, we don't know her cursed self, and that's who she reverted to, so she doesn't believe in magic.

And to Disneyboy yeah, that's Tess mercer. Cassidy Freeman is a hard face to forget and she's hot!

[Disney's Divinity]

Will Regina change sides again?

I honestly don't think Regina's changed sides exactly. I think she's only acting like she's on Cora's side, waiting for the opportunity to get rid of her. I think Regina knows that her life will never be happy with Cora in control, even if she does have Henry.

I wonder if Rumpelstiltskin's Dagger will still control him since he no longer has magic?

I hope Emma's lie will make Henry be more involved with Regina (aka, the woman who raised him the past 11 years). I'm not too surprised about the prophet, since some of Rumpelstiltskin's actions have been a little too pre-ordained (like the squid ink he left in his cell). One thing I thought was really stupid was the flashback to August with Baelfire, and the typewriter being the reveal. Why couldn't he have just said, "I know you're Baelfire" out loud.

[BelleGirl]

So now it has become clear to me why the wicked queen/Regina hates snow white so much. Actually I find it quite unreasonable: at the time she revealed Regina's secret, Snow was just a little innocent girl manipulated by Regina's mother and she meant well. If there's a person Regina should hate it's her mother, but of course Snow is a much easier pray for vengeance as she lacks magic powers. Does Regina realize how much she has become like her wicked mother?
Of course in matters of love and hate reason has no role.

[Disney Duster]

No one was bothered? What the hell was up with Belle being sedated when she said she saw magic? Why are they trying to cover the truth up to her?!

I think it's because of Belle being in terror over it. Remember, we don't know her cursed self, and that's who she reverted to, so she doesn't believe in magic.

You're right maybe it was because she was in terror, but I'm still wondering why they didn't calmly explain to her who she was and that magic is real.

One thing I thought was really stupid was the flashback to August with Baelfire, and the typewriter being the reveal. Why couldn't he have just said, "I know you're Baelfire" out loud.

I know, right!

[Disney's Divinity]

Does Regina realize how much she has become like her wicked mother?

Yes, she does. In one of the first episodes this season, when they revealed Regina's childhood with her mother, they juxtaposed this with her allowing Henry to live with Emma rather than controlling him with magic (like her mother did with her). She even decided to stop using magic in order to not be like Cora, though apparently she's started using it again. This is why I don't think she's really on Cora's side (or, at least, that she'll turn on Cora in the end).

I'm totally not surprised that the stranger saw Regina using magic. I kept expecting him to walk in for that entire scene. I still believe the theory that his wife/girlfriend is probably someone like Alice or Dorothy, because he would have totally went to the news with that video he took if he was a normal person. That could be wrong, but I'm not sure how to explain the stranger's behavior otherwise.

[BelleGirl]

Is Cora the name of Regina's mother?

[Disney's Divinity]

Is Cora the name of Regina's mother?

Yes.

(If you haven't been able to watch the 2nd season yet, I hope I haven't spoiled anything. )

[BelleGirl]

Is Cora the name of Regina's mother?

Yes.

(If you haven't been able to watch the 2nd season yet, I hope I haven't spoiled anything. )

No, I haven't seen the second season yet and I think it will be some time before I'm able to see it. You didn't spoil it for me, just made me more curious.

[Disney Duster]

Hey, and what was with Rumplestiltskin's wife leaving? If it was because he was known to everyone as a coward, that's no good reason! And if you must leave, take your child with you! She wasn't sympathetic at all!

[ajmrowland]

She sought a life of adventure I think and felt trapped.

Yeah, I'm reading into it. Booyah!

[disneyboy20022]

http://www.jedimouseketeer.com/2013/02/ ... -once.html

Apparently they have to find a replacement for The Mad Hatter since Sebastian Stand is unavailable. Also it appears we are getting a spin off with whoever is found to be the replacement.

Sebastian Stan, who has played the Mad Hatter since 2012, will not be reprising his role later this season when the character returns, and the network has begun looking for a replacement. ABC and the producers hoped that Stan could have continued, but he was unavailable for long-term work. (On the docket for Stan is the Captain America: The Winter Soldier.)

Though the spinoff project is in the very early stages, ABC is mulling whether a short presentation will be filmed or a backdoor pilot will air later this season. It would be a late addition to ABC's pilot pool and would be vying for a fall 2013 slot.

Once Upon a Time executive producers Adam Horowitz and Eddy Kitsis are overseeing the spinoff idea and would serve as showrunners on both series should the Mad Hatter project go.

I'm not sure this is a good idea, but only time will tell

[Disney's Divinity]

Wow... I don't really mind that they're re-casting since I didn't really like the guy so much, although I'd prefer they have the same actor for consistency's sake. As for the news of a Mad Hatter spin-off...that's so..bizarre?

[Disney Duster]

Yea that is bizarre! And yea, I really wish they could keep the same actor for the Mad Hatter, for consistency and because he was good.

[Disney's Divinity]

Pretty good episode tonight. I loved the actress for Snow White’s mother. The girl who plays young Snow White overacted a bit (to me), but her facial expressions are so similar to the older actress. I’m not sure where they’re going with Regina; I still think she’ll turn on Cora in the end, but she seems to legitimately believe in her for now. I like how they’ve set Rumple and Cora as these characters who have basically been orchestrating everything from the beginning. I’m guessing Cora won’t last beyond the season finale; she’ll likely be killed/imprisoned by the others. I like how they’ve developed Cora though.

I liked the cameo of Mrs. Patmore from Downton Abbey (I could search for the actress’s name, but I’m lazy), even if it was a thankless role. Even though it won’t last, I actually like how Snow’s questioning herself since, like she said, if she had allowed the Queen to be executed, none of this would be happening. Looking forward to next week.

[disneyboy20022]

Watch the first 10 minutes of tomorrow's episode online

http://beta.abc.go.com/shows/once-upon- ... VD55283263

[Disney Duster]

I was also very into the last episode. I didn't like Snow White's mother though, and it was probably her actress. But it was such a good episode because it was about her mother and sure, young Snow White overacts but she is a child and is better than the underacting Henry. And she's a very good actress as Jennifer Goodwin's younger self!

I, too, don't believe Regina can really stay on her mother's side, but we'll see. I was hoping Regina would show she's a decent human being by now though. Since she used to be so kind she couldn't dream of killing someone, I guess her mother really does have a great affect on her.

And yes, I have to admit I loved Snow White thinking about what she really should do instead of worrying about being good all the time. Because she did make a lot of sh*t happen in a sense. As did James. But James actually was going to execute h, so...it doesn't make a whole lot of sense that he didn't agree with her when she was talking about it.

[BelleGirl]

Just last week I watched the last episode of the first season. A real cliffhanger... But I have to wait for the show has stopped for the time being. Or I have to watch it online.
Wonder about Pinocchio: will he remain of wooden man, or become real again? Will he live in his wooden shape now the magic comes back to Storybrook?

[disneyboy20022]

Just last week I watched the last episode of the first season. A real cliffhanger... But I have to wait for the show has stopped for the time being. Or I have to watch it online.
Wonder about Pinocchio: will he remain of wooden man, or become real again? Will he live in his wooden shape now the magic comes back to Storybrook?

Watch it on line

And here are some spoilers

It's not clear on what happens to August/Pinocchio. Actually a lot of the characters from the 1st season hardly make an appearance in the second season thus far.

[disneyboy20022]

WOW NOW THAT WAS A GOOD EPISODE


MAJOR SPOILERS
I'm surprised that it ended up having Snow White use the candle to save Rumpelstiltskin by exchanging Cora's life for his. Also It's clear she regrets it. I thought it was interesting that she tricked Regina into doing the deed. It seems though now Snow has awakened Regina's true evil colors and seems more wicked and pissed than ever before Also it will be interesting to see if Neal stays with his fiancée or ends up staying with Emma