Emma Swan and Killian Jones (Captain Swan) are the most memorable and beautifully developed couples in Once Upon A Time.
Read more
Tag: ouat
Relationship Deep Dive: Snow White and Prince Charming
Once Upon A Time’s Snow White and David Charming embodied hope through a romance that relied heavily on steadfast love and loyalty.
Read more
Character Deep Dive: Killian Jones
Once Upon A Time’s Killian Jones was always far more than a villain turned hero. He was a man of honor.
Read more
Character Deep Dive: David Charming
Once Upon A Time’s David Charming, portrayed by Josh Dallas, almost always lived up to his name in the Enchanted Forest and Storybrooke.
Read moreBest of 2017: Little Gems
They are the scenes we watch over and over again — the scenes we can never seem to get enough of, and the scenes we remember for years to come. The Best of 2017 Little Gems category was started last year for the moments that effortlessly became my favorites — the moments, by which I found myself being moved the most. While it was a little tough to choose them
Read moreBest of 2017: Characters
A great story is easily driven by its complex, compelling, remarkably exquisite characters. Whether they’re heroes or villains or somewhere in between the spectrum, it’s their stories that make the series riveting — their journey, their life, their interactions. They are the reason a series is special. They are the heart. And while there are a number of wonderfully written characters on TV, these are my personal favorites. Also, be
Read moreOnce Upon A Time 6×21-22 “The Final Battle” Recap
Spoilers Ahead And they lived happily ever after. Episode Summary: The Black Fairy’s curse hits Storybrooke trapping Killian, Snow, Charming, Regina, Zelena, and co. in the Enchanted Forest while Emma’s in a Psychiatric Hospital and it’s up to Henry to help her believe again. As it turns out, if Emma stops believing that the life she once had is real, it’ll fade from existence. Rumple faces his mother one last
Read more
Dear Emma Swan
Dear Emma Swan, a letter to Once Upon A Time’s heroine.
Read moreOnce Upon A Time 6×20 “The Song in Your Heart” Recap
Spoilers Ahead When Once Upon A Time’s 28th episode “Tallahassee” aired, it was easy to imagine that we’d end up here today, but in some senses, it was still very surreal. For five years we’ve dedicated time, tears, and happiness to this exquisitely beautiful couple’s journey in love. We’ve been captivated over and over again by their innately gorgeous, profoundly moving love story as we watched them effortlessly heal one another
Read moreOnce Upon A Time 6×19 “The Black Fairy” Recap
Spoilers Ahead It’s like Ellen’s 12 Days of Christmas only with saviors. Episode Summary: In flashbacks, we learn that Rumple was destined to be the savior, but learning that another would be his undoing, Fiona did everything in her power to stop it only to become the person that was prophesied against her son. She was then banished by Tiger Lily and the Blue Fairy, forcing Rumple’s father to grow
Read moreOnce Upon A Time 6×18 “Where Bluebirds Fly” Recap
Spoilers Ahead Episode Summary: In flashbacks, we’re introduced to the Tin Man and the Lion allowing us to understand that when Zelena had the opportunity to keep a friend safe, she turned it down believing her magic was more important. In present-day Storybrooke, when the Black Fairy gets one step ahead of the heroes, Zelena’s sacrifice helps them out. Review | Analysis: Once Upon A Time has continuously reiterated the fact
Read moreOnce Upon A Time 6×17 “Awake” Recap
Spoilers Ahead The hills are alive with the sound of True Love! Episode Summary: In flashbacks, we learn that Charming woke up long before Emma came into Storybrooke breaking the curse between him and Snow, but the two were forced to give up a life with Emma in order to free everyone from the curse. In present-day Storybrooke, while Regina, Zelena, and Emma try to break the sleeping curse, Killian’s
Read moreOnce Upon A Time 6×16 “Mother’s Little Helper” Recap
Spoilers Ahead If only someone prepared us for this episode. Episode Summary: In flashbacks, we see the story Gideon told prior brought to life and discover that his heart may not be as tainted as we imagined. In present-day Storybrooke, Gideon asks Emma for her help but betrays her. Killian asks Blackbeard for help but the two end up in Neverland thanks to Gideon’s trap. Everything’s a mess. Henry’s facing some
Read moreOnce Upon A Time 6×15 “A Wondrous Place” Recap
Spoilers Ahead No one to tell us no. Or where to go. (But someone should tell Killian which direction he can go back home to Emma.) Episode Summary: In flashbacks, we learn about Jafar’s proposal to Jasmine and the princess is united with Killian after her mission with Aladdin goes south. We also learn that Ariel and Jasmine knew one another. After Killian doesn’t come home and Leroy says he saw
Read moreOnce Upon A Time 6×14 “Page 23” Recap
Spoilers Ahead That was … strange. Episode Summary: In flashbacks, with the help of Tinkerbell, Regina’s father tries to bring her to her happiness by helping her find the man with the lion tattoo, but instead, she makes it so the magical arrow points her in the direction of the person she hates most. Upon remembering that she’s the person she hates most, in present day Storybrooke, Regina combines her love
Read moreOnce Upon A Time 6×13 “Ill-Boding Patterns” Recap
Spoilers Ahead Hmph. Episode Summary: In flashbacks, we learn that Beowulf actually existed during the Ogre Wars and Rumplestilskin killed him. Oh, but he didn’t do it out of a free will, Baelfire commanded him to. (The kid who presumably hated magic.) Robin teams up with Zelena in order to leave Storybrooke, and Regina comes to the realization that she should’ve never split herself from the Evil Queen. Rumple darkens
Read more
Scene Breakdown: David’s Moment of Vulnerability in Once Upon A Time’s “Murder Most Foul”
Once Upon A Time’s “Murder Most Foul” is a solid episode that gives David and Hook a moment of vulnerability to bond.
Read more
This Week’s Most Noteworthy Performance: Josh Dallas
Josh Dallas’ performance in Once Upon A Time’s “Murder Most Foul” is full of some of his best work to date.
Read moreOnce Upon A Time 6×12 “Murder Most Foul” Recap
Spoilers Ahead It’s okay not to be okay. Episode Summary: In flashbacks, we’re taken back to the moment when David and James were separated while in present-day Storybrooke, David attempts to uncover the truth behind what really happened to his father. Killian struggles with David’s perception of him, and because he wants to take things with Emma to the next level, he needs her father’s blessing. Regina shows Robin around
Read moreOnce Upon A Time 6×11 “Tougher Than the Rest” Recap
Spoilers Ahead “Tougher Than the Rest” was a solid season premiere that finally addressed something we’ve all been wanting to know. Episode Summary: In flashbacks, we learn that a little last-name-less Emma was about to burn away pages of The Ugly Duckling story in order to keep warm after running away, but a kind stranger talks her out of it by telling her she’s capable of changing her fate. Back in
Read more