Spoilers Ahead And just like that Once Upon A Time reminds us of the fact that Emma Swan is one of the greatest fictional characters in history — “Operation Mongoose” Parts I and II were a solid two hours of fantastic television. Between the gorgeous costumes, exceptional performances, and nerve-wracking storylines, it’s been an epic ride leading us into a torturous three-month-long hiatus. Episode Summary: Isaac rewrites everyone’s stories into a
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Once Upon A Time 4×20 “Mother” Recap
Spoilers Ahead If we had left the author trapped in the book as he was meant to stay, none of this stuff would’ve happened. Enchanted Forest Flashbacks: On the anniversary of Daniel’s death, Regina brutally murders a soon to be husband in front of his fiancé and is revisited by Cora who’d like to make things right at the cemetery. It appears as though Cora’s spoken to Tinker Bell and she’s
Read moreOnce Upon A Time 4×19 “Lily” Recap
Spoilers Ahead We’re going to make the assumption that collectively most Once Upon A Time fans uttered something along the lines of “OMG” at the end of this episode. Minnesota Flashbacks (1999): Abby Ross returns as young Emma in 1999 where it appears she’s finally found a foster home she really feels she’s a part of. As the family is planning their camping trip, Emma comes to find that her old
Read moreOnce Upon A Time 4×18 “Sympathy for the De Vil” Recap
Spoilers Ahead Sadly there’s no sympathy for the de Vil. Somewhere in London Long Ago: (Perhaps during the summer of 1922?) Did anyone else go into full-blown fangirl mode at The Great Gatsby references throughout the episode? (disclaimer: we don’t actually mean literally) A place called Murray’s like Gatsby’s mansion. And the 1920s fashion followed by choosing security over love. A young Cruella’s life mirrors Rapunzel’s except she hasn’t been
Read moreOnce Upon A Time 4×17 “Heart of Gold” Recap
Spoilers Ahead Moment of appreciation for the fact that no series does plot twists the way Once Upon A Time does. (Sometimes that’s a good thing, other times…well.) Enchanted Forest Flashbacks: We see Robin’s first acquaintance with Zelena as he attempts to steal a potion from her for Rumplestilskin. And during his journey to her castle in OZ, he meets Will who tells him about his broken heart from grief. The
Read moreOnce Upon A Time 4×16 “Best Laid Plans” Recap
Spoilers Ahead Even the seemingly best-laid plans can end terribly. Enchanted Forest Flashbacks: Snow and Charming have different visions of how Emma will grow up, so they turn to the sorcerer to ask for help. The sorcerer states that there’s no way of knowing because choices play a part in the outcome; however, there is a way to take the darkness if it’s placed in someone else with a similar faith
Read moreOnce Upon A Time 4×15 “Poor Unfortunate Soul”
Spoilers Ahead “Poor Unfortunate Soul” served as yet another reminder that our conscious choices are what have the greatest effect on our happy endings. Enchanted Forest Flashbacks: While searching for ways to get his revenge on Rumple, Hook and his crew hear a mermaid’s gorgeously haunting voice while sailing away from massive rocks and learn that she has no intentions of harming them. However, while having drinks with his crew,
Read moreOnce Upon A Time 4×14 “Enter the Dragon” Recap
Spoilers Ahead Citizens of Storybrooke who really trust each other should come up with some kind of a secret code to verify they are who they say they are. Enchanted Forest Flashbacks: Regina seeks Maleficent in order to get her revenge started, but what she comes to find is that the darkest of them all has given up. However, when King Stefan (Sebastian Roche) traps the two of them after
Read moreOnce Upon A Time 4×13 “Unforgiven” Recap
Spoilers Ahead Secrets are never fun, but sometimes, they make for a great TV episode. Enchanted ForestFlashbacks: When Maleficent, Cruella, and Ursula approach the Charmings in order to make a deal, things backfire when they learn the tree which only responds to “the most valiant heroes” refuse them. The Queens of Darkness then state that because their love is the purest to exist, their child could either grow up to
Read moreOnce Upon A Time 4×12 “Darkness on the Edge of Town” Recap
Spoilers Ahead As always Once Upon A Time resumed with a strong premiere reminding its viewers that this is a series filled with an insanely talented cast and fiercely badass women. Enchanted Forest Flashbacks: Rumplestilskin lies (shocking) and the Queens of Darkness manage to escape from the Chernabog. Present-Day Storybrooke: Things are finally calm in Storybrooke and it sadly doesn’t stay this way for long. Killian helps Belle search for a way
Read moreOnce Upon A Time 4×11 “Heroes and Villains” Recap
Spoilers Ahead Tonight’s episode was interestingly filled with a lot of fantastic things to process, and the Queens of Darkness made a killer introduction. Enchanted Forest Flashbacks: After Rumplestilskin returns from Camelot with the goblet which points out a person’s weakness, he and Belle “discuss” her intense desire to travel and his inability to choose anything over power. While doing laundry in the forest, Belle is taken by the Queens of
Read moreOnce Upon A Time 4×10 “Shattered Sight” Recap
Spoilers Ahead Tonight’s episode quickly escalated from hysterically enriching to beautifully heartbreaking, and we couldn’t be more pleased with it even if we tried. Flashbacks (1999): Moments before Emma’s given her camera back and Ingrid leaves the room, Kevin bullies her into giving it back or suffering causing Emma to once again want to run away. Ingrid convinces her to stay for one more night, and on their adventure together,
Read moreOnce Upon A Time 4×09 “The Fall” Recap
Spoilers Ahead Tonight’s episode felt like a fantastic mix between the Pilot, “And Straight on to Morning”, “Good Form” and “Going Home” — each of them being episodes we’ve adored. Arendelle Flashbacks: When we left off with the Snow Queen, what she had done with Arendelle wasn’t apparent, thus as it turns out, she froze the entire kingdom until this very moment when they were finally brought back to life.
Read moreOnce Upon A Time 4×08 “Smash the Mirror” Recap
Spoilers Ahead Does anyone want to help us create Wanted posters for Rumplestiltskin because what he’s done in this episode doesn’t fit the okay category? Arendelle | Enchanted Forest Flashbacks: In the Enchanted Forest, the Sorcerer’s Apprentice sends Ingrid into our world telling her that in time, she’ll meet the one who’ll become the third sister. In Arendelle, Elsa pretends to believe Ingrid when she says that Anna wanted to strip
Read moreOnce Upon A Time 4×07 “The Snow Queen” Recap
Spoilers Ahead As far as tragic villain backstories go, we feel Ingrid (The Snow Queen) takes the crown. She also wins the most frightening. Arendelle | Mist Haven Flashbacks: As the episode opens up, we’re introduced to three sisters: Ingrid (Brighton Sharbino), Helga (Bailey Herbert), and Gerda (Ava Talek) who’re playing with a kite they’ve found until it gets stuck in a tree and the owner comes for it. After seeing
Read moreOnce Upon A Time 4×06 “Family Business” Recap
Spoilers Ahead If there’s one thing this episode’s taught viewers it’s that an intense obsession never ends well, and secrets will only ever hurt those we love. Arendelle Flashbacks: When Belle’s mom dies during the Ogre Wars, and Belle has no memories of how it occurred, she travels to Arendelle in hopes of finding the trolls in order for them to restore her memories. While at Oaken’s (how spot on
Read moreOnce Upon A Time 4×05 “Breaking Glass” Recap
Spoilers Ahead If this episode has taught us anything it’s that those who learn from their mistakes receive the kind of happiness they’re deserving of. Flashbacks (1998): While attempting to steal pop tarts after she ran away from her foster home, lost girl Emma befriends someone she feels she has a lot in common with. Lily defends Emma when the grocery store worker accuses her of stealing by saying that they’re
Read moreOnce Upon A Time 4×04 “The Apprentice” Recap
Spoilers Ahead For an episode that reminded us of the emotional roller coasters Once Upon A Time is able to take us through, the Disney gems throughout the episode were exceptional additions — starting from the couple reenacting Lady and the Tramp to Mickey Mouse being the Apprentice, and the broom from Fantasia guiding Rumple and Hook to their destination. Enchanted Forest Flashbacks: Determined to learn the truth about why her parents voyaged to the Enchanted
Read moreOnce Upon A Time 4×03 “Rocky Road” Recap
Spoilers Ahead While last week’s episode was an excellent reminder that we should strive to live and not just survive, this week’s reminded us that it’s okay to stumble and fall. Arendelle Flashbacks: Hans (Tyler Jacob Moore) of the Southern Isles comes up with a plan to trap Elsa in an urn in order to rule Arendelle as King, but what he doesn’t know is that someone’s already in the urn
Read moreOnce Upon A Time 4×02 “White Out” Recap
Spoilers Ahead This week’s episode fortified and built strong relationships while once again reminding us how vital it is to fight for the things we want most without ever giving up. Enchanted Forest Flashbacks: Kristoff had given Anna, Charming’s name as the one person he’s known in the Enchanted Forest and Anna ends up playing a vital role in his life. When Bo Peep (Robin Weigert) comes to collect her
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