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... Continue Reading →
Once Upon A Time 5×21 “Last Rites” Recap
Spoilers Ahead “Keep your chin up, there will be happiness again.” Episode Summary: When our heroes return to Storybrooke, Zelena is hesitant to believe Hades has actually teamed up against them, and after replacing the Olympian Crystal, Hades attempts to use it to kill everyone in order to create a new kingdom with Zelena. Back... Continue Reading →
Once Upon A Time 5×16 “Our Decay” Recap
Spoilers Ahead Love is enough ... or at least for some. Episode Summary: In flashbacks we learn that at the time where Zelena was first concocting her time travel spell, Hades was there to help her; only instead, he fell in love, but Zelena chose to carry on with her plans. In present day, Belle,... Continue Reading →
Once Upon A Time 5×11 “Swan Song” Recap
Oh, we’re off to see the … Hades?! Episode Summary: In flashbacks we learned that when Regina chose to test Killian, she had him confront his father after he’d abandoned him and Liam. In Storybrooke, we learned that in order for a soul from the underworld to be brought back, someone living must die. And... Continue Reading →
Once Upon A Time 5×03 “Siege Perilous” Recap
Spoilers Ahead Bromances, darkness, and more mysteries. Episode Summary: In Camelot, Charming and Arthur bond while in Storybrooke Robin and Hook plot a mission of their own. Dark Swan tries to find the hero that’ll pull Excalibur from the stone, but things go south when Hook refuses to give in to the darkness. Gold’s awaken... Continue Reading →
Once Upon A Time 5×02 “The Price” Recap
Spoilers Ahead Trees. There will apparently be lots of them this season. Episode Summary: In Camelot, our heroes go to a ball where one of their lives is in severe danger due to Regina’s lie of being the savior. Although Emma succeeds in saving Robin, darkness creeps up in her. In Storybrooke, Emma tries to... Continue Reading →
Once Upon A Time 4×21-22 “Operation Mongoose” Recap
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 wrecking storylines, it’s been an... Continue Reading →
This Week’s Most Noteworthy Performance by an Actor
April 12-18 “Heart of Gold” | Once Upon A Time Sean Maguire In the first real Robin Hood centric, Sean Maguire showcased why he’s so exceptionally perfect for the role. Nobility and valor are two of Robin Hood’s traits that radiate the brightest – accurately illuminating his honor through goodness is one thing, but authenticating... Continue Reading →
Once 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. 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... Continue Reading →
This Week’s Most Exquisite TV Moment
March 30 - April 5: "Quiet Minds" | Once Upon A Time As far as first meetings in Storybrooke go, Robin and Regina’s was exquisite, plus, Sean Maguire’s and Lana Parrilla’s chemistry was more electric than ever. They delivered these scenes with such charisma that the raw passion already present within Robin and Regina was impressively... Continue Reading →