*Dark_Angel*

Can't say I agree with how they handled Neal's character. He had so much potential. I felt as if they were not sure what to do with his character (which I can name a number of plot devices they can use). I understand that A+E wanted to be bold with their storytelling, as Michael Raymond-James mentioned, but there could have been so many more ways to "shock" people.

Also really liked August, so when he turned back into a boy, I was like "WHAT?!"

Back to the main topic, I definitely have no complaints with how they're writing Robin/Regina's story. Quite satisfied, actually

bbroccs

They are writing them beautifully. So excited to see what else is in store for us over the next few episodes.

Neverlight

I am very happy too!
What should be the title of the next thread? We have to open another soon! We are going through them quickly now!

*Dark_Angel*

Are we allowed to use the synopsis for next week's episode for Regina and Robin as a thread title??? Not sure if its considered spoiler-y or not

ice choco

I also love the way they're writing the OQ storyline too. But this is just the beginning, I mean who knows what they have in store for this couple. Hopefully all good things in the future.

colorblind

I don't think synopsis are considered spoilers.

I'm satisfied how they have been writing them too. It's also nice to know that AnE are really excited about their story. I'm just afraid about them being separated next season, it's sure going in that direction.

Neverlight

I do not know if we can use information from the press release. Maybe we should ask one of the moderators.
Yes. Sadly I think they will be seperated too some time on the series because the writers do it a lot and they do it often with Regina. With Regina it was always seperation from Henry, but now it can be Robin and Roland too. But until then we can enjoy them!

bbroccs

They do love to torture fans by seperating them for long periods of time. In a way I am glad I don't ship Rumbelle because it must be so hard to be a shipper considering how little they seem to be together. I am a little worried about s4 and what is in store for them but I will see what happens in the last few episodes first.

PianoForte

I like how they're writing OQ too. Regina is not ooc and it's not hard to see why she'd fall for Robin. He's handsome, a good father, doesn't judge her and sees her as Regina, not the Evil Queen.

I hope we'll soon get to see things from Robin's perspective too. He's falling in love with a former Evil Queen, I want to know how he feels about that.

Neverlight

Yes! I feel sorry for the fans of Rumbelle all the time this season. I don't ship it, but their fans are screwed over so often it makes me sad and that Belle is a series regular, but they did not give her a centric episode. It should not be like this. The show should be balanced so everyone can have something to enjoy.

Koda

^ This! I can relate, to some degree, that both the characters and the writers are focused on other things right now, given how the season is progressing, but we really need this next year.

Neverlight

I want it too!
Who wants to open the new thread?

PianoForte

Yeah, I don't want OQ to be the next Rumbelle either. They're always separated and it must be very frustrating for their fans. It also sucks that Belle has so little screentime and doesn't even have her own storyline. Her character has so much potential and I like that they at least started to include her more in this half of the season.

*Dark_Angel*

Exactly. Robin is the one person that they did judge her from the first moment that they met, instead, he jokingly said "aren't you technically known as the 'Evil Queen'" Robin truly has a heart of gold and having him around Regina will make her heart less black.

Koda

I can do it if no one else wants to. I'm not sure about spoilers in the titel, though, so we may have to go with something else for now?