scififan2009

Loved all the Swan Believer moments. Seriously long overdue.

Austenphile

I thought the flashbacks were a snoozefest unless Jafar wasonscreen except the cute little parallel to Snowing where they peeked at each other while walking away. I honestly didn't see any parallels to CS at all except one of them being a savior. And that's actually a compliment to CS. Nothing against the actors and they actually had more chemistry in the episode than I thought from the sneak peek but I felt the romance more from current day Jasmine and Aladdin talking about it than what we were shown. And we didn't get any relevant info from the FBs like what really happened between Jafar and Aladdin that drove him to using the scissors or why Jasmine ended up in the Land of Untold Stories. Sadly I fear they will be like Merida and get another FB episode.

Short story is that I wish they'd skipped the FBs and the spa day scenes for longer scenes with the family.

And I fear that Jafar or the EQ will end up with those scissors.

Lastly, how can Robin be older than Neal? Is she like the Twilight baby with rapid growth. It's only been about a month since her birth and 3-4 since her conception.

And on to spoilers

scififan2009

Better a flashback than an entire episode without the main cast.

I don't think we have to worry about another The Bear King episode ever happening again.

fox24

Especially the mills conversation about how sexy Golds new haircut is ew

Austenphile

Gold's hair looks better but that conversation was all kinds of squicky.

I figure Charming's secret of not burning the card will come out in 7 since it's Snowing centric. And unless Nemo knows something about his father's death, it's not like he will have actually done anything yet about it.

Hopefully Hook will come clean in 6 but it might not be until 10 for drama in the midseason finale. I would love to know what is going on between Emma/Hook/Regina and the EQ that people keep saying is "too spoilery".

fox24

Yeah it was who was having the conversation that was the problem

Animefan99

Charming sort of made the lie for himself, I wouldn't have said anything if I was him. I'd probably say 'I'll think about it' but he was the one who said he'd burn it.

My only reasoning was that he actually meant to burn it and then decided against it last minute.

I do hope these secrets are out in the open soon so we can get their reactions.

Austenphile

I think that's exactly what happened. He was going to burn it then changed his mind when he put it onthe flame. Now he needs to tell her that he changed his mind. But keeping secrets to not hurt others or protect others is his biggest flaw. One that Emma has apparently inherited. And I like that it makes them more relatable and human.

Interesting that everyone remembers the Dreamshade secret but no one mentions how Snow kept a secret for weeks about Regina ripping out her heart. No one on the show is innocent of this crime because without the secrets, there would be no drama.

fox24

Yep they all kept secrets

BlueWolf

The whole story with Zelena and Regina 2 is so weird and gets really strange week after week.
But especially Regina 2 attraction to Rumplestilskin...that is so completely out of the blue.
It is a weak attempt to make her look more "evil" i think.
Because someone who is seductive is evil?
I dont get it...just creepy.

Bookworm25

Still trying to catch up with the show via clips

So Aladdin used the scissors to flee from his duties.... did he lose his magic at all? How did get get to the EF?

fox24

I think you can get their by boat like Eric wanted in s3

BlueWolf

Seems like people are able to go to any land without much trouble, except the land without magic.
Its one of those details that doesnt really matter in the context of the story.

Im really interested in the story of Aladdin, the how, why and when.
The Idea with the scissors has potential.

Austenphile

I got the impression that Agrabah is like Arrendale and Camelot in that it's in the same EF world as Misthaven.

fox24

I agree