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Lily Review – First Thoughts – 278

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Lily Review

First Thoughts

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Episode Number: 278

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Sympathy for the De Vil Analysis – Main Show – 277

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Sympathy for the De Vil Analysis

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Episode Number: 277

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From Becca

The Cruella episode was one of the darkest episodes I can remember in the history of Once. I felt like I was watching a creepy crime procedural drama, not a sunday night-fairy tale drama on the 7-8pm time slot on sunday evening!!!!!
Memorables:
1. Seeing Cruella as a little girl at the very beginning- she had a really creepy look about her. Her eyes looked darkened and she just seemed like a very disturbed little girl. But as soon as her mother appeared, it immediately led me to believe that she was disturbed because her mother exerted such dominant and strict regulations over her (and chased her with the dalmatians). What a twist when her mother was actually the sane one and little Cruella was the troubled one to begin with!

Are we to believe that Cruella was running away in the beginning scene after killing daddy #1? If so, that’s a VERRYYYY young age to begin killing other people. Shocking and more disturbing than any other content that I’ve even seen on OUAT. She makes Rumple, Regina-and heck, even Zelena- look like angels!

I just saw a 20/20 episode this week where a mother and daughter were pitted against each other in the murder cases of the mother’s two husbands- first the father of the daughter, and next the stepfather. It was presumed that they died from heart attacks, but upon exhuming their bodies, antifreeze was found in their kidneys. The mother was convicted, yet she still claims the daughter did it. It was an altogether disturbing episode of 20/20 and I guess that caused me to have extra heebie-jeebies with this weeks OUAT eposide, since the nature of their poisoning deaths were similar to the Once episode.

2. The author writing Cruella’s story to prevent her from ever killing another human- smart move on his part. And I love that the spilled ink accounts for her classic black+white ‘do. But I’m still curious about what all happened when that ink spilled. Earlier in the restaurant/bar/dance scenes, he (the author) mentioned that there’s no telling what would happen if the ink spilled. Are we to believe that all that will happen is that it will stain white hair? Because according to this episode, all that spilled ink will do is stain white hair. But they the author seemed to imply earlier in the episode that something more serious than stains would result from spilled ink.

3. To add to this episode’s shock factor, it was crazy that Cruella ended up being the “most evil” of all the three lady villains of this season since (until this episode) she had mainly been a source of comedic relief with silly jokes and funny one-liners.

4. Emma: the entire episode her eyes looked blood shot and you could really tell that she was emotionally upset with all that has happened between her and her parents. My favorite part of the show continues to be any scene with Emma+Regina. They have excellent chemistry as friends, enemies, and “co-moms” of Henry. I continue to be filled with warm fuzzy feelings whenever Emma tries to look out for Regina- like in this episode when she gives her a gun to protect herself as she prepares to help Robin Hood. Also, seeing them work together to find Henry- they’ve come so far in their relationship. It’s amazing how throughout their relationship, it has been henry who has bound them together and compelled them to work out their differences. This is ironic because the object of contention in season 1/season 2 was…HENRY. The thing that pittted them against each other has ultimately drawn them together in a relationship of mutual respect and dare I say… love? Maybe love is too strong of a word but it is obvious that they want the best for each other. which I think qualifies as love.

Thanks for considering my thoughts.
You guys are awesome!

Becca

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From Chris Tipton

I have to say, I am extremely disappointed with this episode. I’ve been so pumped about this all season, and it was a major letdown for me. I did enjoy the twist that Cruella knew the author, but that’s pretty much where the good ends (except for Victoria Smurfits performance, she was as enchanting as ever) for starters, they didn’t even clearly illustrate what Cruellas happy ending was. I guess kill the author, which…why??!! She’s the one who screwed him over! This show pretty much threw out their own idea about evil being made, because cruella was apparently a little demon from the beginning. This episode made me feel absolutely nothing for her, so the episode title makes no sense. The author also confused me. I don’t understand what he meant by this place has no time? I wonder is this was like a parallel England. If so, does this open up the possibility for multiple parallel universes? Does every realm have a parallel place with no time? I really hope they explain this better. Their literally making the author a god figure. He can do anything he wants with that pen. This also bothers me….totally throws out free will and fate.

Emma…..I’m pretty disturbed by Emma right now. Every one is telling her she should forgive her parents and she just refuses, even after she so easily forgave Hook and Regina, as they even pointed out to her. And then, there’s the ending.i absolutely hate this. Emma killed cruella to protect Henry!!! She didn’t know that Cruella couldn’t hurt him, cruella was screaming that she would kill him!!! I find this very stupid to be the thing that begins to turn her dark. Just another reason why I don’t like this episode.

The charmings…..oh my, how I can’t stand the charmings rights now. I understand making mistakes, that makes us human, but to me, part of what makes a hero is repenting of those mistakes. Snowing is not doing this, they just keep trying to justify themselves to Emma. It’s one of the more frustrating elements I’ve seen in this show in a while. I really miss the snowing of season one.

Rumple and belle….I felt for rumple. He really does love belle, he just can’t see past his power. It was heartbreaking when belle made the comment about will, thankfully it was Regina talking. I wonder if belle gave her heart willingly. I didn’t enjoy seeing Regina like this again, I hope she’s not reverting

Overall such a poor episode. Most of the writing seemed jumbled and didn’t really make sense, the Emma arc has become terrible, Snow and charming just suck ,and Cruellas backstory left much to be desired, THEY DIDNT EVEN TELL US HOW SHE GOT TO THE E.F….the more I write the more I hate it. Victoria Smurfits acting is really the only saving grace….4/10 skinned authors

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From Chris

– In my experience, you don’t “get used to” the taste of gin. You either like it or you don’t.

Chris

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From Chris

Hi guys,

I’m bummed: They killed off a great character like Cruella and keep a dull, boring one like Zelena. I really wish they would have reversed roles and Cruella was the baddie for the rest of the season.

Jeff, did you see shades of Revenge of the Sith in the end? Emma throwing Cruella off the cliff reminded me of Palpatine throwing Mace Windu out of the window and Emma’s look at the end reminded me of Anakin looking out at the lava fields after Order 66 was completed. Colleen, you mentioned that Emma killed Cruella for the right reasons and I don’t disagree with that but I will point out that the fact that he had a noble reason (saving Padmé) didn’t prevent Anakin from falling to the Dark Side. Evil acts are evil acts no matter the intention.

This may have been my favorite episode title, not only because the title references my favorite Rolling Stones song, Sympathy for the Devil, but the way the plot unfolds is similar to the way the song unfolds. The song begins with a seemingly polite man introducing himself and it isn’t until the final verse that he admits that he is Lucifer and is unapologetically evil. Cruella spent the whole episode in the guise of a polite young lady and at the end, revealed that she was unapologetically evil as well. I’m going to miss Victoria Smurfit, she made a very horrible character a real treat to watch.

Keep up the great work. Your podcast keeps me entertained while working 3rd shift.

Chris

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From Trace

Hi Colleen and Jeff,

I guess I am a dark person, because I would blast anyone off a cliff attempting to kill my child. If this is the thing that makes her dark, I’m not buying it though. Heros have killed-Charming and Snow killed many guards etc…while taking back the kingdom. I mean really, Snow intentionally got Regina to kill her own mother…and her heart just got a lil dark spot! Petulant child fits perfectly! I am annoyed that she can forgive everyone else, but won’t try harder with her parents. And if I was Snow, I would have called her out on it-they were friends after all before she was her mother. I wonder what Regina would have done if she had gotten their first-which by the way-ugh…Rumple! He planned the whole thing. I loved the conversation with Hook, Regina and Emma in the woods, Emma’s retort to Regina about holding a grudge on a 10 yr old for spilling a secret was so funny. Ok…way to go Regina with the Belle heart scheme! What a great job done by Emilie De Raven…when she said “Will kisses sooo much better that you”…I could almost hear Regina’s snarky tone…so great!! I have a theory that it will actually be Belle or Hook that makes the ultimate sacrifice in the end of this season-perhaps even becoming the dark one to save Rumple or Emma. Belle’s happy ending was always to be the Hero, and Hook’s is Emma so he would do anything to save her. What do you think? I know a lot of the fandom is theorizing that Emma may become the dark one, but I just don’t think she’ll go THAT dark, and it’s seems to obvious. But, turning Emma into the big bad for next season sure would be a great twist and would make “for a better story” per the author.

What an awesome back story. Not at all what I expected. So, her happy ending was to be able to kill again? Great twist and that’s just pure craziness, but it did fit her character. Very dark with the “mom death by dogs” and she cleaned up those pelts into a coat very quickly! Ok, sorry-but that was creepy in a such a good way-we can finally call her a Queen a darkness. I really loved the costumes, settings and music in this episode. All the nods and twists to the original story was so well done. How fun! Very Gatsby. The author is a genius for writing that note about Cruella. I think Emma taking out Cruella served 2 purposes for Rumple. One, it helps turn Emma dark, and 2-I think he is going to extract the ink from Cruella-it didn’t spill on her just to turn her into a cartoon character. If Emma does go darkish, I hope its true loves kiss from Snow to save her…wouldn’t that be great?? Ok…my heart is pitter pattering thinking about it. I also liked the idea of the realms being story based. Just think now where they can go with this?? I can’t wait for a bit more info on the author. How was he chosen? Does he just write himself a portal to a realm if he wants to go?

Things that make me go hmmm…Evil is made not born. That has been the premise of this whole show. Except when you are Cruella and born a psychopath! I have to say I love that she is just evil for no reason and is proud of it…”I’m just an awful person darling and I left her out here to die”. No remorse-own it Cruella! But, it did make me wonder why they chose that trope at this time. And how did she get to the Enchanted forest?

All in all-a GREAT episode! I’m ready for the Swan Queen road trip! Big Love to you both and all the Oncers! Talk to you next week! Trace

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From Brad

Who needs 101 Dalmatians when two will get the job done. Now unto the Things I Learned in the episode, Symphony For The De Vil.

#1. If you’ve had blood on your
car enough times to be
annoyed by it, your license
should be revoked.

#2. Never give a woman who just
started drinking gin, magical
abilities.

#3. More villains need to dance
to their own theme song.

#4. The man that ruins a
woman’s hair, has sealed his
fate.

#5. If your daughter continually
poisons your husbands,
here’s an idea, STOP
GETTING MARRIED!!

#6. Real friends ask permission
before removing your heart
and using it against your ex-
husband.

#7. The word is Gold is a lousy
kisser.

#8. An upper hand is worthless
without a wrist.

#9. A Devil can dance like an
angel.

#10. Even with all the power
Cruella has over animals,
she was no match for a
couple of angry birds.

– Brad

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Heart of Gold Analysis – Main Show – 275

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Heart of Gold Analysis

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Episode Number: 275

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From Chris Tipton

WOW I’m so impressed! Once upon a time has really stepped it up! I thinks this half season has probably been the best stretch the show has ever had! On to my thoughts

Emma…she had ALOT of wisdom in the little bit she was in. It was a relief to hear that she was mad at what snowing did to Lily, because I kind of thought she was only mad at them lying to her. The only thing I hated is that she forgave Hook so easily but yet she’s crucifying her parents in pretty much the same situation.Jennifer Morrison is acting the heck out of this… Also, those eyes! Yesterday was her birthday, so it was unfortunate that she wasn’t in the episode much but what she was in was awesome!

Rumple….it was nice to see rumple go back to Neal’s apartment. I liked the twist that rumples evil is slowly killing him In a world without magic. I loved his quip about the doctors having small minds. It was nice to see the elixir make an appearance in our world and get a mention of Walsh and see where he worked. Rumple is so caniving, the way he pushed robin to be with “Marian” even his own mortality can’t sway him. I really feel he will never be redeemed. Also I found it hilarious his heart is literally hollow lol. Still waiting to see what his happy ending is. I think it may be finding away to get rid of his dark one powers.

Robin….so good to finally get his backstory. It was cool that they went way back to even before he was Robin Hood. I liked the twist that he already was married to Marian and she worked with him. Before this episode I didn’t really care for them as a couple and after this episode, I really would ship them, so it’s a shame she’s dead. I loved when the show sort of poked fun at itself when robin mentioned the self explanatory name of the elixir. It was cool to see Will in Oz, but I’m tired of the show trolling us. They keep teasing us like they’re going to finally tell us what happened to Ana, but no,it was just about his sister. I’m starting to think we may never find out. I don’t even understand why they brought him in. He still has no purpose. One thing that confused me….why did Regina need Emma to look robin up for her if he had a phone with her number? Maybe he had her number but she didn’t have his? I was very impressed with the actress who plays Marian. I had never liked her at all before, even found her annoying, but she did great this episode, especially the part where she comes in rumples room, she played that amazingly. I loved their explanation of why Robin looked different in s2….very clever, as was the explanation of how he got his name. I have issues with Robin saying stealing for someone else makes you a hero. Stealing is wrong no matter what

Zelena….hooooly cow!! Rebecca madder put on one of the best performances I’ve ever seen in this show! I was completely enraptured in her villainry. I’m so glad she’s back and I hope she sticks around! It was a relief to finally get an explanation of what happens to her when rumps “killed” her. I was always against the theory that zelena was Marian because I wondered how she could have stayed cloaked when they left SB so it was nice to have that addressed. I can’t believe she managed to turn Robin away from Regina. It makes me feel better about when Marian just conveniently came down with the frozen heart thing again, it was zelenas doing to get robin out of SB. I still can’t get over how amazing zelena was in this episode. She was far better then she ever was in s3. If she keeps this up she’ll become my best villain. Speaking of villains, I’m so disappointed cruella has take such a back seat. I CANT WAIT for next week as it will be all about her. I love zelenas plan. Her happy ending is to destroy Regina. I’m not sure how the author could write that, maybe force him to love zelena. Who knows, but I can’t wait to see what it is.

What an episode!!! For the second week In a row…10/10 coal hearts

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From Deborah

Few thoughts.

Not sure Regina has made up her mind.

Why was Gold having chest pain when talking with sleeping Belle?

Why did Gold say I will come back for you if I can? (To Belle)

How come Emma is so ready to forgive and give others second chance but not her parents?

Looking forward to main show, Love you guys

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From Andrea

Hello,

Just some random Heart of Gold thoughts.

1. You guys and I think the General Audience forget that Rumple as the Dark Curse in him, unlike Regina and Hook whose villain behavior is all them, Rumple actually has something evil inside influencing/corrupting him, so I give him a pass than the other two.

2. If doing evil deeds causes one to get sick, then Regina and Hook should be in ICU. Hook is a pirate, did thievery, sold out boys to Pan, while Regina killed hundreds of villagers, burnt hundreds of villages, killed husband and father, etc..

3. The two Mills sisters have something in common. They both engage in sex with men not fully in their control Regina with Graham minus his heart, and Zelena disguising herself as Marian without Robin’s knowledge. Stay classy sisters.

4.This episode was also a reminder that Zelena kept Rumple a prisoner over a year and he is still traumatized by it. Loved Robert Carlyle playing PTSD in the hospital scene with Zelena. Proof yet again why he is the best actor on the show.

5. This episode seemed like a retcon to bring respectablility to Outlaw Queen. I think the audience was okay with ship until Marian was brought back and Robin making the commitment to her at the beginning of 4A. Only when Robin broke the commitment by the vault screwing in Smash the Mirror did the audience flip out, as seen by the negative feedback on twitter and facebook and media. So decided to make Marian not really Marian but the problem is Robin believed it to be Marian at the time and he still cheated on her with Regina. Not cool.

6. Favorite moment was when Emma called out her parents for using the ‘i was manipulated, its not my fault’ defense. Finally! Emma was absolutely right that just because you were manipulated does not absolve you from your actions. Regina has not learned this lesson by her statement at the end of the episode where she accused Rumple of making her a monster and not accepting that yes, he manipulated her but she still chose that path of darkness when she could have walked away.

7. Actually felt bad for Regina during one point of this episode.(i’m not a Regina fan). She genuinely looked hurt when Rumple told her that his affections for her were limited. I think on some level she sees him as a mentor/possibly father figure and she really did look hurt at his admission.

Have a good day!

Andrea

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From Trace

Hi Colleen, Jeff and all the Oncers,

Ok…WOW! I think was a great episode. It reminded me so much of season one, and even though I was one that had theorized Marion was really “Marzelena”, the reveal was still soooo awesome! Can we all give some kudos to Rebecca Mader who just killed it? She was so deliciously wicked! “She’s as dead as well……your son”. Now, that’s how you be evil ladies of darkness! Colleen, do you also still think Rumple has secret plans for goodness? He now has a purpose again, to avenge his sons death-and that’s when Rumple is at his “rumpley” best. Why does he need Emma to go dark? Maybe because she is the only one who can truly defeat Zelena per season 3B. But then I got confused, because I thought Zelena could only be defeated by the strongest “Light magic”, and if she’s dark, then how does that work? The look on Rumples’ face when he realized it was Zelena…priceless! Ok, a quick awwwwwww…for Marion. At least getting poofed away was better than execution per the evil Queen I’m sure, but sad-and poor Roland. He thought he had his mom back. When Regina was on the phone with Zelena-her face, her reactions…fantastic. What decision do you think she’ll make? I think she’s either going to tell Rumple to screw off, or ACT like she chosen Robin and try this undercover thing again. Oh…wait. What if she tells Emma, then Emma fakes going dark and that is what we’ve been seeing in the promos-is actually her acting dark? Shout out to Will! So nice to have him in the story-and this is the second time we’ve heard about his sister. (Once in Wonderland). OUAT does not do that without a reason. Ok, The author. “You may be the biggest pain in the ass I have ever had the displeasure of writing for.” Best line of the season so far!! All the oncers yelled a hell ya to that quote Sunday I’m sure. The reason this half season is so great, is that we can theorize again…there is so much going on and that could or could not happen. Does anyone else think that its possible someone else has part of the 6 leaf clover? How did she get it from Robin? Who knows who else is not truly themselves??? Do you think this season will wrap up this year like in the past? I feel there is so much going on that it must be a cliffhanger into next season. We have the Author, Cruella’s story, Emma going dark, Charming’s redemption, Zelena, Robin and Regina, the apprentice still in the hat, where and who is the sorcerer, Cora coming, Lilly and Maleficent, Will’s back story………..and only 4 episodes to go??? Lions and Tigers and Bears-OH MY!!

CAN’T WAIT till Sunday. This has been the best season since season 1. I do love the Frozen gang-but have to say-I’m glad we’re back!!!! Big Love to both of you and all the Oncers. Looking forward to all the feedback! Talk to all of ya next week!! Trace

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From Rose

Hi Jeff and Colleen,

I hope you guys enjoyed “The Heart of Gold” episode as much as I did. Loved it! There were so many awesome moments. I just wanted to send you a couple of Easter Eggs in case you missed them. The first one is the Hidden Mickey in the drawer Robin Hood is looking through in the Wizard of Oak Shop! (See attached photo)

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The other one is in the scene with Robin Hood and Will as they are saying goodbye at the OZ doorway Curtain. If you look at the very bottom of the edge of the screen shot there is a broken Tin Man lying on the ground. In the original story he chopped himself into pieces and they were each replaced by tin. I thought it was really cool that they put that in there. so glad I caught it on a rewatch this week. Just thought I’s share with you. Have a great weekend and Big Love right back to you guys!

Rose

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From Brad

Pay no attention to the tax notice on the door dearies because it’s time for the Things I Learned in the episode, Heart of Gold.

#1. Altering the entire state of
your daughters being at the
expense of someone else’s
soul, is a simple mistake that
could happen to anybody.

#2. If Roland thinks New York is
loud, just wait until he has
kids someday.

#3. It’s difficult even on paper to
get Rumple to do what you
want.

#4. There are times when
whittling your own quill is
the only option.

#5. If you’re going to rob people
in New York, step one is, find
a horse.

#6. We’ve always been told there
is not some magic pill that
takes the place of diet and
exercise. It turns out they were
right, it’s actually an elixir.

#7. Zelena pulls off a great
Rumple impression.

#8. The deathly pale one doesn’t
sound as menacing.

#9. Granny may have some
competition in the future if
Robin’s Bar and Grill ever
opens.

#10. Mr Gold would be downright
scary as the host of Who
Wants To Be A Millionaire when
asking for that finale answer.

THEORIES

I have had lots of theories in the past that usually never pan out so when we found out that Zelena was really Marian, it was like winning the lottery! I was so excited! Now I understand other listeners may have predicted the same thing when they saw the preview for Heart of Gold but how many of them on this podcast called it before season 4 ever began? I have included 3 sound files from previous podcast that prove this fact. I don’t mean to make it all about me, it’s just that I was super hyped that I FINALLY GOT ONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

First – Main show for There’s No Place Like Home – 3×22
Second – Main show for Breaking Glass – 4×5
Third – Main show for Best laid Plans – 4×17

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Our Burning Questions from Sympathy For The De Vil

After watching the latest “Once Upon a Time” episode, here are our Burning Questions from Sympathy for the De Vil.

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1. How did Madeline (Cruella De Vil’s Mother) get her magical power over animals? Was Rumpelstiltskin involved?

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2. What is Madeline’s backstory?

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3. Why did Madeline allow Cruella to poison 3 of her husbands? If she exhibited so much control over Cruella (Locking her up), why was it allowed (More than once, or not at all)? Did Madeline have something to gain by their deaths? Money, perhaps?

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What other burning questions did you have after watching the episode?

Was this the darkest episode of “Once Upon a Time” you’ve ever seen?

Leave your comments below.

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Sympathy for the De Vil Review – First Thoughts – 276

PATRICK FISCHLER, VICTORIA SMURFIT

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Sympathy for the De Vil Review

First Thoughts

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Episode Number: 276

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In the opening scene, we see young Cruella running away from home. Was that the first time she did, or was is one time of many?

How did Madeline (Cruella’s mother (Played by Anna Galvin)) have control over the dogs? That must have been some kind of magic. How did Madeline become magical? What is her backstory?

Throughout the episode, Madeline used dog training terms on Cruella, like “Stay (Here)”, “Be Quiet”, “Learn to Obey”, etc.

When Cruella goaded Malefiecent into turning into a dragon, and in that form, Cruella used her magical influence to cause Maleficent to “take a nap”. It is interesting to note that that the term nap was what Regina used when she performed a sleeping spell on young Snow’s horse in the episode “Enter the Dragon”.

When Regina went to visit Belle at Gold’s pawn shop, she seemed to accept Regina’s offer rather quickly. I wondered if the Belle we saw was not the real Belle. Shape shifting is almost the norm is the stories now, and Belle was some kind of vision to Rumpel on Neverland.

The Author’s name is Isaac.

Gold had the quill. The quill must be used with the special ink to write or change a story.

We see Rumpel’s dark heart with just a glint of goodness. Rumpel told Belle that if his heart is completely taken over by darkness, he will “In a matter of speaking, he’ll die”, meaning “I’ll lost the ability to love”.

There were lots of threats and lots of playing “chicken” with characters tonight. Gold used Regina’s redemption to question her threat of killing Belle by crushing her heart if Gold told Zelena that Regina was coming to destroy her.

The term “Hero” was used to make those that used it to validate, invalidate or limit their actions. For instance the use of “Heroes don’t kill,” by Cruella, and Emma called her parents “Heroes are Paragon’s of virtue” but Hook told Emma, “Even Heroes make mistakes, love”, and Regina told Emma that Snow had been trying to make up for her mistake for a long time.

We had a Romeo and Juliet moment, even.

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