Re: 2×1 Episode Description

Phee wrote: I’m wondering if the “evil foe” is just simply DragonMaleficent, given that we’re talking about the Sleeping Beauty story here.

I’ve been wondering the same thing. Certainly, it would make the most sense for Dragon Maleficent to appear in the Sleeping Beauty story. Don’t think we’ll be seeing Maleficent in human form though, since the actress who plays her isn’t listed for 2×1, so if we see Maleficent, she could be her dragony-self. Perhaps the clips from 1×22 of Emma throwing the sword at the dragon were included in the new promo for 2×1 to indicate we might be seeing Dragon Maleficent again.

Knowing this is OUaT, I think we may take a ride on the wild side though, and that the episode will vary from the original fairy-tale. We know, for instance, that Prince Phillip seeks Mulan’s help in freeing Sleeping Beauty. We recently had a spoiler from the actress who plays Mulan, who said her character (along with Prince Phillip) would be on the run from an “evil spirit.” Here’s the thread for that spoiler: https://oncepodcast.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=54&t=1413

I’m also wondering if the rune/medallion we saw Mr. Gold holding in the new promos is connected to this “evil foe.” In another thread, someone posted some excellent research about how the rune is associated with death and destruction. https://oncepodcast.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=54&t=1444

Could the medallion have once belonged to Mulan, but unbeknownst to her, it was connected to an evil spirit? In the Disney version, Mulan received the crest of the emperor for saving China. On that medallian was a dragon! (I’m thinking this could be Maleficent the Dragon’s tie-in).

Also, based on the new promos for S2, I’m thinking Mr. Gold may release this evil force in SB (based on the promo), since we saw him drop it in the magic well.