I’ll reserve judgement until it actually starts again, but honestly this is a more exciting option for me. I think if the memories coming back were gradual it would start to feel like the show’s always stuck at square one – which would really frustrate me.
When it’s presented that the characters are now going to be combining their old lives with the personas they’ve lived as for 28 years – to angst ridden ends, that magic is going to be unpredictable (not an instant power upgrade for Rumple or Regina or Blue Fairy) – I’m intrigued and excited for next sunday!