First the least favorite moments:
The execution scene. Sorry, but I giggled watching it, it was comical that they tried to execute Regina with arrows, what unfortuantely killed the scene for me. Too bad, the Evil Queen had some moment in it.
From a more inside the story poin of view:
Snow and Charming just banning Regina. Should have thought at least they would try to restrict her in some way from finding (new) means for magic. Great, Snow and Charming were protected from Regina thanks to Rumple (what a fishy gift, not much of a deal, that should have set of red alert), so able to go after her any time again if necessary, but did they really expect her to just sit around idle, alone in misery? And they let her stay in “her” castle (which would have been rightful Snow’s, not that I think she would have liked that architectural monstrosity back, but still).
Rumple making Emma use magic. Snow wasn’t the only one feeling uncomfortable with that. It gave me the creeps. Emma having magic, and using magic is one thing, but letting Rumple show her how to use it even for just a moment – he of all people! No good thing. And what irony that then Regina is the one to tell Emma, all magic comes with a price. Well, Regina most certainly does know, and especially if it comes to Rumple.
Favorite moments:
Lana Parilla! All of the cast did a great job, but she was making it so impossible not to have at least a bit of sympathy for Regina here. Not to mention her delivering some of the best lines of the episode. And Robert Carlyle got to play playfull evil Rumple again, always a joy. One complaint: do they have to make the bad guys on this show so enjoyable?!? 😉 😆
Particular enjoyed any scene with Regina and Emma, aka Lana Parilla and Jennifer Morisson, in this episode (well, most of the time do). I can watch them sparring for hours. I mean, wow, have to have some trust in each other as actresses to pull off such scenes in such a way.
Same goes for the scene between Snow and the Evil Queen.
Hook and Cora in the final scene talking about Archie. Evil.
On a lighter note:
Emma and Henry crashing Snow’s and Charming’s happy cozy reunion. Hilarious. Now whenever I make / eat tacos will have a giggle (did so today, coincidence)
Regina entering the diner saying with an unsure smile, “Sorry, I’m late.” This time not crashing a wedding, but seeing how the story is somewhat mirrored at this point (the scenes in FTL play shortly before the big wedding of Snow and Charming), it’s such a fun to see this moment.
Some lines I loved:
Regina (to Archie) Need I to remind you, you got your doctor from a curse.
Regina (to Red) Go, take yourself for a walk!
Emma (to Red) Never mind, the wolf thing.
Hook (to Cora): Well, aren’t you mom of the year.
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