I was upset at BB’s comments first – that Belle hardly had any lines – but then upon reflection, I’m thinking that while Belle may not have much screen time or many lines in 312, it appears that they are laying the groundwork for a pretty big storyline for her.
Gold is an enormous part of the show and we’re to think he’s dead……except that Belle does not and she’s going to do everything she can to find him. Maybe that’s why Bobby isn’t in 312 – we’re supposed to believe in BELLE; if she says her Rumple is alive, then he’s alive.
This is what Mandy from TV Source said in her asks:
She doesn’t have a lot to do, but her determination and hopefulness is wonderful
and that Belle is Strong and confident.
Marisa Roffman, from Give me My Remote, said that she really liked Belle’s biggest scene.