What I liked about this episode:
Charming and Hook working together as a team to rescue Emma from the ice cave. The last time these two worked so closely together was in ‘Good Form.” (3×05). And here, it was to save someone they both love very much: Emma. And the talk, I think Charming knew that Hook truly loves Emma but he needed to hear it from him that what he feels, it’s more than a fling, or something else. And when they did rescue Emma, Charming lifted Emma into Hook’s arms.
The only part about the fairytale flaskback I liked was the interaction between Charming and Anna. It was cool to see her teach him his trademark sword moves and teach him not to give up on the people that he loves and become the hero that he is.
I enjoyed seeing Ruth again, even though she had a very small role in the flashbacks.
And yes, all the Captain Swan moments.
Dislike:
Bo Peep. I hope she’s a one-off episode villain and we seriously, never see her again.