1. What was your favorite episode of 5B?
For me is was “Sisters.” I know it had a retcon feel to it, but I thought it was a very creative way to bring Regina and Zelena together. I’m not sure I would have believed them trusting each other without that previous (albeit short) relationship. I also love Barbara Hershey as Cora, and as quick as her turnaround seemed, she sold it for me. I always love “twists” that fit into the original story organically, and this did in my opinion.
2. What was your least favorite episode of 5B?
“Ruby Slippers” – It wasn’t a well-developed story and was clearly made to appease fans without the writers having to work too hard.
3. What did you think of Hades and the Underworld?
I thought Greg’s portrayal of Hades was incredibly good. I, like may of you, definitely wish we had been given his origin backstory. Also, the portrayal of him “truly loving Zelena” complete with TLK was troubling to me since they seem to be indicating with RumBelle that true love is completely selfless. Otherwise I enjoyed what I saw. I thought the Underworld was a really fun opportunity to revisit dead characters, and for the most part liked who they chose to spotlight. Again, I was troubled by their portrayal of how one gets to the Better or Worse Place, but overall the Underworld was fun and compelling to me.
4.What was your favorite and least favorite moment?
Favorite: Either Regina reconciling with her father or with Zelena.
Least Favorite: Robin’s death is definitely up there. No need to explain.
5. We had a lot of old favorite (and least favorite) characters return this arc; which character did you most like seeing? Who do you wish we saw?
Cruella! I love how she differs from the other villains in that she was just born evil. Victoria Smurfit does an awesome job portraying her. I would have loved to have seen Graham like many of you I’m sure.
6. Thing you’re most looking forward to in S6?
I’m definitely looking forward to the show branching out beyond Disney and “fairy-tales” and seeing their twists on them. I liked when they brought in Frankenstein in S2 and I was disappointed they didn’t continue that trend.
7. Overall grade and final thoughts on S5B?
B- Overall I enjoyed this arc. Robin’s death and the lack of origin story for Hades brings it down from an A for me.</p>