I liked this episode quite a bit. I would give it a 8/10. My husband pointed out which may have just been a light reflection but as soon as August gave Hook the papers as Hook is walking up the driveway there is a blue light that follows him for awhile.
Liked:
The father trying to fix and reunite with his family theme. I liked that we now have canon that Rumple would make deals which he made seem like he was getting something but was just doing it for show. Loved that Rumple moment.
I liked Robert’s story and the flashbacks were good. I actually cared about him and was sad to see his death. That is quite a feat for someone we only met for one episode
I really liked Hook this episode ( and I usually hate him). I thought he was great with David and I like when they bond. I also thought it was nice that he wanted to ask permission and was actually scared of the answer.
I liked the Pinocchio and August scenes both the flashbacks to pleasure island and the modern day August just being helpful
I liked the Snow and Regina moments. I always love when they sit down and have a heart to heart.
I liked that I was surprised that Hook killed David’s dad
I liked Charming and Hook trying to make a potion together (clueless leading the clueless) but hey they got it to work
Mixed:
I like that they made Hook kill David’s dad I think it brings some dynamic and conflict to Hook and Emma’s relationship, unfortunately I doubt they play out that conflict. I mean Emma will probably just say well it was in your past or maybe they will just have Hook brood about telling her for awhile and she will instantly forgive him. Like always I think he will get off with little to no repercussions for his actions.
Poor Regina! She really can’t seem to win. I felt bad for her and I hate that she can’t seem to find the second part of her happy ending (the first part is Henry). I am glad though that they made her see that he is different and that she does not have feelings for him.
Zelena insisting that Regina tell him he has a daughter and then tell him he has no rights to her. Why is she insisting that he knows if she is going to refuse him any rights? Made no sense.