GENERAL: There’s nothing really wrong with this episode. It’s a standard “meet the character” episode that has an interesting twist on the classic fairy tale, a mythology reveal, and is mostly decently acted. I don’t know that it’s actually compelling and I think Sabine’s plans are incredibly stupid and naive but there’s some good stuff here, namely in the way Adalaide Kane is stealing the show as Ivy/Drizella.
7/10
LIKED
–Drizella is slowly becoming one of my favorite parts of this new season. I like her passive aggressive snark and her killer wardrobe.
–“I think you should pick up a hobby or two.” “…I’ll take that into consideration.”
–“I do have a few friends…on the other side.”
–“Your legs should get a few coins, seeing as they’ll soon be half off.” Gosh, but that’s a GOOD pun.
–“Ralph….wreck it.” I see what you did there, OUAT.
–They both turned into frogs! +10 for that twist; didn’t see that coming even a mile away! Actually started laughing hysterically.
MIXED
–I get that it’s accurate to the time but the whole “finding a prince who will save us” conversation made my insides gag.
–I get that Tiana’s mom’s speech to her about embracing her father’s legacy is supposed to be sweet and encouraging but really…it doesn’t make any sense. Like, it doesn’t solve any money problems.
–Sorry but I agree with Jacinda about this ridiculous dream of Sabine’s. The idea that you can make enough sweet pastries to buy your own apartment or at least pay the rent in an up and coming neighborhood in Seattle is mental. They only made money today because they more or less shut down the chicken joint and dedicated all their time to making the sweets. Eventually they have to reopen Mr. Clucks and serve chicken! Then how will they make enough treats to not only pay for supplies but also to turn a profit?
DISLIKED
–Please, for the love of everything, stop with the “many years ago”
–Really? The stellar idea to earn enough money to own your own apartment and be free of Victoria is for one person to make beignets? That is…unrealistic and dumb.
–I’m not sure what it is, but I find the way Gabrielle Anwar plays Victoria to be really off putting. Maybe it’s her voice or slightly plastic-y face, but she’s just not doing it for me.
–Goodness, the police interrogation chamber is HUGE. Even the fancy cops in NYC don’t get rooms that big.
–Roni just happens to open a locker that has a picture of her and Young!Henry in it? Sure. That’s not overly convenient at all.
–Jacinda used her rent money–money that could keep her child and herself off the streets–to buy a food truck? That currently doesn’t have an oven or even counterspace? Girl, you’re dumb.