I know we agree way more than disagree. I just have little patience for Regina’s lack of character development. I think she’s a very interesting character who is fun to analyze, and Lana is a great actress, but I could never sanction Regina’s evil actions.
I know this going to incur the wrath of every EvilRegal who reads this post but I want Regina to be the EQ as long as possible because I think she’s much more fun that way. Lana is so good at playing bad that when Regina tried to make a go of redemption early this season it was a bit boring for me. Let her be the antagonist for awhile. Lana obviously relishes it. Rumple will be right there making mistakes and being an equally gray character and I’m fine with that, they’ll get their redemption in the end. But there is something so fun about watching Lana as the EQ.