This is anther episode that I am not a fan of.
I did like Belle and Ariel working together–it worked well. It was cute and fun and smart.
I enjoyed the snowing scenes–Snow White had every right to be angry at Charming, but I’m also glad it wasn’t dragged out too long. It was resolved well enough, yet it was emotional, and both Ginnifer Goodwin and Josh Dallas played off each other well.
It was great to see Emma use magic and trap the shadow–I feel like this season is finally letting her shine in the series. I hope we get more of her the rest of the season.
Some of my problems with this episode is the following–
1). Emilie de Ravin is not (in my opinion) the strongest actress on the show. I find that she overacts in many of her scenes and it just seems overly forced. Her being the focus of the show has its problems due to her acting.
2). Belle not eating is kinda depressing.
3). Both Hook and Neal acting like brats–it felt out of character for both of them. It was annoying to watch, though I am glad that it only stayed for on episode. Better one than more.