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Wait a second? When did we start doing the Character Analysis Conversations again? And since I’ve missed the Emma one…whose next?
[adrotate group="5"]"If you go as far as you can see...you will then see enough to go even further." - Finn Balor
Question the first: as the show stands right now, at the end of S5A, are Snow White and Prince Charming superfluous?
Let’s just say that if Ginny and Josh were to quit tomorrow and Snow White and Charming were to be killed off at the end of Season 5….I wonder how much of the fandom besides the general public and Snowing fans would really blink an eye at this?
"If you go as far as you can see...you will then see enough to go even further." - Finn Balor
#MAMA’SBACK!
"If you go as far as you can see...you will then see enough to go even further." - Finn Balor
But yeah, even back in Season 1, some morality concerns were brought up. Another thing the show got flack for back then was how Regina technically raped Graham, since she was controlling his heart and they clearly had sex several times.Isn’t it ironic that her soul mate ended up getting raped by Zelena, who also ended up pregnant by said soul mate. Talk about karma at it’s absolute worst….what a way Regina had to pay for that old sin of hers. Though I wish we could still get a one on one scene between Graham and Regina in Season 5 Underworld, it probably wouldn’t go so well, but a confrontation is a confrontation.
He was such a great guest star–one thing I really loved about S1. They knew how to utilize the guest stars really well. They felt natural because so much of S1 was learning about the town. Jefferson, Granny, Ruby, Ashley, even one offs like Nova.
That raises a good point about Season 1. They knew how to balance the guest stars, while maintaining the main focus on the central characters. I didn’t feel like we got too little of the guest stars either. There was just enough to make it satisfying. One problem with the other Seasons is that the guest stars sometimes dominate the storylines (*coughFrozencough*), while taking character development away from the regulars. The other problem is that the guest stars themselves are sometimes underdeveloped. Either way, some characters lose out.
This! Instead of bringing something for our core cast to learn from, these guest stars are just taking over the whole show!
"If you go as far as you can see...you will then see enough to go even further." - Finn Balor
SEASON 1
Favorite Episode: The Stable Boy
This episode put a lot of things into perspective concerning Regina’s character…why she hated Snow so much? Why she seemed so bitter and filled with darkness? How evil was born into someone who once had the purest soul. Lana Parrilla and Ginny Goodwin/Bailee Madison really pulled something magical off with this episode, all from Young Snow telling Regina what she had done and how we literally saw the evil wheels turning in Regina’s head, to when Regina confronted Snow White in that jail cell scene.
And dear God Daniel….oh how I rooted for him and Regina to just run away and never turn back. He was nine times out of ten, Regina’s only friend in her life up until his death. Which is why I could understand why Regina was so hell-bent on vengeance because not only did Snow’s slip kill her true love, it really killed her only friend. And I know everyone wants to say Snow was only ten, but in Season 2 we learned that she was also ten when she promised to keep the Blue Fairy (Aka Cora) secret about their arrangement, and she not once snitched, therefore she knew the importance of keeping a secret.
And just for the whole episode, Lana and Ginny outdid themselves and it was most impressive seeing the transition their characters had from how they started to where we know they ended up. This episode really showed how “accidents” can have haunting life long consequences.
Favorite Character Introduced: The Evil Queen Regina
C’mon…I mean really, after all these years with each other, do any of us need to hear the long list of reasons why Regina is my favorite character when more than likely you’ve already heard it a hundred times before. LOL
To put it simply, she’s an amazing, strong, independent genius who has the most resilient heart, and she doesn’t care what anyone thinks of her because she marches to the beat of her own drum. Although at times she’s impulsive, she eventually learns her lesson one way or another. And the actress who plays her is a golden hearted, wise, and remarkably brilliant woman who stands up for what she believes is right.
Regina (Lana Parrilla) had me at the pilot episode when she crashed Snow White and Charming’s wedding with three simple words that literally dripped with the perfect mix of sarcasm and venom: “Sorry I’m late.”
Favorite Moment:
When the curse broke, and everyone remembered who they were, and magic was coming to town. Flashing from Emma and Henry to Rumplestilskin and Belle to Regina to Snow White and Charming who held onto one another as purple smoke covered the entire town, leaving us with one last shot of the clock moving before it got covered….that entire scene gave me goosebumps!
What Worked & What Didn’t Work:
The flipping back and forth between Enchanted Forest and Storybrooke worked brilliantly…however, as far as the curse, I’m mixed on it breaking early. Sometimes I think they could have waited, other times I realize the shock value they had with breaking it as early as they did. But I’m all for magic being brought to Storybrooke, that was definetly a good idea.
Something that really didn’t work was the original relationship between Henry and Regina. Even though I understand what they were trying to do what with her being the villain and all, it sent out an anti-adoption message, which was an issue many people had with OUAT in the beginning. Like I said, I know what they were trying to do, but I just wish they did it in a more careful manner…Henry constantly bashing and telling the woman who did her best in raising, loving, and caring for him his whole life that he found his “real mother” was a problem which I’m glad Lana Parrilla stood up and called the producers out on, and had them fix. I am forever happy that she stood up for Regina and Henry’s relationship and had it mended, because just because Emma stuck around and got to know Henry for a few months did not all of a sudden make her the perfect “real mother.” That is the one thing I certainly do not miss from Season 1!
Season Regards:
Season 1 still reigns as one of the best, if not the greatest season Once Upon A Time ever had. The reason why being Adam and Eddy focused purely on storytelling and not shock value or shiny toys. The formula they used for Season 1 was one that focused on the dysfunctional relationship between the CharMillStilskins Family and it was utilized both wonderfully and satisfactorily.
In all…I miss Season 1.
"If you go as far as you can see...you will then see enough to go even further." - Finn Balor
HAPPY BIRTHDAY @JOSEPHINE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I couldn’t decide on which cake you’d like best, so I’ll just post both!!!
Life is just a cabaret old chum!!!! Live, laugh, and love it all!!!!!!!!!!
Happy happy happy birthday!
"If you go as far as you can see...you will then see enough to go even further." - Finn Balor
Too funny not to post!
#GodForgiveMeForLaughingSoHard LOL
"If you go as far as you can see...you will then see enough to go even further." - Finn Balor
Will you be disappointed with actors, that you have high opinion on them, if they extend their contract and continue to do the show after this season?
Not really…they’ve gotta work. Like I said earlier, you guys and Lana Parrilla are the only reason I’m sticking around with this show. Plus we’ve come this far all these years together, might as well ride it out to the end.
"If you go as far as you can see...you will then see enough to go even further." - Finn Balor
@WR Just wanted to say I love your new Regina banner with the flames. Did you make it yourself?
Thanks POM!! I wish I could do something this amazing, but really the Evil Regal Family made this banner for Season 5B. It really made me realize that using Regina’s apple for 5B Poster actually made no sense when someone in blue flames (Hades more than likely) would have been such a better poster.
Hmmm…also thinking of giving Elliot Knight’s new show a shot.
"If you go as far as you can see...you will then see enough to go even further." - Finn Balor
I hate to say this because it hurts but what if Christoph didn’t live. That the stress of what happen with Wes mom cause a still born birth.
But wasn’t Christoph the kid in the flashback bring questioned about his mom’s suicide? I don’t know…all the children in that episode confused me.
It sure was Christophe being questioned…then where does Wes come in at?
"If you go as far as you can see...you will then see enough to go even further." - Finn Balor
