With Gold holding Regina as a prisoner, she soon learns that her suspicions about Robin’s supposed quiet life in New York may be ill-fated when Rumple asked her to check up on him. In Sherwood Forest of the past, the Dark One sent Robin of Loxley to Oz on a fool’s errand to steal the elixir of the wounded heart, a potion that cures heart physically and emotionally. In New York, on the other hand, Gold’s chance of having the cure for his heart problem was interrupted when Maid Marian finally revealed her true self. Join in as we share some of the things that stood out for us in the episode, Heart of Gold.
“Heart of Gold” initial reactions – ONCE191
In our Heart of Gold initial review, we dig into Rumple’s heart, Robin Hood’s moral problem, Zelena’s return and everything that has turn completely around!
“Kansas” – ONCE149
Snow and Charming’s baby is coming and everyone in Storybrooke is on high alert to make sure Zelena won’t get her hands on the new baby. Can Emma be the savior she was destined to be and protect her sibling or will another savior come to save the day? Back in Oz, Glinda convinced Zelena how she wastes her time on foolish pursuits, introducing her to her real sisters but a cyclone brought yet another girl who will melt her down with envy.
“Kansas” initial reactions – ONCE148
The residents of Storybrooke will do whatever it takes to protect Snow and Charming’s soon-to-be born baby but the Wicked Witch will stop at nothing to prove to them that no good deed goes unpunished. In Oz during the past that is, another tornado brought a very special girl into Oz who just might turn out to be the Wicked Witch’s undoing.
“A Curious Thing” – ONCE147
Back in the Enchanted Forest eight months ago, Snow, Charming and Regina, together with Robin Hood and Belle, sneak in to the Dark One’s castle to inquire how to stop the evil sorceress that’s threatening their unborn child. Meanwhile, in Storybrooke, Regina, Emma and her parents finds a way for everyone to start believing again, including Henry.
“Bleeding Through” – ONCE145
In an attempt to find out what really happened in the past, Regina casts a simple ritual to summon her mother, Cora, after the Wicked Witch succeeded in stealing her heart. In the Enchanted Forest during the past, a man who claimed to be a prince asked for young Cora’s hand in marriage, only to get tricked, leaving her with a child.
“Bleeding Through” initial reactions – ONCE144
In order to move forward with her wicked plans, Zelena lets the Dark One off his leash to get what she wanted. Will they succeed or can Regina stop them before they can move on? Meanwhile, Regina uses an old relic to do a simple ritual that will hopefully give answers from the one person who really knows her past.
“The Jolly Roger” – ONCE143
Eager to prove that they are just as fun as Hook, Snow and Charming taught their grandson how to drive as Regina teaches Emma ‘how to swim’ to enhance her magical abilities. During the lost year, Hook agreed to help Ariel find her prince by reclaiming the Jolly Roger against a formidable foe.
“It’s Not Easy Being Green” – ONCE141
Following Neal’s passing, the Wicked Witch sends her condolences by paying a visit to her little sister, then later challenges her on a fight to death. Is Zelena going to get what she wanted, or will the Evil Queen melt her down despite having the Dark One on her side? Meanwhile in Oz, Zelena seeks the one person that can help her find something she knows nothing about, thus turning her green with envy… literally.
“It’s Not Easy Being Green” initial reactions – ONCE140
While the town is mourning Neal’s death, Zelena never rests and goes to break everyone in their reverie to continue with her unholy desires. In the past, a magic baby was found in Oz who grew up green with envy, thus becoming known as the Wicked Witch of the West.