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.
“Quiet Minds” – ONCE139
While Emma and Charming goes out into the woods to find Rumple, Regina went to see what the Wicked Witch is cooking up with him and finds herself a partner in the process. Back in the Enchanted Forest, however, Belle and Neal attempted to resurrect the Dark One with the help of a candle that knows many things, only to pay an irreversible cost.
“To Catch a Thief” – WL016
In the past, the Knave and the Queen of Heart’s knights was tasked to capture a murderer who eventually turned out to be a trustful friend. Meanwhile, Jafar gave Will a chance to see Anastasia alive again, causing him to go against his friends. Will Alice and Cyrus let Jafar win in order to bring Anastasia back to life?
“The Tower” – ONCE137
Emma, Regina, Charming and Hook continues to look for the green-skinned witch while Snow and Charming meets their new midwife. Nine months earlier, Snow White broke a good news to her husband, causing Charming to go on a solo journey to find a root that can help him overcome his fears but instead, found himself saving a princess up a tower who was being haunted by a hooded figure.
“The Tower” initial reactions – ONCE136
The search for the Wicked Witch continues as Emma, Regina, Hook and Charming worked together to track down the witch’s whereabouts. In the past, a trapped princess lets her hair down as she screams for help, allowing Charming to climb up and attempt to rescue her from a hooded figure.
“New York City Serenade” – ONCE133
As Emma and Henry’s new life in New York continues, their family and the rest of the residents of Storybrooke went back to the Enchanted Forest, only to find that someone else has taken over their kingdom. Can Hook convince Emma of who she really is and what she’s destined to do?
“New York City Serenade” initial reactions – ONCE132
Emma and Henry’s memory has been wiped out while everyone in Storybrooke was transported back to the Enchanted Forest. But how long will Emma and Henry’s great life in New York lasts? Are the rest of the Fairytale characters going back to the way they were before the Evil Queen’s curse hit or had someone else took over the Enchanted Forest while they were in Storybrooke?
Once and Wonderland connections, crossovers, comparisons, and spoilers – ONCE131 / WL012
We only have a couple of weeks before the second half of the third season of Once Upon a Time begins, as well as the second half of the first season of Once Upon a Time in Wonderland but we just can’t help but talk about what’s in store for us next month. So before they come back, join us as we discuss general reactions and theories about these two shows in this crossover episode.
Jacquelyn and Erin J joined us for this discussion.
Rumple’s future, the Black Fairy, Emma’s memories, and more – ONCE130
Once Upon a Time may still be on hiatus but that doesn’t stop us from discussing what everyone is still buzzing about until now. Is Rumple really gone? Who is the black fairy? What happened to the book? How will Emma (and Henry) get their memories back? And more importantly, why is Emma’s family in danger?
“Going Home” – ONCE129
All magic comes with a price and for both our villains and heroes, the price they have to pay is going home. Only to where? Read and listen to our full discussion of Once Upon a Time’s Winter Finale episode, Going Home.