Listen to our in-depth discussion of “Sisters” as we talk about Cora’s unfinished business, the convoluted flashbacks, another magical McGuffin and more!
“Sisters” initial reactions – ONCE245
The Wicked sisters, Zelena’s finally meeting her mother, Prince James vs. Charming, Rumplestiltskin recruiting Pan, Hades’ proposal, and more!
Devil’s Due – ONCE235
Emma’s heart; Rumple’s new deal with Hades; Milah; connecting episodes; all these and more on our in-depth discussion of 5×14, “Devil’s Due!”
“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.
“Heart of the Matter” – WL015
Jafar forced Will to surrender a vital information in the hopes of saving the Red Queen. Meanwhile, Alice and Cyrus, with the White Rabbit’s help visited Storybrooke to retrieve something that could hopefully help them beat Jafar. In the past, Anastasia and Will meets the Queen of Hearts before the coronation. How will she change their relationship? How far will Jafar go to get what he wanted?
“Witch Hunt” – ONCE135
Without anyone’s knowledge, Emma and Regina worked together to figure out who cast the new curse on Storybrooke. In the Enchanted Forest, Regina journeys back to her castle with Robin Hood in an attempt to break the protection spell that was cast by the Wicked Witch.
“The Miller’s Daughter” – ONCE088
Cora faces the ultimate decision: love or power? Mr. Gold is about to die while Mary Margaret seeks revenge. And Emma experiences more magic.
“The Miller’s Daughter” initial reactions – ONCE087
We learn more context to the original Rumplestiltskin tale and see Regina and Cora in a battle over the powers of the Dark One. One will die!