“Once Upon A Time” has brought many iconic fairytales to life. Some of them delight us with a cheery Disney twist, bringing levity to formerly dark tales. Other stories reveal rather grim outcomes for fallen characters or villains who meet the dreary fate they deserve. But most of “OUAT’s” characters have demonstrated a complexity that…
Continue reading ➞ ‘Once Upon A Time’ S4 Ep 11 recap: So much for a happy ending
Sunday’s suspenseful “Once Upon A Time” delivered an unforeseen and extremely delightful twist. “Fall” reveals Anna and Kristoff’s trials in Arendelle after Elsa’s entrapment. We assume it is another flashback that will show us where Anna has been imprisoned for the past thirty years. Much to our surprise, Anna’s story is about to unexpectedly coverage…
Continue reading ➞ ‘Once Upon A Time’ S4 Ep 10 recap: When you wish upon a star
“Once Upon A Time’s” special two hour episode, “Smash the Mirror,” reveals how long the Snow Queen has been waiting for this twisted sisterly reunion and shows us how Anna and Elsa never lost faith in each other. In the present, Emma’s powers are growing increasingly out of control and she reaches out to Rumple…
Continue reading ➞ ‘Once Upon A Time’ S4 Eps 8 – 9 recap: Emma’s journey to self-acceptance
Ingrid’s plan is right on track, Oncers. “The Snow Queen” reveals this frigid villain’s sob story and it is another “Once Upon a Time” doozy. But does it justify Ingrid’s irrational desire to rebuild the family she destroyed? In an attempt to regain what she lost, the Snow Queen makes Emma feel isolated by causing…
Continue reading ➞ ‘Once Upon A Time’ S4 Ep 7 recap: The price of sisterly love
Many of “Once Upon A Time’s” villains have turned to the dark side because they’ve felt neglected and betrayed by their loved ones. They detach, leave their families behind, and choose to pursue power. This season’s villain strays from the traditional archetype. The Snow Queen has been desperately trying to reunite…err recreate her family. “Family…
Continue reading ➞ ‘Once Upon A Time’ S4 Ep 6 recap: Twisted sister
Our suspicions about the Snow Queen’s ties to Emma were confirmed in “Once Upon A Time’s” illuminating episode, “Breaking Glass.” A glimpse into Emma’s past leads to a game-changing revelation. Emma learns from previous mistakes and decides not to give up on her friendship with Regina. The two magical powerhouses team up to take on…
Continue reading ➞ ‘Once Upon A Time’ S4 Ep 5 recap: Friendship and Forgiveness
Oh my, Oncers! “Once Upon A Time” had us on a roller coaster ride of emotions during Sunday’s (Oct. 19) “The Apprentice.” We were elated by Captain Swan’s first date, worried about Hook’s hand, enraged by Rumple’s villainy, endeared by Anna’s niceness, and moved by Will’s homesickness and heartbreak. Fairytale Land, past: “Love is a…
Continue reading ➞ ‘Once Upon A Time’ S4 Ep 4 recap: Idle hand
Another interesting twist unfolds on “Once Upon A Time” as the Snow Queen’s ties to Elsa are revealed in “Rocky Road.” When Marian is mysteriously turned into a human popsicle, the gang defends Elsa and searches for the real culprit. Along the way, Emma and David discover the always entertaining Will Scarlett (“Once Upon A…
Continue reading ➞ ‘Once Upon A Time’ S4 Ep 3 recap: Cold as Ice
“Frozen’s” Elsa and Anna are beautifully blending into the world of “Once Upon A Time.” During a frantic frosty lockdown, Elsa makes new friends instead of foes when she tries to find her sister and causes trouble for Storybrooke. Meanwhile, in the Fairytale Land past, Anna helps meek shepherd David channel his inner Charming when…
Continue reading ➞ ‘Once Upon A Time’ S4 Ep 2 recap: The Snow Queen Cometh
“Once Upon A Time” staged quite a comeback reaching a two-year ratings high (per The Hollywood Reporter) with the fantasy drama’s new twist on Disney’s animated blockbuster, “Frozen.” If you were a “Frozen” fan to begin with, then you loved “A Tale of Two Sisters.” And if you aren’t really on the “Frozen” bandwagon, the…
Continue reading ➞ ‘Once Upon A Time’ S4 premiere recap: Some people can’t ‘Let It Go’
