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Sometimes we’ll do a deep dive into the nitty-gritty of an episode and other times we’ll focus on the big picture feels. We follow our gut and see what each episode or show inspires. Usually, we’ll end up feeling like…
NBC’s new captivating medical drama, 'Saving Hope,' provides summer audiences with a refreshing twist on the genre by adding an intriguing supernatural element. Much like CBS’s ‘A Gifted Man,’ this series combines the scientific with the spiritual. Each episode examines the complex dilemmas that are faced in the tangible world and beyond. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qSQWoDrIuRo Chief of…
Continue reading ➞ ‘Saving Hope’ series preview: Ghosts, doctors, and true love
Sunday night’s finale took fans on an emotional rollercoaster ride as we worried about Henry’s comatose state, wondered if Regina and Mr. Gold could be trusted, hoped that Emma could break the curse, and wished for True Love to conquer all in the end. Fairytale Land: “That's the thing about true love - it can slip through…
Continue reading ➞ ‘Once Upon A Time’ S1 finale recap: What was lost, has now been found
Sunday night’s “An Apple Red As Blood” was full of surprises; we see how Prince Charming was willing to die for True Love and learn why Snow White took a bite of the forbidden fruit in Fairytale Land. Meanwhile in Storybrooke, we discover that a little bit of magic still exists and (as Rumpy warns everyone) it…
Continue reading ➞ ‘Once Upon A Time’ S1 Ep 21 recap: Don’t stop believing
Sunday’s ‘Once Upon A Time’ gave us everything it promised in another beautifully crafted episode. We discovered August’s identity, learned Pinocchio’s tale, watched Emma continue to fight for her son, and witnessed Regina’s pathetic attempt at seducing David. Fairytale Land: “Be brave, truthful, and unselfish…” In “The Stranger,” Henry discovers that Pinocchio’s story has been added…
Continue reading ➞ ‘Once Upon A Time’ S1 Ep 20 recap: Knocking on wood
Sunday night’s “The Return” provided another powerful and superbly acted installment of ‘Once Upon A Time.’ The stellar episode gave us deeper insight into Rumpy’s heartbreaking past, shed some light on the mysterious Mr. Booth, celebrated Mary Margaret’s innocence, and upped the stakes in Emma and Regina’s ongoing feud. Fairytale Land: “I will find him.”…
Continue reading ➞ ‘Once Upon A Time’ S1 Ep 19 recap: Deal or no deal?
Sunday’s “The Stable Boy” finally revealed the root of Regina’s wrathful vengeance towards Snow White, but one could still debate whether or not the young girl’s act of betrayal merits the depth of vicious retribution the Evil Queen has exacted on Snow throughout her Fairytale life and now on Mary Margaret in Storybrooke. Fairytale Land: “True love…
Continue reading ➞ ‘Once Upon A Time’ S1 Ep 18 recap: The power of love
This week’s “Hat Trick” took us on a trip down the hat-hole and through the looking glass, which revealed the surprising life Jefferson led before he grew “mad” in Wonderland. Meanwhile in Storybrooke, Emma’s bewildering experience as Jefferson’s hostage eventually opens her mind to the possibility that Henry’s fairytales are true. Fairytale Land: “You don’t abandon…
Continue reading ➞ ‘Once Upon A Time’ S1 Ep 17 recap: Do you believe in magic?
Last night’s incredible “Heart of Darkness” exceeded all expectations by beautifully interweaving Fairytale Land’s stories of True Love overcoming heartbreak and darkness with Storybrooke’s saga of Regina’s brutal revenge and David’s bitter betrayal. This episode also draws fascinating parallels as it emphasizes this season’s mantra, “Evil is made, not born” by showing how huge a…
Continue reading ➞ ‘Once Upon A Time’ S1 Ep 16 recap: What becomes of the broken hearted?
This week’s “Red-Handed” gave us insight into Ruby’s fairytale past as Red Riding Hood in Fairytale Land and surprised us with a major twist in the classic tale. Meanwhile in Stroybrooke, Ruby was essential in making a major breakthrough in the case of Kathryn’s disappearance, which unfortunately resulted in the arrest of one of our favorite characters.…
Continue reading ➞ ‘Once Upon A Time’ S1 Ep 15 recap: She’s hungry like a wolf
Sunday night’s whimsically touching episode provided us with an origin story for dwarfs, gave us insight into Grumpy’s heartbreaking history, and jump started the investigation of Kathryn’s disappearance. Fairytale Land: “You can do anything as long as you dream it.” Pink Fairy-Godmother hopeful, Nova (Amy Acker), and the Blue Fairy have a chat in the…
Continue reading ➞ ‘Once Upon A Time’ S1 Ep 14 recap: It was just a dream
