Throughout the past five seasons of “Once Upon A Time,” we’ve seen the damage caused by being the Dark One. Rumple assumed the role to escape his cowardice and gain ultimate power, while Emma did it to save her friends and family. We’ve often wondered how the Dark One’s curse began and “Nimue” finally provides…
Continue reading ➞ ‘Once Upon A Time’ S5 Ep 7 recap: Birth of the Dark One
Here’s a dose of brutal honesty, Galavanters. It’ll be quite a feat if this recap is written without a weeping hot mess of a reviewer typing through blurry eyes. The day we have been paradoxically wishing for and dreading has finally arrived. “Galavant’s” glorious Season 2 finale has come and gone. Indeed, “Battle of the Three Armies”…
Continue reading ➞ ‘Galavant’ S2 finale recap: The fight for happily ever after
Sigh…The end is near and Sunday’s “Galavant” left us hanging on the peak of an emotional roller coaster. “Love and Death” and “Do the D’Dew” had it all: romance, death, magic, resurrection, declarations of love, zombies, the deflowering of a 40-something year-old, a call to arms, heartbreak, and so much more. Basically, this was a…
Continue reading ➞ ‘Galavant’ S2 Eps 7 & 8 recap: In the name of love
HOLY BLEEP! Can you believe “Galavant” left us in limbo with that killer cliffhanger?! Luckily, this time around we don’t have to stick it out through a hiatus, but still…that’s messed up. Okay, take a deep breath. Let’s rejoice in all of the happy, hilarious and heavy moments that lead up to that mind-blowing ending.…
Continue reading ➞ ‘Galavant’ S2 Eps 5 & 6 recap: Love is a battlefield
Wow, Galavanters! Our beloved show had us rolling on the floor with laughter in Sunday’s latest one-two-punch of hilarity. Many things changed over the course of the hour. Feelings were stirred, princesses were mischievously/heartbreakingly/annoyingly cuckolded, King Richard’s castle was re-appropriated, and fan favorites parted ways (for this season, at least). Plus, Alan Menken and Glen…
Continue reading ➞ ‘Galavant’ S2 Eps 3 & 4 recap: The darkest hour of one’s soul
“Galavant” returns in ship shape! The Season 2 premiere duels out loads of laughter, delivers catchy tunes chalk-full of cheeky lyrics, and tugs on our heartstrings as we fall in love with this wonderful series all over again. Sunday night’s double dose of delight maintains the same fun tone while setting the stage for new…
Continue reading ➞ ‘Galavant’ S2 premiere recap: The making of a new hero
ABC’s ambitious event series pulled off a miraculous renewal and “Galavant” is back with a scintillating sophomore season starting with two fun-filled episodes that breeze by in the blink of an eye. After leaving us hanging on all fronts, Season 2 picks up with a delightful number, recapping Season 1 and updating viewers on where…
Continue reading ➞ ‘Galavant’ S2 premiere preview: Gal & the gang return with heart and humor
There were times when things got downright grizzly during “Once Upon A Time’s” Merida-centric episode, “The Bear and the Bow.” In the past and present, Belle helps Merida and Rumple face their demons as they struggle to become heroes in their own right. Meanwhile, Merlin casts a dire warning on the consequences of messing with…
Continue reading ➞ ‘Once Upon A Time’ S5 Ep 6 recap: Bear necessities
“Dreamcatcher” delivers more insights on Emma’s struggle to resist the darkness. Flashbacks to Team Heroes’ time in Camelot reveal how Emma keeps trying to find a loop-hole when it comes to using dark magic. Despite the warnings, she strives to overcome the odds of turning evil and uses her magic to get the results…
Continue reading ➞ ‘Once Upon A Time’ S5 Ep 5 recap: Tears of lost love
“Once Upon A Time” keeps pouring salt on the wound by brutally tarnishing King Arthur’s honorable image. “The Broken Kingdom” sheds even more light on Arthur’s villainy and how he pushed his wife into another man’s arms. Camelot’s iconic love triangle gets the “OUAT” treatment, as we see how blind obsession and a passion for…
Continue reading ➞ ‘Once Upon A Time’ S5 Ep 4 recap: Chaos in Camelot
