From the moment Adam Horowitz revealed the perfect, squee inducing title for this episode, we knew Sunday's (April 19) "Sympathy for the De Vil" would be one of this season's highlights. The hour lived up to our expectations and then some. Fascinating flashbacks reveal how the Author played a crucial role in Cruella's origin story.…
Continue reading ➞ ‘Once Upon A Time’ S4 Ep 19 recap: The nature of De Vil’s game
Whoa! Did you see all of those twists coming, Oncers? Sunday (March 29) night's "Best Laid Plans" was a loaded and gripping episode full of game-changing revelations. Fairytale Land flashbacks show us exactly how badly the Charmings wronged Maleficent by altering her unborn child's destiny. In present day Storybrooke, the Charmings begin facing the consequences…
Continue reading ➞ ‘Once Upon A Time’ S4 Ep 17 recap: Parental guidance
Team Heroes made some epic progress and struck a blow by taking out one of the Villains' key players in "Poor Unfortunate Soul." Fan favorites return and guide our Heroes in the right direction, inching them closer to defeating the Villains and finding the Author. Fairytale Land flashbacks reveal how Poseidon and Hook wronged Ursula,…
Continue reading ➞ ‘Once Upon A Time’ S4 Ep 16 recap: Heavy hearts and unfortunate souls
Sunday's (March 15) "Enter the Dragon" was another installment in Season 4B's slow-burning long-con leading up to the Author's big reveal. Fairytale flashbacks disclose how Regina helped Maleficent get back into her powerful fiery form. We also see how the frenemies became trusted allies in the fight against heroic happy endings. In present day Storybrooke,…
Continue reading ➞ ‘Once Upon A Time’ S4 Ep 15 recap: Catching fire
Sunday's (March 8) "Unforgiven" shed light on Snow White and David's history with the Queens of Darkness. The hour felt like it dragged on a bit until we finally learned the Charmings' shocking secret. Just when you think "Once Upon A Time" can't get any darker, they have our iconic heroes do the unthinkable. By…
Continue reading ➞ ‘Once Upon A Time’ S4 Ep 14 recap: A mother’s instinct
