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
Just when Storybrookers think they've found a bit of peace, Rumple stirs up trouble in "Darkness on the Edge of Town." Sunday's (March 1) 'Once Upon A Time' returns with a wickedly funny episode which introduces us to the sassy Queens of Darkness, reveals Rumple's new clever plan of attack, gives us a glimpse of a…
Continue reading ➞ ‘Once Upon A Time’ Season 4B premiere recap: Living on the edge
"Once Upon A Time's" mid-season finale was loaded with heartbreak. Quite frankly, this episode was downright infuriating most of the time. The path to attaining one's happy ending leaves behind a wake of collateral damage. "Heroes and Villains" marks a pivotal turning point for Storybrooke's reformed baddies and the people who have loved them unconditionally.…
Continue reading ➞ ‘Once Upon A Time’ S4 Winter Finale recap: Darkness rising
“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
