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’
Sunday night’s (May 11) Season 3 finale was ridiculously good. It is arguably the best ‘Once Upon A Time’ finale so far in the series. “Snow Drifts” and “There Is No Place Like Home” delightfully exceeded my expectations because time-travel episodes can be hard to pull-off. I enjoyed every second of this magical two-hour time-traveling…
Continue reading ➞ ‘Once Upon A Time’ Season 3 finale recap: If I could turn back time
Once again, Sunday's (May 4) ‘Once Upon A Time’ delivered a loaded episode full of life-changing moments and epic showdowns. Flashbacks to Oz show how Zelena has always been an irrepressibly and wickedly envious witch. In present day Storybrooke, we see how Zelena’s inability to change results in her own undoing. Ultimately, “Kansas” demonstrates how…
Continue reading ➞ ‘Once Upon A Time’ S3 Ep 20 recap: Rumple’s revenge and Regina’s redemption
Is your mind still reeling from Sunday’s loaded episode, Oncers? “A Curious Thing” delivered a lot of surprising information and heartfelt emotion all at once. Adam Horowitz and Edward Kitsis penned a deeply moving episode that kept us on the edge of our seats. We laughed, cried, gasped and sighed. Flashbacks to the past year…
Continue reading ➞ ‘Once Upon A Time’ S3 Ep 19 recap: One love
I’m not going to lie, Oncers. Sunday’s “Bleeding Through” was a strange episode. Banshee Cora downloads her memories into Mary Margaret, Rumple tries seducing his way out of Zelena’s wicked clutches, Regina finally follows her heart, and Hook distressingly carries the weight of the world on his leather-clad shoulders. Meanwhile, Fairy Tale Land flashbacks reveal…
Continue reading ➞ ‘Once Upon A Time’ S3 Ep 18 recap: Who let the ghost out?
