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abc_onceuponI'm running a bit late this week but I've finally put up my long review of the episode and I have my questions and discussion points.
1. So Baelfire's magic bean was not in fact the LAST magic bean. (The Blue Fairy is unclear in The Return. She tells Baelfire the bean is the very last one that is known to their kind and the others got away from them. And tells Rumpelstiltskin there are no more magic beans. And then says she never lies. Hmmm.) Since there are more beans and Blue knows it even if not where they are, why not send the Dark One in search of them instead of in search of a curse? Also, this bean goes to Neverland so there is speculation that the previous one did too. Do you think Bae went to Neverland or do the beans go to a destination based on your desires?
2. Why was Hook dropped into what's left of FTL while Smee (and possibly other members of the crew) ended up in Storybrooke? I hope they clear that up soon because I believe there is some sort of underlying logic but I can't see it yet.
3. Was Hook all that you hoped for the character or did he fall flat? This was only his origin story so I hope for more evidence of VILLAINY rather than more prosaic thuggery in future episodes. Of course, I've had the thought of wishing that Milah had become Captain Hook (kill the boyfriend and cut off her hand) so now I'm a bit sad for what might have been. No one can fight like exes. :)
4. Oh, and WHAT is the spelling of Milah's name? Milah? Milha? Milla? Some other variation? I've seen so many ways to spell it and I don't know which one is right! It's driving me nuts. I thought it was Milah so I've been spelling it that way but now I'm not sure.
5. Ruby has her scent tracking ability back. Does that mean she has her 'turn into a wolf' ability back? The cloak is probably in town somewhere and I think finding it might just be in everyone's best interest.
6. Maurice is now in heavy contention for the Worst Parent Ever award (though with Cora, Henry Sr., Milah, Rumpel, Jiminy's parents and others I don't think he'll win first place) with his little stunt of deciding to erase Belle's memories. Was this really such desperate situation that talking to her for more than 30 seconds was impossible? Or with his own memories back is he so used to ordering people about that he fell into bad habits? I hope we see him apologize and mend his relationship with her.
7. Beyond wiping her memories, how did he intend to get her back? To him was dead better than in love with Rumpelstiltskin? She was manacled to a mine cart and would end up over the town line (since that's the point). No one in town could go get her without losing their own memories and there was no guarantee she would be able to get the cuff off even if she hadn't lost the key. Or that she would go back to town rather than wander into the woods. I don't think this was thought through well. And now I understand how Rumpel could believe Regina's tale in Skin Deep. It's not so far fetched anymore.
8. Belle now has a great, big target on her back. Do you think she'll last the season? Killing her does seem the perfect revenge for Hook. I hope she gets a chance to help save herself and isn't the damsel again though.
9. What did you think of Belle&Red developing a friendship? And her new job in the library? It seems the writers are planning on integrating her into the cast and giving her more story than being Rumpelstiltskin's girlfriend. Considering that this is her second post-curse appearance I think they moved her story along fairly quickly.
10. This is the first Rumpelstiltskin backstory episode not written by Jane Espenson. Instead it was written by David H. Goodman (Hat Trick, The Price of Gold and What Happened To Frederick?). Were you happy to see someone else's spin on the character or did you miss the continuity of having the same writer?
11. I'm odd and one of my favorite parts of the episode was getting a look at the interior of Gold's house. I can't be the only one who wants his kitchen can I? Also, what was going on in the Belle/Gold relationship that she felt the need to climb out the window rather than walk out the door?
12. Did you miss Emma, Snow, and Regina in the episode? Was it better to focus on part of the cast rather then split up the story more by including everyone?
13. Lastly, what is the chance that Cora and Hook will make to Storybrooke first and be disguised as Snow and Emma? That would the perfect way to cause maximum mischief and pain before anyone even knows what is going on.
1. So Baelfire's magic bean was not in fact the LAST magic bean. (The Blue Fairy is unclear in The Return. She tells Baelfire the bean is the very last one that is known to their kind and the others got away from them. And tells Rumpelstiltskin there are no more magic beans. And then says she never lies. Hmmm.) Since there are more beans and Blue knows it even if not where they are, why not send the Dark One in search of them instead of in search of a curse? Also, this bean goes to Neverland so there is speculation that the previous one did too. Do you think Bae went to Neverland or do the beans go to a destination based on your desires?
2. Why was Hook dropped into what's left of FTL while Smee (and possibly other members of the crew) ended up in Storybrooke? I hope they clear that up soon because I believe there is some sort of underlying logic but I can't see it yet.
3. Was Hook all that you hoped for the character or did he fall flat? This was only his origin story so I hope for more evidence of VILLAINY rather than more prosaic thuggery in future episodes. Of course, I've had the thought of wishing that Milah had become Captain Hook (kill the boyfriend and cut off her hand) so now I'm a bit sad for what might have been. No one can fight like exes. :)
4. Oh, and WHAT is the spelling of Milah's name? Milah? Milha? Milla? Some other variation? I've seen so many ways to spell it and I don't know which one is right! It's driving me nuts. I thought it was Milah so I've been spelling it that way but now I'm not sure.
5. Ruby has her scent tracking ability back. Does that mean she has her 'turn into a wolf' ability back? The cloak is probably in town somewhere and I think finding it might just be in everyone's best interest.
6. Maurice is now in heavy contention for the Worst Parent Ever award (though with Cora, Henry Sr., Milah, Rumpel, Jiminy's parents and others I don't think he'll win first place) with his little stunt of deciding to erase Belle's memories. Was this really such desperate situation that talking to her for more than 30 seconds was impossible? Or with his own memories back is he so used to ordering people about that he fell into bad habits? I hope we see him apologize and mend his relationship with her.
7. Beyond wiping her memories, how did he intend to get her back? To him was dead better than in love with Rumpelstiltskin? She was manacled to a mine cart and would end up over the town line (since that's the point). No one in town could go get her without losing their own memories and there was no guarantee she would be able to get the cuff off even if she hadn't lost the key. Or that she would go back to town rather than wander into the woods. I don't think this was thought through well. And now I understand how Rumpel could believe Regina's tale in Skin Deep. It's not so far fetched anymore.
8. Belle now has a great, big target on her back. Do you think she'll last the season? Killing her does seem the perfect revenge for Hook. I hope she gets a chance to help save herself and isn't the damsel again though.
9. What did you think of Belle&Red developing a friendship? And her new job in the library? It seems the writers are planning on integrating her into the cast and giving her more story than being Rumpelstiltskin's girlfriend. Considering that this is her second post-curse appearance I think they moved her story along fairly quickly.
10. This is the first Rumpelstiltskin backstory episode not written by Jane Espenson. Instead it was written by David H. Goodman (Hat Trick, The Price of Gold and What Happened To Frederick?). Were you happy to see someone else's spin on the character or did you miss the continuity of having the same writer?
11. I'm odd and one of my favorite parts of the episode was getting a look at the interior of Gold's house. I can't be the only one who wants his kitchen can I? Also, what was going on in the Belle/Gold relationship that she felt the need to climb out the window rather than walk out the door?
12. Did you miss Emma, Snow, and Regina in the episode? Was it better to focus on part of the cast rather then split up the story more by including everyone?
13. Lastly, what is the chance that Cora and Hook will make to Storybrooke first and be disguised as Snow and Emma? That would the perfect way to cause maximum mischief and pain before anyone even knows what is going on.
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