Once Upon A Time – Season 7, Episode 4 Recap: Things Are Looking UP

We begin this evening back in Storybrooke with Belle and Rumple preparing for toddler Gideon’s birthday party. They’ve had a wonderful year of peace and solitude in which Rumple “can’t even remember when he last used the dagger.” In a … Continue reading

Once Upon A Time – Season 6 Finale Recap: Happy Endings & A Beginning

I don’t believe I have ever, ever felt this kind of trepidation about a freaking TV show. If I were the type to care about my nails, I’d be pissed at how I’ve chewed them to ragged nubs, but damn. … Continue reading

Once Upon A Time – Season 6, Episode 18 Recap: Oh Baby, Gimme Some Pancakes

We open tonight on teen Zelena who comes upon a young woodcutter who’s trying to rescue a fallen bird’s nest. Zelena heals the broken egg with magic and replaces a nest in a tree. The woodcutter’s name is Stanum, and … Continue reading

Once Upon A Time – Season 6, Episode 10 Recap: A Brief Glimpse Of Might-Have-Been

Tonight we begin with Regina, Killian, and Emma (with sword in hand) heading for Regina’s vault, only to encounter the Evil Queen. She’s standing over Robin’s grave and goading Regina, who takes the bait and cues up a fireball. Then … Continue reading

Once Upon A Time – Season 6, Episode 7 Recap: First Meetings, Faith & Axe-Swinging Fairies

Tonight we begin with Snow and David sleeping peacefully in bed, only to have Snow suddenly awaken in the forest as the guest of the Evil Queen. “Sleeping Snow is my favorite Snow,” Queenie coos. She wants Snow and David’s … Continue reading