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Relationships are the heart of Once Upon a Time.

Not just true love or the deep bonds between parents and their children.

Friendship has played a major role on the show since the beginning when Snow and Charming's friends stepped up to help them keep their baby safe from the Evil Queen.

We've watched core friendships grow and change over the past six seasons. But some bonds were just scratching the surface of potential the last time we checked in with them.

Take a look at the friendships we think deserve to be revisited. Need to catch up before the show returns? You can watch Once Upon a Time online anytime!

1. Mary Margaret and Emma Obviously we'll never be sorry that the curse broke and Emma reunited with her parents. But it's hard not to miss the relationship Emma shared with her mother when she was just her friend and roommate,...

There are plenty of romances on TV that are nothing but drama...

There are the will they/won't they duos, the liars and cheaters, and the on again/off again romances.

But what about the married partners that make it all work?

Surprisingly, TV has several married couples who are not only happy, but still wildly entertaining to watch.

They may face challenges, but these twosomes are madly in love, even after surviving the bad times along with the good.

Thankfully, some TV couples make us believe that wedded bliss is possible. Here are the 13 marriages we wish were ours!

1. Randall and Beth Pearson - This Is Us They're still madly in love and the best of friends. Beth and Randall's marriage is built on mutual respect, support, and trust. They see the best in one another, protect each other, and even argue without ever tearing one another down. They're...

Looks like Rumple is back to spinning straw into gold!

On Once Upon a Time Season 6 Episode 8, everyone's favorite bad guy, Rumplestiltskin is behind the wheel, and he also has something big that Zelena and Belle want. 

Elsewhere in the hour, it looks like Henry and Violet are headed to their first dance together, so obviously the night will go smoothly, right? 

Not if the Evil Queen has anything to say about it!

The official episode description for "I'll Be Your Mirror" from ABC reads as follows:

"Emma and Regina formulate a plan to trap the Evil Queen in a prison of their own making, while Snow and David adjust to life without each other.

As Henry nervously prepares to take Violet to the school dance, the Evil Queen impersonates Regina to give him some advice that could lead him down a dark path.

Meanwhile, Zelena agrees to help Belle,...

Can we all just agree that Hook needs to read bedtime stories as a side job?

Once Upon a Time Season 6 Episode 7 may have focused on the Evil Queen creating a new curse for Snow White and Prince Charming, but it was one storytime scene between Captain Swan that stole the show.

Elsewhere in the hour, Belle was brutally honest with Rumple about her feelings for him, and Zelena flipped sides – again.

What were our favorite moments? Did we love a return to the 'Snowing' story? Why can't the Evil Queen just let it go? TV Fanatics Steve Ford, Allison Nichols, and Caralynn Lippo, joined by Once Upon a Fan's Joanne Denney, are breaking down “Heartless.”

What was your favorite scene of quote from "Heartless"?

Steve: Story time with Captain Hook of course! It was very cute with Killian using the book to lift Emma's spirit, and made me remember...

It is good to see Snow White and her Prince on an adventure again.

With some really fantastic standout moments, Once Upon a Time Season 6 Episode 7 is better than it has been in a while, giving us fewer moments that induce eye-rolls and more that just hit us right in the feels.

True love grows on trees, there might be poison in the water, and someone's getting sleepy!

There's a lot to talk about, so let's get to it.

The Evil Queen's finally got us.

Mary Margaret Permalink: The Evil Queen's finally got us. Added: November 06, 2016

The Evil Queen is once again at the center of the episode, leading the way in quips and questionable fashion sense. She's determined to force Snow White and David to hand over their hearts within 12 hours or else she plans to force the residents of Storybrooke to drink water that'll kill them from the Underworld.

Riff raff, street rat – I don't buy that.

On Once Upon a Time Season 6 Episode 5, the story of another savior, Aladdin, came to life.

Elsewhere in the hour, the Evil Queen took her big sister for a day at the spa, secrets were exposed, and a little pair of scissors may be the answer to Emma's dilemma.

Let's get into it, shall we?

Shareen: She was helping me find a man who I cared about a long time ago.

Emma: Aladdin?

Shareen: You know him?

Emma: No, I just saw the movie - it's a this world thing.

Permalink: No, I saw the movie - it's a this world thing. Added: October 23, 2016

Just like Emma, we've all seen the movie. We know who Aladdin is and how his story plays out – or do we?

I'll admit that I was cautiously optimistic about the Aladdin arc on Once Upon a Time.

Come back, Mr. Hyde!

Once Upon a Time Season 6 Episode 4 gave us an ending to the Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde story, with both characters making an exit.

It was an episode filled with additional twists, as we learned that the only definite way to kill the Evil Queen is if Regina dies, leaving us wondering if this will play into Emma's vision from the Oracle. Could Regina be the hooded figure who kills the Savior?

Elsewhere, Mary Margaret went back to teaching, getting a little help from her new friend, Princess Jasmine. David shared some fatherly hesitation about Emma and Killian moving in together, and Belle found herself trapped on the Jolly Roger because of a spell, courtesy of Gold.

Are you Team Rumple or Team Belle? Will you miss Jekyll and Hyde? Is Killian and Belle's new bromance enjoyable?

Join TV Fanatics Allison Nichols, Robin Harry, Caralynn Lippo,...

Well, that was certainly a twist.

Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde have exited the story just as quickly as they came into it.

Once Upon a Time Season 6 Episode 4 was full of unexpected turns and revelations, all leading up to the final one of the hour: Princess Jasmine is in Storybrooke in search of Aladdin.

"Strange Case" left us with a lot to discuss, so let's just get right into it!

There's one final twist -- I am not the monster you need to worry about.

Hyde Permalink: There's one final twist -- I am not the monster you need to worry about. Added: October 16, 2016

It seems like a shame to have the Jekyll and Hyde story end so abruptly.

Just as Sam Witwer's Hyde was stealing the show as the most charismatic and multi-dimensional villain Once Upon a Time has seen in years, his fate was revealed to be tied to Jekyll's.

This week on ABC’s Once Upon a Time, a “final twist” put Belle’s life in peril, all leading to a harsh truth for Regina.

Having learned that Hyde was sprung from his cell by the Evil Queen, Rumple showed up at the docks to cast a protection spell on the Jolly Roger — one that confined Belle to the ship as well (and screamed of being a bad idea). Hyde and the Evil Queen meanwhile made a beeline for Jekyll’s makeshift lab, to steal the serum the doc has been working on and then trash the place. When...

Welcome to Storybrooke, Princess Jasmine!

It looks like we're going to meet our new favorite princess on Once Upon a Time Season 6 Episode 4, or at least we'll meet her Storybrooke alter-ego!

How do we know? Mary Margaret's new friend at school is played by Karen David, the same actress who'll be flying on magic carpets with Aladdin in the coming weeks!

Elsewhere in the episode, we'll see a flashback for Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, one that unsurprisingly involves Rumplestitlskin, as the Evil Queen and Mr. Hyde continue their quest to steal the serum that threatens to destroy them forever.

The official episode description for "Strange Case" reads:

"The Evil Queen and Hyde continue on their quest to steal Dr. Jekyll’s serum; Snow looks forward to her first day back as a school teacher; and while Emma looks forward to Hook moving in with her, Hook finds himself...

Cinderelly, Cinderelly... but seriously, how cute was Gus the mouse?

On Once Upon a Time Season 6 Episode 3 Ella/Ashley returned for another round of story, this time with a great Untold twist that seems to have hit a high note with viewers.

Join TV Fanatics Steve Ford, Allison Nichols, Caralynn Lippo, and Once Upon a Fan's Teresa Martin as they discuss what it means to be “normal” in Storybrooke and much more!

What did you think of Cinderella's return to Once Upon a Time? Were you pleased by the twist that her story took?

Teresa: I was so pleased Cinderella returned. To me, characters like her are the "untold stories" we need to see. The twist with her step-sister, lol, was an awful lot like Anastasia and Will in Once Upon A Time In Wonderland, and it was well done....in both series.

Steve: It was great to see her return to Ouat.

It's nice to have Snow White back at the helm of this story, and it's nice to see people in Storybrooke smiling for a change.

That can't be a coincidence. 

While frustrations have been high surrounding the recycling and repeating storylines we've become accustomed to, Once Upon a Time Season 6 Episode 3 became self-aware.

Is this our life now? Defeat and repeat?

Mary Margaret Permalink: Is this our life now? Defeat and repeat? Added: October 09, 2016

Mary Margaret became the voice of the viewers, wondering if this story is all that we'll ever have on Once Upon a Time. Defeat and repeat. 

As the hour went on, we discovered that there is a way to put a spin on the same recycled story, even one that's already been re-told once before.

Cinderella's tale brought something comforting to the table that we haven't seen in quite some time. Maybe it's because she's a well-known character,...

Just when you thought Once Upon a Time had spun Cinderella’s tale to completion, Sunday’s episode reopened her proverbial storybook for another dramatic reveal — and a delightfully campy showdown.

RelatedOnce Upon a Time: Sean Maguire to Return as Robin Hood — But How?

It turns out Ella — or Ashley, pick your poison — has been carrying around a pumpkin-load of guilt over getting her happily ever after. She blames herself for spoiling the happiness of her stepsister Clorinda, who was apparently a closeted nice girl with a secret boyfriend (Prince Thomas’ footman!) whom she planned to marry behind Lady Tremaine’s back.

We can all agree that the Evil Queen's return to Storybrooke was fascinating.

Once Upon a Time Season 6 Episode 2 saw the introduction (and quick exit) of the Count of Monte Cristo.

Join TV Fanatics Steve Ford, Caralynn Lippo, Allison Nichols, and Robin Harry - along with Once Upon a Fan's Teresa Martin - as they discuss “A Bitter Draught.”

(Remember, you can watch Once Upon a Time right here at TV Fanatic and never miss a moment of the action in Storybrooke!)

What did you think of the Count of Monte Cristo? How did you feel about his connection to the Evil Queen?

Steve: I was actually very interested in the Count, however I'm disappointed that his story was cut short. I feel this show needs some new blood and the Count would have been a nice addition. Although, I don't see how they could have pursued his story further,...

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Regina is done with apples, Rumplestiltskin isn’t redeeming himself, & Hyde is still evil on the Once Upon a Time season 6 premiere...

This review contains spoilers.

6.1 The Savior

After five seasons of spells, trickery, torment, irredeemable curses, enchanted quills, people who turn into puppets, human hearts in boxes and a descent into Hades, Season 6 of Once Upon A Time looks to be taking an even darker turn in the shadows of that enchanted forest.

Maybe my seven-year-old self is still clinging to the Disney version in which Beast doesn’t make shady deals and morphs into a handsome prince at the end, but I was never a fan of Rumbelle. Their first dance made me cringe. The flashback of their first dance made me cringe. Rumplestiltskin has been nothing but a beast to Belle—which is exactly why I was so thrilled about Morpheus and his magical hourglass.

There's nothing more dangerous than an untold story.

Luckily for Once Upon a Time, there is a never-ending supply of stories, and if this episode is any indication of what's to come this season, then let's face it; we're in no danger at all. 

After what felt like an extraordinarily long summer, Once Upon a Time Season 6 Episode 1 welcomed us back into Storybrooke, giving each of its major players something big to work with. 

Yes, it's true that a blimp has landed, filled with mysterious residents that we don't know much about...yet. All of that seems like background noise when compared with the everyday struggles that the heroes of Storybrooke face.

Rumbelle's son is already delivering warnings from the womb, Regina can't seem to move forward, Henry's getting a little philosophical, Zelena is face to face with the Evil Queen, and it looks like Emma is headed for death.

The wait is almost over!

Once Upon a Time Season 6 Episode 1, "The Savior," airs on Sunday, September 25 at 8/7c. 

When we last saw our Storybrooke heroes, they had escaped the Underworld and facing a new problem: Henry had erased magic. Not only that, Hook, David, and Mary Margaret were being held captive by Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde in the Land of Untold Stories, and while Dr. Jekyll kindly wanted to help them, Mr. Hyde became a problem.

While the heroes easily brought the magic back and escaped from the Land of Untold Stories, there was one small problem: Mr. Hyde struck a deal with Mr. Gold that left him in charge of Storybrooke while Gold focuses on waking up his beloved Belle from her long sleep.

Oh, and the Evil Queen is back. The episode description for "The Savior" reads as follows:

"As our heroes set out to stop Hyde,...

This week on ABC’s Once Upon a Time, a demigod helped the heroes with a triple threat, leading Hades to hand Hook a most grave assignment.

RelatedOnce Upon a Time Stars, Creators Talk Hades’ Endgame

Guys, this was a very good episode. From the flashbacks, which like last week connected some meaningful dots, to the current-day tale, it had — as had been promised — a Seasons 1/2 feel.

We finally lay eyes on a physical Hook, and he is battered and bruised — but not bested. Rather, he aims to make a run for it from his subterranean prison, but instead urges a fellow captive,...

It's time for more reunions in the Underworld in this episode of Once Upon a Time, "Labor of Love." The quest to find Hook continues, but that's not going to be easy, not with Hades in charge and his pet (a three-headed hellhound).

Also, Mary Margaret reunites with a childhood friend, Hercules, and in doing so, she remembers what she was like in the Enchanted Forest when she was Snow White.

Official photos from season 5 episode 13 of Once Upon a Time, airing Sunday, March 13 at 8pm on ABC.

"Labor of Love" -- In the Underworld, an escapee from Hades' prison informs the heroes that Hook is being held captive. But before the heroes can rescue Hook, they must face a terrifying beast that guards the prison. Mary Margaret searches for an old childhood friend who knows how to defeat the monster. However, once reunited, she discovers that her friend is no longer the hero he once was. Meanwhile, in an Enchanted Forest flashback, a young Snow White struggles to preserve peace in her kingdom and must learn how to be a true hero if she wants to one day become queen.

Captain Hook may be down… like, way, way, wayyyyyy down… but he is not out, as seen in this sneak peek from the next episode of ABC’s Once Upon a Time.

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In the episode “Labor of Love” (airing Sunday at 8/7c), we finally lay eyes on post mortem Hook in his crude Underworld digs. There, he aims to help a fellow prisoner (Megara, played by Hannibal‘s Kacey Rohl) escape with him. But when a hellbeast approaches, decisions must be made!

RelatedOnce Upon a Time Recap: Hell to Pay — Plus,...

When "Once Upon a Time"’s 100th episode airs on March 6, things will be very different, yet eerily similar. As co-creators Adam Horowitz and Eddy Kitsis teased to The Hollywood Reporter earlier this season, the Underworld is a twisted version of Storybrooke, filled with dearly (and not-so-dearly) departed characters from the show’s five seasons. According to the fairytale drama’s core cast — Ginnifer Goodwin (Mary Margaret/Snow White), Jennifer Morrison (Emma Swan), Josh Dallas (David/Prince Charming), and Lana Parrilla (Regina/The Evil Queen) — there are going to be many ghosts from the past with “unfinished business” sending everyone

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Official photos from the 100th episode (season 5 episode 12) of Once Upon a Time, airing Sunday, March 6 at 8pm on ABC.

"Souls of the Departed" -- Emma, Regina, Mary Margaret, David, Robin, Henry and Gold arrive in the Underworld, on a mission to rescue Hook, only to discover that their search will be more difficult than they had anticipated. The inhabitants of the Underworld -- all souls with unfinished business and many with quite personal vendettas -- hound our heroes at every turn. Meanwhile, in an Enchanted Forest flashback, a familiar face from the Evil Queen's past returns to present Regina with the perfect birthday gift.

Hello agains… and goodbyes… are on display in the first flurry of photos from the winter premiere of ABC’s Once Upon a Time Season 5.

RelatedOnce Upon a Time Casts ‘Warrior’ Dorothy, to Battle Wicked Witch in Oz

In “Souls of the Departed” aka the series’ 100th episode (airing Sunday, March 6), Emma, Regina, Mary Margaret, David, Robin, Henry and Gold arrive in the Underworld on a mission to rescue Hook, only to discover that their search will be more difficult than they had anticipated. (The inhabitants of the Underworld — all souls with unfinished business and many with quite personal vendettas...

Last night, ABC served up these 3,new sneak peek/spoiler clips (below) for their upcoming "Once Upon A Time" episode 11 of season 5, and they give us new looks at some extremely dramatic and high intense stuff as Dark Hook is spotted ready to finally enact his long-awaited revenge against Gold, and more! The episode is labeled, "Swan Song." The official description for episode 11, reads like this: The dark siege of Storybrooke will be underway as all of the resurrected Dark Ones target a living soul for sacrifice so that they can return to the realm of the living. With doom imminent, Gold will advise Mary Margaret, David and the rest of the heroes to spend their last fleeting moments enjoying the company of their loved ones. Emma, however, will refuse to give up, knowing that she is responsible for righting all the poor choices she made as Dark One - there's only one problem,...

Recently, ABC delivered the new,official synopsis/spoilers for their upcoming "Once Upon A Time" episode 11 of season 5. The episode is entitled, "Swan Song," and it turns out that we're going to see some very shocking and intense stuff go down as light magic is in grave danger of getting obliterated by the Dark ones, and more! In the new, 11th episode press release: The Dark Ones Prepare To Obliterate Light Magic Once And For All, Leading To A Final Face-off Between Dark Swan And Dark Hook, On The Winter Finale Of ABC's "Once Upon A Time." Press release number 2: The dark siege of Storybrooke is going to be underway as all of the resurrected Dark Ones target a living soul for sacrifice so that they can return to the realm of the living. With doom imminent, Gold is going to advise Mary Margaret, David and the rest of...

Official photos from the winter finale (season 5 episode 11) of Once Upon a Time, airing Sunday, December 6 at 8pm on ABC.

"Swan Song" -- The dark siege of Storybrooke is underway as all of the resurrected Dark Ones target a living soul for sacrifice so that they can return to the realm of the living. With doom imminent, Gold advises Mary Margaret, David and the rest of the heroes to spend their last fleeting moments enjoying the company of their loved ones. Emma, however, refuses to give up, knowing that she is responsible for righting all the poor choices she made as Dark One -- there's only one problem, Dark Hook. When they face-off with the fate of Storybrooke at stake, Hook's actions will devastate Emma in a way no one saw coming. In a Fairy Tale Land flashback, the Evil Queen tests Hook's mettle by forcing him to confront...

Recently, ABC served up these 3,new sneak peek/spoiler clips (below) for their upcoming "Once Upon A Time" episode 10 of season 5, and they give us new looks at some very interesting stuff as Hook is spotted talking to the Rumpelstiltskin voice, and is promised to get help with killing Rumpel, and more! The episode is titled, "Broken Heart." The official description for episode 10, reads like this: In a Camelot flashback, Hook is going to become a Dark One and his lust for revenge against Rumplestiltskin, will be reignited. When Emma and Hook disagree about their best course of action, the final pieces of the puzzle will get revealed as events in Camelot catch up to the present and we witness a charged confrontation between the forces of light and dark that sends our heroes on a collision course with destiny. In the meantime, in Storybrooke, Hook's centuries old lust for revenge against Gold,...

Recently, ABC released the new,official synopsis/spoilers for their upcoming "Once Upon A Time" episode 10 of season 5. The episode is entitled, "Broken Heart," and it turns out that we're going to see some very interesting and high drama stuff take place as a surprising evil shows up on the scene. Hook's hunger to get vengeance on Rumpelstiltskin returns, and more! In the new, 10th episode press release: The Fate Of Storybrooke Hangs In The Balance When Emma's And Hook's Relationship Is Tested As Never Before, On ABC's "Once Upon A Time." Press release number 2: In a Camelot flashback, Hook will become a Dark One and his lust for revenge against Rumplestiltskin, will be reignited. When Emma and Hook disagree about their best course of action, the final pieces of the puzzle will get revealed as events in Camelot catch up to the present and we witness a charged...

Official photos from season 5 episode 10 of Once Upon a Time, airing Sunday, November 29 at 8pm on ABC.

"Broken Heart" -- In a Camelot flashback, Hook becomes a Dark One and his lust for revenge against Rumplestiltskin is reignited. When Emma and Hook disagree about their best course of action, the final pieces of the puzzle are revealed as events in Camelot catch up to the present and we witness a charged confrontation between the forces of light and dark that sends our heroes on a collision course with destiny. Meanwhile, in Storybrooke, Hook's centuries old lust for revenge against Gold puts both of their fates in jeopardy while Emma's love faces the ultimate test as she tries to convince Hook to turn away from the darkness before she, Mary Margaret, David and Regina embark on a new mission as an unsuspected evil is released.

This Sunday on ABC’s Once Upon a Time, Hook does battle with — no, neither shampoo nor a razor — but a former Dark One aka his lonnnnnngtime nemesis Rumplestiltskin, as seen in this fresh crop of photos.

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In the penultimate Season 5A episode, “Broken Heart,” Hook — who just learned from Emma that back in Camelot she fated him to be a fellow Dark One, to save his life — seeks revenge anew from Rumple, putting both of their fates in jeopardy.

Camelot flashbacks meanwhile will reveal how Emma...

Recently, ABC released these 2,new sneak peek/spoiler clips (below) for their upcoming "Once Upon A Time" episode 7 of season 5, and they give us new looks at some very interesting and dramatic stuff as Merlin and the others are spotted going over how they will cure Emma. Hook loses his lid at one point over something Merlin tells them about Emma, and more! The episode is called, "Nimue." In the new, 7th episode official description: In Camelot, Merlin is going to spearhead a mission to reunite the dagger with Excalibur so he can use the weapon to save Emma from the darkness threatening her soul. With Zelena in tow, Hook, Mary Margaret, David, Regina and Robin will steal into Arthur's castle to take the broken sword from the maniacal king. In the meantime, Merlin will bring Emma along on a journey to confront his ancient nemesis and retrieve the sacred...

Official photos from season 5 episode 7 of Once Upon a Time, airing Sunday, November 8 at 8pm on ABC.

"Nimue" -- In Camelot, Merlin spearheads a mission to reunite the dagger with Excalibur so he can use the weapon to save Emma from the darkness threatening her soul. With Zelena in tow, Hook, Mary Margaret, David, Regina and Robin steal into Arthur's castle to take the broken sword from the maniacal king. Meanwhile, Merlin brings Emma along on a journey to confront his ancient nemesis and retrieve the sacred spark he'll need to reforge Excalibur. Both parties are tested, but one suffers a blow that could derail the entire operation. In a flashback to long before the Age of Arthur, young Merlin finds purpose after he is blessed with magic and immortality, but when he falls in love with a young refugee named Nimue, everything changes for Merlin, as their romance starts...

Can a coward become a hero? That's the question in this episode of Once Upon a Time, "The Bear and the Bow," as Emma's determination to make Mr. Gold into what he has never been puts Belle's life in danger in Storybrooke, all in the hope that he can pull Excalibur from its stone.

As for the Camelot flashbacks, Belle finds herself being Merida's (unwilling, at least at first) helper as the archer sets off to save her brothers by any means necessary. Plus, in the present, Regina, Mary Margaret, David and Hook realize that they may be trusting the wrong person.

Recently, ABC released these 2,new sneak peek/spoiler clips (below) for their upcoming "Once Upon A Time" episode 6 of season 5, and it gives us new looks at some very cool stuff as Merlin is spotted pulling off some very badass magic to break Lancelot and Merida out of a prison, and more! The episode is labeled, "The Bear And The Bow." In the new, 6th episode official plot summary: In a Camelot flashback, a chance encounter with Merlin, David, Hook and Belle are going to give Merida new hope in her quest to save her brothers from the usurping clans of DunBroch. Unwilling to leave anything up to fate, Merida is going to bring Belle along on a dangerous journey that culminates with an invaluable lesson in bravery. In Storybrooke, Regina, Mary Margaret and David will discover the spell that would allow one of Merlin's chosen to communicate with him,...

Official photos from season 5 episode 6 of Once Upon a Time, airing Sunday, November 1 at 8pm on ABC.

"The Bear and the Bow" -- In a Camelot flashback, a chance encounter with Merlin, David, Hook and Belle gives Merida new hope in her quest to save her brothers from the usurping clans of DunBroch. Unwilling to leave anything up to fate, Merida brings Belle along on a dangerous journey that culminates with an invaluable lesson in bravery. In Storybrooke, Regina, Mary Margaret and David discover the spell that would allow one of Merlin's chosen to communicate with him, but when Arthur fails to reach the missing sorcerer the heroes grow suspicious. Meanwhile, Emma commands Merida to kill Belle in hopes of forcing Mr. Gold's heroic transformation. With Merida unable to disobey Emma's orders, Gold must find the courage to fight for Belle's life or risk losing her forever.

Recently, ABC released these 2,new sneak peek/spoiler clips (below) for their upcoming "Once Upon A Time" episode 5 of season 5, and they give us new looks at some very interesting stuff as Violet's intense desire to find her horse, prompts Henry to ask for Dark One Emma's help, and more! The episode is labeled, "Dreamcatcher." In the new, 5th episode official description: In Camelot, as Mary Margaret and David attempt to retrieve the Dark One dagger, Emma will use a dreamcatcher to look into the past to see how Merlin was transformed into a tree. Together, Emma and Regina will figure out the critical ingredient they must acquire to free Merlin, but it will be a race against Arthur, who does not want Merlin released. Meanwhile, with encouragement from his moms, Henry is going to muster up the courage to ask Violet on a date. Back in Storybrooke, the heroes...

Official photos from season 5 episode 5 of Once Upon a Time, airing Sunday, October 25 at 8pm on ABC.

"Dreamcatcher" -- In Camelot, as Mary Margaret and David attempt to retrieve the Dark One dagger, Emma uses a dreamcatcher to look into the past to see how Merlin was transformed into a tree. Together, Emma and Regina figure out the critical ingredient they must acquire to free Merlin, but it's a race against Arthur, who does not want Merlin released. Meanwhile, with encouragement from his moms, Henry musters up the courage to ask Violet on a date. Back in Storybrooke, the heroes break into Emma's house hoping to locate Gold, but what they find will give them a glimpse of Emma's end game. Far from prying eyes, Merida sets about the mission Emma has tasked her with and begins molding Gold into the hero they need to draw Excalibur.

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Is Once Upon A Time's Brave storyline in danger of overshadowing the pre-existing storylines? Broken Kingdom suggests so...

This review contains spoilers.

5.4 Broken Kingdom

If I were to sum up this episode with one word, it would be ‘meh’. The more interesting characters like Emma and Hook are sidelined, or completely written out (we only got one eye roll from Regina – one!), in favour of detailing the backstory of Camelot with Arthur, Guinevere and Lancelot.

This was obviously a needed episode, especially after watching Arthur convince his squire to commit suicide for Camelot, but it didn’t quite land. It was perhaps too rushed, trying to show and develop characters in too small a time frame. What suffers most is the ‘great’ love affair between Lancelot and Guinevere. There is definite affection between the two, but their kiss seemed a jump. It happened because the story needed it to,...

"The Broken Kingdom" is a Camelot-heavy Once Upon a Time episode, offering a look at what happened after Arthur pulled the broken Excalibur from the stone and what happened during that missing time after Lancelot warned Mary Margaret. In fact, it's not until the final minutes of the hour that we even get a glimpse of what's happening back in Storybrooke, and honestly, I miss that little town for most of the episode. Let's not focus so much on Camelot again, deal?

What's this version of the love triangle of Arthur, Guinevere and Lancelot? Flashbacks to Camelot five years ago hold that answer. What's Arthur's plan once he makes Excalibur whole again? One moment in the missing six weeks explains just that. How is Emma planning to make Mr. Gold into the kind of person who can pull Excalibur from the sword? That's where the reveal of who she has...

Recently, ABC released these 2,new sneak peek/spoiler clips (below) for their upcoming "Once Upon A Time" episode 4 of season 5, and they give us new looks at some very interesting and drama-filled stuff as Emma is spotted getting pushed to her limits by the evil Rumpelstiltskin voice that's been plaguing her. She tells Hook she can't get rid of the got damn thing, and more! The episode is titled, "The Broken Kingdom." In the new, 4th episode official description: After receiving a cryptic warning from Lancelot about Arthur's intentions, Mary Margaret is going to realize Arthur may be the heroes' biggest threat, but when she is unable to convince David of the danger, she will take matters into her own hands. In the meantime, Hook's unwavering love for Emma will provide a glimmer of hope in her struggle against the unrelenting voice of Rumpelstiltskin. In a Camelot flashback, Guinevere is...

Official photos from season 5 episode 4 of Once Upon a Time, airing Sunday, October 18 at 8pm on ABC.

"The Broken Kingdom" -- After receiving a cryptic warning from Lancelot about Arthur's intentions, Mary Margaret realizes Arthur may be the heroes' biggest threat, but when she is unable to convince David of the danger, she takes matters into her own hands. Meanwhile, Hook's unwavering love for Emma provides a glimmer of hope in her struggle against the unrelenting voice of Rumplestiltskin. In a Camelot flashback, Guinevere senses that Arthur is losing his way, consumed by his obsession with making Excalibur whole, so she sets out with Lancelot on her own quest into the heart of darkness. In Storybrooke, Dark Emma unleashes a secret weapon in the next phase of her plan to find the brave soul she needs to draw Excalibur from the stone.

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What makes a hero? That's the question being asked by this week's Once Upon A Time episode, Siege Perilous...

This review contains spoilers.

5.3 Siege Perilous

Heroes are reborn in this week’s Once Upon A Time, Siege Perilous.

For better or for worse, this episode revolves around David. The Charmings have been shunted to the background for a long time now, without even the obligatory ‘I will always find you’ storyline that used to be a part of every season. They are generally relegated to looking worried and offering mediocre advice to Emma, so it’s a nice change to make David a more active player. However, David is probably one of the most boring characters on the show, as he is unfailingly good, which is never interesting to watch.

The theme of the episode, though, is much more interesting. What makes a hero? King Arthur and...

Official photos from season 5 episode 3 of Once Upon a Time, airing Sunday, October 11 at 8pm on ABC.

"Siege Perilous" -- In Camelot, the heroes feverishly work to free Merlin. Determined to help Emma, David embarks on a quest to retrieve a magical relic that Regina could use to communicate with the imprisoned sorcerer, but when David leaves, Arthur insists on joining him because the dangers ahead are greater than he can imagine. Meanwhile, Mary Margaret discovers the fate of her old friend Lancelot. Back in Storybrooke, Arthur seeks David's help to catch a thief who threatens the safety of the citizens of Camelot. Across town, Emma reaches out to a conflicted Hook as she sets about her plan to draw Excalibur from the stone.

This Sunday on ABC’s Once Upon a Time, Regina’s “Savior” secret had deadly consequences in Camelot, while in Storybrooke Hook put his honey where his mouth is, in hopes of saving Emma.

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In Camelot Of Six Weeks Ago…. | After meeting Queen Guinevere, the heroes are shown where Merlin is — stuck inside an enchanted tree, and only the Savior’s magic can extricate him. Using the dagger, Regina silences Emma so that she can step forward and claim to be said Savior.

Later, as everyone preps...

As Once Upon a Time fans are well aware, the Savior ain’t saving no more.

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As seen in the final seconds of the Season 4 finale, Emma — in the name of protecting Regina as well as the rest of Storybrooke — dared the Darkness, which had just been freed from Rumplestiltskin after hundreds of years, to consume her. And as it did, all that was left behind was the Dark One’s spinning dagger, now emblazoned with the name Emma Swan.

What does it mean that among...

Once Upon a Time was showcased at Disney's D23 for "An Evening With Snow White & the Evil Queen," as stars Lana Parrilla (Regina/Evil Queen), Ginnifer Goodwin (Mary Margaret/Snow White) and surprise guest Josh Dallas (David/Charming) were joined by series co-creators Adam Horowitz and Eddy Kitsis. During the panel, fans were treated to season five's opening minute, which picked up exactly where season four left off — with Emma (Jennifer Morrison) taking on the powers of the Dark One in order to save Regina … and vanishing. "How could she be so stupid?" Regina asks. And when Snow

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Recently, ABC dropped these 2,new sneak peek/spoiler clips (below) for their upcoming "Once Upon A Time" episode 16 of season 4, and they offer up new looks at some very interesting and drama-filled action as Henry is forced to give up an important page. A flashback is revealed that shows a possible evil Emma future, and more! The episode is titled, "Best Laid Plans." The official synopsis for episode 16, reads like this: "Hook will tell Emma that her fate is at stake in Gold’s plan while Regina leads the villains on a wild goose chase. Henry will make a breakthrough in his search to find the Author, but Mary Margaret and David are going to need a moment to reconsider the best course of action. In a Fairy Tale Land flashback, Snow and Charming search for a way to ensure their child will grow-up to be a hero. When a...

Recently, ABC released the new,official synopsis/spoilers for their upcoming Once Upon A Time episode 16 of season 4. The episode is entitled, "Best Laid Plans," and it turns out that we're going to see some major events take place as Hook tells Emma about Gold's evil plan for her. Very interesting flashbacks are revealed, and more! In the new, 16th episode press release: Snow And Charming Make A Tragic Decision That Will Haunt Them Throughout Their Lives. Press release number 2: Hook will tell Emma that her fate is at stake in Gold’s plan while Regina leads the villains on a wild goose chase. Henry will make a breakthrough in his search to find the Author, but Mary Margaret and David are going to need a moment to reconsider the best course of action. In a Fairy Tale Land flashback, Snow and Charming search for a way to ensure...

Last night, ABC released the new promo/spoiler clip (below) for their upcoming "Once Upon A Time" episode 16 of season 4, and it gives us new looks at some extremely intense and dramatic stuff as Emma appears to get really pissed at Mary Margaret. New, revealing flashbacks are shown,and more! The episode is labeled, "Best Laid Plans." The official teaser description for episode 16, reads like this: "How far would you go to protect your loved ones? A revelation that will destroy a family." In the new clip, a very horrible mistake is revealed. Emma is seen, telling Mary Margaret that she doesn't care that she's her mother! It looks really intense. Check it out,below. Episode 16 is set to air on Sunday night, March 29th at 7pm central time on ABC.