
A vaguely interesting concept becomes a true mess
by JOHN VINCENT
Jun-9-2013 -
Emma discovers the truth and goes on her first official quest
This review may contain spoilers. The series wraps up a solid freshman season with a whole new set of questions. After Henry succumbs to the poison apple, Emma (Jennifer Morrison) realizes that what ails him can only be explained by magic. She confronts the visibly distraught Regina (Lana Pa ...
Read MoreStorybrooke isn't the first magical infiltration into our world
We finally find out what happened to Bae after he was sucked into the Whirlpool of Death in the Enchanted Forest. He also continues to be in the running for the Crappiest Childhood Award. Having been thrown into a land without magic, young Bae (Dylan Schmid) finds himself in Victorian England. Th ...
Read MoreBelle explores her wild side
This review may contain spoilers. With a little nudging from Regina (Lana Parrilla), Belle (Emilie de Ravin) remembers her past this week. Unfortunately, it’s the wrong past. She fancies herself Lacey (her Curse’d personality) and is a sequin-wearing, hard-drinking floozy. Rumplestiltski ...
Read MorePLUS: Paul Reubens, Emma Rigby added to cast
It's nothing more than a pre-pilot preview at this point, but the producers behind the proposed "Once Upon a Time" spinoff "Once Upon a Time in Wonderland" are putting together a fascinating cast, and already talking about doing more. That more could very much include Barbara Hershey, the late Co ...
Read MoreSophie Lowe, Michael Socha, Peter Gadiot join spinoff
In less than a few days, ABC has fast-forwarded its proposed "Once Upon a Time" spinoff from a nameless idea headed by two talented writers to a full-blown project that includes a cast. That spinoff, taking place in the world of Alice and the White Rabbit, is called "Once: Wonderland," and it now ...
Read MoreCan August Booth find redemption for his past choices?
As with last week, the flashback story this week stays in our world. It follows August, who has been MIA since the Curse was broken. As Emma arrives in Storybrooke in 2011, August (Eion Bailey) -– who is most definitely not selfless, brave or true -- begins to turn to wood. He seeks help from ...
Read MoreWill join Zack Estrin in the world of Wonderland in potential new series
ABC may have found the perfect magic spell to cure long mid-season breaks of "Once Upon a Time." The network has given the nod to a potential spinoff series of the hit fairy tale show that could feature the popular literary character of Alice set in Wonderland. And they want popular genre writer ...
Read MoreIt's a fight between good and evil over Rumplestiltskin's dagger
Just as the show did with Regina, it now tells her mother's backstory to give the audience some sympathy for the devil. Young, poor Cora (Rose McGowan) vows revenge after being humiliated by the king and his entourage. Her revenge involves winning power and wealth through a royal marriage. Howev ...
Read MoreIt's Hook's turn to exact some revenge
The series returns to contemplate Belle and Rumplestiltskin's relationship, with a few pirates and fire-monsters thrown in for good measure. While Rumplestiltskin (Robert Carlyle) is testing a new magic to enable him to leave town to search for his son, Hook (Colin O'Donoghue) attacks Belle (Emi ...
Read MoreLana Parilla was born to play an intimidating character
When fans watch Lana Parrilla as Regina Mills (aka the Evil Queen) in "Once Upon a Time," they may think of several adjectives: Beautiful, talented ... maybe even frightening or scary. But, one that might not immediately come to mind is "Puerto Rican/Sicilian." And that has a major influence on ...
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