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Oh boy, this episode is one of a kind. I may be in the minority on this but personally this season has really became a let down for me, the second storyline wasn't a bad idea but the problem is that it is bogged down by a lot of subploting (most of it useless) which really made the pace drag and take the focus away from the primary plot.
This episode is another one of those ones that are decent but nothing that makes the earth rumble. I'll get down to what is really bad about the episode. Other than the subplots with Rumple being just a waste of time and space, this episode made it official Belle (along with Rumple) is a terrible character. I really hated how this season handled her, the sad thing is she had potential for improvement; it would of been cool seeing Belle go independent may'be even take a more proactive role to things. Best of all see her let go of Rumple, Rumple hasn't honored his end of things and from what he says no doubt is the path to relationship meltdown.
That unfortunately doesn't happen instead she is just completely and utterly dense and kinda needy; what the hell is her problem! She of course is desperately trying to find a way to save her child so she does two really dumb things; One ask Zelena for help whom is by her nature untrustworthy (honestly you couldn't go to help with the Storybroke Party, Regena and Emma have magic too) and Two use the sleeping curse spell which I feel is a card used one time two many. Belle's logic is just really out of bounds because wouldn't that curse endanger the health of the baby, the curse isn't exactly cryogenic freeze here. And some of what she about heroism is so stupid because doing good deeds doesn't make one a hero and you can't make anyone be a hero and live by it they have to make that choice willingly. One good thing about that curse is that it means Belle won't be in anymore episodes of the season.
As for the good of the episode (if you agree that it, if not I'm fine) or at least the only interesting aspect was of course Ruby and Dorthy. Despite the fact that this really does nothing to advance the plot, it was interesting seeing both of them interact down to where it lead them. Someone clearly must've taken a page from the TV shows "Legend of Korra" and "Steven Universe", if you remember the final episode of Korra or some of the other show you know what I'm talking about.
But I liked the performances of both actresses, I bought both were growing fond for one another. So, the romance between them I thought was decent it is what it is, I'll leave it at that.
Also Snow departs back to the mortal realm to be with Neil which makes sense due to the actresses pregnancy, but also makes sense on a story perspective because there were a few too many characters and there wasn't anything else they could do with Snow. But it was a touching departure and it was a bit sad because it means we won't see Snow for the rest of the season. But Snow did her part in the mission and now that it's done it's time for her to come home. So farewell for now Snow.
Overall, this was a risky move but not a enough risk to get a Blackjack. The season is down to it's final cards, hopefully they'll add up to a win.
Rating: 2 stars
Oh boy, this episode is one of a kind. I may be in the minority on this but personally this season has really became a let down for me, the second storyline wasn't a bad idea but the problem is that it is bogged down by a lot of subploting (most of it useless) which really made the pace drag and take the focus away from the primary plot.
This episode is another one of those ones that are decent but nothing that makes the earth rumble. I'll get down to what is really bad about the episode. Other than the subplots with Rumple being just a waste of time and space, this episode made it official Belle (along with Rumple) is a terrible character. I really hated how this season handled her, the sad thing is she had potential for improvement; it would of been cool seeing Belle go independent may'be even take a more proactive role to things. Best of all see her let go of Rumple, Rumple hasn't honored his end of things and from what he says no doubt is the path to relationship meltdown.
That unfortunately doesn't happen instead she is just completely and utterly dense and kinda needy; what the hell is her problem! She of course is desperately trying to find a way to save her child so she does two really dumb things; One ask Zelena for help whom is by her nature untrustworthy (honestly you couldn't go to help with the Storybroke Party, Regena and Emma have magic too) and Two use the sleeping curse spell which I feel is a card used one time two many. Belle's logic is just really out of bounds because wouldn't that curse endanger the health of the baby, the curse isn't exactly cryogenic freeze here. And some of what she about heroism is so stupid because doing good deeds doesn't make one a hero and you can't make anyone be a hero and live by it they have to make that choice willingly. One good thing about that curse is that it means Belle won't be in anymore episodes of the season.
As for the good of the episode (if you agree that it, if not I'm fine) or at least the only interesting aspect was of course Ruby and Dorthy. Despite the fact that this really does nothing to advance the plot, it was interesting seeing both of them interact down to where it lead them. Someone clearly must've taken a page from the TV shows "Legend of Korra" and "Steven Universe", if you remember the final episode of Korra or some of the other show you know what I'm talking about.
But I liked the performances of both actresses, I bought both were growing fond for one another. So, the romance between them I thought was decent it is what it is, I'll leave it at that.
Also Snow departs back to the mortal realm to be with Neil which makes sense due to the actresses pregnancy, but also makes sense on a story perspective because there were a few too many characters and there wasn't anything else they could do with Snow. But it was a touching departure and it was a bit sad because it means we won't see Snow for the rest of the season. But Snow did her part in the mission and now that it's done it's time for her to come home. So farewell for now Snow.
Overall, this was a risky move but not a enough risk to get a Blackjack. The season is down to it's final cards, hopefully they'll add up to a win.
Rating: 2 stars