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Raelizflo wrote: Um, Ariel. To be honest, her character developement has been... scheiße. Ariel is one of the most beloved DPs, and all we get is "supportive" lines for the story. What's the deal with her story JUST developing, even though we KNOW her story thru the movie, as they have acknowledged referencing movies like Wizard of Oz and Mulan. SO I question why they wouldn't let that be 'in the past' and create a followup of the Aftermath of the movie, as they did with everyone else. Show more Ariel! More Ariel facetime! More Ursula! Show King Triton, and Flounder. Season 3 did no justice to The Little Mermaid. Ariel is too expensive, to show on a regular basis. JoAnna Garcia is a very recognizable actress, and there is the issue of the tail. I enjoyed, that OUaT did not overuse Ariel. She always served a purpose, when she was on screen.... unlike some other characters.

Ariel's backstory was a nice introduction, to her character. She helped move the Neverland plot forward, when she visited Storybrooke. Ariel was also the personification of Hook's guilt, over his relapse during the missing year. Not to mention, she actually got her happily ever after.