Board Thread:Spoilers!/@comment-26159109-20150928143524/@comment-6175354-20151115000015

Eskaver wrote:

To those that follow online, this episode will seem like it's out of left field. I wouldn't be surprised if some turn it off because they'll be confused what show they are watching. Honestly, ABC is probably expecting that to happen. It is the only explanation for airing 5.08 and 5.09 together. The network probably knew viewers would not be interested. I doubt, the general audience even remembers Mulan and Ruby. Both of them live on Forgotten Character Isle, and Granny does not seem to notice. Even Tinker Bell is mentioned occasionally, implying that Regina keeps in touch off-screen.