Board Thread:Spoilers!/@comment-26385535-20160127061149/@comment-1916997-20160130212036

Hmcooper4 wrote: Ok, I'm going to go a little out on a limb here. We have an episode previous to this that is Zelena and Dorothy, and now we have this episode which is Dorothy, Ruby, and Mulan. Add in the Bear King with the Camelot gang and Merida, that gives us 3 potential filler episodes for the season. But all 3 episodes, on their own merit, could have a strong tie to each other, even if they don't have a strong tie to the main arc.

What if these episodes, which seem to be filler are all set up for a potential spinoff. with the main characters being Dorothy, Mulan, Ruby, and possibly Merida. And if set just right, maybe even bring King Arthur in as an antagonist. And Zelena as a recurring, but not regular, character.

Because honestly, if this is not some type of setup, I am afraid that it will feel like a filler episode. Just my opinion. I don't know if they are trying to see up a spinoff. It is possible they are just trying to have other recurring characters on the show. And maybe Red, Mulan, and/or Dorothy all play a big role in the season finale or something, so they wanted some set-up this season to reintroduce them.