Board Thread:General Discussion/@comment-25926288-20150420004954/@comment-24674051-20150420163526

Ok. Amazing episode overall.

However, I want to call "FOUL" about Emma turning Dark because she killed Cruella. Ok, we as the audience know that she was powerless to KILL Henry, but was not powerless to necessarily HURT him. Also, Emma was not aware of any of the facts at that point. All she know was that this crazy, sociopathic, witch (with a b) was holding her son at gunpoint. No offense, but if it's my kid in that situation and I have a shot to take out the perp, guess what... I'm taking the shot. That does not make me bad (though it is something that I would need to answer for), it makes me a concerned parent trying to do what it takes to protect their family.

Furthermore, Snow and David have lied to Emma about what happened (though they are now coming clean), and Emma is justified in being upset.

So, So far, Emma has not really acted in any way that should send her down a path of darkness. (Other than possibly allowing her anger to get the best of her).

Ok, enough on Emma going dark. I like the idea, just think that the writers have not really done anything to justify Emma going down that path.

Cruella being a sociopathic killer was brilliant. I loved the 1920's setting, it seemed perfect for Cruella (more so than the actual 1950's setting from the book). and I loved the scene between Mal and Cruella. (Though Mal now has yet another reason to be irritated with Emma, since she took away her chance at revenge).

I am intrigued by the Author's ability to alter the stories on the fly. I suspect that he is limited in that he can not change what has already been recorded, only affect events as they are occurring.

Also, the fact that the Quill requires the special ink. Rumple said when they were done, they would have the ink. I guess Rumple is going to extract the ink that was spilled all over Cruella. (another creepy thought).

As creepiness goes, this episode had probably some of the creepiest moments in the show, including when Cruella turned the dogs on Madeline, and then turned around to make a coat from the dogs.