Board Thread:General Discussion/@comment-25926288-20151130020049/@comment-26229833-20151130145839

I had an inkling that Hook's dark plan was related to the Underworld!! Oh my God, Nimue and all the Dark Ones in the flesh! It's gonna be epic! I really enjoy the writing and how compelling the story always is, but hate to admit that some things do bother me.

I am super disappointed at Merlin's death. Merlin is the most powerful sorcerer that has ever lived and they've not shown him much in that light. I was upset how they could just kill off a huge character like that. I thought his death would be epic or at least for a better purpose.

I am still perplexed about the whole Excalibur-Promethean Flame-Tethering thing.

Does anyone realize that none of this would've happened if Arthur wouldn't have nicked Hook, he wouldn't have had that mortal wound before Emma turned him the Dark One, Merlin wouldn't have died, and the Darkness would have been vanquished once and for all.

Also, I am extremely worried and in tears about the downturn of CaptainSwan's relationship. I don't know whether he should've been turned into a dark one and I pity Emma and understand that all she did was to save someone she loved. It may have been selfish, but it was justified. It was for true love and she tried to save a life, although through unwarranted means. At the same time, I do understand that Emma paid the price for multiplying the darkness by turning Hook into a Dark One.

I really felt that Snow and Charming, although have had faith in Emma, haven't been pivotal in her struggle or role as the Dark One. I felt Regina and Hook were the more important figures that helped her see the light. I wish "Swan Song" can establish that strong relationship among the three characters (Snow, Charming and Emma).

I agree with Regina that Zelena's insanity must end. But then how fun would that be?

Overall, I FRIGGIN' LOVE ONCE UPON A TIME!