Board Thread:Character Discussion/@comment-4637931-20160503163152/@comment-24674051-20160503171714

I wouldn't call it infuriating, necessarily. I agree she's worked hard, and I like where her character is now. But it will depend on whatever events happen just prior to the finale. Like if the rumor that Robin dies actually it true.

Someone like Regina, that struggles to keep it between the lines and feels as deeply as she does, is going to get emotionally distraught (and that may be an understatement) when the second love of her life is torn from her. At which point, I would liken her reaction to that of a reformed alcoholic that jumps off the wagon. She is going to be a full on witch with a capitol B.

I don't think it will have a long term effect on her happy ending (which as she herself stated was never about a man), but just a short term setback. And yes, Emma is probably going to be all Emma on Regina, but I think their friendship has come far enough that they can argue and fight and still resolve their differences, and come out better on the other side, even if Emma is prickly at times.