Board Thread:General Discussion/@comment-24264679-20171018075655/@comment-24264679-20171019175043

Eskaver wrote: Then, there would be no season 7. Not downplaying an idea, but I'm certain that a soft reboot was the only way Once was going to continue. So, at best, those one-shot episodes would be pretty filler in the grand scheme of whatever overarching story they put it in.

I'd say no, mostly because:

1. No story, show, or movie answers all the little questions one has. It's frankly not important if Dopey actually got his Master's Degree, etc.

2. It would be seen as filler because it's really just a cool snippet rather than plot/conflict/tension.

Basically, they should of done more in season 6 and previous seasons to address those concerns as it's too late to get anything besides a mention and perhaps a small cameo. Just because you have one shot episodes doesn't mean there wouldn't be an overall Storyline. First off contractual wise Lana, Andrew(Henry), Colin and Robert would have to be in every episode or atleast 18+ of them. So one way or another the storylines would have to connect. This also doesn't mean you can't have a season villain/threat.

However you can easily discuss things Fans have been wanting to know. Like:

Maleficent/Lily: Maybe they need some information on a villain that Maleficent might have. She has been around a long time. During this time they could have easily discussed where her and Lily have been. A little bit about what is going on with them. Also the father of lily. All with only needing the actresses back for 1 episode and giving their fans closure. Also there would still be an overall plot and villain to the season.

Anna/Elsa

Mulan

Red/Dorothy

Ariel/Eric

etc.

Let's for example say that King Henry cast a powerful spell(Not Curse) on the wishverse enchanted forest. Someone escapes to storybrooke to ask for help. The only way to break such a spell is to collect certain objects/Magic. Regina would want to help given it was her who set him on this path and she would feel bad. Henry would want to help given he feels like it is his job as the Savior and truest believer. With them going to the wishverse Hook could have easily been there as his wishverse counterpart. Same as wishverse Rumple who would have taken his grandson under his wing with Neals death. The items needed could be:

Saviours spark: An Emma centric episode that could focus on her and Hook moving on in life. With a 3 year time jump already happenening.They could have easily already gave Emma and Hook a child.

A trident: An Ariel and Eric centeric episode.

True Loves Spark: A snow and Charming centric episode.

etc.

So you have an overall plot, overall Season villain and still closure episodes for characters. You wouldn't have to go indepth with thier past given most if not all have already been shown from previous seasons.

So rather it got renwed for a season 8 or not everything would have some closure to it. Cause lets be honest as ratings are currently going I don't see it getting renewed for a Season 8..