Board Thread:Spoilers!/@comment-1916997-20170725142404/@comment-6175354-20170925204811

DatNuttyKid wrote: At the very least, it may give a better experience to watch Season 7, then go back and watch Seasons 1 through 6 -- since they would already be a fan of the new storyline, they can watch the old storyline without becoming too upset when characters like Emma, Belle, and Zelena don't return full-time, and can watch it with a critical eye without ruining what Season 7 is for them. I know that works in several cases with Doctor Who (although some fans would insist you have to watch it straight through) and that's, obviously, how Star Wars was released. That is an interesting way of looking at it.