Board Thread:Spoilers!/@comment-1916997-20170924033403/@comment-25926288-20171224145023

Aine1989 wrote:

I think making Henry gay would have been great. That's a mixed bag.

As a marketing ploy, Once wouldn't have had invoked some reaction to Cinderella (which is a strong pull, even within Once.) They'd have other things that could as strong, but they would have to find something to convince the execs that Once is worth continuing besides a time jump.

In the story, I think Henry's pretty downpact. Not saying that there couldn't be development (well, good development). It's partially why I didn't think Regina would have a part in the LGBT because she's only been portrayed one way. If they went through with it, some would argue:

1. Why are we having a male protagonist on this "Girl Power" show?

2. Henry would be accused even more about being a genderbent Emma.

Currently, Henry could have developed a relationship with Jack/Nick, but that's also a mixed bag. The writers would be hesitant to do two LGBTQ couples and it would be exclusive to the "newbies" which the audience is hesitant towards. But on a character development side, Henry really needs some friends. (Scratch that, everyone on the show needs some friends that aren't just family and romantic partners.)

I see Robin and Alice as a way to recover from previous handling (Leaving Mulan in the dirt without ever finishing her story, Dorothy and Red being randomly tossed together in the"not a special episode" special episode.