Board Thread:General Discussion/@comment-25926288-20150511001505/@comment-26103640-20150511151131

I thought it was a great finale. Not too cliff-hangery, so I'll be able to survive the summer hiatus. It was a good end to the season, and good setup for season 5. It'll be interesting to see Emma as the "dark one." Maybe all her light power will turn her into more of a Light One, like Rumple was in the AU. Also, as mentioned above, if her parents can control the dagger, they can help keep her good. This show, and this season particularly, has been highlighting that it's the choices we make that make us good or bad, heroes or villians. Yes, Emma has the potential to be dark, and now has the Dark One's power, but if she can maintain her free will and choose to be good, will that defeat the Dark One forever?

I did think the scene with Lilly at the end was just kind of thrown in. It's not a big enough story to be a main plot, so I get that it didn't get too much realestate. But I would have liked to see a scene with Lily and Mal, and then maybe Emma and the Charmings, all agreeing to help her. The show's had success when the plot involves finding people, so I have high hopes for season 5. I wonder if Lily's dad will be tied into the search for Merlin? I hope Lily stays on in the show, and plays a relevant role, so we'll see!

And Colin played yet another version of Hook, and it was amazing. Being on this show is like taking an acting master class. Such range from everyone. But especially Colin this season.