Board Thread:General Discussion/@comment-25926288-20171218204555/@comment-25926288-20171218210159

Grading the half season...

Overall: 7.8/10: Aka Solid

Best Episode: Beauty, Worst Episode: A Pirate's Life

Note: A Pirate's Life wasn't bad and I focus more on establishing stuff and as an episode, it was a rough patch that they got over with the new characters.

My thoughts...

7A found another way to take something that has fatigue and still make it work. While some new characters draw inspiration from the old, they maintain their ability to shine.

One major issue I see going forward is that the newbies are suffering from the old 3-top characters (as I am subtracting Emma) crutch. Regina, Hook, Rumple dominate the narrative in folds and the newbies have to be engaged and involved as partners to reach greater potential.

Alice and Drizella, I see, as potential new pillars to replace Regina, Hook, Rumple is they depart, however, I don't know if Drizzy will continue past this season. They interact with these characters often and are partners, rather than passive, even Alice in her limited appearances.

Henry is fine as is Lucy; however, Ella and Tiana suffer from being so distant. Involve them with Rogers' investigation, have them tormented by Ivy and Victoria, etc.

With those minor adjustments, I see season 7 being a mid-tier, possibly top tier, season within Once.