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Eskaver wrote: More on that story beat connection.

Ella and Tremaine greatly mimic Snow and Regina (with a dash of Emma and Regina). Henry has strong beats like Emma's. Ella and Henry give off a Alice and Cyrus vibe; Alice sort of like Will/Jefferson. Drizzy and Tremaine give off a Regina and Cora vibe. The Witch gives off a Rumple-y vibe.

I doubt Nick will solely be a Kathryn. I doubt he has much in relation to Alice. But somethings appear to be pretty recycled.

Alice's goal and hardships must either relate to Henry being involved with stories or some personal/family-related issues.

Many of the characters are akin to each other, but at the same time although one cannot deny that Ivy and Victoria are similar to Regina and Cora, there is still something refreshing about them.

For Ivy, we are seeing more of the progression into darkness than we did with Regina. She also seems more strategic and cautious in her planning. While guided by her emotions, she not let them control her, but uses them to her advantage rather than what leads to her defeat.

As well, if Victoria is Rapunzel, it’s a new element added to the character that keeps them original. A hero descending into darkness, which in the process makes the character more complex.

For the Witch, we haven’t seen much of her but she doesn’t seem as knowledgeable about Rumple. It seems like she doesn't want to admit the fact that she is placed at a disadvantage. Also, unlike Rumple, it looks like she wants to clearly define who is her ally and who isn’t.

I can’t really comment on the heroes, because that isn’t OUAT’s strongest area anyways.

That’s what I like of Season Seven so far. It interweaves both old and new, and has become better at it since the season began.