Board Thread:General Discussion/@comment-25703308-20180518222504/@comment-26229833-20180520021755

I have no words. I have mostly feelings. God I balled like a baby in this series finale, not only because of all the insane, amazing, wonderful feels but also that the show was ending. I couldn't wrap my head around this fact and it'll take me a while to accept it and move on. I absolutely loved how they tackled that season finale. I broke down when I saw Rumple's sacrifice for everyone, this time he was unselfish, brave and accepted that one must do the right thing because it's right (how simple, yet beautiful) and not for a reward, something that the cowardly Rumple would've wanted. He sacrified himself at no price. And what was even more touching, was that he gave his pure heart to revive Rogers. Even the relationship between Rumple and Hook came full circle. Rumple herocially sacrified himself to defeat his darker self, save his former enemy and everyone else, despite thinking he would never get to Belle. But the best part was...he did! He was reunited with beautiful, lovely Belle. And, I was so happy that Alice and Robin are going to get married! It was the perfect, well-developed romance this year. I think they really showed the finality and grandeur of the end, which I think was brought on by Regina/Roni uniting all the realms. I thought that was beyond beautiful. Plus, the visual effects were stunning and it was exciting to see all the magical worlds being housed in the small town of Maine. It's like all the realms of story belonged in Storybrooke. It was the perfect move. I loved that they saved Regina's happy ending/second chance for the end. Also, it was adorable to see Emma and Hook's little family and baby Hope. I was touched that they redeemed Wish Henry (now a deputy sheriff!) and that he, along with OG Henry, walked Regina to her coronation. I think Regina's second chance, as she promised, is her new story without the Evil Queen. Regina being crowned the Good Queen, especially by Snow White, was moving as it shows the growth and development of their relationship. Initially, she was the one who needed hope. She always wanted to be the hero of her own story and be happy. Now, her wish is fulfilled as she now starts a new story as the Good Queen with all her loved ones together. She embraces life's adventures and obstacles and knows that they will overcome it all with hope! The show came full circle, ended where it started but different in that the characters have evolved, villains redeemed and heroes living out their happily ever afters. That's what Eddy and Adam meant by saying that Once's happy endings were about the "journey" and not the destination for the characters. This message of hope has been the heartbeat of the show and was truly highlighted to the end in the finale. It was beautifully executed and the cast gave wonderful and impactful performances!