Board Thread:General Discussion/@comment-25926288-20160502010041/@comment-26532022-20160502233320

Overall, I liked this episode. I don't think it was one of the best, (like others in this season,) but I don't think it's one of the worst.

Good points?

-Orpheus. I would've been sorely upset if they didn't bring up the one "retrieve someone from the Underworld" myth when they're trying to do that exact thing.

-Character growth for Emma. The way we see that she's grown from 2009 to 201whenever-this-takes-place, it's wonderful. Also, we got to see where she learned the trick she used in episode one, as well as how she bought the red jacket. Some people say these flashbacks were pointless, but it helped develop Emma as a person, and it filled in more of her life in our world. (Side note: did Emma live no where but Boston and Pheonix? It seems that way.)

-Hades. He completely played everyone. That was awesome. However, I may have a soft spot for characters that are gods, pun intended, at pulling strings. (Which may be why I love Cora as a villain, and why I hate "Mother" so much...) And speaking of manipulating...

-Rumple and Pan. As commendable as their plan was, it ultimately failed. Rumple's selfishness comes into play again, as he abandons his father because the contract was torn up. As for Gold tricking Pan into getting damnned for all eternity, that was unexpected. I feel like it turns itself on its own head, though. Rumple spares Robin from being sentenced to the Underworld... to then straight up Under-murder his partner. OK.

And now, the bad things.

-Pandora's Box. THAT'S NOT HOW THAT WORKS! THAT'S NOT HOW THAT WORKS! Sorry. Did I mention that's not how Pandora's Box works?

-Orpheus, again. How does Emma, a woman who most likely graduated from high school, not know the myth of Orpheus, but Henry, a, may I remind you, 4TH GRADER, does. OK, I'll be kind. 5TH GRADER! HOW?

I doubt they'll leave Hook behind, he's a fan favorite. Last Rites is going to be fun.