Board Thread:General Discussion/@comment-25926288-20160502010041/@comment-5106672-20160502025909

Alright.


 * I already discussed my issues with Hades in the separate thread.


 * I usually just stare aimlessly at the screen during Emma-centric flashbacks, but I really liked this one. It was very emotional and was an important piece to understand Emma's personality. She's much more vulnerable and emotionally unbalanced than she let out in past seasons. I think from here on they can develop her character into finding more balance and a genuine kind of confidence. I think this is going to pay off a lot in future seasons.


 * I'm also not very invested in Captain Swan – or currently any ship, for that matter – but I loved their moments, especially the goodbye.


 * Rumple is learning to reduce collateral damage to the bare minimum when pursuing his agendas: good. Also, pay-off for Regina stealing Belle's hart in S4: good. Also, he went as dark as ever in dealing with Pan, but my daddy issues rejoiced at that scene. Yeah, I'm being very partial on this one, bear with me.


 * The way Henry left Operation Firebird more half-baked than the Blind Witch's spells was hilarious, indeed. Well, a half-seasonal arc was bound to be leaving some unfinished business (pun intended).

So… I liked the episode, although I'm kinda worried about how it will affect Zelena's character arc. Is this the last good we've seen of her? Is she going to choose love over family? Is she going to do the right thing? Is there a way for her to have both or Hades is just unredeamable? Nice open questions for next Sunday.