Board Thread:Spoilers!/@comment-1916997-20170725142404/@comment-25375217-20170925195302

Eskaver wrote: DatNuttyKid wrote: Eskaver wrote: Well, no. It the showrunners say "reboot + sequel = requel", then it can't be fully enjoyed without watching seasons 1 through 6.

After all, they would be slightly lost at Captain Hook being in a relationship with a random woman (who they will learn is the daughter of Snow White), that is the mother to Henry, whose mother is also the Evil Queen. Etc, etc.

They can easily get Henry, but not his family and their dynamics. I mean, little bits and pieces might be weird (like why exactly Regina adopted Henry) but not all of it has to be confusing. When Henry meets Cinderella, he can say "I'm the grandson of Snow White and the adopted son of her stepmother." Cinderella shoots him a funny look. "It's complicated." Boom, explained. The nuances would be lost, which is why I say "fully enjoy". I'm sure a little exposition here and a recap there will fill in any new viewer.

From a certain perspective, it may turn out that watching it without S1 through 6 might make it better! XD At the very least, it may give a better experience to watch Season 7, then go back and watch Seasons 1 through 6 -- since they would already be a fan of the new storyline, they can watch the old storyline without becoming too upset when characters like Emma, Belle, and Zelena don't return full-time, and can watch it with a critical eye without ruining what Season 7 is for them. I know that works in several cases with Doctor Who (although some fans would insist you have to watch it straight through) and that's, obviously, how Star Wars was released.