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I'm super late to the party (and have been super inactive in the wiki), but here it comes: I think this episode shows one of OUaT's greatest problem, particularly with villains: interesting concept, poor execution. That's usually a consequence of a limited amount of time. Personally, I think this episode could've greatly benefitted from being split in two separate episodes, much like 6x19.

-> First part showing Gothel going closer to the sisters and adopting their lifestyle, giving us the idea that they spent a long time gaining her trust and seducing them (which makes the betrayal have a lot more emotional impact), culminating on the ball scene and Gothel being Carrie'd. -> Second part showing Gothel finding the entire grove dead, elaborating on her revenge and her relationship with Seraphina, creating the Land Without Magic, and the actual formation of the Coven.

Again, the overall idea was good, but so rushed that it was hard to feel anything for Gothel.