Board Thread:Spoilers!/@comment-25926288-20180227114941

At least from speculation and spoilers, it feels like what was set up in 7A has some reversal in 7B, to the better and for the worse. Let's dig deep!

1. Princess and the Frog gains more prominence in the story.

This is a positive decision, at the very least. However, one could ask "Is it too little, too late?" While Greenbacks was fundamental as a character set-up, Tiana is exposition with a personality and Sabine a sporadic and comedic character. The seeds were planted, but I think some will be surprised that they actually bloomed.

2. Regina's focus on some guy (Henry) turns into some guy (Samdi).

There is set-up for a void in Regina's life, from Henry to Drizella. Wake Up Call adequately fulfills that role, while current standings in the midseason, emphasizes her focus on Henry and his family. Coming up, though....

'''2A. Switches out Familial for Romantic. Something all too familiar in Once.'''

'''2B. Invalidates Mother: Rebuttal to Zelena. "My happiness is not validated and relative to the love of a man."'''

Romance can happen. It's a part of human life and fantasy and more. The rebuttal was partially refuted after Robin's death; however, that can be washed away to varying degrees. Now, this romance goes after the "happy beginning" and the idea that love can be equal in varying ways. Even Zelena's getting a romantic partner, but that has a slight waiver in that, it was Kelly, rather than Zelena. (Opinions, anyone?)

3. Hook and Alice switched out over Alice and Robin

It's prefectly acceptable and it might do justice for Alice and Robin over previous storylines, but...

4. The Epic Love story of Henry and Ella undercut by Epic Love story of Alice and Robin

I believe that two "epic" love stories can happen at the same time. However, it usually goes that one gets a boost while the other takes a dip and thus fluctuates from there. Given the advertising and promotion of 7, it feels like an unfair bait and switch (despite however good Alice/Robin is) to essentially say "Well, we told you about Cinderella and Henry...and we're done with that for the "shiny, new toy". As a slight point (despite how much you like or dislike Ella/Henry and the triangle), Ella and Henry are the first rung main characters, yet the (speculated) new focus...

Not fact, just speculation. Thoughts, predictions, questions? Feel free to discuss. Tried to do a 50/50 thing as we enter into the second half of 7B. 