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King Midas, also known as Nobleman,[1] is a character on ABC's Once Upon a Time. He débuts in the sixth episode of Season One and is portrayed by guest star Alex Zahara.
King Midas is based on the titular character from the myth of King Midas from Greek mythology.
History
At some point in his life, King Midas acquires the involuntary ability to turn anything he touches with his right hand into gold. It is currently unknown how he came to possess this power. To keep himself from turning people into gold, he wears special gloves that suppress his golden touch. ("What Happened to Frederick")
After he acquired his power, Midas became the target of many robberies, including one by Robin Hood's Merry Men. One day, while he was attacked by thieves, Midas is saved by a knight, Frederick, to whom his daughter Abigail is betrothed. Unfortunately, Midas accidentally touches Frederick during the encounter, turning the young man into gold. ("Heart of Gold," "What Happened to Frederick")
Some time later, when King George's kingdom is in need of gold, he seeks to make a deal with King Midas. George has his son, Prince James, duel a tough opponent, whom he apparently slays. Pleased, Midas strikes a deal with George; if James can defeat the dragon plaguing his kingdom, Midas will bestow riches upon theirs. Once James agrees to fight a dragon for him, Midas turns his sword into gold and departs. Unknown to Midas, James is then killed and his twin, takes his place. After the twin slays the dragon, Midas collects the dragon's head and offers the Prince his daughter's hand in marriage. King George and the prince accept, and Midas is pleased with the joining of the two kingdoms. ("The Shepherd")
During the engagement party for Abigail and Prince James' upcoming marriage, King Midas tasks himself with the greeting the guests as they enter his castle. He is introduced to Prince Charles and Princess Leia, and then asks the royal proclaimer to announce their presence to the public. Unexpectedly, the Queen makes a guest appearance, surprising Midas who attempts to graciously thank her for honoring his daughter with her presence. She accepts his compliments and then brings out her soldiers to search the castle for the wanted bandit, Snow White. A short time later, Midas is informed by a guard that Snow White has been spotted on the castle grounds. By his command, he orders them to immediately capture the thief. After Snow White escapes, Princess Leia is branded as an accomplice for helping her flee. King Midas watches as the Queen orders her men to seize the princess. ("Snow Drifts")
Magical Abilities
- Shapeshifting - Ability to turn people/objects to gold upon touch.
Trivia
Appearances
| Once Upon a Time: Season One | ||||||||||
| "Pilot": | "The Thing You Love Most": | "Snow Falls": | "The Price of Gold": | "That Still Small Voice": | "The Shepherd": | "The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter": | "Desperate Souls": | "True North": | "7:15 A.M.": | "Fruit of the Poisonous Tree": |
| Absent | Absent | Absent | Absent | Absent | Appears | Absent | Absent | Absent | Mentioned | Absent |
| "Skin Deep": | "What Happened to Frederick": | "Dreamy": | "Red-Handed": | "Heart of Darkness": | "Hat Trick": | "The Stable Boy": | "The Return": | "The Stranger": | "An Apple Red as Blood": | "A Land Without Magic": |
| Absent | Mentioned | Absent | Absent | Absent | Absent | Absent | Absent | Absent | Mentioned | Absent |
| Once Upon a Time: Season Three | ||||||||||
| "The Heart of the Truest Believer": | "Lost Girl": | "Quite a Common Fairy": | "Nasty Habits": | "Good Form": | "Ariel": | "Dark Hollow": | "Think Lovely Thoughts": | "Save Henry": | "The New Neverland": | "Going Home": |
| Absent | Absent | Absent | Absent | Absent | Absent | Absent | Absent | Absent | Absent | Absent |
| "New York City Serenade": | "Witch Hunt": | "The Tower": | "Quiet Minds": | "It's Not Easy Being Green": | "The Jolly Roger": | "Bleeding Through": | "A Curious Thing": | "Kansas": | "Snow Drifts": | "There's No Place Like Home": |
| Absent | Absent | Absent | Absent | Absent | Absent | Absent | Absent | Absent | Appears | Mentioned |
| Once Upon a Time: Season Four | ||||||||||
| "A Tale of Two Sisters": |
"White Out": |
"Rocky Road": |
"The Apprentice": |
"Breaking Glass": |
"Family Business": | "The Snow Queen": |
"Smash the Mirror": |
"Fall": | "Shattered Sight": |
"Heroes and Villains": |
| Absent | Absent | Absent | Absent | Absent | Absent | Absent | Absent | Absent | Absent | Absent |
| "Darkness on the Edge of Town": |
"Unforgiven": | "Enter the Dragon": | "Poor Unfortunate Soul": |
"Best Laid Plans": | "Heart of Gold": | "Sympathy for the De Vil": |
"Lily": | "Mother": | "Operation Mongoose Part 1": |
"Operation Mongoose Part 2": |
| Absent | Absent | Absent | Absent | Absent | Mentioned | Absent | Absent | Absent | Absent | Absent |
| Once Upon a Time: Comics | |||||||||||||||||||
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| Once Upon a Time: Specials | ||||||||||
| "Magic is Coming": |
"The Price of Magic": | "Journey to Neverland": | "Wicked is Coming": | "Storybrooke Has Frozen Over": | ||||||
| Archive | Absent | Archive | Absent | Archive | ||||||
| "Secrets of Storybrooke": | "Dark Swan Rises": | "Evil Reigns Once More": | "The Final Battle Begins": | |||||||
| Absent | Absent | Archive | Archive | |||||||
| Other Appearances | ||||||||||
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Note: "Archive" denotes archive footage.
See also
References
- ↑ LISTINGS: ONCE UPON A TIME: Air Date: Sunday, December 04, 2011. Time Slot: 8:00 PM-9:00 PM EST on ABC. Episode Title: (#106) "The Shepherd". The Futon Critic. “Guest starring are [...] Alex Zahara as Midas/nobleman”
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