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For the group of characters, see Guardians.

I came to test Alice. I believe she's destined to become a great hero, a protector of the Dark One dagger known as the Guardian.

Mr. Gold to Hook (Wish Realm)


"The Guardian" is the eighteenth episode of Season Seven of ABC's Once Upon a Time. It was written by David H. Goodman & Brigitte Hales, and directed by Geofrey Hildrew. It is the one hundred and fifty-first episode of the series overall, and premiered on April 20, 2018.

Synopsis

Following Nick's death, Weaver discovers the Dark One Dagger has been taken and sets out to get it back, even if it means betraying Roni's trust. Meanwhile, Margot takes Tilly on a date, but their time together takes an unexpected twist. In a flashback, Rumple, desperate to be reunited with Belle, pays Alice a visit.[2]

Recap


Deleted Scenes

"A Promise"

This scene is included on the Blu-ray edition of "Once Upon a Time: The Complete Seventh and Final Season," but not the DVD.

After going to the back room of Roni's, Lucy asks Roni where they are there for the antidote for her father's poisoning. Roni explains that she's working on it and he's her son too. After Lucy apologizes and hugs her, Roni, in tears, assures her granddaughter that she will cure Henry. However, Lucy tells her adoptive grandmother that she has a feeling that something bad happens soon if they don't break the curse. Roni tells her to not worry and gives her the cherries that she wanted.

Cast[2]

Starring

Guest Starring

Co-Starring

Uncredited

Note:
*: Only in archive footage


Trivia

Title

Production Notes

Event Chronology

Episode Connection

  • Mr. Gold laments Belle's death in this episode. Belle passed away in "Beauty."
  • Mr. Gold says that he received a letter from Gideon, saying he is doing well in his studies, referring to how Gideon was accepted into the Elphame Academy in "Beauty."
  • Mr. Gold first met Alice in "Beauty" when he came to the New Enchanted Forest.
  • Nick is found dead in this episode after he was killed by Mr. Samdi in "Chosen."
  • Mr. Gold has had the Dark One Dagger in the police station evidence room since "Eloise Gardener."
  • Margot first met Tilly in "The Girl in the Tower," and they got to know each other in "Breadcrumbs."
  • Henry was held hostage by Nick in "Chosen."
  • Wish Hook met the other Hook in "A Pirate's Life."
  • Hook asks if Mr. Gold can cure his poisoned heart, referring to how Wish Hook's heart was cursed in "Knightfall."
  • The budding romance between Alice and Robin was first seen in flashbacks during "The Girl in the Tower."
  • Henry talks about how he was kidnapped by Nick, referring to events in "Breadcrumbs."
  • Roni is using magic to save Henry, and she was given this magic by Mr. Samdi in "Sisterhood."
  • Alice's habit of talking to her stuffed toys was first seen in "The Girl in the Tower."
  • Samdi told Roni during "The Girl in the Tower" of his intentions to get the dagger.
  • Alice's magic abilities were seen in "The Girl in the Tower."
  • This is not the first time Mr. Gold/Rumplestiltskin has tried to goad someone into crushing another person's heart. As Rumplestiltskin, he urged Regina to crush a horse's heart in "The Doctor." When the Darkness took on Rumplestiltskin's form inside Emma's head during "The Dark Swan," he persuaded her to begin crushing Merida's heart.
  • The last time Samdi warned Weaver against trying to kill him and spoil his chances of reuniting with Belle was in "Sisterhood."
  • Henry finds the results of the blood test he took to help Lucy in "Secret Garden." Nick first showed him the test results in "Chosen."
  • Rogers points out that Drew is helping Samdi, but Drew explains that he didn't have a choice, referring to events in "A Taste of the Heights" and "Chosen."
  • The bubbling cauldron in the bar's backroom was last used by Kelly in "Breadcrumbs" to help Roni make the potion for curing Henry.
  • The origin story of how Rumplestiltskin's name got on the dagger was shown in "Desperate Souls." The last time his name reappeared on the dagger to replace the Dark One before him was in "Swan Song."
  • This is the second time Weaver endangers Henry's life by stealing magic meant to cure the latter. The first time was in "A Land Without Magic," where he stole the true love potion from Emma.
  • Mr. Gold had the Darkness taken out of him was in "Operation Mongoose Part 1" when the Apprentice absorbed it into the Sorcerer's Hat, though he consequentially sought out a way to regain the Darkness in "Swan Song."
  • Mr. Gold hears Belle's last words to him, which she told him in "Beauty."
  • Alice keeps her promise to stay with Mr. Gold and help him to remember the good person he is, which was implied in "The Eighth Witch."
  • Mr. Gold's habit of spinning was seen in "The Eighth Witch."
  • Roni says that she Anastasia left with Ivy, which took place in "Sisterhood."

Disney

Fairytales and Folklore

Popular Culture

Props Notes

  • HIDDEN DETAILS: The golden photo frame around the picture is a reference to Mr. Gold's name.

Set Dressing

Filming Locations

Goofs

International Titles


Videos

References

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  5. TwitterLogo Rose Reynolds (@RoseAReynolds) on X, formerly Twitter: I totally (didn't) draw that picture. (April 20, 2018). (backup link) (archive screenshot)
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    TwitterLogo Brigitte Hales (@InkTankGirl) on X, formerly Twitter: Thanks! And @GeofreyHildrew did a fantastic job shooting it!! (April 20, 2018). (backup link) (archive screenshot)
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