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And at the time, Zelena was disguised as Robin's wife....who she had killed back in S3. It was just so wrong. The reveal made me laugh though. It was so soap opera.

I'm saving up all the episodes after 7x02. I don't know if I'll ever actually watch them. I can't believe they tripled down on the dubious consent scenario. I'm seeing a lot of angry Twitter posts. I understand that the character is supposed to be an evil siren, yes. But the same device was used with Regina/Graham and Zelena/Robin, and it was basically swept under the carpet. Emma/Neal was statutory rape and it didn't help that MRJ seemed so much older than Emma. It's just gross, and it isn't portrayed as wrong or harmful.

I found a good one! https://archiveofourown.org/works/12516680/chapters/28499100

I feel bad too, but I don't know if I will be watching anymore shows run by this pair. Too little character moments v plot and too little payoff.

White knight complex? A recipe for heartache, Henry!

I'm going to admit it, guys.....I didn't watch. But it's waiting for me if I decide to. Sigh.

Props to Colin tho' because there was a perceptible difference between the two Hooks even though they looked alike.

I think I liked the idea that this was past and present Hook, and one would stay with Emma while the other went with Henry. I didn't imagine Old Hook reappearing again at all. I'm glad Captain Swan got a happy ending, but this is kind of bizarre. Still not feeling any chemistry between Henry and Cinderella. There's something to be said for the slow burn.

I can see Rumple slowly corrupting Detective Eagle Scout, which could be fun. We know he's corruptible. I also think the main romance was rushed. The pacing is still a problem for me. We were short on character focus, which is not surprising given their history of sacrificing character moments in order to get to the next plot point.

I want to like it. I miss the missing cast. I know that's nobody's fault. I'm not good with change, but I'm willing to.give it a chance.

I can take a lot with this new concept, but NOT that. Not now, not ever.

Honestly, I just can't quit this show. The cast deserves all the awards because I'm convinced that this show would have been over long ago if not for the quality of most of the actors. It is because of them that I'm so attached to these characters.

I have to say, I enjoyed the callbacks to S1 and loved seeing Charming climb the beanstalk with Hook this time. I haven't seen "Neverending Story" in a loooong time, so I may have to rewatch sometime soon to get the parallels. I was really hoping for a Captain Swan TLK. I guess we'll have to be satisfied with True Love's Tackle.....unless they can work it into the S7 premiere. Since JMo will be coming back for that, can we make the premiere a 2-hour episode, too? At least they get "several years" before fresh hell descends upon them again. So, how old is Henry supposed to be at the end?

I also remember thinking when I saw all the convention dates that it was looking like S6 would be it.

It reminded me of the Psych musical when Sean's dad comes onscreen and he just says, "No" and walks off.

I think the "correct" answer is.........Regina!

I don't think he was on our screens long enough to know, exactly. Deckhand Hook really didn't either at first, but ended up sacrificing for her.

Captain Swan fans would hate it, too! Even if this is another universe I always loved the consistency that every version of Hook loved every version of Emma. I can't make a pairing with Regina work in my head at all and I wouldn't enjoy watching it. At that point Regina would truly have gotten everything that Emma did.....and more. I do like that they're being forced to cut characters just for the sake of storytelling. I always thought there were too many characters to work into each season, or half-season.

Cue fan angst! That would ruin the happy ending of another couple. I actually kind of liked the wrap up of Robin in the Wishverse, so I'd hate to see that happen. I honestly hope this time that we can avoid the ships since I think the canon pairings have all been worked out. For everyone except New Guy, that is......

Yeah, I am not here for that. Even the thought makes me want to wash my brain.

Yeah, I'm thinking Hook makes a time jump? We already know Regina and Rumple never age..... :) I have to admit that I'm going to like seeing more of the characters, even though some of my favorites are leaving.

Well, we have renewal! Season 7 here we come.

How about this.... they split Hook the same way they did the Evil Queen? That way hero Killian goes with Emma and villain Hook stays with the reboot?

She does seem to be clearly drawing a very bright line with her agreement to do one (and only one) episode, I'll admit! I've often wondered how she keeps the work schedule she does. If she feels it's time to focus more on her life and family rather than work, then more power to her.

I really appreciated her apology for the timing of her news (although, not her fault) and that she wanted the news to come from them rather than an anonymous "source."