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I'm not sure what I'm supposed to feel with this episode. It
was okay, and I was relatively dismissive of it until the very end.
Okay, so Gideon really isn't a thoughtless evil annoying
person? His heart is being controlled by the Black Fairy and he somehow isn't
able to tell his parents or Emma about what is going on? I am glad they gave us
more looks into his past, as depressing as they are. His friend Rodrick was a
nice touch. I was guessing he was the one who had stolen the key, and I was
definitely predicting his death, but Gideon's raw reaction to it made it even
better. He had a very rough childhood, I’ll give you that.
I hate the Black Fairy. Not just as a character, but a bit
like Zelena. Once she starts talking I just want her to shut up. Too sickly
sweet. Her and Gideon's relationship is a bit like Season 1 Henry and Regina
(thanks for that idea, Twitter). I like it and don't like it at the same time.
So Blackbeard is a scumbag, but that isn't a surprise.
Killian makes a wager and gives up the Jolly
Roger in exchange for a magic bean, but because of the enchantment put on
him by Gideon he isn't able to get back to our realm and is instead transported
to a Pan-less Neverland. This might be interesting. My only quip with that
scene is Blackbeard and Killian shouting as Blackbeard rows away. HOW can they
hear each other? I know, that's the most unrealistic thing I found in this
episode.
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| Blackbeard leaves Hook to the Lost Boys of Neverland |
You know, I was expecting Gideon to really be a “good guy”
this episode and everything would be fine: Killian would be back, Gideon
wouldn't be wanting to kill Emma, and they would all be teaming up against the
ultimate evil, the Black Fairy. I really did not expect Gideon to turn on her,
though at that point in the story it was very much in character and we had not
yet seen he was being controlled. Is he going to double-cross the Black Fairy
and is only pretending to go along with her game? Probably not, but that would
be a good twist. I am holding out the smallest bit of hope for him, that he
will be a redeemable character, or at least have a good death and not cause
Emma’s.
I must say I highly enjoyed the Hamilton tickets
plug. No one has powerful enough magic to get Hamilton tickets. I'm glad
Henry is getting a little more attention and can’t wait to see where they’re
going with this “possessed Author” storyline.
It's the Final Chapter of the story book! Is this the last
season? Apparently no one knows. I’m excited to keep this all going next week. A
re-write of the entire series? The sci-fi nerd in me says, bring it on!
8.5/10
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